On 24 April 2024, the Queensland Government announced more changes to the legislation regarding pets. Taking effect from 1 May 2024 these will impact nearly all body corporate communities in Queensland. This article touches on those changes, how they compare to the previous legislation, and what it means for body corporate committees.
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Like any communal living arrangement, disagreements can and do arise amongst residents. This article looks at the process of self-resolution and resolving disputes with other residents in a body corporate scheme.
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By-laws are the set of regulations established by a body corporate to oversee and regulate how a body corporate should operate. Your scheme’s by-laws are found in Schedule C of your body corporate’s Community Management Statement (CMS).
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Many body corporate decisions are decided by vote at either an annual general meeting or an extraordinary general meeting. This article looks at the different types of resolutions and the criteria required to determine an outcome.
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Enforcing body corporate by-laws involves a multifaceted approach with responsibility shared across the body corporate and owner or occupiers. In this article, we look at the specific process of enforcing by-laws as a body corporate.
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The landscape of body corporate regulation in Queensland is on the brink of significant transformation as the commencement date for the Body Corporate and Community Management Act (BCCM Act) amendments draws near. With reforms set to take effect from May 1, 2024, residents and stakeholders are advised to prepare for legislation that will reshape the operations of bodies corporate across the region. This article looks at the noteworthy changes of the Act and how will they impact community living in Queensland.
Ensuring the safety, security, and functionality of all rental properties in Queensland is the goal of minimum housing standards, which came into effect on September 1, 2023. Any new lease signed or renewed after this date must adhere to these standards. For existing tenancies, the minimum housing standards will be enforced from September 1, 2024.
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Exclusive use (EU) areas are areas within a body corporate scheme allocated for the exclusive use of a particular owner or group of owners. While these areas are typically considered common property, they are allocated for the specific benefit of the individual owner or owners. In this article, we look at examples of exclusive-use areas and the rights and responsibilities of the lot owner benefiting from them.
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This article looks at the process the body corporate should consider when upgrading to individual water meters.
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Considering changing the flooring in your townhouse or unit? Opting to replace carpet with laminate or hardwood is a common renovation decision and one that many lot owners make without consulting the body corporate.
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