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Abandoned vehicles

Abandoned Vehicles in a Body Corporate: What Can You Do?

The difficulty is that abandoned vehicles in a body corporate do not fit neatly into a single area of legislation. Depending on the circumstances, a matter may involve parking by-laws, transport laws, local government regulations, or even police involvement.
Body corporate committees

Who Can Sit on a Body Corporate Committee?

A body corporate committee is usually made up of lot owners who have been elected by owners at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The committee acts on behalf of the body corporate and makes decisions about the day-to-day management of the scheme.
Body Corporate Meeting

Body Corporate Quorums for AGMs

A quorum is the minimum level of attendance needed to ensure that decisions are made with enough owner representation behind them. It exists to protect fairness, accountability, and the integrity of the decision-making process within a scheme.
Repainting the townhouse

Body Corporate Sinking Funds Explained

A body corporate sinking fund is a long-term reserve fund used to pay for major capital works on common property in a strata scheme. It exists to ensure that large, infrequent expenses can be planned for and funded over time, rather than requiring sudden financial contributions from owners.
Committee Meeting

Can Owners Participate in Body Corporate Committee Meetings?

If you are not an elected committee member, you can usually attend body corporate committee meetings as an observer. However, you do not have automatic rights to speak or vote. Your level of participation depends on the meeting structure and approval from the committee.
Special Resolution

What is a Body Corporate Special Resolution?

A body corporate special resolution is a formal voting requirement used in community titles schemes for decisions that are considered significant or high-impact.