Queensland summers are a time when the skies can shift from calm to chaos in just moments -delivering a deluge of rain, lightning and in recent years, flooding. With these unpredictable weather patterns often causing significant disruption, preparation is more than just a precaution – it’s a necessity.
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Maintaining your own lot in ‘good condition’ is not optional. Under the body corporate law lot owners must maintain their lot, and if they have exclusive use of common property, the exclusive use by-laws may assign responsibility for this area as we.
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Installing solar panels is a great way to reduce energy bills and contribute to a more sustainable future. However, if you live in a body corporate scheme there are certain responsibilities you need to be aware of before going ahead with your solar panel installation.
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Body corporate survey plans are an essential document in the management and maintenance of all strata schemes. Understanding these plans is crucial for all owners. This article looks at what they are and why they’re important.
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Maintaining common property within a body corporate is essential for a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents. This article looks at how maintenance of the common property is managed within a body corporate scheme.
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Common property is a defining yet sometimes confusing aspect of living in a body corporate scheme. Understanding what constitutes common property, its maintenance, and the responsibilities surrounding it is essential for all owners within a scheme.
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This article looks at Australian roofing jargon to help you speak and understand the language of roofs with confidence.
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Before you start any renovation in a body corporate lot it is crucial to read this article – renovating a lot in a body corporate.
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Ensuring the safety, security, and functionality of all rental properties in Queensland is the goal of minimum housing standards, which came into effect on September 1, 2023. Any new lease signed or renewed after this date must adhere to these standards. For existing tenancies, the minimum housing standards will be enforced from September 1, 2024.
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Exclusive use (EU) areas are areas within a body corporate scheme allocated for the exclusive use of a particular owner or group of owners. While these areas are typically considered common property, they are allocated for the specific benefit of the individual owner or owners. In this article, we look at examples of exclusive-use areas and the rights and responsibilities of the lot owner benefiting from them.
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