Australia, March 20 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement Feb. 20:

1. There is a residential building known as "The Palladium" located at 102 Miller Street in Pyrmont, Sydney, comprised of 279 strata lots. Mr Gary Colman, the plaintiff, owns Lot 147 in the building. That lot comprises an apartment on level 10 and a rooftop area on level 11, being an eastern and western terrace which are linked by a corridor. The defendant is the owners corporation of the building. Pursuant to s 9 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (SSM Act), the owners corporation of a strata scheme is responsible for the management of the scheme, including control over the use, maintenance and repair of the commo...