by hlsswp | Aug 27, 2021 | Commissioner Update
The Body Corporate Commissioner explores the necessity of applying for a declaratory order if the AGM is scheduled to be held outside of the 3 month time frame. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be held within 3 months of the end of a scheme’s financial year. For...
by hlsswp | Jul 23, 2021 | Commissioner Update
Read about some of the most frequently asked questions to come across the Commissioner’s desk regarding the rights and responsibilities relating to accessing body corporate records. A body corporate must keep particular records and allow certain people to...
by hlsswp | Jun 25, 2021 | Commissioner Update
Bodies corporate embarking on works to common property may assume that if works are undertaken for the betterment of the scheme, it is irrelevant whether the works are classed as maintenance or improvements. However, this article will highlight that this distinction...
by Joe | May 25, 2021 | Commissioner Update
There are several other changes for body corporate committees to be aware of since the legislation changes that have taken effect since March 2021. In particular, from 1 March 2021: Membership of new committees may look different. This is because eligibility of any...
by Joe | Apr 27, 2021 | Commissioner Update
Renovating property seems to have become an increasingly popular trend over the past decade. Australian television shows have been constructed entirely around the trials of fast paced, high drama renovations. Owners in community titles schemes are not immune to the...
by Joe | Mar 30, 2021 | Commissioner Update
With the rollout of regulation changes this month, there have also been a number of changes which affect the running of general meetings. To prevent what has become known as “proxy farming”, except in certain circumstances, a person will only be able to vote on...
