Q: “If an owner builds a pergola, who is responsible for maintaining it? “
Question Question: In our complex of nine units, the penthouse owner built a pergola and adjoining patio roof on their large landing. The patio roof needs repairs. Who is responsible for the repairs? Is the body corporate or the lot owner? Answer Answer: If you build it, you are typically responsible for maintaining it. In […]
Introduction of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024
Overview Overview: The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 6 June 2024. The Act includes important changes to the economic reasons termination reform provisions within the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act). Background Background: Introduced into the Queensland Parliament on 21 March 2024, the Amendment […]
Q&A: Strata manager will not disclose their insurance commission
Question Q: We have repeatedly asked our strata manager to disclose the insurance premium and their commission. We’ve failed to receive satisfactory supporting documents. What is the best approach in regard to this matter? Answer A: Obligations are limited to disclosure of the amount or value of the benefit (and do not arise if the […]
Strata legislation reforms on commissions and conflicts of interest underway
Content The NSW government has recently announced plans to tighten laws on commissions received by strata managing agents and conflicts of interest in an attempt to strengthen regulation of the strata management industry and support confidence in investing and living in strata schemes. These plans follow the ongoing investigation by the ABC about undisclosed insurance […]