The Owners – Strata Plan No 16460 v Hunter Water Corporation [2025] NSWSC 1029 Key takeaways Sections 42 and 43A…
Insights Sectors: Property
Feb 27, 2025
INSIGHT: When do physical alterations constitute “property damage” in the context of a liability policy?
AAI Limited v The Owners – Strata Plan No 91086 [2025] FCAFC 6 Background to claim Fairview Architectural Pty Ltd…
May 3, 2024
INSIGHT: Privacy Awareness Week 2024 | Understanding transparency, accountability and security
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…
Oct 9, 2023
INSIGHT: Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…
Jul 28, 2023
INSIGHT: “Property Damage” – Sounds Simple, Right?
At its simplest, a liability policy provides cover to an insured, whose acts and/or omissions cause property damage and/or personal…
Feb 22, 2023
INSIGHT: A change of heart on indemnity | a landmark High Court decision for insurers
Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Delor Vue Apartments CTS 39788 [2022] HCA 38 Key takeaways The High Court has provided…
Jan 21, 2021
INSIGHT: In accommodation settings, does ‘slippery when wet’ mean liable?
Nikolich v Webb [2020] WASCA 169 (21 October 2020) Key takeaways Due to the operation of s 50 of the…
Apr 9, 2020
INSIGHT: National Code of Conduct for SME Commercial Leases during COVID-19
On Tuesday 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet agreed upon a mandatory rent relief code of conduct for commercial leases…
May 30, 2019
INSIGHT: Important information for property developers in Victoria: State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019
The State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019 was introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week and was passed by the…
Jul 18, 2018
INSIGHT: The duty of care requirement – not to be taken for granted
Bettergrow Pty Limited v NSW Electricity Networks Operations Pty Ltd as trustee for NSW Electricity Networks Operations Trust t/as TransGrid…
May 14, 2018
INSIGHT: Assigning your Commercial or Retail Lease
Premises are one of the most expensive outlays of any business, however do you understand your lease? As the tenant,…