What is a body corporate?
What is a body corporate? Learn how a community titles scheme works, what the body corporate does, and how shared property is managed in Queensland.
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Making internal changes to your unit
Australians love to renovate. Whether you’re in a free-standing house, where the possibilities seem endless, or navigating the nuances of living within a body corporate community, the desire to personalise and enhance our homes is there. This article covers internal renovations to a townhouse or unit and what you can and can’t do without body corporate approval.
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New body corporate legislation passed
Earlier this year we published an article discussing the proposed changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act. This legislation has now been passed.
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Acceptable grounds for refusing a pet application
Pets have long held a special place in our hearts and homes, and while pet ownership was already a right for owners with a body corporate, recent Queensland legislative changes have further extended this right to tenants. In this article, we cover the very limited acceptable grounds for refusing a pet application in a body corporate community.
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Encouraging owners to become involved in the body corporate committee
While owners undeniably have a vested interest in a smoothly operating and well-maintained complex, they may still hesitate to become actively involved in the body corporate committee for various reasons. In this article, we’ll explore seven strategies to inspire owners to take an active part in the body corporate committee.
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Why you can’t park in the visitor-allocated spaces?
Parking is, and always will be, a key area of contention for the body corporate, when visitor-allocated spots are often misused by residents for their own convenience.
In this article, we answer the frequently-asked question – why can’t I park in the visitor-allocated spaces?
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The art of amicable dispute resolution
Regardless of where you live, disputes are an inevitable part of communal living. Whether in a bustling inner city neighbourhood, a tranquil suburban street, or within the confines of a body corporate community, conflict can arise, and while formal dispute resolution processes exist, there is a compelling case for seeking amicable resolutions.
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Solar panel approvals in a body corporate
Can you add solar panels to the roof of your townhouse or duplex? This article looks at the legislation and approvals in a body corporate.
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Understanding survey plans in a body corporate
In any body corporate scheme, survey plans play a crucial role in defining the responsibilities between the lot owner and the body corporate in terms of maintenance and repairs.
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Building fire regulations for bodies corporate
In Queensland, the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 (BFSR 2008) stands as a crucial framework designed to govern fire safety measures within buildings. This regulation plays a pivotal role in maintaining the safety of occupants and structures, outlining the responsibilities of building owners and managers, as well as the standards that must be upheld to prevent and respond to fire incidents effectively.
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