NCAT rules Biowood cladding is combustible and must be removed as it is a major building defect and poses an undue risk of fire spreading.
Muellers Wins First Cladding Case in NSW!
Who is Preparing Your By-law Consolidations?
By-laws consolidations – is a mistake worth the risk not not being covered by your insurance?
Owners Corporation Told to Try its Luck in Court
Does NCAT have power to make an order for the payment of money? How did the matter play out in this recent case?
NCAT’s Power to Pay Compensation in Disputes
NCAT does not have power to award damages but might be able to order payment of compensation…
When are Pecuniary Interest Disclosures Required?
When does a strata committee member need to disclose a pecuniary interest?
How do You Make Landlords Accountable for Tenants?
Do you know a landlord is not responsible for tenants complying with strata by-laws? But there is a solution…
Is it Goodbye to “No Pets” Buildings?
Are pet by-laws banning the keeping of pets no longer worth the paper they’re written on? What about owners who want to live in “pet free” blocks?
First Strata Collective Sale Approved by the Court
In this article we take an in-depth look at the strata collective case and what lessons can be learned from the Court’s decision.
Is Your Owners Corp’s Address Correct?
Legal documents served to an owners corporation’s outdated address. How to avoid an embarrassing moment!
Can NCAT Resolve Disputes with Owners Across States?
A recent decision of the Appeal Panel of NCAT clarifies their jurisdiction to resolve strata issues across states.