While these spaces often feel like an extension of your lot, they’re still part of the common property and subject to the body corporate’s by-laws. That means there are limits on what you can and can’t do.
What You Can and Can’t Do in Your Exclusive-Use Courtyard Read More »
Ordinary resolutions are the most common type of resolution used at a general meeting. They provide the backbone for day-to-day decision making in a body corporate and allow owners to guide how their scheme is run.
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While many committees are willing to work with owners who demonstrate genuine financial hardship, there are situations where a payment plan won’t be approved.
What If Your Levy Payment Plan Is Rejected? Read More »
Each category is treated differently under Queensland’s body corporate legislation and your scheme’s by-laws, which set out what level of approval, if any, is required before works can begin.
Renovations, Repairs, or Maintenance in a Body Corporate Read More »
From 1 August 2025, the new Property Law Act 2023 introduces a mandatory seller disclosure scheme. This means you must give buyers certain key documents before they sign a contract, otherwise, they may have the right to cancel the sale at any time before settlement.
A Vote Outside Committee – VOC or VOCM, sometimes called a ‘Flying Minute’ is a legally recognised process that allows a body corporate committee to make binding decisions without holding a physical meeting.
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While schemes can no longer prohibit animals altogether under Queensland law, they may still set reasonable conditions, and these rules can apply to visiting pets as well as those that live in the building.
Can Visitors Bring Pets Into Your Body Corporate Scheme? Read More »
An audit is an independent review of those financial records and statements of the body corporate to give a true and fair view of the body corporate’s financial position and determine whether there are any material errors or inconsistencies in the accounts.
Auditing: What Body Corporate Committees Need to Know Read More »
In short, yes, you may be able to take your pet into your holiday apartment, but only if it’s permitted under the building’s by-laws and clearly stated in your booking terms.
Can I take my pet into a holiday apartment? Read More »
Even if your renovation didn’t require prior approval, it’s still essential to formally notify the body corporate once the work is complete. In Queensland, this step isn’t just good practice, it’s a requirement under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act).
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