For many committees, a breakdown in communication with their body corporate manager is one of the first signs that expectations may no longer be aligned. When responses are slow, information is unclear or updates are inconsistent, committee members can start to question whether they have the support they need to manage the scheme effectively.
A contravention notice is the formal step a body corporate takes before it can pursue further enforcement action against an owner or occupier over an alleged by-law breach. Under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld), it’s a legal prerequisite, not a warning letter, and the requirements around what it must contain and who it must be given to are specific.
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Entry to a lot without the owner’s consent is one of the more sensitive powers a body corporate holds. The BCCM Act does grant this power in certain circumstances, and it doesn’t depend on the owner’s agreement.
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Under Queensland’s Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCMA), an exclusive-use area gives an owner particular rights to use part of the common property, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the area becomes the owner’s private property. If you’re thinking about installing a shed, pergola, spa or other structure, there are a few things to check before you start.
Can You Put a Shed, Pergola or Spa in Your Exclusive-Use Area? Read More »
From 1 October 2026, credit card payments will no longer be available across body corporate payment platforms. This change is being made in response to updated Australian payment surcharge legislation, and affects how owners can pay their levy notices going forward.
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R U OK? Day falls on Thursday, 10 September 2026, and it’s a timely reminder for all that a short conversation can make a real difference to someone in your community.
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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.
Can a Body Corporate Arrange or Pay for Smoke Alarm Compliance? Read More »
What is a Standard Format Plan? A plain-English guide for body corporate owners and committees on lot boundaries and maintenance responsibility
What Is a Standard Format Plan? Read More »
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.
Census Night 2026: What It Means If You Live in a Body Corporate Read More »
Recognising when a decision calls for expert advice is part of making sound, well-informed decisions on behalf of the community.
When to Bring in Expert Advice: A Guide for Body Corporate Committees Read More »