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IS UNLAWFUL SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION USE OF RESIDENTIAL LOTS CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEQ HOUSING CRISIS?

By Grace Lawyers on March 16th, 2023 in QLD, Research

One of the most vexing issues in Queensland’s strata industry is the compatibility of short-term holiday accommodation with long-term residential living. A prominent building in South Brisbane that was developed for long-term residential living became the latest battleground for this industry issue. Background The scheme’s management rights operator filed an application in the Planning &…

GUIDE TO MANAGING BODY CORPORATE BUILDING DEFECTS

By Mahoneys on March 7th, 2023 in News, QLD

In response to recent legislative changes, that were specifically introduced to help bodies corporate identify and rectify building defects, Mahoneys has partnered with Sedgwick (a leading global provider of building services) to develop “A complete guide to managing building defects in Queensland”. The purpose of the guide is to help bodies corporate (and body corporate…

SAVE THE DATE – COMMUNITY EDUCATION SEMINARS ANNOUNCED

By Smart Strata on March 7th, 2023 in Events, QLD

If you are an owner, investor or committee member within a strata scheme or bodies corporate this message is for you! Twice a year Smart Strata proudly delivers a seminar series to Queensland connecting the strata community to strata professionals. Our next seminar series will be no different, as you will see, as we unveil…

MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS

By Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management on February 23rd, 2023 in QLD

The Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2021 which came into effect on October 20, 2021, has introduced changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. The changes are being introduced in stages to facilitate a smooth transition and give the sector sufficient time to prepare. This article focuses on changes in relation to minimum housing standards (MHS) and their impact…

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES FOR VISITOR PARKING ISSUES

By Hynes Legal on February 23rd, 2023 in QLD

One of the most contentious issues in strata properties is the perennial problem of residents using visitor car parking spaces. While the sight of a resident’s car continually occupying a visitor space contrary to the by-laws can cause tensions to rise, there is no quick fix to enforcing those by-laws. Tempting as it may be,…

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES REFORMS TO BY-LAWS AND SCHEME TERMINATION

By SCA (QLD) on February 17th, 2023 in QLD

It has taken almost three years now of consistent advocacy from consecutive Boards and SCA (Qld) staff but the Attorney General in conjunction with the Deputy Premier this morning released media information detailing the most significant changes to body corporate law in the state of Queensland for decades. Scheme Termination SCA (Qld) was pleased to…

Value of Strata Levies

By Strata Community Association on January 24th, 2023 in Best Practice / Hints & Tips, QLD

2022 has seen its fair share of economic turmoil, with record inflation occurring within Australia on a level unseen since 1990, reaching 6.1 per cent as of Q2 2022. This has been demonstrating an influence on the prices of many common goods, services, and materials, in conjunction with continued supply chain issues stemming from the…

Email Etiquette – Top Tips

By Archers the Strata Professionals on January 24th, 2023 in Best Practice / Hints & Tips, QLD

Email communication is an essential part of the day-to-day administration of a body corporate. It is how Lot owners can receive notices and submit their correspondence. Committees often use email to deliberate over email correspondence received and come to conclusions to then also instruct their strata managers to act. Just about anyone has the capability…

Building Defects – Practical Tips

By Grace Lawyers on January 19th, 2023 in QLD

Alarming statistics published in November 2019 lay bare true of extent of Australia’s building defects crisis. In a study involving 212 buildings, Deakin University’s Nicole Johnston and Griffith University’s Sacha Reid found that 85% of new buildings in the multi-residential sector have at least one defect. Of the states surveyed, the worst performer was New…

Top 10 of 2022

By Smart Strata on January 11th, 2023 in QLD

Welcome back and Happy New Year to all our readers. While I’m sure we are all still adjusting to writing 2023 and getting into the swing of the New Year the team here at Smart Strata wanted to follow tradition and take the time to highlight our top-read updates from 2022. There is no denying…

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