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Date 29 May 2025
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Keeping it Fair: A Guide to Committee Conduct

This guide explains the essential principles that committee members with voting rights must follow. Understanding these principles ensures fair and responsible decision-making for the benefit of the entire body corporate. Key Responsibilities: Knowledge is Power: Committee members must be familiar with the Body Corporate and...
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Date 2 May 2025
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Who’s responsible for waterproofing membranes in your building?

When it comes to waterproofing membranes, confusion reigns supreme for both owners and body corporates. This guide clears the air, explaining who should handle maintenance and repairs in different situations. The Key: Common Property vs. Individual Lots Responsibility for waterproofing membranes hinges on location. The...
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Date 4 Apr 2025
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Committee Meetings: How Often Should They Occur?

Transparency and accountability are key to Committee meetings and decision-making, which is why specific legislative requirements must be followed. Committees are comprised of owners (or their representatives) who volunteer their time to manage the scheme's operations and resolve decisions (within their legislative parameters), on behalf...
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Date 10 Dec 2024
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Queensland Summer Storm Season: A look back on...

Parts of Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria were battered by severe storms over Christmas/New Year of 2023. These storms brought destructive winds, torrential rain, and flash flooding, causing widespread damage and disruption. Over 100,000 insurance claims were lodged being approximately $1.5b in claim in...
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Date 24 Sep 2024
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Renting and Body Corporate Fees: A Clear Guide...

Living or occupying a strata-titled property, such as an apartment, townhouse, or commercial space, typically involves paying body corporate levies. If you're renting such a property or space in Queensland, knowing who's responsible for these levies is important. So, who pays the levies? The Landlord,...
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Date 2 Sep 2024
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Body Corporate Responsibilities: What Repairs Are Covered?

Body Corporate living offers numerous perks, including shared amenities and reduced maintenance costs. However, it is important to understand who may be responsible for maintenance and repairs. Responsibility differs between Format Plans – Building Format Plan (BFP) and Standard Format Plan (SFP). Building Format Plan...
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Date 7 Aug 2024
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Queensland Strata Laws Get Pet-Friendly Makeover

Previously, Queensland's strata laws were unclear on keeping pets in buildings. There weren't any standard rules, and residents could challenge restrictions through tribunals and courts. This meant a lot of uncertainty for both pet owners and building management. New legislation under The Body Corporate and...
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Date 29 Jul 2024
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Understanding Sinking Funds: Essential for Body Corporate Management

Understanding the finer details of a Sinking Fund does not need to be challenging. Let’s break it down - A Sinking Fund is a financial tool that allows Bodies Corporate to accumulate funds over a period of time. This money is specifically reserved for future...
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