by Allison | Dec 8, 2025 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
Our Allison Benson was recently interviewed by David Barwell for an article that appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on the 1st December 2025, discussing the rising number of disputes among residents in strata properties in New South Wales, Australia, highlighting...
by Allison | Oct 14, 2025 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
The rollout of the amendments to the NSW Strata & Community Title legislation continues. The next tranche of amendments comes into effect on 27 October 2025. A brief summary of these changes is below. Improved Repairs and Maintenance Compliance The office of...
by Allison | Sep 14, 2025 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes
A neighbour recently reported noisy upstairs children causing daily disruptions, making it difficult to watch TV due to loud running and constant noise. What can be done? Start with a friendly approach: Speak to your neighbours and explain the issue with specific...
by Allison | May 25, 2025 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
Our Matthew has been featured in the NSW Strata Magazine May 2025 edition. This article provides an overview of a webinar presented by Matthew Lo, Special Counsel at Kerin Benson Lawyers, focusing on the significant changes introduced by the Strata Schemes Legislation...
by Allison | Apr 8, 2025 | Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
The Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (NSW) (‘the Bill’) is the latest tranche of the statutory review of our State’s strata title legislation. The Bill received assent on 2 March 2025. The changes are expected to be rolled out from mid-2025. Our Allison...
by Allison | Mar 3, 2025 | Building Defects, Case Review, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
Parties in court proceedings are expected, in keeping with the overriding purpose in section 56 of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW), “to facilitate the just, quick and cheap resolution of the real issues in the proceedings.” Our Matthew and Sophie recently wrote an...
