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Case Note. Read v Gitman [2023] NSWDC 330
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 plaintiff brought proceedings for defamation for three emails published by the defendant, who at...
Defamation In Strata
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Leadership in Apartment Buildings with Defects
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5 Traps When Engaging Experts in Apartment Building Defects Cases
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Case Note: SafeWork NSW v The Owners – Strata Plan No 93899 [2024] NSWDC 277
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 defendant (the Owners) owned and controlled the common property of a strata title industrial...
Work Health & Safety in Strata Title Buildings
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Building Sites Next Door to Strata Title Buildings
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Building Defects and the Five Stages of Death & Dying
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Case Note. Victory Homes Pty Ltd v Construction Occupations Registrar & Anor (Administrative Review) [2020] ACAT 53
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. This application was for review of a decision by the respondent on 22 March 2019 to make a...
Strata Schemes Legislation Amendments coming into force on 01 July 2025
Earlier this year the NSW Parliament passed the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (“Amendments”) but had at that time not announced when they’ll come into force. The Amendments implement 37 recommendations from the 2021 statutory review and other reforms...
The NSW Strata Magazine: What Can I Do Now To Prepare For The Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025?
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...
LSJ Article – Strata And Community Title Update: Big Changes Are On The Way
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...