Whether it’s cooking smells, cigarette smoke, pet odours, rubbish, or drainage issues – odours can quickly affect the enjoyment of lots and common property and escalate into disputes if not handled properly.
What’s That Smell? Odours in a Body Corporate Scheme Read More »
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 »
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 »
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).
Notifying the Body Corporate AFTER Renovations are Complete Read More »
This guide outlines the key considerations for pet ownership in a body corporate, including how to check your scheme’s by-laws, the approval process, common conditions, and valid reasons for refusal.
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Body corporate by-laws typically regulate the approval process for keeping animal(s) within their scheme. When it comes to assistance animals – such as certified guide, hearing, or assistance dogs, there are distinct legislative protections that override typical pet-related rules.
Although technically part of the common property, exclusive use by-laws grant specific owners the right to enjoy some spaces privately. In this article we look at exclusive use by-laws, what they govern and how they are established.
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In May 2024, Queensland implemented significant changes to its body corporate legislation, including new regulations addressing smoking in outdoor areas, including outdoor areas of private lots.
New Smoking Legislation in Queensland Body Corporate Read More »
On 24 April 2024, the Queensland Government announced more changes to the legislation regarding pets. Taking effect from 1 May 2024 these will impact nearly all body corporate communities in Queensland. This article touches on those changes, how they compare to the previous legislation, and what it means for body corporate committees.
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By-laws are the set of regulations established by a body corporate to oversee and regulate how a body corporate should operate. Your scheme’s by-laws are found in Schedule C of your body corporate’s Community Management Statement (CMS).
Making and changing body corporate by-laws Read More »