What Can Principals Do if They Miss a NSW Payment Claim?
As a principal developer or builder, you are responsible for paying contractors for any construction work they carry out. However,…
I’m a Tenant. What Are Strata By-Laws?
If you are a tenant in a strata title property, it is likely that you will have come across a…
3 Legal Considerations for Residential Building in NSW
If you are a residential builder operating in New South Wales (NSW), the NSW residential building laws may apply to…
Proportionate Liability and Construction
When working on a project with several people, it can be frustrating to have to take responsibility for someone else’s…
What is a Latent Conditions Clause?
As a contractor or builder, you will often encounter site conditions or issues that you did not, or could not,…
How Can a Contractor End a Construction Contract?
Ending a construction contract is not a straightforward process. If you are a contractor or subcontractor about to enter into…
Key Considerations Before Terminating a Construction Contract
Terminating a construction contract is risky and has wide-reaching consequences for all who are involved. Sometimes relationships or communication breaks…
Can a Telecommunications Carrier Access Strata Titled Property?
The National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout has placed under the spotlight the powers of telecommunications carriers (telcos) to enter private…
How Will New Building Laws Affect the Construction Industry?
The Federal Government introduced the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill in 2013 to replace the Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012 (FWBI Act).…
The Strata Basics FAQ NSW
Now more than even, strata living is a part of our lives. Strata describes a unique system of property ownership…
