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Update on the 2% Bond Scheme

Building Defects

Posted 02 April 2019

Background Builders and developers of new multi-storey buildings (defined as two or more separate dwellings which exceed three storeys in height) are exempt from having to obtain insurance under th…

A Loophole to 4 Extra years on an Owners Defects Warranty

Building Defects

Posted 02 April 2019

The statutory warranty period for “minor defects” under the Home Building Act 1989 (“HBA”) is only 2 years. However, in a recent case, Hutching v Hope [2019] NSWCAP 59, the Tribunal’s App…

Security Cameras – Who is Watching and Listening to you?

Strata

Posted 31 March 2019

Security cameras in strata schemes are becoming more common. What these cameras can legally record, who retains the footage and who has a right to view the footage are all important issues for owners …

How secure is your Strata Scheme?

Strata

Posted 31 March 2019

Security measures strata schemes can and should consider taking Security can sometimes be a tricky issue for owners corporations who need to balance the rights of owners and occupiers to access and u…

How will the proposed AirBNB changes affect me?

Strata

Posted 21 March 2019

The NSW Government has announced a new approach to short term lettings, including those negotiated through AirBnB and similar online services. These are to be subject to restrictions and regulation. T…

“Going, Going, Gone?” Levies, Charges and Bankruptcy

Levy Recovery

Posted 10 March 2019

An owners corporation needs money to run its affairs. It raises this money by levies imposed on lot owners in accordance with their respective lots’ unit entitlements. Common misconceptions are that…

Harsh, unconscionable or oppressive Pets By-Laws

Strata, By-Laws

Posted 04 March 2019

The commencement of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (“SSMA”) on 30 November 2016 changed the rules concerning pet ownership in strata buildings. Recent cases have clarified how this is impa…

Cladding Update – Lacrosse Tower fire decision: The importance of Statutory Warranties

Building Defects

Posted 04 March 2019

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“Tribunal”) handed down an award on 28 February 2019, which ultimately holds the Builder liable for breach of statutory warranties with the Buildin…

Discrimination in Strata

Strata

Posted 03 February 2019

The Australian Human Rights Commission is the body to whom a complaint is lodged if you feel that you may have been discriminated against. Owners and occupiers can have very different ideas about w…