By-laws are an integral part of the administration of a body corporate. The purpose of by-laws is to provide the committee with the power to regulate the use of lots, body corporate assets and common property. Committees have a statutory obligation to enforce the body corporate’s by-laws. However, by-laws are often forgotten about until they…
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We are all too familiar with the smell of freshly painted walls especially when we are painting the interior of a property. This causes a lot of debate and uncertainty when it comes to deciding on planning your next painting project and can force an extra expense such as a holiday to remove yourself from…
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Three takeaways: Arguing over spending limitations may not be worth the grief it brings Communication with the Body Corporate is key A relationship of trust with a Body Corporate Committee will solve many problems ▶️ Watch the 2.5-minute video below 🔊 Listen to audio version Hills to die on in management rights We often talk about…
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INTRODUCTION I’ve been thinking and writing critically about various strata myths, platitudes, and negativity to question accepted strata norms, thinking and behaviours recently. Particularly, about whether or not they hold up to scrutiny, and if they should be debunked. Links to a few of my other articles on these topics are at the end of…
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INTRODUCTION Committees and building managers often grapple with the challenges of balancing painting costs with the need to uphold the presentability and safety of their property. Not only do you have to meet the expectations of stakeholders, or comply with regulatory boards, but you also need to ensure the ultimate experience for the people that occupy…
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Parliament introduced a vaccine into the Body Corporate and Community Management Act (Qld) 1997 to protect committee members from civil liability including defamation. But, these protections are limited, and committee members must act cautiously to avoid exposure to potentially expensive legal action. General protection Section 101A gives committee members general protection from civil liability. This…
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When a new community title scheme is established, the developer has an obligation – to both the body corporate and the caretaker – to ensure the caretaking agreement is appropriate for the scheme. It is not uncommon for bodies corporate and caretakers to have issues with the caretaking agreements and remuneration in new schemes, and…
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Introduction: Living in a strata-titled property has become increasingly common in urban environments, providing a sense of community along with shared responsibilities. However, the utopian vision of harmonious communal living is often disrupted by disputes that can arise among strata residents. These disputes, ranging from seemingly trivial matters to complex legal battles, are rooted in…
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If you are like me, you would have noticed the recent clamp down on body corporate insurance claims – especially claims relating to damage caused by defects in the building that allow water to leak into habitable areas. It seems that body corporate insurers are taking a dim view on bodies corporate that are unable…
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Rooftop solar is installed on approximately 2.8 million roofs in Australia. This totals about 18 GWs of solar; similar to the total coal plant generation capacity in the National Electricity Market (NEM). Despite this, the UNSW estimate we have used only 10% of the total potential rooftop solar capacity of 179 GW. The 179 GW…
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