Does the Limitation of Actions Act Apply to Claims Under the Water Act?

If you have encountered water flow onto your property causing damage, injury or economic loss, then you may be considering pursuing a claim in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). However, it is unclear currently whether there are time limitations on raising a claim.

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Lacrosse Fire Appeal Decision - Implications For Consultants

On 24 November 2014, a resident, who lived in the 21 storey Lacrosse Apartments in Docklands, left his cigarette burning in a plastic food container on the balcony. Fire quickly travelled up the external walls of the apartment building and everyone within the apartment building was evacuated. The fire resulted more than $12million dollars of damage.

What Are Protection Works And What Is Involved In A Protection Works Notice?

If you are planning to carry out building work on your property, you may be required to carry out protection work to adjoining properties to ensure that they are not affected or damaged by your proposed building work.

Domestic Building Disputes In Victoria Can Now Be Resolved Through A Faster And More Cost-Effective Process

Earlier this year an independent government agency called Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) was set up to help parties resolve domestic building disputes.

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