by Joe | Jul 27, 2020 | Commissioner Update
We have a number of owners in our body corporate who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. They were already overdue prior to the pandemic. It is coming up to 2 years since they have paid levies. Do we have to commence debt recovery against them?No, usual obligations...
by Joe | Jul 27, 2020 | Adjudicators Orders
The case that we are reviewing this month is whether the Body Corporate, through the Committee, has the power to impose a financial penalty on an Owner or Occupant as a fine or reimbursement.The adjudicators order Chevron Renaissance [2020] QBCCMCmr 358 (6 July 2020)...
by Joe | Jul 27, 2020 | Partner Post
Water Damage: The No. 1 cause of strata claims.At Strata Community Insurance, just under 70% of claims raised relate to water damage. Burst pipe claims are becoming more severe and expensive, often causing damage to furniture, appliances, floors, walls and ceilings....
by Joe | Jun 23, 2020 | Partner Post
It is no secret our energy bills are high. In fact, a recent study published by the World Economic Forum found rising energy bills sees some Australians paying double the amount of their New York counterparts to keep their power on. Coming up to summer and facing the...
by Joe | Jun 1, 2020 | Commissioner Update
What is the role of the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management? The Office provides two functions: information and dispute resolution services under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (“the Act”). The dispute...
