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

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 instead of the standard process?

Answer: Get your fellow lot owners and council members to take action and make decisions.

The body of the presentation provides the specific rules for each state. Take the most urgent circumstances, such as when there is literally a crane transporting pallets over your swimming pool. Generally, you should get the council together to make a decision to commence proceedings and authorise the expenditure.

In advance of that meeting, contact as many lot owners as you can and invite them to attend. Involve as many people as possible. Engage the lawyers. With the assistance of your strata manager, get the ratification process going.

Show that you’ve acted in good faith, typically without negligence, and acting without negligence means getting legal advice as quickly as possible. Get your fellow lot owners and council members to take action and make decisions.

This article by Queensland Partner Michael Kleinschmidt first appeared in June 2025 edition of The QLD Strata Magazine from LookUpStrata Pty Ltd.
© Bugden Allen Group Legal Pty Ltd. This is general information only and not legal advice. You should not rely on this information without seeking legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.