THE FIRST 60 MINUTES: AN EMERGENCY WATER INGRESS CHECKLIST FOR COMMITTEES In a strata scheme, a major water ingress event—whether from a burst high-pressure flexi-hose on level 10 or a flash flood in the basement—is a race against the clock. Within just one hour, water can seep through floor slabs, wick up drywall, and begin […]

CONCILIATION AGREEMENTS ARE BINDING AND ENFORCEABLE Conciliation is often viewed as an informal, good‑faith step in resolving community titles disputes, but its legal consequences are frequently underestimated. The recent QCAT appeal decision in Blue Water Co Pty Ltd v Castillo highlights that what parties agree to in a conciliation session may bind them long after […]