A Timely Reminder Regarding Insurance

A Timely Reminder Regarding Insurance

The recent heavy rain and flooding throughout South East Queensland is likely to have a significant long term impact on building insurance. The large number of claims resulting from the recent weather events will almost certainly have an effect on insurance premiums,...
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...
Construction at Neighbouring Properties

Construction at Neighbouring Properties

Suppose you are aware of construction in your neighbourhood. In that case, your Strata Manager should be able to help support Committees and Owners  to determine reasonable steps tailored to suit the needs of your Body Corporate and assist you in obtaining any...
The Importance of Maintaining Your Property

The Importance of Maintaining Your Property

The recent catastrophic collapse of Champlain Towers in Miami, Florida should serve as a tragic reminder to all bodies corporate of the importance of maintaining the elements of the property for which it is responsible. In an action filed against the condo association...
News: Chris Irons to head mediation service at Hynes Legal

News: Chris Irons to head mediation service at Hynes Legal

Before we look at this months Adjudicators Order, lets take a step back and go back to basics. The former Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management with the Queensland Government has entered the private sector, joining the State’s largest strata law...