Council Offence Case Studies

This is a case study on a dog attack in Ringwood involving a husband and wife who each had one dog registered in their names. The case resulted in a financial penalty with no conviction recorded. What was alleged to have occurred? We acted for clients who are husband and …

Our client is a church group that had been set up in greater Melbourne. The church was established in a partly industrial area, where other businesses also operate. In order to establish the premises, the church applied for and was granted a permit to host regular services and events by …

This is a case study on a council offence related to carrying out building works and the alleged absence of permit to be able to do so. The client was charged in their personal capacity as well as a company that owned the dwelling for the alleged failure to obtain …

This is a case study on a council offence involving a husband and wife who had been fined and subsequently charged by the council for failing to lodge a certificate of compliance related to a pool and spa. What is alleged to have occurred? In around 2021, a couple who …

This is a case study on charges of Carry Out Building Work Without Permit resulting in a fine without conviction.Our client ran his own earth moving and retaining wall business. He had been engaged to build a retaining wall for a man who was conducting works on his property. When …

This is a case study on building works without permit resulting in a good behaviour bond. What is alleged to have occured? The client contacted our firm after receiving a charge and summons to attend court for an offence committed under the Building Act. The client had constructed an elevated …