Changing the Appearance of the Lot

Changing the Appearance of the Lot

Changing the appearance of a lot – does changing tiles on a balcony need Body Corporate approval? Generally, the CMS for any scheme will have a by law that is consistent with the following: Appearance of Lot The occupier of a lot must not, without the body corporate’s...
Water Isolation Valves

Water Isolation Valves

We have partnered with Draincare to provide some important information about isolation valves, where to find them and when to turn them off. Water isolation valves, do you know where yours is located in the event of an emergency? It is a common occurrence for a water...
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...
Accessing Body Corporate Records – FAQs

Accessing Body Corporate Records – FAQs

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...
Rejecting General Meeting Votes

Rejecting General Meeting Votes

Can votes be rejected, by the Chairperson, after the close of the meeting? The short answer to this question is no. If the votes cast are valid at the time of the meeting and have been counted towards the results of each of the motions, they cannot be rejected by the...