Category Archives: Legal News
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 [...]
The High Court restricts availability of quantum meruit
Terminating a building contract. In this article, Northern Beaches construction lawyer, Clare Peacock, highlights the [...]