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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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Owners’ Views and Sunlight Obstructed by Hedges – What can you do?

Strata

Posted 17 February 2021

It is common for owners or owners corporations to have disagreements about how to deal with a hedge on a neighbour’s property that is obstructing views (such as water views) or sunlight. These is…

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Have you suffered loss over a pre-purchase inspection report?

Strata, Building Defects, Conveyancing

Posted 15 February 2021

It is extremely important for any prospective purchaser to undertake enquiries and due diligence prior to purchasing a property. Pre-purchase inspection reports are crucial to ascertain the condition …

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Owners Corporations Withholding Consent to the Lodgement of Development Applications

Strata, Renovations, Urban Renewal

Posted 03 February 2021

In order to obtain development consent conditions from a development application the Local Council needs the consent of the owner of the land. If an owners application involves the common property …

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