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Smoke Alarm Compliance

Can a Body Corporate Arrange or Pay for Smoke Alarm Compliance?

Can a body corporate pay for smoke alarm compliance in Queensland? Learn who's responsible before the 2027 deadline and what owners need to know.
Townhouses

What Is a Standard Format Plan?

What is a Standard Format Plan? A plain-English guide for body corporate owners and committees on lot boundaries and maintenance responsibility
Census 2026

Census Night 2026: What It Means If You Live in a Body Corporate

Census night falls on Tuesday 11 August 2026, and if you live in an apartment, townhouse or unit complex, there are a few things worth knowing about how it will work for you.
Project Manager

When to Bring in Expert Advice: A Guide for Body Corporate Committees

Recognising when a decision calls for expert advice is part of making sound, well-informed decisions on behalf of the community.
Committee meeting

Body Corporate Conflict of Interest: What Committees Must Do After Disclosure

When a conflict of interest occurs, the committee member is required to disclose the interest before any vote is taken. But disclosure is only the first step. Once a conflict has been declared, the committee must also manage it correctly.
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.