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Our Two Cents – Creditor fails to obtain Bankruptcy orders for Non-Payment of One Cent

Levy Recovery

Posted 28 September 2015

In a Nutshell His Honour Justice Street in the case of The Owners – Strata Plan No 18027 v Clarke [2015] FCCA 2185 (23 September 2015) has refused to make orders bankrupting an individual, Ms Cla…

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Copyright Infringement – Stop the Build!

Strata, Contracts

Posted 30 August 2015

In the recent decision of Coles v Dorner &Ors [2015] QSC 224 a builder and homeowner were found to have infringed copyright in the construction of a home at Port Douglas and ordered to perform externa…

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Submission on the Strata Schemes Management Bill 2015 & Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Bill 2015

Strata

Posted 20 August 2015

This is a submission from Bannermans Lawyers addressing a number of issues with the Bills, based on our experience acting for owners corporations, lot owners, strata managing agents and contractors in…

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Sydney Couple win Two-Year Battle to move Dog into Apartment Block

Strata

Posted 03 July 2015

Designer dog Oscar Wylde has become the pin-up pet for animal-loving apartment dwellers everywhere after winning his two-year legal battle to be allowed to move into one of Sydney's most prestigious b…

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How to minimise building defect risks

Building Defects

Posted 01 July 2015

Building defects can be one of the most significant risks you face as a property investor, particularly when buying a newly constructed house or apartment, because defects may not be immediately appar…

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Submission on Community Schemes Law Reform and Position Paper

Strata, Strata and Community Title Developments

Posted 02 June 2015

This is a submission from Bannermans Lawyers addressing a number of issues raised in the discussion paper, based on our experience acting for community associations, lot owners, managing agents and co…

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Breathing Space: Delays to the start of the Home Building Amendment Act 2014

Building Defects

Posted 31 May 2015

In a Nutshell The anticipated 1 December 2014 commencement date for the Home Building Amendment Act 2014 has been delayed allowing owners corporations some breathing space.…

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Don’t blame it on the rain: 5 point action plan for building water penetration

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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