2 decisions published by the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia between 7 October to 13 October 2026, summarised in plain English. Each one links to the full published decision.
Builders, renovations and building defects
- Builder ordered to pay $141,404 after not fixing rust spots on strata apartment walls (SAT, 2026) $141,404
A builder was ordered by the Building Commissioner to fix rust spots coming through the painted render of two strata apartment buildings, but did not do the work in time. The tribunal cancelled that order and replaced it with an order that the builder pay the strata company $141,404.03 (including GST).
Strata and body corporate disputes
- Strata company succeeds in by-law case over carpet tiles laid without written approval (SAT, 2026)
An apartment owner in a Mosman Park strata building replaced the carpet in his unit with carpet tiles laid over rubber-like mats and plastic sheeting, without written approval from the strata company. The strata company applied to enforce its floor covering by-law, and the published result records that the application was successful.
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