Although technically part of the common property, exclusive use by-laws grant specific owners the right to enjoy some spaces privately. In this article we look at exclusive use by-laws, what they govern and how they are established.
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In May 2024, Queensland implemented significant changes to its body corporate legislation, including new regulations addressing smoking in outdoor areas, including outdoor areas of private lots.
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On 24 April 2024, the Queensland Government announced more changes to the legislation regarding pets. Taking effect from 1 May 2024 these will impact nearly all body corporate communities in Queensland. This article touches on those changes, how they compare to the previous legislation, and what it means for body corporate committees.
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By-laws are the set of regulations established by a body corporate to oversee and regulate how a body corporate should operate. Your scheme’s by-laws are found in Schedule C of your body corporate’s Community Management Statement (CMS).
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Enforcing body corporate by-laws involves a multifaceted approach with responsibility shared across the body corporate and owner or occupiers. In this article, we look at the specific process of enforcing by-laws as a body corporate.
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The landscape of body corporate regulation in Queensland is on the brink of significant transformation as the commencement date for the Body Corporate and Community Management Act (BCCM Act) amendments draws near. With reforms set to take effect from May 1, 2024, residents and stakeholders are advised to prepare for legislation that will reshape the operations of bodies corporate across the region. This article looks at the noteworthy changes of the Act and how will they impact community living in Queensland.
Considering changing the flooring in your townhouse or unit? Opting to replace carpet with laminate or hardwood is a common renovation decision and one that many lot owners make without consulting the body corporate.
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This article looks at how to change or update a by-law. While committees can recommend change, it can only be passed by a vote of all owners.
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In November 2023 the Queensland parliment passed a new bill which strengthens the rights of pet owners, and diminishes the power of a body corporate to keep pets out of the scheme.
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Pets have long held a special place in our hearts and homes, and while pet ownership was already a right for owners with a body corporate, recent Queensland legislative changes have further extended this right to tenants. In this article, we cover the very limited acceptable grounds for refusing a pet application in a body corporate community.
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