December 15, 2020
Cladding Audit Deadline: 3 May 2021
Following the devastating fire at London’s Grenfell Tower in 2017, the Queensland Government had introduced…
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December 10, 2020
Body Corporate Insurance: Who Pays the Excess?
What is an Excess in Insurance? The body corporate can decide to take out an…
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December 10, 2020
Commissioner’s Office: COVID-19 Emergency Arrangements for Bodies Corporate Extended
COVID-19 Emergency Arrangements for Bodies Corporate Extended The Government has announced the COVID-19 emergency arrangements…
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December 7, 2020
Hanging Christmas Decorations in Strata?
The holidays are approaching fast and after a very difficult year some people will be…
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December 4, 2020
Speaking Out on Domestic Violence in Strata
2020 has not only seen a deadly pandemic but also a horrific increase in incidences…
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December 4, 2020
Proxy Votes Explained
What is a Proxy Vote? At general meetings owners can appoint another person who they…
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December 1, 2020
Strata News – November
All the best strata and related industry news from November 2020. Cladding/Defects Opal Towers: McKenzie…
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November 27, 2020
Commissioner’s Office: Committee Membership
Committee membership is a key topic of many of the enquiries we receive in the…
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November 27, 2020
NSW: New Restrictions on the Short-Term Letting Industry
From 18 December 2020, a mandatory Code of Conduct ("Code") will come into force to regulate the…
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November 27, 2020
Heatwaves: Helpful Tips
As we head into the official start of summer and the heat ramps up, Australians…
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November 26, 2020
Conflicts of Interest in Strata
Actual and perceived conflicts of interests can lead to difficult situations in a body corporate.…
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November 23, 2020
Sustainability in Strata: Cutting through the Complexity
Sustainability in strata is such a critical area of advocacy and reform in Australia right…
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November 19, 2020
Installing Solar in Strata
Rooftop solar panels are becoming increasingly popular and can help lower electricity costs and act…
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November 18, 2020
How to Reduce Your Summer Power Bill
Summer is a time to let your hair down but with above-average temperatures expected through…
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November 17, 2020
KONE Elevators: Is Cloud Connectivity the Future of Strata Management?
The world is becoming increasingly connected. Tenants work in connected offices, drive in connected cars…
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November 16, 2020
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 13, 2020
How to Read Your Electricity Bill
Electricity bills can sometimes seem complicated. If you’re struggling to make sense of all the…
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November 10, 2020
Waterstop Solutions: How Prolonged Rain Can Affect Your Building
Does Insurance Cover Water Intrusion? Based on conversations with some of our clients about whether…
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November 10, 2020
Nicholsons Solicitors: Options in Management Rights
Management rights agreements commonly contain an option to extend the term, exercisable by the building…
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November 10, 2020
Can You Remove Mud Wasps?
The most common types of native wasps build their nests from paper using shapes like…
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November 10, 2020
Do You Know About The Requirements For Pools, Gyms and Saunas?
The Queensland government has issued a comprehensive plan for the reopening of different recreation facilities.…
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November 9, 2020
Airbnb in QLD: A Summer Holiday Guide
With summer holidays right around the corner and COVID restrictions easing across the country Airbnb…
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October 30, 2020
Strata News – October
All the best strata industry news from October 2020. New Strata Regulations Commissioner's Office: New…
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October 28, 2020
QIA Group: One Simple Report Could Be Worth Thousands-of-Dollars to You
If you’re over-insured, you may be paying thousands-of-dollars more in insurance premiums If you’re under-insured,…
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October 28, 2020
Commissioner’s Office: Group of same issue motions
Current regulations that apply to motions with alternatives, or motions dealing with the same issue,…
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October 28, 2020
Mahoneys: Removing an Elected Body Corporate Committee Member
This article about removing an elected body corporate committee member has been supplied by Jarrod…
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October 27, 2020
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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October 22, 2020
What is a Body Corporate?
A body corporate is a legal entity which is created when land is subdivided and…
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October 20, 2020
What is Mould, Who is Responsible and Why it Should Be Treated Seriously?
Mould is a type of fungi which thrives in warm, humid environments. Mould emits spores…
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October 20, 2020
Smoking in QLD Strata Schemes
Smoking is a very contentious activity in apartment buildings and the issue can cut to…
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