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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

2nd February 2023. We are pleased to announce we have signed an agreement to complete a merger with a boutique body corporate law practice on the Sunshine Coast. Bugden Allen…

The NSW Government has announced the introduction of a new insurance product “decennial liability insurance”. Whilst already available in 30 other countries, this is Australia’s first. Under the scheme, developers…

In a 2021 appeal decision of the full bench (Badenoch Integrated Logging Pty Ltd v Bryant, in the matter of Gunns Limited (in liq) (receivers and managers appointed) [2021] FCAFC…

The Law Society of NSW has released a 2022 edition of the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Land in NSW.   It is an update from the previous 2019 edition….

In Boulus Constructions Pty Ltd v Warrumbungle Shire Council [2022] NSWSC 1368, which was decided on 12 October 2022, the Supreme Court refused to limit the class of “persons” who…