Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers
A lot owner conducted unauthorised structural work. The owners corporation sought orders in NCAT seeking that the unauthorised works be removed. Despite the lot owner's appeal, orders were made that the works be removed and the common property be reinstated.
Question: The body corporate exceeded their approved spending limit for our embedded electricity system by $4000 without seeking approval. Is this legal?
Leanne Habib, Premium Strata Question: Our bathroom’s waterproofing membrane has failed and is causing damage to the lot below. Should the Owners Corporation be responsible for all repairs, as these are only needed due to common property defects?
Kelly Borell,
Tower Body Corporate Thieves can be very opportunistic, often on the lookout for not-quite-shut or even unlocked balcony doors and other access points. What can you do about security in residential complexes? How can you keep your home and building safe and sound?
Premier of Victoria The Hon. Daniel Andrews MP The Andrews Labor Government will establish a world-first program. Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Planning Richard Wynne to announce a $600 million package to fix buildings with combustible cladding.
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NSW Fair Trading is seeking feedback on the discussion paper, Building Stronger Foundations. Comments received will used to shape the design and scope of the reforms to the building and construction sector. Have your say by 24 July.
NSW: City of Sydney Grants Open
Would a grant help you get your local project up and running? The City of Sydney’s community, environmental, cultural and business grants are open until 22 July. Grants support projects that involve genuine community participation and help residents, workers and visitors in the City of Sydney area. Find Out More...
QLD: Combustible Cladding Checklist Part 2
Identified building owners have until the 31 July to ensure that they have completed part 2 of the three-part Safer Buildings Combustible Cladding Checklist. For more information on obtaining quotes for the audit, see this recent ⚠️alert: QBCC warns owners to obtain competitive quotes for Safer Buildings Audit and more about the Safer Buildings Audit, including deadline extensions and important dates here.
