Chairperson ordered to stop bullying a caretaker
We first wrote about bullying in strata more than two years ago. We have been waiting for a while, but we finally have a decision from the Fair…
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Legal articles relating to legislation, disputes and civil suits
Body Corporate Power Plays
Every day, we read of the power that is wielded by elected persons around the world, either as a result of our democratic process or…
Introducing the Industry Recommended Professional
We are thrilled to launch our Industry Recommended Professional program! Below is a Q&A explaining the program, its benefits and how it works. What Is…
THE COSTLY “INDUSTRY” OF MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ASSIGNMENTS
Something has got to be done about the “industry” that is developing, or has already developed, around the process of a body corporate giving its…
CALCULATION OF MANAGEMENT RIGHTS SALE PRICE
ARTICLE BY JOHN PUNCH Ever since management rights sales began some 38 years ago, the standard method for calculating a sale price has been to…
TWO EDGED SWORD
When the original Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 was drafted, it contained a provision that made it illegal for a Body Corporate to…
Strata Managing Agents In NSW
Licensing A NSW owners corporation may engage a licensed strata managing agent to help manage their strata scheme. Unlike the position in Queensland, only a…
New Laws For Tenants And Their Pets
Under new rules announced on the weekend by the Andrews government, tenants in Victoria will now access a raft of new rights and liberties at…
PROVISION OF SERVICES BY A BODY CORPORATE
The extent of services which a body corporate is authorised to provide, and in some cases, must provide, to lot owners, is limited to those…
UNIT RENOVATIONS IN NSW – WHEN DO YOU NEED OWNERS CORPORATION CONSENT?
Every lot has areas within them that are common property. Consequently, owners wanting to make changes or undertake renovations may require approval from the Owners…