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Developments for Preliminaries in Building Defects claims

Building Defects

Posted 15 September 2011

Owners Strata Plan 70579 v Midwest Constructions Pty Limited & Ors [2011] NSWSC 429 Obtaining adequate compensation for owners corporations in building defect matters is a specialised task. In T…

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Disability (Access to Premises – Building) Standards 2010

Strata

Posted 25 August 2011

Many strata managers, owners corporations and owners will now need to consider the wide ranging effect of the new Commonwealth standards which require the installation of disability access and became …

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Issues Faced by Owners Corporations When Dealing with Construction Contracts

Building Defects

Posted 30 March 2011

Owners corporations often enter into construction contracts with builders, architects, project managers, contract administrators and other contractors, dealing with a wide range of issues, such as add…

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Settlement and Costs in Building Defect Claims

Building Defects

Posted 01 March 2011

Managing costs is an important aspect of building defect claims. The Supreme Court recently considered this. New tool to help owners recover costs in defects claims…

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Joint Venture Agreements and Proportionate Liability Claims in Building Defect Matters

Building Defects

Posted 20 August 2010

Changes and counterbalancing measures for residential building defects claims Joint venture arrangements The case of Ace Woollahra Pty Ltd v The Owners – Strata Plan 61424 & Anor [2010] NSWCA 10…

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10-Year Sinking Fund Plans

Strata, Levy Recovery

Posted 24 December 2008

There have been many enquiries about 10-year sinking fund plans. Legislation There are a combination of legislative provisions which are relevant.…

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