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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Basics
Electronic Voting: A Modern Approach to Body Corporate Decision-Making
Electronic voting provides a secure, legally supported way for lot owners to participate in body corporate meetings and committee elections.
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General Business at an AGM
While it might sound like a free-for-all discussion, this part of the meeting has clear boundaries. It provides a forum for owners to raise questions, share information, and highlight issues, but it cannot be used to make decisions that bind the body corporate unless the matter is properly included as a formal motion on the agenda.
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Understanding Committee Roles: Who Does What?
In a body corporate, decisions are made by owners and the committee, while much of the day-to-day administration is carried out with the support of a body corporate manager.
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How to Submit Effective Motions
While the concept of a motion is straightforward, the success of your proposal often comes down to how it is written and submitted. Poorly drafted motions are a common reason decisions are delayed, disputed, or ruled out of order at meetings.
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Renting in a Body Corporate: What Tenants Should Know
While your tenancy agreement is with your landlord or property manager, there is a separate layer of rules and responsibilities that come from the body corporate.
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Types of Parking in a Body Corporate Scheme
Parking generally falls into four main categories: exclusive use or lot parking, common property parking, visitor parking, and disabled parking. Each type comes with its own rules, rights, and responsibilities.
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Body Corporate Manager vs Property Manager vs Building Manager: What’s the Difference?
If you live in or own a lot in a strata community – whether it’s an apartment, townhouse, or mixed-use development, you’ll regularly deal with different professionals who help keep the property running smoothly. The three roles most commonly confused are the body corporate manager, building manager, and property manager.
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Thinking of Joining the Committee? Here’s What to Expect
Whether you’re interested in improving how the building is managed, want to understand decisions from the inside, or simply enjoy being involved, the role can be rewarding, insightful, and impactful.
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7 Reasons to Live in a Body Corporate Community
Whether in a townhouse complex, apartment building, or mixed-use development, body corporate living combines convenience, shared management, and a sense of community that traditional home ownership doesn’t always provide.
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