PLAN AHEAD IN ANY REQUEST FOR BODY CORPORATE RECORDS
Access to body corporate records remains one of the most litigated topics in the Commissioner’s Office, but there are rules around who can access what.
From a committee perspective, for the most part you have to provide the information being requested, with a couple of exceptions. From an owner’s perspective, there are also some rules to follow with any access request.
In our latest 3-minute video and accompanying article, we summarise your rights when it comes to accessing body corporate records, whether a body corporate or lot owner…
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SAVE THE DATE: STRATA COMMUNITY EDUCATION SEMINAR SERIES RETURNS THIS OCTOBER
Where Does the Money Go? Demystifying Body Corporate Finances
Save the date! The Strata Community Education Seminar Series returns this October, with events across five Queensland regions and a new topic that affects every body corporate community.
Every year, body corporate committees and owners are faced with important financial decisions that can have a lasting impact on their community…
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WHY LIFT DOORS CAUSE MOST BREAKDOWNS
When people think about lifts, they tend to picture the lift car moving smoothly between floors. It feels like the main event. But in reality, the part of the lift that works the hardest isn’t the motor or the cables, it’s the doors. In fact, around 80% of lift breakdowns are related to door systems. It’s a surprising statistic, but once you understand how lift doors operate and how often they’re used, it starts to make sense…
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THE TREASURER ISN’T THE BOOKKEEPER: FIVE FINANCIAL MISCONCEPTIONS EVERY COMMITTEE SHOULD UNDERSTAND
Every committee has one.
The chairperson often becomes the public face of the body corporate. The secretary keeps meetings organised. The body corporate manager provides professional advice, administers decisions and keeps the day-to-day operation of the scheme moving.
But when it comes to protecting the long-term financial health of a body corporate, no committee position carries more influence than the treasurer.
Ironically, it’s also one of the least understood…
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SELF-RESOLUTION — WORKING THROUGH ISSUES TOGETHER
Many people expect governing bodies to enforce compliance when disputes arise in community titles schemes. However, the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) emphasises self-management, balancing individual rights with shared responsibilities on the assumption residents should have the capacity to resolve many issues themselves before seeking formal intervention.
Self-resolution is the foundation of effective dispute management in community living. While formal processes like conciliation are available, proactive and thoughtful engagement often resolves issues more efficiently.
Even when formal intervention is necessary, strong self-management and collaboration skills can make the process smoother and more successful…
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LED UPGRADES WITHOUT SINKING FUNDS
Strata communities across Australia are facing a significant upcoming change: the national phase out of fluorescent lighting by the end of 2027.
For many buildings, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. While an LED upgrade will eventually become unavoidable, the transition can also improve energy efficiency, reduce running costs and strengthen sinking fund cashflow, even for schemes with limited funds available…
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