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Case note: Statutory provisions prevails over rules in regards to special privilege rights

by Chris | May 2, 2017 | ACT, Strata Disputes

In The Owners – Units Plan 68 v Haughey (Unit Titles) [2016] ACAT 131 the respondent installed a hot water system on the back wall of his unit which was common property where it remained for nearly five years. Ultimately, a question arose as to whether the...

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...

Is your apartment building in Canberra affected by the GST class action?

by Chris | Oct 3, 2016 | ACT, Building Defects, Strata Disputes

A class action is being mounted against the developers of at least 13 apartment buildings across Canberra for the refund of GST incorrectly charged as part of the purchase price on new residential units. Read more by Katie Burgess.

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