by hbcmwp | Mar 21, 2025 | Strata Solve
Ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred made its presence felt across Southeast Queensland, with powerful winds and heavy rainfall leading to widespread damage to many strata properties. If your building has been impacted, knowing the right actions to take will help ensure a swift...
by hbcmwp | Feb 28, 2025 | Strata Solve
Most committees understand the body corporate has legislative obligations regarding repairs and maintenance of common property, and that the body corporate is under a “duty of care” to keep a building in a structurally sound condition. What is often surprising for...
by hbcmwp | Jan 30, 2025 | Strata Solve
As the cost of living continues to rise, we are seeing owners turn to other options to get the best value out of their homes – including converting a garage, shed or carport into a habitable space with a view to rent that new space out. The law is pretty clear on...
by hbcmwp | Sep 23, 2024 | Strata Solve
In this month’s case update, we learn about Summit Square, and the hapless attempts by an owner to have a car parking exclusive use area changed to remove obstruction to the roller door being opened form that owner’s lot. In the subject case the applicant owner of lot...
by hbcmwp | Jul 23, 2024 | Partner Post, Strata Solve
Effective from May 1st, 2024, the newly introduced Body Corporate and Community Management Act Amendment Bill 2023 (BCCMOLA), terminating a scheme by an economic reasons resolution poses significant obstacles for bodies corporate and is far from straightforward....
by hbcmwp | Jul 23, 2024 | Strata Solve
A storm emergency plan for strata communities. Understanding your insurance policy is crucial to ensuring your building is adequately protected against all weather-related events. Conduct a thorough risk assessment with your Body Corporate Manager to ensure your...
