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Category: Building Defects

When the developer thinks the owners corporation is unreasonable under a defects settlement deed

Strata, Building Defects

Posted 02 April 2026

In commercial agreements, it is common to encounter clauses stipulating that consent “must not be unreasonably withheld”. These provisions serve a…

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Developers Selling Units to the Point a Building Defects Court Order is Meaningless: Freezing Orders

Strata, Building Defects

Posted 23 March 2026

Introduction A Mareva injunction, more commonly known as a “freezing order” under the correct circumstances can deter frustration, abuse of the Co…

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Stay Ahead of Building Defects | How Preliminary Advice Safeguards Your Scheme

Building Defects, Construction

Posted 30 January 2026

What Is Preliminary Advice? Preliminary advice is initial advice provided to owners corporations to help identify potential building defects, understa…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Understanding the Strata Building Bond and Inspection Scheme

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What is the SBBIS? The SBBIS was introduced under Division 3 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). It has been in operation since 1 January…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Handover Documents from Developers

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What are handover documents? Handover documents refer to a comprehensive set of construction and compliance records that the developer is legally obli…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Key Legal Developments | Pafburn Decision

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What changed after Pafburn? The Pafburn decision from the High Court significantly reshaped how liability is distributed under the Design and Building…

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Non-performance of Deeds and NCAT Rectification Orders

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

What can an owner do if a builder fails to comply with an NCAT work order or a deed? Several options are available. These include but are not limited …

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Building Defects Advanced Edition FAQ – Declared Design Regime under the D&BPA

Strata, Building Defects, eBooks

Posted 02 September 2025

The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (D&BPA) was introduced to improve accountability and quality within the construction industry…

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