by Allison | Dec 8, 2014 | Case Review, NSW, Strata Disputes
The NSW Court of Appeal has upheld a decision of the Supreme Court in favour of owners corporations. The case of 2 Elizabeth Bay Road Pty Ltd v The Owners – Strata Plan No 73943 is the latest win in a series of cases where the developers and builders have...
by Allison | Dec 1, 2014 | ACT, Legal Alert, NSW, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes
There has been a recent spate of Land Access and Activity Notices (LAAN) being issued to owners corporations by telecommunications companies, requiring access to strata plans either to inspect the premises or to install telecommunications facilities and equipment,...
by Chris | Nov 24, 2014 | Building Defects, Legal Alert, NSW, Recent News
The Minister for Fair Trading this morning announced that the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 is now expected to commence in mid-January 2015. Up until today it was expected to commence on 1 December 2014. The Minister says consumers’ “protections and rights would...
by Chris | Nov 17, 2014 | Building Defects, Legal Alert, NSW, Recent News
Chris Kerin appears on Channel Seven News on 15 November 2014 in relation to reforms in residential building laws affecting thousands of lot owners in NSW.
by Chris | Nov 1, 2014 | Building Defects, NSW
Click here to read the article – The High Court Decides When Does a Builder Owe a Subsequent Owner a Duty of Care
by Chris | Nov 1, 2014 | ACT, BCA Compliance, BCA Compliance, NSW
Click here to read the article – Building Certifier Liability After Brookfield Where to Now