500 new defects discovered at Opal Tower as unit owners launch legal action

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Opal Tower unit owners launch Supreme Court case after 500 new defects discovered

Mr Eskander said the owners were suing for the cost of fixing all defects in common areas, building inspections, project managers, insurance and legal fees.

"It's very difficult to put into words, our homes are our greatest asset, it's where we make lasting memories," Mr Eskander said. Me Eskander said people had experienced difficulty with banks as a result of owning property in the well-known building.

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NSW Government did not build this Tower, responsibility lies with the builder.

kt_calderwood opaltower has been built in an area of a former abattoir and brickworks

Inevitable result when high-rise residential towers are thrown up in record time by an under-resourced contracting community. This engineer wouldn't buy an apartment in any building in Sydney built in the last 30 years: with one exception (MAYBE MIRVAC).

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