by Allison | Jun 14, 2022 | Levies, NSW, Strata Disputes
Although only a local court assessor’s matter, the case of The Owners – Strata Plan No 52098 v Khalil [2014] NSWLC 2 stands for not putting legal costs onto a lot’s ledger until they have been either the subject of a costs order in the Tribunal or a court....
by Allison | Mar 10, 2021 | Fact Sheets, NSW, Strata Disputes
The general common law rule in respect of costs in litigation is that costs follow the event. This means that the unsuccessful party generally pays at least part of the costs of the successful party. The general rule does not apply in the NSW Civil and Administrative...
by Chris | Mar 2, 2017 | ACT, Case Review, Levies, News & Publications
The following article provides an update on our article published 21 March 2016 titled ‘ACT Case note: Recovering costs in levy recovery matters’. In The Owners – 840 v Richardson [2015] ACAT 77 Member Daniels determined that awarding legal costs in levy...
by Allison | Jul 8, 2014 | ACT, Case Review, Levies, Levies, NSW
In a recent Local Court case, the court had much to say on what was considered ‘reasonable’ legal expenses and ‘reasonable’ conduct in commencing levy recovery proceedings. The court was critical of the managing agent & the Owners Corporation and found for the...
