Changes to the Queensland Tenancy Laws – Maintenance

Changes to the Queensland Tenancy Laws – Maintenance

As part of the October 2022 changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, tenants will now have greater rights to initiate repairs to their unit. Currently, if repairs are required a tenant will notify their Property Manager who in turn will...
Electrical Safety During Storms

Electrical Safety During Storms

With recent warnings advising that this storm season could be even more dangerous than before, Fully Wired are providing some expert advise on how to ensure your property is well prepared. The storm season is well and truly upon us and along with it comes an increased...
Appropriating Common Property for Exclusive Use

Appropriating Common Property for Exclusive Use

Can a lot owner make an improvement to the common area for their exclusive use? Common Property is owned by all owners as tenants in common in accordance with Section 35 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997. If an owner within a scheme would like to...
Dear Strata Solve

Dear Strata Solve

Welcome to our exclusive column by Chris Irons, Dear Strata Solve, untangling your strata problems. Volume 7 Dear Strata SolveI want to be chairperson of our body corporate. I admit it, I want the power and responsibility! Is that so wrong? And really what I want is...