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Can I use that Document too? – Not without copyright

Strata

Posted 20 May 2021

One great way to incur a large debt is to reuse a commercial document without the consent of the copyright owner. We see this regularly and it rarely ends well.…

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The What’s and Why’s of VOI’s

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 13 May 2021

There appears to a great deal of confusion regarding the verification of identity (VOI) process and in this factsheet we aim to clarify what VOI is all about.…

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Control of Unauthorised Parking – Common Sense Prevails

Strata

Posted 05 May 2021

Bannermans Lawyers’ clients recently achieved a great result in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (“Tribunal”), which we expect will bring to an end long standing parking problems.…

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Unauthorised Parking – What can Owners Corporations Do?

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 06 September 2023

Parking is a vexing question. Owners corporations and their strata managing agents have been struggling with it for years. They are not helped by uncertainties in the law, limited police and council p…

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Be wary of any Combustible Cladding material in excess of 8% PE

Building Defects

Posted 04 May 2021

The NSW Government has created the Cladding Product Safety Panel to provide expert advice to the NSW Cladding Taskforce and the Cladding Support Unit on the suitability of cladding replacement product…

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Retaining Walls and The Dividing Fences Act – What You and Your Neighbours Need To Know!

Strata

Posted 05 September 2023

The Dividing Fences Act 1991 (Act) now applies to retaining walls which provide support for a fence separating the land of adjoining owners, whether on the common boundary of adjoining land or on a li…

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PEXA and Registration of By-Laws

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 17 March 2021

From 22 March 2021, Consolidation/Change of By-Laws dealings must be lodged electronically through Property Exchange Australia (“PEXA”), unless a waiver applies. This means that the majority of Co…

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Need to install or replace Smoke Alarms? Who is Liable?

Strata

Posted 18 February 2021

Issues Proper management of smoke alarms within strata buildings, including initial installation and ongoing maintenance, is an important safety concern, generally taken seriously by all concerned.…

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