Roles, Powers, and Legal Obligations of Strata Management Agencies in Strata Schemes
This article outlines the roles, powers, and legal obligations of strata managing agents...
Understanding Strata Schemes: A Guide for Owners in NSW
Strata schemes are a common form of property ownership in multi-unit developments, including...
Is it a Penalty Clause?
Is it a Penalty Clause? Is someone trying to hold you liable for...
VBA Show Cause process
From 1 September 2016, the VBA introduced a show cause process to replace...
Building Legislation Update – What you need to know!
A large percentage of Victorian domestic building projects are completed to a high...
Is a family member claiming an interest over your family land?
The principle of indefeasibility (the State guarantee as to ownership of land) applies...
Does your land contract have “possession” and “land tax” clearly defined?
Pursuant to s 15 of the Land Tax Act 2005 (Vic) (Act), a...
Your Payment Claim and Schedule Must Match Your Adjudication Documents
In the case of Leighton v Arogen [2012] NSWSC 1323, Arogen was subcontracted...
When does Completion Actually Occur?
The definition of “completion date” has been widely litigated. Consequently, s 3B was...
What is the Building Code and When Does it Apply?
In our article titled “Fair Work Targeting the Building & Construction Industry” we...
What happens if you don’t obtain sufficient insurance?
Licenced contractors must insure their building works pursuant to s 92 of the...
Reforms to the Home Building Act
The Department of Fair Trading previously announced that New South Wales will be...
Renovation Works – Put it into writing!
In the case of Price, Clark v Urban Garden Enrichment and Munn (Home...
Recovering Costs for Variations to the Contract
For builders and contractors, variations to the contract are all well and good...
Principal Contractors Beware – Is Your Payment Schedule Suffice to Defend a Payment Claim?
In the case of Sand Excavation Pty Ltd v Nahas Constructions Pty Ltd...
More Paperwork for the Construction Industry
On 20 November 2013, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill...
Make sure your experts have complied with the Code
In the case of Tinsley v Masterton Homes Pty Ltd (Home Building) [2013]...
Inadequate Designs & Specifications – What do you do?
Imagine this scenario -you are in the middle of completing a home building...
How to Defend a Notice To Show Cause and Disciplinary Proceedings
Pursuant to s 53 of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act),...
How Do I Terminate My Home Building Contract?
For homeowners, building your own home can become a stressful exercise which often...
Homeowners – The consequences of obtaining an Owner Builder Licence
In the case of Jason Field & Kim Field v Craig John Dettman,...
Have you been refused a contractor licence?
In the case of Bannister v Department of Finance and Services [2011] NSWADT...
Getting Paid for Uninsured Work –The Loophole
In our previous article titled Demanding payment without sufficient home warranty insurance, we...
Fair Work Targeting the Building & Construction Industry
As at 5 May 2013, Fair Work Building & Construction has recovered over...
