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Treachery the Other-side of Shared Wall: A Builders Disastrous Impact on Our Award winning Home
In the CBD of Lawrence street Melbourne we had renovated our loving home of 30 years, a walled award winning house and garden in the middle of the storm of the city. For over 20 years, it was a loving home of solace, a shelter of shimmering beauty and asylum.
As an honoured architect, my friend had graced our community with many urban creative proposals, but of these none were more personal and loved that the modern design of the Lawrence Street, Alexandria, Victorian conversion. Conspicuously in the Sydney Morning Herald, it was applauded as a masterpiece, weaving old-world appeal with neo elegance.
The Victorian transformation was a testament to architectural creativity—a two-story build and renovations to a Victorian style semi-attached, providing a house for a family and a studio. The highlight was the light tower, high above the roof with floating stairs, acquiring the core of the south east and northwestern sky. French sash windows adorned the main bedroom, while timber casement windows decorate in the bathroom frame the views and filter the light.
However, this pleasant existence was shattered when a new neighbour, a fencing contractor, moved in next door. Initially welcomed, his illegal actions soon created absolute chaos threatening the safety of everyone in the area. Without warning, he began demolishing a major supporting wall on our property, the major load-bearing wall of our master bedroom. At one period of time he had constructed a hose from his roof diverted water into our office, causing several thousand dollars damage to the upstairs rooms, and undermining the footing of the house.
To compound matters, we through investigation found that the intermediate wall lacked the required fire rating, a major oversight that endangered our well-being. Despite our pressing attempts to seek resolution the problem with the builder and contacting the council, we were informed the builder's inspector had already signed off on the building renovations, providing no recourse and leaving us vulnerable to fire.
In spite of receiving a legal judgement in their favour and recompense for the damages incurred, the emotional toll was immeasurable and created many unpleasant memories. They decided to sell their cherished home, we mourned the loss of our award winning sanctuary, another victim of government negligence and unsafe building practices. The lack of proper oversight and governance by government and local council created the environment for this tragedy to unfold, highlighting the demand for more accountability and legal protection for owners.
As we grapple with the aftermath of this trial, we are left to consider: What assistance do owners have when their greatest financial investment are threatened by the neglect of dodgy builders?
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The Failed, Fugitive, and the ending of CompanyBillion Dollar Regime Toplace
from June 2023
A Suspect adviser was extensively involved with acquiring his insolvent registered company a very lucrative building contract — supervising the dissolution of Accused Jean Nassif's business empire, which drowned under liabilities surpassing $1.24 billion, inclusive $88.5 million due to suppliers and tradespeople.
Brand New disclosures about the downfall of Nassif's Toplace group of compaines have surfaced in documented evidence presented to the Australian Commonwealth Federal Court this week by bankruptcy administrators from dVT Group of Companies. These evidence unveiled that secured creditors, such as banks with mortgages on Toplace properties and offshore lenders in tax havens like the British Virgin Islands, are owed one thousand million.
More Relevant Subject Matter:
Jean Nassif, and Toplace's Skyview construction in Castle Hill.
Creditors without Security, have issued financial claims totalling an estimated quarter of a billion.
Federal Court claims also tell that Riad Tayeh, founder of dVT Group of companies, which was involved in a key role in guaranteeing his businesses appointment as bankruptcy administrators. Despite being proclaimed bankrupt in June last year with millions in debt in debt, Tayeh, now a consultant, and business colleague Antony Resnick went to crucial meetings with Toplace executives in the days leading up to the companies appointment as bankruptcy managers.
Included in those at the meetings on Aug 2019 was Jean Nassif's 29-year-old daughter, Ashlyn, whose legal certificate was suspended while she fights charges relating to fraud bound to Toplace's Skyview building development in Castle Hill.
Riad Tayeh was declared insolvent in July last year.
Just days before the meetings, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Jean Nassif, 55, who escaped to Dubai in November 2022. Jean and Ashlyn Nassif are accused of fraud to secure a $150 million loan from Westpac.
In July, Resnick and fellow dVT partner Suelen McCallum were nominated voluntary administrators for Toplace, following a resolution passed by Jean Nassif, its sole director The bankruptcy managers now face the task of handling one of NSW's largest corporate collapses.
Resnick filed an affidavit in the Federal Court indicating that while Toplace's assets are valued at approximately $1.47 billion, its debts are nearly the same amount. Despite this, several owners' corporations have filed claims amounting to nearly $124 million to address serious defects in Toplace's buildings.
Further complicating the administrators' task a staff member suggested there may be another $400 million in loans involving Nassif entities that are not yet under administration. adding that Toplace's financial books had not been properly updated since 2021.
Unveiling the Shadowed Realities of Urban Development:A Call to Action for Justice and Accountability
In the bustling urban landscapes of our modern cities, where gleaming skyscrapers pierce the heavens and vibrant communities thrive, lies a shadowed underbelly of systemic issues plaguing the building industry. Behind the facade of progress and prosperity, a complex web of social, financial, and justice issues unfolds, casting a pall over the lives of countless individuals.
Social Issues: Within the heart of our cities, amidst the glittering skyline, lies a tale of dispossession and displacement. Hardworking Australians, striving to build a future for themselves and their families, find themselves ensnared in a web of deceit and betrayal. Behind closed doors, corporate entities manipulate the legal system, stripping individuals of their homes and livelihoods with callous disregard for human dignity.
Financial Issues: As the towers of commerce rise ever higher, so too do the stakes in the high-stakes game of urban development. Bent building codes, crumbling infrastructure, and shady dealings characterize an industry teetering on the brink of collapse. Behind the glossy facades of luxury apartments and office complexes, lies a landscape littered with broken promises and shattered dreams.
Justice Issues: In the halls of power, where decisions are made and laws are enacted, the voice of the people often falls on deaf ears. Despite mounting evidence of corruption and malfeasance, the guardians of justice remain silent, complicit in the systemic failures that perpetuate inequality and injustice. From neglected building inspections to lax regulatory oversight, the failures of governance are laid bare for all to see.
Examples of Problems in the Building Industry:
1. Mascot Towers: The Mascot Towers debacle serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by lax regulatory oversight and corporate greed. Residents, once proud homeowners, now find themselves facing financial ruin as their homes crumble around them. Despite years of warnings and red flags, authorities turned a blind eye, leaving residents to bear the brunt of the consequences.
2. Opal Tower: In Sydney's Opal Tower, cracks began to appear shortly after its completion, prompting a mass evacuation and raising questions about the integrity of the building's construction. While investigations continue, the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks inherent in rushed development and inadequate quality control measures.
3. Building Defects Epidemic: Across the country, reports of building defects and structural failures have become alarmingly common. From leaking roofs to collapsing balconies, the epidemic of building defects underscores the need for urgent action to address systemic issues within the industry.
Summary:
As the shadows of injustice loom large over our cities, it is imperative that we stand together and demand accountability from those entrusted with our safety and well-being. The time has come to shine a light on the systemic failures that perpetuate inequality and injustice in the building industry. Through collective action, we can hold the government accountable for its failure to protect our basic human right to trust that proper governance is carried out. Let us unite in solidarity, petitioning for justice and initiating legal proceedings to ensure that the voices of the people are heard and that the wheels of justice turn for all.