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Security Bars: Common or Lot Property?

by Chris | Mar 27, 2019 | By-Laws, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes

In the matter of Cestaro v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 457 NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal of 12 February 2019 (unreported), it was held that security bars affixed to the external windows of a lot were common property. The lot owner applicant alleged that...

WIN News Canberra: Building Defects in the ACT

by Chris | Feb 6, 2019 | ACT, Building Defects, News & Publications, Recent News

On 6 February 2019, Christopher Kerin was interviewed by WIN News Canberra in relation to the building defects in the ACT. The full interview is provided below. https://kerinbensonlawyers.com.au/resources/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/WIN-News-Canberra-6.2.19.mp4  ...

Canberra Times article: ‘We’ve reached a crisis point’ – Experts decry ACT building industry

by Chris | Jan 29, 2019 | ACT, Building Defects, News & Publications, Recent News

On 28 January 2019, Christopher Kerin was quoted in the Canberra Times in relation to defects in high-rise apartments. To read the full article click here.

Australian Financial Review Article: Off-the-Plan Market Going Off the Tracks

by Chris | Jan 29, 2019 | Building Defects, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News

Christopher Kerin was quoted in the Australian Financial Review in relation to the off-the-plan apartment building frenzy. To read the full article click here.

2GB Interview: Opal Tower

by Allison | Jan 21, 2019 | Building Defects, News & Publications, Recent News

On 28 December 2018, Christopher Kerin did an interview with 2GB discussing Sydney’s Opal Tower. The full interview is provided below.

Strata Managers Beware: Postal service deeming provisions have changed!

by Allison | Dec 7, 2018 | By-Laws, Fact Sheets, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes

Strata managers need to be aware of this key change if serving notices by post. Section 160 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) has recently been amended. Instead of being deemed served four working days after the item has been posted, the item is now deemed served after...
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