Is interest payable on overdue levies?
Interest on Body Corporate Levies The recent decision of Richard Bruxner, president of the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“NTCAT”) in MacNaughton v The Proprietors – Unit Plan 91/181 has put a spotlight on whether a Body Corporate can charge a unit holder interest on overdue contributions and levies.[1] The Unit Titles Schemes (Management…
Look before you lease: 3 tips on landlord disclosure statements
In early 2018, Darwin recorded the highest vacancy rate, at an astonishing 21.6 percent, across all Australian office space markets three years in a row. Commercial landlords cannot afford to get caught out over any mistakes that could have been easily avoided by obtaining legal advice prior to entering into a new lease with a…
Fallen trees and dividing fences: Who is liable?
The Greater Darwin region is still recovering from the damage caused by Cyclone Marcus. Local residents are now asking who is responsible for the cost of repairs to a dividing fence when the damage has been caused by a fallen tree from a neighbouring property during the storm. The general legal position in the Northern…
Ward Keller’s submission to the Productivity Commission on Resources Sector Regulation
Ward Keller has made a submission to the Productivity Commission on Resources Sector Regulation. You can read the full submissions here.