Airbnb in Strata Communities

Airbnb in Strata Communities

Airbnb and short term letting continues to be one of the more topical and contentious issues in Queensland strata communities. Recently we have seen the Palaszczuk government commit to reviewing the impact of short term letting on the broader housing market in...
Insurance Claim Delays

Insurance Claim Delays

Why is my Insurance Claim taking so long to finalise? This is a question being asked quite frequently at present. Unfortunately many schemes, owners and occupiers are currently experiencing extended delays in having their claims assessed and repairs commenced...
Are You Experiencing Mould In Your Unit?

Are You Experiencing Mould In Your Unit?

Given the excessive amount of rain that has been experienced in South East Queensland in the last few months, it is not suprising that we are receiving many reports of owners experiencing mould within their Units and in some cases in the common areas. Mould can be...
Penalty Interest on Overdue Levies Set To Recommence

Penalty Interest on Overdue Levies Set To Recommence

In response to the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland Government introduced the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act (2020) in April 2020 as temporary legislation to assist schemes to continue to operate under the new conditions we were all facing....
A Timely Reminder Regarding Insurance

A Timely Reminder Regarding Insurance

The recent heavy rain and flooding throughout South East Queensland is likely to have a significant long term impact on building insurance. The large number of claims resulting from the recent weather events will almost certainly have an effect on insurance premiums,...
Smoking on Balconies………..a landmark decision

Smoking on Balconies………..a landmark decision

As you may have seen on the news and in announcements being made across the Qld Strata Sector recently the Office of the Body Corporate Commissioner have made an order that has the potential to change the way complaints regarding occupants smoking on balconies are...