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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This article has been taken from he commissioner for the Body Corporate and Community Management Act and looks at spending limits in a body corporate – both committee spending limits and major spending limits.
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Australians love to renovate. Whether you’re in a free-standing house, where the possibilities seem endless, or navigating the nuances of living within a body corporate community, the desire to personalise and enhance our homes is there. This article covers internal renovations to a townhouse or unit and what you can and can’t do without body corporate approval.
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Can you add solar panels to the roof of your townhouse or duplex? This article looks at the legislation and approvals in a body corporate.
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In any body corporate scheme, survey plans play a crucial role in defining the responsibilities between the lot owner and the body corporate in terms of maintenance and repairs.
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In Queensland, the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 (BFSR 2008) stands as a crucial framework designed to govern fire safety measures within buildings. This regulation plays a pivotal role in maintaining the safety of occupants and structures, outlining the responsibilities of building owners and managers, as well as the standards that must be upheld to prevent and respond to fire incidents effectively.
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Resilient Kurilpa is a passionate community group dedicated to helping people prepare, respond, recover, and plan for future floods.
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