On 19 March 2010, we issued a Legal Update – ‘Good deeds’ which provided an overview of the implications of the Supreme Court of Queensland’s decision in 400 George Street (Qld) Pty Limited v BG International Limited. The Supreme Court’s decision was subsequently appealed by 400 George Street (Qld) Pty Limited and, on 10 September 2010, the Court of Appeal reversed the Supreme Court’s earlier finding that the Agreement to Lease was not a deed.

New duties to be imposed on WA strata council members with the aim of raising standards are outlined here.

Police recently charged a man over the discovery of a $600,000 cannabis crop inside a house in Kingsgrove.

Landlords, real estate agents, tenant – who was at fault?

This article explores two significant legal decisions that clarify the scope of an OC's duty under section 106 of the SSMA.

A recent case provides a timely reminder of the obligations and duties of trustees who hold property in their names.

Understanding the nuances between these two concepts is essential for anyone navigating property law or seeking remedies.

Answer: it depends on the by-laws of your strata scheme.

The Productivity Commission’s final report into the aged care system has been released.

Reforms include increasing the obligations and responsibilities on committee members.

The Property Occupations Act 2014 provides an exemption for agents acting as centre management in certain circumstances.

By laws are secondary to the strata law principle that the operation of the lot of an owner cannot be restricted.

There is a shared responsibility particularly on Strata Committee Members to address expenditure to better protect safety and structure.

The recent decision in Black v Garnock [2007] HCA 31 demonstrates the important practical issues for purchasers in safeguarding their purchase between the period from exchange of contracts and settlement.

A New South Wales Court of Appeal decision examines whether an unpainted speed hump in a carpark constitutes an obvious risk when all other tripping hazards were marked with yellow paint. The case explores the duty to warn under section 5H of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) and establishes important principles for occupiers regarding consistency in hazard marking.

Will all caveats be removed when the mortgagee exercising power of sale registers the transfer of the property?

Reasonable management action may constitute bullying if the manner, form or frequency it is engaged in is unreasonable.

The article discusses common variations to management rights structures, which raise different issues to be considered.

A great many people, including some so-called experts, completely misunderstand the requirements of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996 with regard to 2 Lot strata schemes. This misunderstanding includes what requirements do not apply to such schemes, the circumstances in which these exemptions apply (and, more importantly, when those exemptions do not apply).

Owners corporation has ultimate responsibility for installing the new window safety devices which are now compulsory.