Author Archives: Clare Peacock

Disputes between neighbours regarding trees and hedges

Overcoming disputes between neighbours regarding trees and hedges.

What constitutes defective building work?

The Appeal Panel considers the scope of a 'major' defect.

Accountability for defective building works

Building defects in strata schemes. In this article, Northern Beaches construction lawyer, Clare Peacock, highlights [...]

Disputes between residents living in different States

Neighbour dispute resolution. In this article, Northern Beaches construction lawyer, Clare Peacock, highlights problems that [...]

Statutory warranties and combustible cladding

Combustible cladding. In this article, Northern Beaches construction lawyer, Clare Peacock, highlights tribunal outcomes regarding [...]

Building Commissioner takes action under new Residential Apartment Buildings Act 2020

Residential Apartment Buildings Act 2020 In this article, Northern Beaches construction lawyer, Clare Peacock, discusses [...]

The tide turns towards Builders – Building and Security of Payment Regulation 2020

Building and Construction Security of Payment Regulation 2020 In this article, Northern Beaches construction lawyer, [...]

Supreme Court spotlight – Nominal liquidated damages clauses

Residential building contracts. In this article, Northern Beaches construction lawyer, Clare Peacock, discusses the outcomes [...]

Security of Payment Act update: Court of Appeal clarifies controversy of the Supporting Statement

Building and Construction Security of Payment Act 1999 (SoPA) In this article, Northern Beaches construction [...]

Appeal Panel bans pets in strata schemes

Keeping pets in strata schemes. In this article, Northern Beaches construction lawyer, Clare Peacock, highlights [...]