Responsibility for maintaining roofs and gutters in a body corporate depends on how the property is registered – either under a building format plan (BFP) or a standard format plan (SFP). These survey plans define where lot boundaries sit and, in turn, determine whether a roof or gutter forms part of the common property or is the individual owner’s responsibility.
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By-laws are the rules that govern life in a body corporate. They cover issues such as noise, pets, parking, the exterior appearance of your lot, and use of common property.
Do Body Corporate By-Laws Need to Be Enforced? Read More »
Large plants and their roots can add shade and amenity, but they also bring risk – damage to pipes, stormwater systems, paving, and even personal safety if branches or fronds fall.
Trees, Roots, and Responsibility: Managing Large Plants in Body Corporate Grounds Read More »
As the central point for administration and communication, the Secretary ensures meetings run smoothly, records are accurate, and owners stay informed. It’s a volunteer position that can be very rewarding but also demands time, attention to detail and a willingness to stay on top of deadlines.
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Living in a body corporate generally means living in close proximity to others, so noise from neighbours is inevitable – but it doesn’t have to become a dispute.
Noisy Neighbours in a Body Corporate: Balancing Tolerance and Action Read More »
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.