Commencement of Proceedings

Commencement of Proceedings

Section 312(1) of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 notes:The body corporate for a community titles scheme may start a proceeding only if the proceeding is authorised by – if the scheme is a specified two-lot scheme – a lot owner agreement for the...
Water Efficiency in a Body Corporate

Water Efficiency in a Body Corporate

With spring in full swing and many areas of Queensland suffering from drought, everyone should be mindful of using water wisely. Bodies corporate, as well as owners, occupiers, committees and onsite managers are reminded of their obligations under the body corporate...
Approval at General Meetings – Resolution Type

Approval at General Meetings – Resolution Type

It is important that when a Body Corporate is proposing a motion for work to be done, at a general meeting, that consideration is given to the following: are the works involved “maintenance” or are they “improvements” to the common property; andwhat is the cost of the...
Do you know your gym, pool and sauna requirements?

Do you know your gym, pool and sauna requirements?

The Queensland government has issued a comprehensive plan for the reopening of different recreation facilities. Bodies Corporate are in the unique position of being responsible for a number of these facilities (gyms, pools and saunas) all of which have different...