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Claims by Owners for Damages caused by Water Ingress under S106(5)

Strata

Posted 27 November 2022

As a result of recent heavy rainfall, many lot owners have suffered significant water ingress/penetration issues and consequential water damage within their lots. These include, but are not limited to…

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Encroaching Walls – What can you do?

Strata, Easements

Posted 24 November 2022

The recent decision in Hickey v The Owners Strata Plan 78825 [2022] NSWLEC 135 gave consideration to the characterisation of the Encroaching and Adjacent Owner under the Encroachment of Buildings Act …

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Exempt Development Update

Strata

Posted 22 November 2022

Many in the strata industry will be surprised to discover that what they thought was exempt, is not exempt development. If planning approval is required for remedial works it’s important to obta…

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Passing on Unnecessary Costs Caused by Owners & Occupiers – How far can you go?

Strata

Posted 11 December 2023

Managing unnecessary costs or charges to strata schemes caused by owners and occupiers can be a major source of frustration for owners corporations and their strata managing agents. Such costs and cha…

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Is replacing an external Balustrade exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 17 November 2022

Replacing a balustrade might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are exempt development, but some of the reason…

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Is replacing roof or wall cladding exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 16 November 2022

Replacing roof or wall cladding, including combustible cladding might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are e…

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Is Replacing External Waterproofing Exempt Development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 28 October 2024

Replacing an external above ground waterproofing membrane isn’t exempt develop, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are exempt developme…

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The Issue with Planter Boxes

Strata

Posted 10 November 2022

Repair and Maintenance Obligations Planter boxes are a vexed issue in strata, owners corporations and lot owners frequently run into disagreement about who holds the repair and maintenance obligati…

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