Ruling A Motion Out Of Order

Ruling A Motion Out Of Order

Can the Chairperson of a meeting rule a motion out of order? If so, what are the rules around this? Section 98 of the Body Corporate and Community Management (Standard Module) Regulation 2020 “(Standard Module)” provides provision for a person chairing a meeting to...
Doormats on Common Property

Doormats on Common Property

What’s in a doormat? This month we explore a recent order where the Body Corporate issued a contravention notice to a resident for placing a doormat on common property. Is a doormat considered to be a nuisance, a hazard or a safety issue for other owners and/or...
Smoking on Balconies………..a landmark decision

Smoking on Balconies………..a landmark decision

As you may have seen on the news and in announcements being made across the Qld Strata Sector recently the Office of the Body Corporate Commissioner have made an order that has the potential to change the way complaints regarding occupants smoking on balconies are...