defects

Sydney’s ‘worst’ apartment tower for defects forces industry shake-up

2020-09-07T14:32:35+10:00

17 JUNE 2020 The NSW Building Commissioner has revealed an apartment tower in western Sydney, which he says is probably the worst he's inspected, compelled him to convince the state government to give him the powers to clean up the industry. David Chandler has warned developers he will use his new powers to stop them forcing people who buy off-the-plan to settle on apartments in buildings with significant defects. With structural flaws [...]

Sydney’s ‘worst’ apartment tower for defects forces industry shake-up2020-09-07T14:32:35+10:00

NSW opens door to thousands of defect claims

2020-10-07T14:42:37+11:00

15 JUNE 2020 Thousands of apartment owners in NSW now have a way to launch claims over cladding, water proofing and fire safety defects after a new law created a duty of care for builders, consultants and developers to end users in the construction chain, even without a contractual relationship linking them. The Design & Building Practitioners Bill 2020, which came into effect last week, gives the state's apartment owners the [...]

NSW opens door to thousands of defect claims2020-10-07T14:42:37+11:00

‘Throwing good money after bad’: Opal Tower owners struggle as costs mount

2020-09-22T18:56:42+10:00

15 JUNE 2020 Owners in Sydney's Opal Tower say they are struggling to pay for ongoing costs arising from cracks in the 36-storey building, after spending about $1 million over the past 18 months. The owners' corporation is considering a special levy to pay for fees for lawyers, engineers and other consultants, as well as $1.28 million in insurance premiums for the new financial year. Owner Andrew Neverly, 60, shut his [...]

‘Throwing good money after bad’: Opal Tower owners struggle as costs mount2020-09-22T18:56:42+10:00

OCN Provides Qualified Support for NSW Building Reform Bills

2020-10-21T11:21:48+11:00

OCN MEDIA RELEASE: 3 June 2020 Owners Corporation Network provides qualified support for NSW government’s building reform Bills Jane Hearn, Chair of the Owners Corporation Network (OCN), the only consumer based organisation representing apartment owners in NSW, today welcomed the re-introduction of the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 (DBP Bill) and the introduction of the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement) Bill 2020 (RAB Bill) into NSW Parliament this [...]

OCN Provides Qualified Support for NSW Building Reform Bills2020-10-21T11:21:48+11:00

Building watchdog warns he will clamp down on ‘shameful’ developers

2020-10-07T14:43:22+11:00

3 JUNE 2020 The NSW Building Commissioner has warned unscrupulous builders and developers responsible for major defects in apartments that he will not hesitate to use his new powers to bring them to account, after key legislation to clean up the construction industry became law. Heralding it a "red-letter day", David Chandler said his immediate focus would be on developers, builders and certifiers "who have form" in turning out shoddy work. [...]

Building watchdog warns he will clamp down on ‘shameful’ developers2020-10-07T14:43:22+11:00

Sweeping new powers for NSW building regulator

2020-08-31T17:06:07+10:00

3 JUNE 2020 The NSW building regulator will have sweeping new powers to withhold occupation certificates for apartment and other buildings that are not up to standard, denying developers the ability to settle their projects, under new laws passing Parliament. Building Commissioner David Chandler will require selected developers to inform him six months ahead of their planned completion date and undergo monthly inspections by an architect, engineer and builder, under terms [...]

Sweeping new powers for NSW building regulator2020-08-31T17:06:07+10:00

Building watchdog’s powers to be bolstered in bid to clean up industry

2020-10-07T14:44:04+11:00

1 JUNE 2020 The NSW building commissioner is set to gain strong powers to stop builders from forcing off-the-plan sales of apartments with defects after Labor signalled it would support a proposed shake-up of the construction industry. After abandoning attempts late last year to pass key legislation, the Berejiklian government will reintroduce an amended bill to the upper house on Tuesday, and introduce another to the lower house which will, if [...]

Building watchdog’s powers to be bolstered in bid to clean up industry2020-10-07T14:44:04+11:00

Mascot Towers owners seek $15m from developer of neighbouring building

2020-09-21T21:52:33+10:00

29 MAY 2020 The owners of Sydney's Mascot Towers are claiming more than $15 million in damages from the developer of a neighbouring building they allege is responsible for major cracks appearing in the apartment complex they were forced to evacuate almost a year ago. Fair Trading is also investigating the certification work on Peak Towers, which was developed by Aland Developments and neighbours the 132-unit Mascot Towers in Sydney's inner-south. [...]

Mascot Towers owners seek $15m from developer of neighbouring building2020-09-21T21:52:33+10:00

Mascot Towers owners to take legal action

2020-09-21T21:51:37+10:00

25 May 2020 Owners of Sydney's troubled Mascot Towers have voted to take legal action against the developer of a neighbouring apartment building. The 132-unit residential block was evacuated in June 2019 after cracks were found in the primary support structure and facade masonry. At an extraordinary general meeting held last week, a clear majority of Mascot Towers owners voted to begin legal proceedings against Aland, the developer of the Peak [...]

Mascot Towers owners to take legal action2020-09-21T21:51:37+10:00

Strata lawyers need to dial down the TV drama

2020-09-21T21:54:44+10:00

20 May 2020 I received an email from a long-time Flat-chatter the other day who attached a letter they had received from their strata committee’s lawyer. The letter demanded they withdraw a case at the NSW Tribunal. It was one of the most blatant examples of bullying I have ever seen (and I have seen a few). I can’t go into too much detail without identifying the combatants, but suffice to [...]

Strata lawyers need to dial down the TV drama2020-09-21T21:54:44+10:00
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