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The Expanding Scope Of Developer And Builder Liability: Owners Strata Plan No 66375 v King [2018] NSWCA 170
The New South Wales Court of Appeal's decision in The Owners Strata Plan No 66375 v King clarified critical aspects of statutory warranties under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), particularly regarding design defects and developer liability. The case examined whether developers could be held liable for defects originating in architectural design rather than construction workmanship, and whether statutory warranties extend beyond the express terms of building contracts.
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Swaab
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Can You Assign A Commercial Lease To A Family Member?
Transferring a commercial lease to a family member may seem straightforward, but it involves the same legal formalities and landlord consent requirements as any other commercial lease assignment. Getting the process wrong can put both the assignor and assignee at serious legal and financial risk. This article explains what you need to know about assigning a commercial lease to a family member in Australia.
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Residential Focus: Reinventing The Wheel – Building (Approvals And Practitioners) Bill 2026
The NSW Parliament has introduced the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, proposing sweeping changes to the state's building approval system and certifier responsibilities. While the Bill aims to streamline approvals and reduce red tape to meet housing targets, it controversially repeals the unpopular Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 only to reinstate many of its key requirements, potentially facing significant industry opposition particularly from private certifiers whose liability
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Residential Focus: Reinventing The Wheel – Building (Approvals And Practitioners) Bill 2026
The NSW Parliament has introduced the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, proposing sweeping changes to the state's building approval system and certifier responsibilities. While the Bill aims to streamline approvals and reduce red tape to meet housing targets, it controversially repeals the unpopular Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 only to reinstate many of its key requirements, potentially facing significant industry opposition particularly from private certifiers whose liability
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The Expanding Scope Of Developer And Builder Liability: Owners Strata Plan No 66375 v King [2018] NSWCA 170
The New South Wales Court of Appeal's decision in The Owners Strata Plan No 66375 v King clarified critical aspects of statutory warranties under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), particularly regarding design defects and developer liability. The case examined whether developers could be held liable for defects originating in architectural design rather than construction workmanship, and whether statutory warranties extend beyond the express terms of building contracts.
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Residential Focus: Reinventing The Wheel – Building (Approvals And Practitioners) Bill 2026
The NSW Parliament has introduced the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, proposing sweeping changes to the state's building approval system and certifier responsibilities. While the Bill aims to streamline approvals and reduce red tape to meet housing targets, it controversially repeals the unpopular Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 only to reinstate many of its key requirements, potentially facing significant industry opposition particularly from private certifiers whose liability
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The Expanding Scope Of Developer And Builder Liability: Owners Strata Plan No 66375 v King [2018] NSWCA 170
The New South Wales Court of Appeal's decision in The Owners Strata Plan No 66375 v King clarified critical aspects of statutory warranties under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), particularly regarding design defects and developer liability. The case examined whether developers could be held liable for defects originating in architectural design rather than construction workmanship, and whether statutory warranties extend beyond the express terms of building contracts.
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