Well, it’s that time of year again – will there be Christmas Cheer or Tears? It is the time of year where we put aside our differences and disputes over dogs barking or the neighbouring apartment smoking. Instead, we take the opportunity to argue about Christmas lights on balconies, parties that run until the early…
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Strata owners along the Queensland coast are urged to check property and make action plans to ensure safety and prevent additional damages. Now is the time to Plan, Pack and Listen. Check your disaster management plan Check your insurance excess and coverage Carry out a pre-cyclone building inspection to ensure the scheme is safe and…
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Living and working in strata often involves many parties exchanging correspondence and publishing documents such as meeting agendas or minutes. Unfortunately, at times such correspondence or publications may raise issues concerning allegations about the conduct, character or reputation (amongst others) of certain persons. In these circumstances, such publications may potentially be considered defamatory in nature…
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Everything you need to know about energy efficient windows With rising energy prices, unpredictable weather patterns and growing environmental awareness, making the switch to energy efficient windows can be a simple yet highly effective way to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your home or building. And for buildings with a high ratio of glass,…
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Have you ever wondered what the process is for applying to resolve disputes with the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management? In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn, discusses the body corporate industry and the processes within the body corporate Commissioner’s Office. In the event that you require further information,…
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or, what’s really going on at strata meetings … Even though strata buildings are full of good, smart and well-intentioned people, they don’t always make great decisions. And sometimes strata buildings delay important decisions or, worse still, actually make really bad decisions. Why is that and what dynamics create those kinds of counter initiative outcomes? …
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Schoolies week is now officially underway so residents in strata buildings in the many QLD tourist hotspots have seen an influx of teenagers celebrating the end of their high school years. Air BnB properties located in the party zone that provide a teen budget friendly price point and no traditional Schoolies rules most apartment buildings…
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Ready or not, storm season is upon us, and it is imperative that residents prepare their properties for unexpected winds, hail, and flash flooding. Unit owners face unique considerations when it comes to storm preparedness and insurance claims, so understanding their body’s corporate responsibilities will help stop potential damages and unnecessary repair costs to their…
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Living in a strata community offers numerous benefits, such as shared amenities, cost-effective maintenance, and a readymade community of neighbours. Life in a Strata community it not always sunshine and rainbows as it also presents unique challenges that can disrupt harmony among occupants. Most purchasers or renters coming into a strata community for the first…
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The warmer weather at the start of spring can trigger increased termite activity in properties run by bodies corporate. Therefore, bodies corporate need to keep on top of inspections and treatments, as preventing infestations can save thousands of dollars. Who is responsible for maintenance at my body corporate property? Pest management in a complex can…
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