A Caretaker, also known as a Building Manager or Onsite Manager, is classified as a service contractor under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act. Depending on the size and complexity of the scheme – including the number of lots, extent of common areas, and the nature of assets and facilities, bodies corporate may engage a caretaker through a formal agreement.
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It’s essential to understand the boundaries and responsibilities of communication within a body corporate framework, as outlined by body corporate legislation. While committees can, and often do, acknowledge resident correspondence, they are not legally required to respond to every question or comment.
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The treasurer of the body corporate often plays a leading role in the committee and the body corporate community. It is a volunteer position which can be very rewarding, but also can take a significant investment of time and effort from the member.
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The committee’s authority is not absolute, and there are clear guidelines that define when and how it can act on behalf of the body corporate. Read our article for more.
When the Committee Can and Can’t Make Decisions on Behalf of the Body Corporate Read More »
Body corporate records are crucial for lot owners, prospective buyers, tenants, and legal representatives who may need insight into the financial and operational aspects of a body corporate.
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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.
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Among the various meetings held by the body corporate, the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) stands out as a significant event. It is crucial to provide a mechanism for addressing urgent issues and making important decisions outside the regular meeting schedule.
Understanding Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) in a body corporate Read More »
The chairperson of the body corporate often plays a leading role in the committee and the body corporate community more generally. It is a volunteer position which can be very rewarding, but also can take a significant investment of time and effort.
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In this article, we look at the basics of body corporate budgeting, including how the budgets are prepared and approved, where and how the money is spent, and what you can do if you believe the budgets and levies are excessive or not enough.
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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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