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As general meetings are the primary means of body corporate decision-making, the provisions regulating them are critical in facilitating effective scheme governance. Some common objectives underpinning the changed arrangements for general meetings in the upcoming body corporate regulations are increased flexibility, convenience and protections for owners, as well as reduced costs for the body corporate.…
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When planning repairs and maintenance on a building it can be beneficial to consider engaging a company to conduct a building assessment report. A building assessment report can work wonders by giving insight to the “health” of the building and its condition. The report can also help with prioritising the items that are most important…
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Some features of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) (BCCM Act) that have stood the test of time are the “self-help” remedies to deal with common problems that arise when large numbers of people live together in a dense environment. It may seem pessimistic, but the drafters of this legislation did not…
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people have been spending a lot more time in their residential accommodation and consequently, everyone wants a pet! In NSW and VIC, walking an animal became one of the few outdoor activities that were tolerated under the restrictions. For people’s mental health, the joy of keeping a pet in their…
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