ask the body corporate

EXPERT

Experienced strata managers
servicing Queensland.

how it works

Have a question about living in a body corporate but not sure where to start?

Submit a generic, non-specific question and one of our experienced strata managers will provide a practical, detailed response tailored to general body corporate practice.
How it works
  1. Type your question in the form
  2. Keep it generic. Don’t include scheme names, addresses, lot numbers or identifying details
  3. Hit Submit.
  4. One of our experienced strata managers will review your question and send back a clear, practical answer. While we’ll keep your privacy, if applicable we’ll make your answer public to help others who may have similar queries.
You can ask general, non-scheme-specific questions about living in or managing a body corporate.
  • Do I need body corporate approval to install air-conditioning?
  • Can I replace my balcony tiles?
  • Who is generally responsible for repairing fencing around an exclusive-use courtyard?
  • If a tree in my exclusive-use area is damaging the common property, who pays for removal?
  • How are vote counts calculated for each type of resolution?
  • What’s the usual process for dealing with repeated parking or noise breaches?
  • Explain general Queensland body corporate principles, legislation and processes.
  • Offer practical, plain-English guidance and examples to help you understand likely options.
  • Point you towards common resources and next steps
  • Provide advice about a specific scheme, lot, committee decision, or dispute that requires reviewing scheme documents, by-laws, plans, or financial records.
  • Act as a substitute for legal, accounting, or formal dispute resolution services. If your question needs legal interpretation or scheme-specific recommendations, we’ll recommend you get the relevant documentation reviewed by your body corporate manager, committee, or a qualified lawyer.
  • Please don’t include personally identifying information or scheme identifiers in your question. If you require scheme-specific guidance please contact your assigned body corporate manager directly.
  • While we’ll keep your privacy, if applicable we’ll make your answer public to help others who may have similar queries.

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