Maintenance Versus Mould

Maintenance Versus Mould

Bodies Corporate in Queensland are required to maintain their common property in good conditions. Often that maintenance will extend to taking preventative steps to prevent water ingress, and maintaining air circulation, particularly in car parks  – but...
Cash Settlement and Delay in Fixing a Unit

Cash Settlement and Delay in Fixing a Unit

Following TC Alfred, the strata industry is bracing for an influx of storm damage/water ingress insurance claims. Accordingly, it is appropriate for us to draw upon our collective experience dealing with insurance companies and the potential pitfalls with getting...
Enforcing By-laws and Committee Discretion

Enforcing By-laws and Committee Discretion

This newsletter’s feature case involves a body corporate at picturesque Tugun, being requested to enforce their parking by-laws. Prior to the matter arriving before an Adjudicator, owners alleged three fellow owners were parking on the common property driveway in...