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ARE YOUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS VACCINATED?

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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QLD STRATA DOGS ARE PARTYING HARD

INTRODUCTION For a long time, Queensland strata laws did not specifically address keeping pets in strata buildings as there was no standard by laws and no legal sections covering them. Instead, if strata buildings made by laws restricting or banning pets or refused approval to keep a pet, those by laws and decisions could be…

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STATUTORY REVIEWS – A PROCESS FOR CHANGING YOUR CARETAKING AGREEMENT

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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UNDERSTANDING STRATA DISPUTES: UNRAVELLING THE COMPLEX WEB

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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