The Queensland Government recently introduced new legislation to tackle parking violations more effectively within body corporate schemes. The new law ensures residents have clear and safe access to their homes and the common areas, with the authority to tow a vehicle that obstructs access or poses a safety hazard.
Towing cars: New legislation addressing parking violations in a body corporate Read More »
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.
Resolving disputes with other residents Read More »
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.
This article looks at the process the body corporate should consider when upgrading to individual water meters.
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Earlier this year we published an article discussing the proposed changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act. This legislation has now been passed.
New body corporate legislation passed Read More »
This article covers the most recent changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act. Published with the permission of Mahoneys.
What’s changing in the Body Corporate and Community Management Act Read More »
This article is covers the variations and extensions to body corporate management rights. Shared with permission of Mahoneys Lawyers.
Variations and extensions to management rights Read More »
This shared article by Mahoneys lawyers discusses the crackdown by the QBCC on potentially combustible cladding.
Non-Compliance with Combustible Cladding Checklist Read More »
The controversial question of can bodies corporate ban short term holiday rentals like Airbnb in their scheme?
Can bodies corporate ban Airbnb? Read More »
Did you know a body corporate also has entry power, applicable to both owner-occupiers and tenants under certain ’emergency’ circumstances.
Body Corporate Entry Power Read More »
