Dispute Resolution: 6 tips for conflict management
Here are six suggestions on how to minimise conflict within your scheme.
Author Archives: allisonbensonau
Building Defects – What do the recent NSW legislative changes mean for owners corporations, associations and lot owners? Part 1
This blog considers the new duty of care for building professionals introduced by the Design & Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) as part of legislative reforms to address the building defect crisis.
Why mediate? Considerations for strata and community title disputes
This is a question I am asked about a lot. There are many reasons why you should seriously consider mediation.
COVID-19: Children playing on common property in NSW
As our isolation continues, a theme is developing with increasing queries about what is the situation with children playing on the common property. Let’s unpack this and consider the effect of the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020, the model by-laws, the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 and the common law.
Crash, bang, sigh: What can I do about noise? Residential Noise
Noise can have a real impact on our lives. What noise restrictions exist in NSW and what can you do about noise?
Crash, bang, sigh: What can I do about noise? Construction Noise
Noise can have a real impact on our lives. What noise restrictions exist in NSW and what can you do about noise?
COVID-19: Should Owners Corporations &Community Associations prohibit use of their recreational facilities?
Now that the initial shock has worn off the question of whether owners corporations and community associations should close their recreation facilities or whether it is business as usual. This […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and NSW strata schemes
NSW Strata Schemes and the coronavirus – what does the Strata Schemes Management Act say? Best to start thinking about what to do now rather than try to cross that road in a hurry
Damages claims under section 106(5) & NCAT: The latest Appeal Panel decision
The Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) brought in a much needed clarification and provided lot owners with a right to make a claim against an Owners Corporation for loss […]
Flammable Cladding Crisis: An Update
The flammable cladding crisis continues with the NSW state government claiming that the 444 buildings on its list of potential buildings with flammable cladding is privileged due to its security […]
