April 2, 2020
Commissioner’s Office: COVID-19 FAQ’s
This article providing COVID-19 Frequently asked questions for Queensland strata properties has been supplied by…
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March 24, 2020
Working From Home Tips
You may find yourself regularly working from home over the coming weeks as employers attempt…
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March 23, 2020
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) – Useful Resources
With the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the likelihood it will continue for…
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March 20, 2020
A Guide to Self-Isolation
The following information has been provided by the Queensland Government. How long do I need…
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March 18, 2020
Commissioner’s Office: Covid-19 Update
General information Our office is receiving enquiries about how bodies corporate can carefully consider the…
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March 12, 2020
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Strata Blocks
Australia and the world are currently dealing with a new outbreak of coronavirus, (COVID-19), which…
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March 6, 2020
Water Efficiency in a Body Corporate
With summer in full swing and many areas of Queensland suffering from drought, everyone should…
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February 28, 2020
Is it time to get rid of Foxtel?
Foxtel has had a rough time of it over the last few years. With streaming…
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February 11, 2020
Higgins Coatings: 5 Ways to Protect your Seaside Strata Building
When you think of ocean-side properties, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is…
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February 11, 2020
Body Corporate Watchdog Boss Moves to Private Role
The head of Queensland’s body corporate watchdog has jumped ship and will now engage in…
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February 11, 2020
Defibs In Strata Communities
Defibrillators (or ‘defibs’ for short) are have been growing in popularity and for good reason,…
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February 6, 2020
Flood Insurance: Are You Covered?
In Queensland, body corporate properties are being hard hit in the recent spate of bad…
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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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