Body Corporate Basics
Navigating the New Queensland Rental Law Changes
Queensland rental law reforms affect both tenants and landlords, with changes introduced in stages from September 2023 onwards. The reforms cover rent,…
Queensland rental law reforms affect both tenants and landlords, with changes introduced in stages from September 2023 onwards. The reforms cover rent,…
Queensland storms can include cyclones, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Storms can damage property, interrupt power and create safety risks, so your body…
Building maintenance supports the appearance, functionality and condition of a body corporate building. It also helps reduce practical risks and clarify…
Boundary disputes can affect Queensland property owners, neighbours and body corporate committees. They may lead to maintenance costs, planned work and…
Queensland’s BUGTA amendments changed several practical rules for older body corporate schemes, including levies, committee decisions, meetings and…
Three things to know: Almost every decision a body corporate makes involves some degree of risk Pricing risk is an inexact science Being left to
Most committees are surprised to learn that renewal options in caretaking and letting agreements aren’t just a formality—they can be used to end an agreement.
Maintenance responsibilities in bodies corporate can be complex, especially when exclusive use areas are involved. While the general rule is that the body corporate maintains
Acknowledging the article prepared by Grace Lawyers (found here: Exclusive Use Areas—Who Really Pays for Maintenance?), this article continues the series by looking more closely at
Caretaking and letting agreements are governed by the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 and the regulation module that applies to the particular scheme.