by hbcmwp | May 31, 2022 | Adjudicators Orders
Under most circumstances, housing pets requires prior approval from the Body Corporate, but how reasonable do the Committee need to be when making this decision? A recent Adjudicator Order looks at Pets within Body Corporate Schemes and the reasonableness of the...
by hbcmwp | Apr 27, 2022 | Adjudicators Orders
Do you know the process of calling an EGM or when calling this type of meeting may be necessary? Each year, in accordance with the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, there is a requirement that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) be held within 3 months...
by hbcmwp | Mar 30, 2022 | Adjudicators Orders
Does a lot owner have to seek permission from the Body Corporate to make an improvement to common property? A topic that we write about regularly is applications from lot owners seeking permission to make an improvement to the common property – by installation of...
by hbcmwp | Feb 24, 2022 | Adjudicators Orders
Can the Chairperson of a meeting rule a motion out of order? If so, what are the rules around this? Section 98 of the Body Corporate and Community Management (Standard Module) Regulation 2020 “(Standard Module)” provides provision for a person chairing a meeting to...
by hbcmwp | Jan 25, 2022 | Adjudicators Orders
What’s in a doormat? This month we explore a recent order where the Body Corporate issued a contravention notice to a resident for placing a doormat on common property. Is a doormat considered to be a nuisance, a hazard or a safety issue for other owners and/or...
by hbcmwp | Dec 19, 2021 | Adjudicators Orders
Do you know who is responsible for the fencing at your property? Is it the Body Corporate, the lot owners, or the neighbour? Fencing is an item that, as Body Corporate Managers, we deal with on a very regular basis including obtaining quotes for replacement or...
