by Chris | May 9, 2022 | ACT, Building Defects, Building Defects, Case Review, News & Publications, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes, Uncategorised, Uncategorized
This case involved an owners corporation suing a builder to recover losses and expenses arising from building defects. In that case, it was observed that the bathrooms of various units were not common property and therefore the only way in which the installation of...
by Allison | Feb 14, 2022 | ACT, Building Defects, News & Publications, NSW
Both Ross Taylor, who together with our Chris Kerin conducted an interview with David Chandler the NSW Building Commissioner on the topic of residential development regulation reforms in NSW, and our Allison Benson have contributed to a guide to navigating building...
by Allison | Feb 9, 2022 | Building Defects, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
In March 2021, Christopher Kerin and Ross Taylor from Ross Taylor & Associates had a discussion with David Chandler, the NSW Building Commissioner, on the topic of residential development regulation reforms in NSW. The two key pieces of legislation discussed were...
by Allison | Feb 10, 2021 | BCA Compliance, Building Defects, Legal Alert, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
This was one of the issues before the Court in the recent case of Dyldam Developments Pty Ltd v The Owners – Strata Plan 85305 [2020] NSWCA 327. Completion of building work occurs on the date of issue of an occupation certificate that authorises the occupation and use...
by Allison | Jan 14, 2021 | Building Defects, Fact Sheets, News & Publications, NSW, Strata Disputes
Scott Schedules are often used in building defect matters. They are an important tool that help both the parties and the decision maker focus on the defects being claimed and the quantum of each defect. What is a Scott Schedule? A Scott Schedule is a document that...
