The Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management (BCCM Office) sometimes receives dispute resolution applications that raise emotive and concerning claims of harassment, bullying or abuse. When people disclose these personal experiences, it is clear that these difficulties and challenges would benefit from a resolution. However, under current legislation, there is no…
Most strata schemes see residents living in dense environments. When different people are brought closely together, it is not always smooth sailing. A common concern is whether a body corporate can effectively deal with parties and the unruly behaviour that follows. A common misconception is that a resident has a right to the quiet and…