5 September 2023
Case Note: OC PS707533K v Shangri-La
This article was written by Tim Graham, Ebony Rice & Ali Pantelis of our Melbourne office and published on our web site on 5th September 2023. —– On 24 August…
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4 September 2023
The BCCM and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
This update was provided by the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, of the Queensland Parliamentary Service on 25th August 2023. We thank them for the opportunity of sharing this. ———–…
4 September 2023
No river view for me!
This article, written by our Queensland Partner Michael Kleinschmidt, first appeared in the August 2023 edition of the QLD LookUpStrata magazine. Question: Most unit’s in my block have fabulous river…
30 August 2023
How Long Do I Have to Pursue a Claim for Defective Building Works in Victoria?
This is an article by Tim Graham, Partner and Eve Whitmore, Solicitor of our Melbourne office. It was first published on our web site on 30th August 2023. ——- Q:…
18 August 2023
Amalgamation with GDP Law
18th August 2023 Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers (BAGL), a national law firm specialising in strata, property and commercial law, today announced a merger with GDP Law in Sydney. Gerard Doyle,…
23 June 2023
Who pays for flooring removal and replacement when repairing moisture in the slab?
This article, written by our Queensland Partner Michael Kleinschmidt, first appeared in the June 2023 edition of the QLD LookUpStrata magazine. Q: Our flooring has been pulled up to repair…
23 May 2023
May 2023 – Strata Regulatory Watch
In this edition we cover: NSW: Strata scheme reporting – due by 30 June 2023 NSW: Update information on Fire Safety Regulations Article: Who is responsible for waterproofing a balcony…
19 May 2023
Stage 2 strata reforms for the ACT expected 1 July 2023
As part of their Managing Building Better legislative reforms, the ACT Government is continuing to amend legislation related to unit titles to improve the management of apartments, townhouses and mixed-use…
18 May 2023
VCAT rules that no special resolution is required for levying fees to repair and maintain community-wide features
An article by Austin Dou, from our Melbourne office, with assistance from Chris Oster and Michelle Ang. 10th May 2023. — In the recent VCAT decision of Owners Corporation No…
18 May 2023
GAMING THE HOUSING CRISIS: Can Queensland legislate unit owners out of a Nash Equilibrium?
An article by Michael Kleinschmidt, Partner in our Queensland office. Published: 18th May 2023 —- One of my favourite (though admittedly now very ‘un-PC’) cinematic moments, is the bar scene…
9 May 2023
Update on QLD strata legislation reforms
There is still no word from the Queensland Government on when expected changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act) will come into effect. The Attorney-General…
14 April 2023
Who is responsible for water-proofing a balcony?
A question from a NSW strata owner: The top floor owners wish to establish a garden on their balcony which is above the rooms of the apartment below. A new…
