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1 August 2025 will mark the advent of important new real estate laws in Queensland. All applicable legislation, and approved forms, have now been released, and so there is now…

Question: The selling agent approved two patios in our new building when they were the only committee member. The patios are now causing a nuisance to other lots. Was the…

A heart-breaking, cautionary tale for strata managers and owners corporations emerges from the decisions in SafeWork NSW v Chris Darby Strata Pty Ltd [2024] NSWDC 360 and SafeWork NSW v…

The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has completed its review of the future of embedded networks in NSW. It recently published its final report. The NSW Government introduced…

Question: One lot in our body corporate takes up 40% of the complex but only pays 14% of the insurance. Can we apportion the insurance premium so they pay their…

In the case of Owners Corporation Plan No. SP028789R v Shout Rock Cafes Pty Ltd [2024] VCAT 339 (OC v Shout Rock), the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) confirmed…

Question: In our complex of nine units, the penthouse owner built a pergola and adjoining patio roof on their large landing. The patio roof needs repairs. Who is responsible for…

Overview: The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 6 June 2024. The Act includes important changes to the economic reasons termination…