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Colman v SP61131: s 106(5) damages & mitigation

The Supreme Court considered whether terrace waterproofing and tiling works carried out without prior approval could later be treated as authorised under a by-law or attract compensation. The Court dismissed the appeal and confirmed important limits on retrospective approval and compensation claims.

Tom Yeoman 31/8/26 Tom Yeoman 31/8/26

Hannan v SP20680: Enforcing repair agreement

The Tribunal found that an owners corporation was bound by an agreement to carry out bathroom repairs and ordered the works to be completed, rejecting arguments that the agreement was unenforceable or outside NCAT's jurisdiction.