Living in a strata community offers numerous benefits, such as shared amenities, cost-effective maintenance, and a readymade community of neighbours. Life in a Strata community it not always sunshine and rainbows as it also presents unique challenges that can disrupt harmony among occupants. Most purchasers or renters coming into a strata community for the first…
The cynics amongst us might complain there’s no utility in creating magnificent by-laws where the enforcement process is so laboursome. But wouldn’t you prefer to emerge victorious from your one-year battle than to wipe the egg from your face as an adjudicator tells you the by-law you were seeking to rely upon to prevent the…
Many residents view their lot as being in a private sphere that is insulated from the rest of the body corporate. Within this sphere, there is naturally an expectation of privacy and freedom from interference. While attempts to breach this private sphere can understandably cause distress, the reality is that a resident in a body…
Strata and Community titles are the largest growing type of development across Australia. All States & Territories are experiencing growth in most sectors of the market (residential, industrial, commercial, retail and mixed use). In addition, most States and Territories are also reviewing legislation to keep up with the ever changing shift into strata. Some time…
Industry first complete review of strata insurance – here’s everything you need to know! SCA (QLD) has been consistently promoting how crucial the role of a body corporate manager is to the running of a scheme, and this report has confirmed that. It was revealed that strata managers perform 47 critical functions in the insurance supply…
Pets v. strata buildings in the the sunshine state Strata pets aren’t celebrating in every state yet, as some places [like Queensland] are still making and enforcing by-laws and rules that prohibit pets or impose very strict controls on them. Are they right or are they out of step with laws, social moods, and post-COVID…
Most of our articles are Queensland centric. This one is effectively national, because while defamation is something that our constitution deems a State issue, each State has adopted the same defamation legislation. So, while this case was decided in NSW, its implications and findings are national. Defamation has been in the media a lot lately, particularly…
Leasing Common Property Bodies Corporate can’t carry on business, but they can still make a buck – one way is to grant a lease over part, or even all (!) of the Common Property. A lease can be granted to anyone, whether owner, occupier or third party… Leases are legal documents under which the Body…
QBCC Home Warranty Insurance Scheme – Is there anything in it for us? The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) provides a form of statutory insurance for building defects, commonly referred to as Home Warranty Insurance. There is a common misconception within the strata/community title industry that Home Warranty Insurance doesn’t apply to residential apartments…
Debt Recovery FAQ’s It’s no surprise, given we’re talking about dollars and cents, that issues about body corporate levies and debt recovery are common place. We’ve attempted to compile some of the more frequently asked questions below, with answers. As always, it is not legal advice and is provided as a guide only. Q1. I…