NSW passes reforms to better protect apartment owners
The NSW government has passed its fourth tranche of reforms aimed at better protecting apartment and duplex owners. The changes cover more than 1.2 million residents across the state.
More than 1.2 million apartment and duplex residents across NSW are covered by the reforms
How will the new NSW apartment owner protection reforms affect builders and tradies?
Builders and other trades working on apartments and duplexes in NSW may face tighter obligations and closer scrutiny of their work. The full details are not in the article, so check the legislation.
Key takeaways
- NSW has delivered its fourth tranche of apartment owner protection reforms.
- The reforms are described as nation-leading by the NSW government.
- More than 1.2 million apartment and duplex residents in NSW are covered.
- The article gives no detail on specific new obligations for builders or trades.
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