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Emergency Management Plan Checklist

Strata

Posted 06 August 2014

This checklist sets out some of the steps and procedures that managing agents may consider adopting prior to, during and after the occurrence of an emergency such as a fire, storm or catastrophic even…

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Fences, Trees and Retaining Walls

Strata, eBooks

Posted 05 August 2014

We have recently seen a significant increase in the number of disputes concerning retaining walls, dividing fences and damage by trees from adjoining properties. This area of law has undergone cons…

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Disability Access – Adjustments may be required

Strata

Posted 07 July 2014

Issues often arise in strata buildings in relation to improvements requested by lot owners and others for the purpose of improving access for persons with special needs. Such issues can result in pers…

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Retention of Business Records

Meetings and Records

Posted 06 June 2014

Business proprietors may find almost overwhelming questions like “what records do I need to keep”, “how should I keep them” and “how long do I need to keep them”. Although greater regulati…

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The NBN and Strata Buildings

Strata

Posted 14 May 2014

Considerable confusion remains about what is going to happen and when and this is not assisted by some of the announcements made in relation to the NBN. Some support the NBN, on the basis that it i…

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Recovering Legal Defence Costs

Strata Insurance

Posted 07 May 2014

Introduction The recovery of legal defence costs is something that is often overlooked because of the emphasis on dealing with the claim or defence rather than what happens afterwards. The right to…

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Update – Changes to Swimming Pool Laws

Strata

Posted 01 April 2014

A previous article addressed amendments to the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (“the Act”). There have been some developments, in which owners of properties with pools may be interested. This includes own…

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New Privacy Laws

Strata Insurance

Posted 20 March 2014

The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 and Privacy Regulation 2013 both commenced on 12 March 2014. They represent the most significant changes in the legislation since it was f…

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