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Why is my balcony leaking? This article covers some Q&As about balcony leaking and some successful remedial waterproofing systems to solve your leaking balcony problems.

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  • nsw regulated designs strata defects work NSW: Q&A Who signs off on regulated designs before strata defects work - Question: The committee has received conflicting advice from our defects experts and the builder about the declared design. Who provides the compliant design so that rectification work can begin?
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NSW to crack down on dodgy high-rise developers: 2GB873AM – The Ray Hadley Morning Show interviews David Chandler, NSW Building Commissioner – Jan, 2020

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Strata Building Defect Useful Links - State by State

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  • City Living: Urban consolidation and the social sustainability of cities
    UNSW
    The project is investigating the broader implications of the lived experiences of apartment residents and owners for the social sustainability of cities. The project aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges of apartment ownership and apartment living and provide proposals to support better outcomes for apartment residents and for the broader community. Access multiple Defects Case Studies.

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Queensland

  • Building Defects and Builders who go broke – ABC News
    Chris Kerin appeared on ABC News on 2 February 2015 in relation to builders who go broke in Queensland and how they impact on owners corporations suffering from building defects.

Western Australia

Quigley floats new laws to force cladding safety on private owners



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