by AllisonBenson | Oct 19, 2026 | Building Defects, News & Publications, NSW
For homeowners, the relationship between a builder and an independent building inspector can sometimes be confusing. Here are some of the questions we are commonly asked about builders and independent inspectors. What is an independent building inspector? An...
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...
