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 &…
Caretaker Bullying Decision Bullying in a workplace is unlawful in Australia. Even Caretakers who are contractors of a Body Corporate are protected from bullying by committee members. Read this article to find out more about the decision of the Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission. The recent decision in Application by Ms A [2018]…
I daresay there would be few, if any, of us who relish the thought of cleaning windows in our homes. Spare a thought then for situations in community titles schemes in which there is a multi-storey building where the windows need cleaning and on a regular basis. Not only does this scenario post some logistical…
One of the common matters causing disputes in Bodies Corporate is the regulation of car parking upon common property and the power (or in some instances lack thereof) of the Body Corporate to arrange for the towing of vehicles from common property. It is important to note that one size does not fit all when…