by Allison | Apr 16, 2024 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
We are pleased to announce that Allison will be speaking on a panel at the inaugural 2024 Strata Impact Conference hosted by Strata Knowledge Langham, Gold Coast on 1 & 2 August 2024. The conference will be a gathering of research visionaries, thought leaders, and...
by Chris | Apr 10, 2024 | ACT, Legal Alert, News & Publications, Recent News
On Thursday 30 November 2023 the Property Developers Bill 2023 (Bill) was tabled before the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly and referred to the Standing Committee on Planning, Transport, and City Services (Committee). Click here to access the Bill....
by Chris | Mar 21, 2024 | NSW, Recent News
ABC Investigation on the Strata Management Industry The ABC has made a number of allegations in relation to the practices of Netstrata in relation to insurance commissions, fees, kickbacks, etc. To read the ABC article, click here. Kerin Benson Lawyer’s...
by Chris | Mar 15, 2024 | ACT, BCA Compliance, Building Defects, News & Publications, Recent News
On Thursday 29 February 2024 Kerin Benson Lawyers made a submission to the Inquiry into the Property Developers Bill 2023. Please click here to access the submission. On Thursday 7 March 2024 Christopher Kerin appeared before the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Standing...
by Allison | Mar 11, 2024 | Building Defects, Building Defects, Case Review, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
A decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal has yielded a favorable outcome for owners corporations and others wishing to (or being required to) pursue proceedings under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBPA) for breach of the statutory duty...
by Allison | Feb 19, 2024 | BCA Compliance, Recent News, Rules
Many Owners Corporations (“OCs”) have only a limited understanding of what an Annual Fire Safety Statement (“AFSS”) is and what is involved in obtaining one, and often rely on the advice of Fire Safety Practitioners and Strata Managers to ensure that all fire safety...