In recent years, it has been suggested by some in the industry that caretaking agreements can only be extended (“topped up”) once and never for a term exceeding the maximum allowed in aggregate.

While Mahoneys did not consider there to be any merit to the “one-time top-up” myth, there had not previously been an opportunity to obtain a ruling on this issue from an Adjudicator.

By-laws are an integral part of the administration of a body corporate. The purpose of by-laws is to provide the committee with the power to regulate the use of lots, body corporate assets and common property. Committees have a statutory obligation to enforce the body corporate’s by-laws. However, by-laws are often forgotten about until they…

With legislation imminent, our panel of experts will discuss the key changes and what this means in reality for all stakeholders including how to navigate the upcoming changes. If you are a committee member or building manager, this topic is essential to your role so you can get up to speed with the correct information…