Body Corporate News
Can a body corporate be allergic to pets? 22 Feb
Dander – it’s not a word most of us come across very often, other than back in primary school and Robert Louis Stevenson books. It probably goes hand in hand with ‘pluck’.
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Where to now for strata law reform? 16 Nov
The lot entitlements discussion paper was issued in February 2014 – almost four years ago. The BUGTA one was issued in September this year.T
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Common management rights misconceptions 08 Aug
Bush lawyers abound out there in strataland.
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Can a Queensland body corporate stop Airbnb? 02 Mar
The San Francisco based home sharing juggernaut just keeps growing. It is affecting accommodation supply worldwide, but also in our little part of the planet.
...read moreProposed BCCM Act review recommendations announced12 Feb
Hot on the heels of the lot entitlement review recommendations, we now have the recommendations paper in response to another of the BCCMA option papers.
New smoke alarm requirements from 1 January10 Jan
There are new requirements for smoke alarms in all dwellings (being houses or units) from 1 January this year.
Opposing resolutions without dissent - the final say12 Oct
The longest running (and most expensive) dispute over a deck in Australia has been decided by the High Court. There are no appeals from there so we now have the definitive statement on what a body corporate’s decision-making obligations are based on.
Lot entitlements - Can you unscramble the egg?10 Oct
Ordinarily, the answer would be a resounding ‘no’, but the government may have to give it a go with lot entitlements.
Christmas is approaching - is it time to give notice?07 Oct
Do you intend to shut down operations over the Christmas and New Year period this year?
The golden rules of by-law enforcement 14 Sep
Acquiescence. Such a beautiful word. But not when it comes to by-law enforcement.
Industrial relations: Election result - tougher penalties and a stronger watchdog 13 Jul
So after a nail-biting fortnight, Bill Shorten has conceded the election and the Coalition have been returned to Government with Malcolm Turnbull remaining at the helm (at least for the time being).
Conditioning management rights assignments08 Jun
Bodies corporate are becoming increasingly empowered when considering management rights assignments.
Interim orders in the Commissioner’s Office06 Jun
Everything in every dispute is usually urgent. This is especially the case if there is any form of emotional involvement in the dispute itself.
Bullying in strata24 May
Workplace bullying continues to rise with the latest surveys indicating up to 40% of employees have experienced bullying at some point in their working lives.
More News
- Undertakings to the Commissioner’s Office 05 May
- Smoking in strata 21 Apr
- Backing out of an off-the plan contract – Part 216 Dec
- The Year of Acting Reasonably11 Dec
- Strata titling existing buildings18 Nov
- Backing out of an off-the plan contract - Part 102 Nov
- Appointing an Administrator to a Body Corporate 16 Oct
- Dealing with nuisance owners02 Sep
- Body corporate spending limits22 Apr
- Body Corporate Governance issues - BCCM discussion paper issued15 Dec
