ARTICLES
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A Person’s Best Friend – their Pet!
The “war” regarding pets within bodies corporate has been seething for a long period of time. This “war” continues as a result of a recent case in NSW. I am…
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Impact of COVID-19 on Body Corporate Levy Recovery
COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on individuals, businesses and Bodies Corporate alike. As a result, the Queensland Government passed the Justice and Other Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Amendment…
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How to Respond to Lot Owner Questions about Levies
Can the body corporate change the levies? While a committee is responsible for day-to-day management of the body corporate (within its expenditure limits), the legislation does not allow a committee…
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COVID-19 – Closing of Common Property Facilities
A number of lot owners have been asking “are my levies going to be reduced/discounted if the committee closes the gym”? This question stems from the Government’s decision to close…
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News for Owners Corporations (NSW) Regarding COVID-19 and Levy Recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Levies & the Impact of COVID-19 Owners Corporations are challenged with balancing its statutory obligations with the rights of owners and occupiers (and the broader community)…
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News for Bodies Corporate (QLD) Regarding COVID-19 and Levy Recovery
Frequently Asked Questions About Levies & the Impact of COVID-19 The Queensland Government recently reported that “Bodies Corporate and their committees have a statutory obligation to act reasonably”, which includes…
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VIDEOS
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Update on Body Corporate Legislation
In this video, OMB Solicitors‘ Associate, Elisha Hodgson talks about the latest updates on Body Corporate Legislation – what’s new, what’s been updated, and what do you need to know.
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Ban on Pets in Upscale Apartment Tower Overturned
A unanimous decision of the NSW Court of Appeal last month has sparked discussion regarding the enforceability of By-Laws within Bodies Corporate. The Appeals Court invalidated the ‘no-pet bylaw’, identifying…
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Body Corporate Successful in Terminating Management Rights – First QCAT Decision
In this video, Senior Associate, Tom Robinson talks about a recent decision that’s been handed down in the QCAT about the successful termination of management rights by a Body Corporate.
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5 Important Things You Need to Know About Bodies Corporate
In this video, Senior Associate, Tom Robinson discusses 5 Things You Should Know About Bodies Corporate.
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Relaxed Restrictions Allowing Common Property Facilities to Open
In this video, Tom Robinson discusses the recent amendments to the Queensland health directions which confirms the reopening of communal facilities, including our bodies corporate common property facilities.
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Amendment to Financial Arrangements for Bodies Corporate Passed
In this video, Associate, Elisha Hodgson discusses the impact of the Justice and Other Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Amendment Bill which relates to levy recovery. The legislation received assent on…
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PODCASTS
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Common Body Corporate Questions Answered
In this podcast, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn answers some commonly asked questions by bodies corporate. Dan: The first question we have here is, in the event that an owner…
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What Happens if a Body Corporate Caretaker Wishes to Sell its Management Rights to a New Caretaker and Wants the Committee to Agree to it?
In the context of bodies corporate, one commonly asked question is, what happens in the event that a body corporate caretaker wishes to sell its management rights to a new…
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How Does a Body Corporate Change its By-Laws?
With the sheer number of Bodies Corporate on the Gold Coast, it’s probably not surprising that the need to change a bylaw occurs quite regularly. But how is that change…
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What Happens When Body Corporate Levies Go Unpaid?
If you own a lot within a community title scheme, then it’s likely that you may be aware that they are required to pay Body Corporate levies. However, it can…
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I Want to List My Unit on Airbnb. Do I Need Permission from the Body Corporate?
Have you heard of Airbnb? You probably have and heard also about owners of properties who are making significant money letting their place out on the Airbnb platform. But if you’re…
