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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This article looks at how to change or update a by-law. While committees can recommend change, it can only be passed by a vote of all owners.
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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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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 »
Pets have long held a special place in our hearts and homes, and while pet ownership was already a right for owners with a body corporate, recent Queensland legislative changes have further extended this right to tenants. In this article, we cover the very limited acceptable grounds for refusing a pet application in a body corporate community.
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While owners undeniably have a vested interest in a smoothly operating and well-maintained complex, they may still hesitate to become actively involved in the body corporate committee for various reasons. In this article, we’ll explore seven strategies to inspire owners to take an active part in the body corporate committee.
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Regardless of where you live, disputes are an inevitable part of communal living. Whether in a bustling inner city neighbourhood, a tranquil suburban street, or within the confines of a body corporate community, conflict can arise, and while formal dispute resolution processes exist, there is a compelling case for seeking amicable resolutions.
The art of amicable dispute resolution Read More »
In this article we look at the hierarchy of the body corporate including the committee, body corporate manager, and the caretaker.
The hierarchy of the body corporate Read More »
This article explores conflicts of interest in a body corporate and the difference between lot owners and committee members.
Understanding conflicts of interest in a body corporate Read More »
