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Tag: strata disputes
NCAT says Landlords are not responsible for Tenants’ Noise
In a recent case, NCAT has decided that a landlord falls under no obligation to ensure that their tenants comply with the by-laws in a strata scheme.
Unsuccessful Attempt to End Caretaker Agreement
If dissatisfied, is an owners corporation able to terminate a caretaker agreement?
Tribunal Upholds Validity of General Meeting
The installation of new water tanks approved despite technical non-compliance with the SSMA 2015.
Dealing with Adjoining Owners
How do you deal with adjoining owners and how do you best manage disputes when they arise?
Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Easements
This Supreme Court highlights the difficulty a party will have in challenging property rights that have existed for almost 200 years.
Most Important Decision Concerning Building Defects
The NSW Court of Appeal has handed down the most important decision concerning building defects in many years. So, what was this case about?
NCAT Changes the Rules for Strata Disputes
NCAT has recently changed the rules that apply to expert evidence in most strata dispute cases. Download our paper.
Removing Illegally Parked Vehicles in Strata Blocks
Illegally parked vehicles in strata blocks. What can be done? Download our paper now.
Warning, Approach the Supreme Court at Your Peril!
So, what was the outcome after the Court handed down its judgment? Why did the Court decide that the lot owner should pay the litigation costs?