by Joe | Jun 1, 2020 | Commissioner Update
What is the role of the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management? The Office provides two functions: information and dispute resolution services under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (“the Act”). The dispute...
by Joe | May 25, 2020 | Commissioner Update
COVID-19 Communication update 18 March 2020 from the Office of the Commissioner Last week the QLD Government passed new laws in the form of the Justice and Other Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Act 2020 which included some minor temporary relief measures for...
by Joe | May 25, 2020 | Commissioner Update
A common enquiry for our Office is about the responsibility for pest control, particularly in relation to termites. This is not surprising, given the amount of damage a pest can cause. There have also been adjudication orders regarding pest control. As always, this...
by Joe | Apr 27, 2020 | Commissioner Update
In conjunction with the SCA, Kelly + Partners have put together a guide for Strata Managers around Strata Communities and the Federal Government Stimulus Packages. Kelly + Partners and the SCA have noted that, in light of the current COVID-19 economic situation,...
by Joe | Apr 27, 2020 | Commissioner Update
Do tenants have the same rights as the owners in a body corporate and what are they? These are common questions of both tenants and owners to the Commissioner’s office. Below are some common enquiries to help you understand your obligations. Keep in mind that the...
by Joe | Mar 31, 2020 | Commissioner Update
It’s no surprise, given we’re talking about dollars and cents, that issues about body corporate levies and debt recovery are commonplace. We’ve attempted to compile some of the more frequently asked questions below, with answers. As always, it is not legal advice and...
