I prepared this article in response to enquiries from lot owners who have filed an application in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal seeking repairs […]
Lot owner out manoeuvred by owners corporation and fails to prove case for repair works Read More
In this article we look at the Tribunal’s decision in the case of Nikitopoulos v The Owners – Strata Plan No 52311 [2023] NSWCATCD 83
Owners corporation fails to recover costs from lot owner Read More
In this Strata Mediation Guide, you will learn about the mediation process, the necessary preparations to ensure a smooth experience, and examples of common issues
Lot owners guide to preparing for strata mediation Read More
Lot owner denied claim for unreasonable refusal of by-law
A defence is not a cross-claim – Lot owner denied claim for unreasonable refusal of by-law Read More
Lot owner ordered to remove unauthorised work undertaken by previous owner
Lot owner ordered to remove unauthorised work undertaken by previous owner Read More
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
Clarification from the Appeal Panel on loss of rent claims in strata schemes Read More
It is especially important to understand the nature and extent of the evidence which is required at an early stage.
When defects start to appear in a building one of the first steps is to obtain as many relevant documents as possible.
Strata building defects – What documents are needed to start the recovery process? Read More
Systemic and recurring defects are quite common in residential strata buildings due to the repetitive nature of the work.
Beware of these two types of building defects in strata buildings Read More
Owners corporation successfully defends a claim for loss of rent by taking action against the builder responsible for defects.
