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Poorly maintained unit

When an Owner Fails to Perform Required Maintenance in a Body Corporate Scheme

Maintaining your own lot in ‘good condition’ is not optional. Under the body corporate law lot owners must maintain their lot, and if they have ...
Installing solar

Owner Responsibilities When Installing Solar Panels in a Body Corporate

Installing solar panels is a great way to reduce energy bills and contribute to a more sustainable future. However, if you live in a body ...
Thornclyffe

When old meets new: Thornclyffe, Kangaroo Point

Nestled in the suburb’s eastern corner sits Thornclyffe House. Constructed in the late 1880s in the thick of the city’s first building boom, this significant ...
Decision making

When the Committee Can and Can’t Make Decisions on Behalf of the Body Corporate

The committee’s authority is not absolute, and there are clear guidelines that define when and how it can act on behalf of the body corporate. ...
Body corporate records

Accessing Body Corporate Records

Body corporate records are crucial for lot owners, prospective buyers, tenants, and legal representatives who may need insight into the financial and operational aspects of ...
Exclusive Use By-Laws

Exclusive Use By-Laws

Although technically part of the common property, exclusive use by-laws grant specific owners the right to enjoy some spaces privately. In this article we look ...
Savings Account

Body Corporate Bank Accounts

This article looks at the details of the body corporate bank account including why they’re required, who can open and manage them, and how the ...
Survey plans

Why All Owners Should Understand the Survey Plan of Their Scheme

Body corporate survey plans are an essential document in the management and maintenance of all strata schemes. Understanding these plans is crucial for all owners. ...
Empty wallet

What If I Can’t Pay My Body Corporate Levies?

Unforeseen financial difficulties can make it challenging to meet your property committments. If you find yourself unable to pay your body corporate levies, here are ...