Three things to know about secret ballots: Secret ballots were created to protect the privacy of voters The Commissioner's Office does not like dodgy voting practices Poll votes are often…
First published in Resort News, September 2024 Whether you’re buying or selling, investing in a management rights business requires a tailored approach. The strata industry is a complex maze…
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication – Jeff Rich Bodies corporate are required to comply with the Development Approval for their scheme. As such, they need a mechanism to enforce compliance…
Never spend your money before you have it – Thomas Jefferson For most bodies corporate there are two spending limits. Committee spending limit (CSL) A committee can authorise spending up…
Three things to consider about your capacity to proceed with a dispute: Financial capacity is only one of the capacities you need available to get involved in a strata…
First published in the LookUpStrata Queensland Strata Magazine, August 2024 If good fences make for good neighbours, then good by-laws make for a good scheme. The success of…
First published in Resort News, July 2024 The rapid evolution of digital technology has made privacy a hot social topic, and nowhere more so than in strata communities.…
I don’t get to live by different rules. The same boundaries that apply to everyone apply to me – Tiger Woods Do you know what the by-laws for your community…
Three things to know about recovering costs: Only levies and levy-related charges (like interest) can be included in a levy notice to lot owners. Payment for extra services should…