Are owners required to act reasonably?

Are owners required to act reasonably?

In many of the adjudicator’s orders that we have reviewed outcomes from Annual General Meetings, Committee Meetings or VOCM’s have been overturned on the basis that the decisions made were unreasonable and these orders have generally been sought by Lot Owners. Now...
After Disaster Strikes, What Happens?

After Disaster Strikes, What Happens?

40% of the waste Australia generates each year is from the demolition and construction sectors, with more than a third of it ending up in landfill. Insurance clean-up and repair work waste material are significant contributors. How clean-up and repairs are carried out...
CCTV Surveillance in a Body Corporate

CCTV Surveillance in a Body Corporate

Either a body corporate or an owner may wish to install CCTV in a community titles scheme. Naturally, such a wish might raise several questions about body corporate and owner responsibility, as well as concerns about recording and privacy. While legal advice might be...
Commencement of Proceedings

Commencement of Proceedings

Section 312(1) of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 notes:The body corporate for a community titles scheme may start a proceeding only if the proceeding is authorised by – if the scheme is a specified two-lot scheme – a lot owner agreement for the...
Water Efficiency in a Body Corporate

Water Efficiency in a Body Corporate

With spring in full swing and many areas of Queensland suffering from drought, everyone should be mindful of using water wisely. Bodies corporate, as well as owners, occupiers, committees and onsite managers are reminded of their obligations under the body corporate...