An expert breakdown of the amendments to NSW’s standard form contract, and the case law and legislation that has led to it.
By Tony Cahill and Diane Skapinker - 1 min read
When does ordinary construction become unlawful interference? The High Court’s return to Bamford offers a sharper rule for practitioners confronting nuisance claims.
By Lucas Shipway - 1 min read
More changes, tighter rules—what do the 2026 reforms mean for schemes, managers and owners navigating an already complex statutory regime?
By Allison Benson - 2 min read
All but three amendments in the Strata Legislation Amendment Act 2023 are now in force and the changes apply to both strata and community title…
By Allison Benson - 2 min read
The Supreme Court has handed down an important decision dealing with electronic caveats lodged online.
By Elyse Di Stefano - 1 min read
Recent Supreme Court decision in the Mascot Towers saga examines the factors a Court will consider before ordering the termination of a strata scheme.
By Allison Benson and Tom Waugh - 2 min read
A recent decision raised issues relevant to the construction and drafting of key clauses in industrial leases.
By Diane Skapinker - 2 min read
Recent Court of Appeal decision examines the limitations on the power of strata schemes to create by-laws and provides helpful guidance on interpretation of by-laws.
By Allison Benson - 2 min read
Recent Court of Appeal decision clarifies who bears the evidentiary onus of establishing loss in combustible cladding disputes.
By Christopher Kerin and Mia Haas - 2 min read
Residents in retirement villages may challenge a village rule on the basis that the rule is unjust, unconscionable, harsh or oppressive.
By Anthony Laumberg - 2 min read
When dealing with by-laws, there is a distinction between a by-law that is a reasonable restriction and one that is harsh, unconscionable and oppressive.
By Allison Benson - 1 min read
When acting for married couples in a property transaction, it’s best to obtain instructions from both clients even if one spouse is more proactive.
By Rebecca Mostyn - 2 min read
The new edition is now in effect. Revised statutory notices are mandatory from 1 March 2023 and practitioners should move to the new edition now.
By Gabrielle Lea, Tony Cahill and Richard Harvey - 2 min read