Secret ballots can’t be used to dodge strata democracy

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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…

CASE STUDY: Who is responsible for water damage repairs?

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2nd Avenue Beachside Apartments, Burleigh Heads Height: 30 storeys Built: 1988/89No. of lots: 84Body corporate chair:…

There’s more than money at stake to pursue a case

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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…

House rules lack the legal clout of by-laws

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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…

Body corporates must secure agreement before extra costs

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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…

Failing to act a costly gamble for Body Corporates

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First published in the LookUpStrata Queensland Strata Magazine, June 2024 Volunteering to serve on a Body Corporate committee can be a rewarding task, but failing to act on…

Alarm raised over battery fires

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First published in the LookUpStrata Queensland Strata Magazine, February 2024 The fireworks had barely faded after the New Year’s celebrations before a new type of pyrotechnic exploded onto…

Government doubles down on pets in strata

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Three things to know about pet approvals: Amended pet approval decision timings are very pro-pet A body corporate has 21 days to respond to a pet application Failure to…

Be ready for when the developers come knocking

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First published in the LookUpStrata Queensland Strata Magazine, April 2024 When a developer comes knocking on a strata scheme’s front door, the Body Corporate committee needs to be…

Don’t ignore the development next door

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Three things to know about neighbouring developments: The courts will likely favour the developer, so you are better off negotiating access A body corporate is entitled to payment for…

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