The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal has recently published a guideline to inform the public regarding the steps that should be followed if a party wishes to appeal…
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The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal has recently published a guideline to inform the public regarding the steps that should be followed if a party wishes to appeal…
As Sydney house prices are expected to rise 20 per cent over the next two years, pushing the median house price well above $1 million by June 2017, according to the…
We know that Strata schemes are effectively small communities where the activities and attitudes of residents can play a major role in the harmonious nature, or otherwise of the environment….
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission [“ASIC”] and the Australian Taxation Office [“ATO”] regularly investigate “phoenix transactions”. Illegal phoenix activity refers to the deliberate liquidation of a business entity following…
It started with a leak, just a little water on a hallway floor. That led to questions about bathtub installation, then sprinkler issues and finally allegations of improper fireproofing. Now,…
Possibly one of the biggest things that causes a lot of angst in the people living in a strata complex is when others either residing or visiting, do things that…
The role of a Strata Manager isn’t for the faint-hearted. With growing complexity, particularly in respect to both the legislative and regulatory requirements, there is that ever present risk for…
Some owners prefer not to “rock the boat” or worry about “red tap” and therefore fail to request a by-law and approval at an owners corporation meeting. Executive committees often…
You have probably heard of the term mediation. While it has been an effective practice for many years in resolving disputes these days it is of course a prerequisite to…
Many people are opting to live in apartment or high-rise accommodation and, invariably, it’s the case that issues have a tendency to arise given the close proximity of the person…
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared recent storms in NSW to be a catastrophe. This means insurance claims will be prioritized. Sachs Gerace Lawyers is experienced in dealing with…
On 9 April 2015, the Land and Environment Court has made a ruling that could have significant implications for apartment sizes in NSW. In Botany City Council v Botany Developments…
If you live in an apartment block, then its more than likely the case that you are subject to a whole bunch of rules and regulations because of your occupancy….
Decision: 30 December 2013 In The Owners – Strata Plan No 62022 v Sahade [2013] NSWSC 2002, Rothman J of the Supreme Court agreed with the Local Court that a levy was…
Decision: 31 July 2014 In Xabregas v The Owners – Strata Plan No 79205; Moallem v Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal (No 2), White J made a personal costs order…
Decision: 11 August 2014 Did you know that an owners corporation has a duty to notify a builder of defects and allow them reasonable access for repairs? In The Owners…
Decision: 8 October 2014 On 8 October 2014, the High Court handed down an important decision relating to builders’ negligence in constructing strata schemes. The bench unanimously held that Brookfield,…
Decision: 5 November 2014 The recent Supreme Court decision of McDougall J has emphasised the importance of strict compliance with the procedural requirements of the Building and Construction Industry Security of…
Decision: 28 November 2014 On 28 November 2014, Darke J decided a Notice of Motion application filed by the Defendant in Cavasinni Constructions Pty Ltd v New South Wales Land and…
Decision: 5 December 2014 Did you know that an owners corporation is required to reinstate any common property which has been removed or altered without authorisation? On 5 December 2014,…