SMH Domain talks with Muellers Strata Lawyers about gaping loopholes in the new strata laws.
Category: NCAT
NCAT Confirms that it Cannot Impose Penalties
NCAT confirms it does not have power to impose monetary penalties on persons who breach orders.
NCAT Orders Owners Corporation to Pay Out!
NCAT has ordered an owners corporation to pay compensation to a unit owner for water damage caused by defects in the common property.
Supreme Court Quashes NCAT Decision
An NCAT decision allowing a lot owner to keep unauthorised renovations was recently overturned by the Supreme Court.
NCAT Clarifies Appeal Rights Against Adjudicators
NCAT has confirmed that it is business as usual and that appeals against decisions of Strata Adjudicators will continue to be dealt with by NCAT.
111 Days until a New Era for Strata! Will you be ready?
New strata laws will commence on 30 November 2016. Book into our seminars to get ready!
Strata Managers Forum – Adjudcations and NCAT
What is the difference between strata mediation and strata adjudication? How long does the process take? How much does it cost?
Certificate for HBA Warranty Actions Uncertain
This case highlights the uncertainty of relying on the date of issue of an occupation certificate.
Strata Dispute Resolution Process Explained
What is the difference between strata mediation and strata adjudication and how are most strata disputes resolved?
Objections to Security of Payment Jurisdiction
Supreme Court found that objection to a payment claim must be put into a payment schedule under that Act and served on the party making the claim.