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Case Note: Craven & Gilks v The Owners – Units Plan No 2839 (Appeal) [2023] ACAT 4

by Chris | Jan 20, 2026 | ACT, Case Review, News & Publications, Strata Disputes

This case note has been taken from the recently published second-edition of a Guide to ACT Strata Law. A physical copy of the full text can be purchased here.   In this case the owners corporation’s rules required any unit owner who wished to replace carpet in...

Case Note. Leonard & Anor v Michie & Ors (Unit Titles) [2019] ACAT 14

by Allison | Dec 16, 2025 | ACT, Case Review, News & Publications, Strata Disputes

This case note has been taken from the recently published second-edition of a Guide to ACT Strata Law. A physical copy of the full text can be purchased here. The applicants applied for orders that ACAT remove and ban the existing executive committee members from...

SMH Article: Barking dogs, prams and air-con: What Sydney’s apartment dwellers fight about

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...

Dealing With Noise Complaints

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...

NSW FACT SHEET 4: Compulsory Strata Management: How does it affect you and your scheme?

by Allison | Jul 7, 2025 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes

The NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has the power under section 237 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (SSMA) to make orders for the appointment of a strata managing agent, and to then specify the functions that are to be exercised or those which...

Building Sites Next Door to Strata Title Buildings

by Chris | Jun 13, 2025 | ACT, Building Defects, News & Publications, Strata Disputes

  https://kerinbensonlawyers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Building-Sites-Next-Door-to-Strata-Title-Buildings.mp4     This is general information and should not be considered to be legal advice. You should obtain legal advice specific to your...
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Recent News & Publications

  • Case Note: Craven & Gilks v The Owners – Units Plan No 2839 (Appeal) [2023] ACAT 4
  • Case Note: Cheetham & Ors v The Owners – Units Plan No 503 & Ors (Unit Titles) [2019] ACAT 90
  • Case Note. Leonard & Anor v Michie & Ors (Unit Titles) [2019] ACAT 14
  • SMH Article: Barking dogs, prams and air-con: What Sydney’s apartment dwellers fight about
  • NSW Strata Reforms Taking Effect Soon

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