by AllisonBenson | Sep 15, 2026 | News & Publications, NSW
A building contract can look straightforward. It often isn’t. If you are building or renovating a home, you might be presented with a “standard” building contract. It is tempting to think: “The builder uses this standard contract all the time. How bad can it be,...
by AllisonBenson | Sep 8, 2026 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
This article discusses common forms of nuisance that occur in strata schemes being second-hand smoke, light, and noise intrusions from neighbouring properties. Smoke Penetration Second-hand smoke penetration from the cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, and the other like...
by AllisonBenson | Aug 17, 2026 | Case Review, Levies, News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
When recovering strata levies or defending an application by a lot owner in respect of the validity of a meeting, it is essential that you have good processes in place and can demonstrate that you have followed due process when sending meeting notices and levy...
by AllisonBenson | Aug 10, 2026 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
In addition to consider what constitutes an emergency, the Tribunal in McArthur v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 30924 [2025] NSWCATCD 207 also provided an interesting discussion in relation to section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. Specifically, the...
by AllisonBenson | Aug 10, 2026 | News & Publications, NSW, Recent News
The decision in McArthur v The Owners – Strata Plan No. 30924 [2025] NSWCATCD 207 provides a useful reminder of the difficult balancing exercise owners corporations often face when responding to urgent repairs. The case dealt with the all too familiar scenario in...
