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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 The second phase of the reforms in the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Act 2025 come into force on 1 July 2025. The…

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…

This article was authored by VIC Senior Associate Eve Whitmore and peer-reviewed by Solicitor Justine Nguyen. The proper issuance of fee notices by owners corporations (OC) is essential for the…

This case review was written by Alissa Hammond, a Solicitor in our Perth office. The most recent State Administrative Tribunal decision under the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) (Act) is…