This article discussing repairs and maintenance of the common property has been supplied by David Bannerman, Bannermans Lawyers. Is the owners corporation required to repair and maintain the common property? Yes. Generally speaking, there is a strict obligation for the owners corporation to repair and maintain the common property under the Strata Schemes Management Act … [Read more...]
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NSW: The Unintentional Impact Of The NSW Government’s Strata Renewal Reform On Lower-Income Earners
This article about The Unintentional Impact Of The NSW Government's Strata Renewal Reform On Lower-Income Earners has been supplied by Bannermans Lawyers.With the commencement of Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 on 30 November 2016, the NSW Government introduced a reform which is aimed to deal ‘proactively with the issue of ageing strata schemes and … [Read more...]
NSW: Update on the 2% Bond Scheme
This update on the 2% NSW Bond Scheme has been supplied by Bannermans Lawyers.BackgroundBuilders 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 the Home Building Compensation Fund (Home Owners Warranty Insurance) under the Home Building Act … [Read more...]
NSW: Disability Discrimination And The Human Rights Commission
This article about Disability Discrimination And The Human Rights Commission has been supplied by Bannermans Lawyers.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 what arrangements are appropriate for assisting those with … [Read more...]
NSW: Cladding Update – Lacrosse Tower Fire Decision: The Importance of Statutory Warranties
This article about Cladding, the Lacrosse Tower Fire Decision and the importance of statutory warranties has been supplied by David Bannerman, Bannermans Lawyers.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 Building Certifier, … [Read more...]
NSW: Some Common Property Just Reached Into My Pocket
This article about losses arising from a failure to maintain common property has been supplied by Bannermans Lawyers.The NCAT Appeal Panel has recently found that NCAT has unlimited jurisdiction when it comes to making an owners corporation pay compensation to a lot owner for reasonably foreseeable loss arising from a failure to maintain common property.In the case of … [Read more...]
NSW: Facilitate Or Discriminate
This article about assisting those with special needs to access and use their lots and common property facilities has been supplied by Bannermans Lawyers.One of the greatest difficulties for strata schemes and their strata managing agents is balancing the parallel objectives of efficient cost effective administration and an inclusive harmonious environment. Those objectives … [Read more...]
NSW: What’s A Rock Anchor Between Neighbours Worth?
This article about NSW: What is a Rock Anchor Between Neighbours Worth? has been supplied by Bannermans Lawyers.Question: What is the definition of a rock anchor?Answer: An anchor inserted below the ground and used to stabilise earth, sand or rock adjacent to excavation work, and which may be safely de-stressed or removed upon completion of the works.GET THE LATEST … [Read more...]
NSW: Leaf Me Alone: Tree Disputes Between Neighbours
This article about trees disputes between neighbours has been supplied by Bannermans Lawyers.Trees are a frequent source of disputes between neighbours. They can provide privacy and enhance amenity, but they can also annoy neighbours and damage their property. This often leads to disputes, generally involving a person wanting a tree removed or pruned and the neighbour on … [Read more...]
NSW Strata Renewal: Tips For Oc’s – Finding A Way Through The Renewal Maze
This article about Strata Renewal in NSW has been supplied by Bannermans Lawyers.The level of interest in the strata renewal of existing strata schemes continues to increase despite a fall in property values in the Sydney market.This interest is either from lot owners working collaboratively together to find a buyer, where owners are achieving inflated prices for their … [Read more...]
