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The New BCCM Form 33: What It Means for Bodies Corporate in Queensland

Introduction The introduction of the new BCCM Form 33 in Queensland has raised urgent compliance questions for many body corporate managers. One of the biggest issues is how to handle…

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Section 23A(3)(b): When Insurance Doesn’t Pay… But Someone Must

The other week, we explored section 23A(3)(a) of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic) (the Act), a mechanism for recouping insurance costs, like excess or premium increases, when a lot…

A Queensland strata apartment building during metal roof replacement with skylights being assessed for removal.

Q&A: During a roof replacement, can owners choose not to reinstall their common property skylight? Is the body corporate liable to replace them later if a future owner complains?

Question: During a roof replacement, can owners choose not to reinstall their common property skylight? Is the body corporate liable to replace them later if a future owner complains? We…

Strata council urgent decision meeting

Q&A Initiating action quickly when faced with an urgent issue

Question: What specific steps can a council legally take to initiate action quickly when faced with an urgent issue, and what are the potential risks of using these expedited procedures…

A Queensland strata apartment building during metal roof replacement with skylights being assessed for removal.

The Grove… finally cut down to size.

Back in 2021 Queenslanders were blessed with the decision in The Body Corporate for The Grove CTS9356 v Comerford [2019] QCATA 172. I say ‘blessed’, of course, with my tongue firmly in my…

NSW tenant keeping a pet under new residential tenancy rules 2025

Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2025 introduced into NSW Parliament

The NSW government stays the course on rental law reforms and introduces a new set of amendments in the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2025 (the Amendment…

Queensland Court of Appeal CSLE decision

Open Sesame! … The doors are open to change your contribution schedule lot entitlements.

Last year we published an article regarding a QCAT decision by His Honour DJ McGill SC which reopened the door for applications to change contribution schedule lot entitlements (CSLEs) in…

AGM or strata management meeting

Re-Establishing a Body Corporate

After 7 glorious years of harmonious community titles scheme living, you decide to sell your unit. You are sad to leave your two-storey walk-up, and the five neighbours you now…

Strata council urgent decision meeting

Q&A: Calculating QBCC Home Warranty Insurance – Notional Pricing vs Total Project Cost

Question: When addressing balcony waterproofing issues in a six-unit complex, what is the difference in calculating the QBCC Home Warranty Insurance premium based on ‘Notional Pricing’ per unit versus the…

June 2025 – Strata Insite

In this edition we cover: FEATURED: NSW: Major Strata Law Reforms – 2nd phase to start on 1 July 2025 VIC: The Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025 (Vic)…

A Guide to the Strata Debt Recovery Reforms

A Guide to the Strata Debt Recovery Reforms The second phase of the reforms in the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Act 2025 come into force on 1 July 2025. The…

Conveyancing and Real Property Amendment Bill 2025

On 27 May 2025, the Conveyancing and Real Property Amendment Bill 2025 (the “Bill”) was introduced in the Parliament. The Bill seeks to amend the Conveyancing Act 1919, the Real…