May 12, 2021
SCA (QLD): Extension of COVID-19 Provisions
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation has had amendments passed to allow for the continued response…
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May 11, 2021
10 Energy Saving Tips for Winter
As the days get shorter and the pre-winter chill sets in, it can be all…
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May 10, 2021
SCA: Northern Australia Reinsurance Pool to Bring Long Overdue Relief for Strata Owners and Residents
Strata Community Association (SCA) welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government of the establishment of…
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May 10, 2021
Mahoneys: Leasing or Licencing Common Property
If the common property is going to be used in a way that is substantial,…
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April 30, 2021
Commissioner’s Office: Debt Disputes – A Case Study
The Grove appeal decision by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) is one to…
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April 30, 2021
Strata News – April 2021
Links to all the best strata and related industry news from April 2021. Queensland Neighbours…
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April 29, 2021
Tips for Getting Ahead on Bill Payments
Still in the midst of a global pandemic, many Queenslanders may be feeling the strain…
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April 28, 2021
Does Your Complex Have a Problem with Bees?
What Bees are Native to QLD? There are many types of native bees in Queensland…
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April 28, 2021
Honan: Planning Major Capital Works? Don’t Be Caught Out
As Committees plan for large maintenance projects or capital additions, it is critical for members…
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April 22, 2021
SCA (QLD) – Clearing the Air on Queensland’s Smoke Alarm Legislation
New smoke alarm legislation came into effect from 1 January 2017 in order to make…
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April 20, 2021
Building a Community in Your Apartment Block
Living in the city can be great. There's so much diversity, energy and things happening.…
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April 14, 2021
Solutions in Engineering: Up to Date with your Fire Safety?
Under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 all buildings have annual fire compliance obligations. All…
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April 13, 2021
CHU – Sewage Leak in a High-Rise: Who Pays for the Clean Up?
Last week we watched another predicament unfold in one of Sydney’s new apartment blocks –…
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April 13, 2021
Tips to Prevent Dogs Barking in Your Apartment
While many of us love our furry friends, pets, and especially dogs, can be a…
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April 8, 2021
10 Ways To Be A Great Strata Resident
Here are 10 ways that you can be an upstanding member of your strata community…
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April 8, 2021
Grace Lawyers: Should Committee Meetings Be Recorded?
One year ago, on 24 March 2020, the share price for Zoom Video Communications, Inc…
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April 6, 2021
Strata News – March 2021
Links to all the best strata and related industry news from March 2021. Queensland Gold…
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April 1, 2021
Greater Brisbane Lockdown Over But Restrictions Remain
Greater Brisbane Lockdown From 12pm today, Thursday, 1 April 2021 the lockdown in Greater Brisbane…
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April 1, 2021
Easter Break: Tips for Bodies Corporate
The Easter break is almost here and it’s time to finally relax and have a…
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March 31, 2021
Commissioner’s Office: Owner Improvements
Renovating property seems to have become an increasingly popular trend over the past decade. Australian…
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March 26, 2021
Hynes Legal: Damages in the Commissioner’s Office
The Commissioner’s Office is a unique jurisdiction. A recent decision shows (yet again) the simplicity…
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March 25, 2021
Common Body Corporate Myths Busted
There are many misconceptions and outright myths when it comes to living in strata and…
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March 22, 2021
Honan: Strata & Flood Insurance – What Does it Cover & Do You Need it?
Of the many covers available in the strata insurance marketplace, flood insurance is one I…
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March 18, 2021
Tips for Making Your Rental Property More Attractive to Tenants
There are some simple tips landlords should be aware of in order to increase the…
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March 18, 2021
Acting “Reasonably” in Committee Decision Making
In administering their scheme, bodies corporate and their committees make countless decisions on a variety…
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March 17, 2021
Honan: Strata Public Liability Cover – FAQs & Top Tips
“Are we covered? And for what?” These have become the most commonly asked questions from…
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March 12, 2021
Discrimination & Sexual Harassment in a Body Corporate
The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 makes unfair discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification, and victimisation unlawful in Queensland.…
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March 10, 2021
CHU: Residential Strata Insurance – 6 Common Claims and How to Avoid Them
From storms, floods, break-ins and legal disputes, we’ve settled thousands of claims over the years…
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March 4, 2021
Mahoneys: Committee Eligibility and Election Changes
We previously summarised the new body corporate regulations commencing on 1 March 2021. One group…
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March 3, 2021
Multicultural Strata Communities – Breaking Down Barriers
Increasing numbers of people are calling strata properties home and this is particularly the case…
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