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Project Lawyers produce a range of publications in their specialist areas of expertise designed to keep you informed about legal developments potentially relevant to your project, business or personal affairs. These publications are for general information purposes only. Please contact our team should you require any information regarding the contents of these publications.
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Can you escape being a ‘developer’ by way of a deed of partition?
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of NSW highlights an important issue for parties undertaking multi-dwelling residential developments being, can a person, corporation or partnership escape being a “developer” through the use of a deed of partition for the purposes of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (HBA)
In Succar v Dominium Homes Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 1117 (Succar), Brereton J considered whether five co-owners of land were “developers” under s 3A of the HBA.
NSW Building Act 2026 & Negligence in Construction
If you own or buy a home in NSW, there are laws to protect you if the building turns out to be defective. One of them is the statutory duty of care under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBP Act).
Strata Renewal Plans in NSW: When Are Procedural Defects Fatal?
Part 10 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) sets out a detailed and prescriptive process for the collective sale or redevelopment of a strata scheme. That process involves prescribed meetings, notices, statutory timeframes, valuations, support notices...
2025 NSW Strata Reforms: What You Need to Know
Strata living has established its importance as a fundamental component of the State’s housing system, with over 87,000 strata schemes, and approximately half of the State estimated to be living in strata communities by 2040. Given the prevalence of strata...
Personal liability under s 37 of the DBP Act: What individuals need to know
Section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBP Act) imposes a statutory duty of care on any person who carries out "construction work" to exercise reasonable care to avoid economic loss caused by defects in or related to a building....
Show me the money: Understanding the NSW Security of Payment Laws
If you work in construction in New South Wales – whether you are a subcontractor, a small builder, or a head contractor – you have probably had to chase payment at some point. The good news is the law is on your side. The Building and Construction Industry Security of...
