During 2015, the terms “Structural Defects” and “Non-Structural Defects” were removed from the statutory warranty provisions of the Home Building Act 1989. These terms were replaced by “Major Defects” and “Other Defects”. This change was to more than just the terminology. The definition of Major Defect is more restrictive than the previous “structural defects” which […]
From 6 October to 9 October 2015, NSW State Coroner Barnes conducted an inquest into tragic deaths of 5 members of Hunt Family in Lockhart on 8 September 2014. Baker Love represented an interested party who was involved in the provision of in-home disability support services to Mrs Kim Hunt. The disability support services were […]
Baker Love recently acted for owners of a Lake Macquarie waterfront residential property in Land and Environment Court proceedings that exemplifies the tension between neighbours when it comes to water views versus garden design and privacy, writes litigation expert JANINE WILSON. Over a long period of time, our clients had planted evergreen shrubs and cultivated […]
