by Allison | Apr 26, 2015 | By-Laws, NSW, Uncategorized
Whether it’s to authorise a renovation, regulate pet ownership, or to give the executive committee permission to approve the installation of solar panels, any change, repeal, or addition of a by-law requires the filing of documentation with Land and Property...
by Chris | Apr 7, 2015 | Building Defects, NSW, Uncategorized
Christopher Kerin recently had Part 1 of his articl published in the April edition of the Law Society Journal. The article covers the recent Home Building Act amendments. Click here to download a copy of the article.
by Allison | Mar 12, 2015 | By-Laws, NSW, Uncategorized
This is a caution that the new website httpss://hub.planning.nsw.gov.au/ for home owners wanting to renovate their properties launched by the Dept. Planning & Environment to fast track development approvals is not a one-stop-shop. Home owners in strata &...
by Allison | Feb 26, 2015 | BCA Compliance, NSW, Uncategorized
The changes introduced by the Swimming Pools (Amendment) Act 2012 have again been postponed, with owners corporations now having until 29 April 2016 to ensure their swimming pools are the subject of a certificate of compliance if any owner wishes to sell or lease...
by Allison | Feb 18, 2015 | ACT, Strata Disputes, Uncategorized
Section 24 of the Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011 (ACT) establishes the strict liability of an owners corporation to maintain and repair its common property. The ability of a lot owner to sue for damages has been limited in the light of the decision of the NSW Court...
by Chris | Oct 7, 2014 | ACT, Building Defects, Building Defects, Legal Alert, NSW, Uncategorized
It has been reported that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Australian Tax Office and Fair Work Building and Construction have recently begun cooperating to crack down on builders liquidating their companies to avoid repaying creditors including...
