Strata
Lot owner ordered to remove unauthorised work undertaken by previous owner
Lot owner ordered to remove unauthorised work undertaken by previous owner
December 26, 2021
Legal Articles
Property
Certifier found liable for building defects
By permitting the building work to progress, the certifier is a cause of the defects.
December 5, 2021
Construction
Obtaining an occupation certificate for a residential apartment building
Notification under the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance & Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 to obtain an occupation certificate.
June 26, 2021
Property
“No Trespassing” – What happens when access to adjoining land is required for construction work
Trespass to land is the unauthorised entry into another person’s land. It may take place below the surface of the ground or it may extend…
May 7, 2021
Strata
Clarification from the Appeal Panel on loss of rent claims in strata schemes
A decision handed down by the Appeal Panel recently finally puts to rest the ongoing uncertainty regarding NCAT’s jurisdiction to make orders compensating lot owners for loss arising due to
August 10, 2020
Property
Retaining walls and boundary fences, where does the court draw the line?
It is not uncommon for disputes to arise between neighbours in relation to an issue occurring at the boundary line of their properties. One such type of dispute which often
August 10, 2020
Construction
Negotiating a construction contract – What type of contract should I use?
Standard form contracts are the best starting point to negotiating a construction contract. They are used commonly throughout New South Wales, are tried and tested, have often been the subject
August 10, 2020
Construction
A case summary, mistake in building contract and building defects
A short case note concerning some fundamental issues in preparing building contracts and liability for building defects.
April 13, 2020
Construction
Major, or non-major, that is the question
A look into how the courts, and NCAT, determine whether a defect is a major defect or a non-major defect under the Home Building Act 1989.
March 20, 2020
Strata
How loud is too loud? What evidence is required to prove noise is affecting your strata unit
It is especially important to understand the nature and extent of the evidence which is required at an early stage.
March 2, 2020