Building Defects, Strata Insurance
Posted 29 May 2015
The recent deluge has provided a serious water resistance test for strata and other buildings. Many buildings have failed that test, with serious water penetration issues being identified and water da…
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Strata, Building Defects, Contracts, Home Owners Warranty, Construction, Public Liability
Posted 08 April 2015
Construction entails many risks to a builder by virtue of its occupation, control and/or ownership of the site. The risks include personal injury or death to persons and damage or destruction of prope…
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Building Defects
Posted 11 March 2015
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) Amendment (Commercial and Industrial Development and Other Matters) 2013 (“Amending SEPP”) commenced on 22 February…
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Building Defects, Contracts, Construction
Posted 01 March 2015
In a Nutshell
As a result of changes to the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (“the Act”) residential building work contracts entered into from 1 March 2015 must be compliant with new requirements i…
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Building Defects
Posted 15 January 2015
Owners Corporations’ Duty to Act Reasonably in Relation to Loss and Damage Arising from Building Defects
In two recent decisions concerning claims made by Owners Corporations against Builders f…
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Building Defects
Posted 19 December 2014
The landmark decision could have far-reaching implications for builders, developers, body corporates and owners…
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Building Defects
Posted 14 December 2014
In a Nutshell
On 10 December 2014, it was proclaimed that the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 (“the Amendment Act”) would commence in two stages, with:…
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Building Defects
Posted 01 December 2014
Short answer is yes, Why?
For the reasons set out below in the UNSW research, which are supported by our experiences below.…
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