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Oppressive conduct, what meets the threshold under s232?
Oppression claims get thrown around a lot in director disputes. The Skytraders case is a solid reminder of what the threshold actually requires and where allegations fall short.
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New bill to formally establish the Building and Plumbing Commission
The Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Bill 2026 had its first reading on 17 March. It abolishes the VBA, creates the BPC and establishes tight new review timelines.
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Protection works, your neighbour is building and your legal fees can be paid
Under section 97 of the Building Act 1993, adjoining owners can have legal and expert fees paid when a neighbour commences building works. But you only have 14 days to respond
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When builders fail there is often more insurance than you think, if you know how to claim
DBI isn't the only cover when a builder fails. Plumbing insurance, PI insurance and other classes of cover can all respond, but only if you know how to claim them
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