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If you have ever experienced loss or damage at the hands of faulty common property in your strata scheme, you will appreciate that seeking compensation can be a difficult and complex process. To add to this scenario, there has long been confusion regarding the appropriate legal body to seek adequate relief from, whether it be through a tribunal or a relevant court. From the extensive costs of repairing the property, to the loss of tenants and rental income, it is clear to us that people require accurate and timely legal advice in reaching a remedy to this strata breach.

Jim Marsden OAM discusses the Government’s discontinued funding for Campbelltown Arts Centre and the implications that may have. He talks about how the COVID situation is improving which is absolutely fantastic as well as the lifting of restrictions so far which have been fantastic as well. With the lifting of these restrictions, enjoy yourself and have a happy and safe long weekend!

Do you want to renovate your existing home or build a new one? The Government’s $25,000 handout could be very helpful in making your dream home come true.

A young girl who, whilst attempting to rob a taxi driver was rendered a paraplegic after coming out of the moving taxi, has unsuccessfully sued the taxi driver in negligence, with the District Court of New South Wales finding the plaintiff was engaged in an illegal enterprise and there was no duty of care owed in the circumstances.

Do you want an apartment lifestyle but don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? Can an Owners Corporation ban you from having a pet?

Whistleblowers are protected under law, and recent changes now have put a stronger onus on companies and public organisations to have stringent policies in place to protect whistleblowers.

They say home is where the heart is and the Macarthur community definitely has our heart! Marsdens Law Group is honoured to be a Foundation Member of the Macarthur FC Bulls!

A common myth is that whoever paid more during a relationship gets more after the separation. While this might end up being the case, it is certainly not automatic or a default position. In fact, Courts take both financial and non-financial contributions into consideration.

A couple has been granted an extension of time to sue an ultrasound clinic in negligence following the birth of their daughter, born with Down’s syndrome, with the Supreme Court of Queensland finding the material fact was not known to the couple until they received expert opinion after the expiration of the limitation period.

A woman who was in a motor vehicle accident when, after swerving to avoid hitting a dog on the road she hit a police officer instead, has successfully sued the State of New South Wales, with the District Court of New South Wales finding the police officer negligent in his actions in stepping on to the roadway.