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Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 – What You Need to Know

by Chris | Oct 4, 2016 | ACT, Building Defects, Recent News

On 20 August 2016, the Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (the Legislation) commenced operation. The Legislation is the culmination of several years of consideration by the ACT Government and amends the following laws: Building Act 2004; Building...

Case Note: Can a lot owner claim for damages in equity & negligence arising from a breach of Section 62 after Thoo & Brookfield-Multiplex?

by Allison | Feb 18, 2015 | Case Review, Legal Alert, NSW, Recent News, Strata Disputes

Section 62 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 (NSW) 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 for a breach of section 62 was however limited by the...

High Court Decision Bad News for Apartment Owners

by Chris | Oct 9, 2014 | ACT, Building Defects, Building Defects, NSW

Click to read the article – High Court Decision Bad News for Apartment Owners

Recent News & Publications

  • New Dispute Resolution Scheme under the Building Act 2004
  • Spedding v The Owners – Units Plan 3941 (Unit Titles) [2022] ACAT 49
  • What Is An Unreasonable Reason To Refuse To Make A By-Law?
  • Can An Owners Corporation Add Its Legal Fees For Recovering Unpaid Contributions To The Defaulting Lot Owner’s Ledger?
  • Henry Kazar v Italian & Continental Bakery Pty Ltd & Anor [2008] ACTSC 9 (8 February 2008)

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