January 24, 2020
Keeping the Peace this Australia Day
The Australia Day festivities can often strain relations between neighbours strata communities. Unfortunately, there will…
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January 24, 2020
Warning for BBQ’s on Balconies
Apartment residents must take extra care if they intend to fire up the balcony barbecue…
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January 24, 2020
Hynes Legal: Body Corporate Prohibits Singing in the Shower
No, not really, but this is where some want strata laws to head. There are…
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January 16, 2020
2020 in Strata
The Strata industry is evolving every year as more and more Australians make the switch…
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January 13, 2020
Commissioner Chris Irons: Water Damage
Taking into account the number of calls we receive on the issue, water damage is…
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December 17, 2019
Holiday Period: Tips for Bodies Corporate
The holidays are almost here and it’s time to finally relax and have a good…
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December 11, 2019
What To Do When The Power Goes Out?
Nothing proves how reliant we are on electricity faster than losing it! But it’s bound…
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December 9, 2019
Is Your Pool Ready For Summer?
Swimming is an Aussie way of life and as summer officially kicks off and strata…
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December 2, 2019
Active Law: Banning Airbnb and Short-Term Letting- A FALSE DAWN
You may have heard or read recently about a Body Corporate being successful in banning…
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December 2, 2019
Commissioner Chris Irons: Renting in a Body Corporate
This article about renting in a body corporate has been supplied by Chris Irons, Commissioner…
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November 26, 2019
Pets in Strata – QLD
Pets are a contentious issue in body corporate schemes. With the increasing popularity of strata…
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November 19, 2019
Hynes Legal: QLD Rental Law Reform- How it Could Impact the Strata Sector
The proposed changes follow consultations with the community and have not even reached draft legislation…
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November 18, 2019
Heatwaves: Helpful Tips
Australia’s run of scorching heat that has seen large parts of the east coast go…
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November 14, 2019
Schoolies Celebrations: What You Need to Know
Apartment owners and managers must be extra vigilant in their Schoolies preparations and crack down…
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November 12, 2019
Security in Strata Schemes
Security is one of the most listed benefits of apartment living. However, even the most…
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October 31, 2019
Hynes Legal: Visitor Parking in Strata – Who is a visitor?
You might wonder why the question of who is a visitor, matters and if you…
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October 31, 2019
Nicholsons Solicitors: Holiday Letting & the Digital Economy
Private short-term letting in strata Increasing numbers of strata unit investor owners are trading traditional…
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October 31, 2019
Active Law: Don’t be Complacent – Is Cladding the Only Issue?
On 4 February 2019, in the early hours of the morning, a blaze started on…
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October 28, 2019
Family Friendly Spaces – Child Safety in Strata
In the 2016 Census, family households represented nearly half of all apartment residents. In Brisbane,…
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October 21, 2019
Apartment Living with Children – Creating Family Friendly Spaces
Image: Valencia Residences - Aria Property Group With the increased densification of our urban centers…
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October 16, 2019
Storm Season is Here – Be Prepared
Storm season has arrived and it's time to get prepared. The season is generally marked…
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October 8, 2019
How to Avoid DIY Disasters in Strata
Lawns need mowing? Gutters need cleaning? It is common in strata living for residents to…
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October 1, 2019
Diverse FMX: Building Defects- FAQ’s
The Diverse Group of Companies and our team of licensed building industry professionals have been…
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October 1, 2019
Kilmartin Knyvett Lawyers: Body Corporates and the Airbnb Craze
Since Airbnb came to Australia, it’s become increasingly popular, especially within apartment blocks. It seems…
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October 1, 2019
Commissioner Chris Irons: Open Homes and For Sale Signs
Image: Breeze Mooloolaba- Aria Property Group Most of my articles focus on rights and responsibilities…
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September 2, 2019
Apartment Living with Children – Creating Family Friendly Spaces
Image: Valencia Residences - Aria Property Group With the increased densification of our urban centers…
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August 30, 2019
Commissioner Chris Irons: Abandonment in Strata Schemes
Image: Vive by Mosaic Property Group Ever get a feeling of abandonment? It might not…
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August 30, 2019
Fully Wired Electrical Services: Electrical Safety Compliance – Do you know your responsibilities?
Electrical safety compliance is a legal responsibility by which Body Corporates are to ensure is…
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August 30, 2019
HopgoodGanim Lawyers: Brisbane’s ban on townhouses open for public comment
Image: Mosaic Property Group - Greenhills by Mosaic By Sarah Macoun and Tom Buckley Key…
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August 28, 2019
Is your community “school holiday ready”?
Spring is upon us (hooray) and that means another round of holidays. Before you begin…
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