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But I don’t use it – why should I have to pay?
Articles | Body Corporate

Community Title Scheme Within a Community Title Scheme (yes, I am referring to your “body corporate“) this is a very common statement that we hear often from people – “But…

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Balconies and Balustrades…the bane of a body corporate?
Articles | Body Corporate

When driving up and down the Gold Coast Highway, you would be remiss to overlook the many towering high-rise buildings that sprawl the coastline. What may be less discernible, however,…

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Sound the Alarm: New Fire and Smoke Alarm Laws for Queensland Dwellings
Articles | Body Corporate

While Queensland Summers are synonymous with beach cricket and barbeques, the warmer weather also brings with it one of the less attractive features of living in a tropical climate… fires….

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On a Scale of One to Ten (Years): The appointment of a building manager in a NSW Strata Scheme
Articles | Body Corporate

In a year dominated by COVID-19, vaccines and lockdowns, do not be surprised if you missed an equally significant headline from New South Wales’ highest court – the appointment of…

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Dealing with Building Defects and Strata Insurance Claims
Articles | Body Corporate

The sudden collapse of a Miami apartment block on June 24, killing more than 98 people, made headlines around the world and focused attention on the horrific consequences of unaddressed…

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A Person’s Best Friend – their Pet!
Articles | Body Corporate

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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VIDEOS

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The Processes of the Body Corporate Commissioner’s Office
Body Corporate | Videos

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn, discusses the body corporate industry and the processes within the body corporate Commissioner’s Office.

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Proposed Amendments to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act
Body Corporate | Videos

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Tom Robinson, talks about amendments that are being proposed to our Body Corporate Act.  

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Building Contract Disputes & Bodies Corporate
Body Corporate | Videos

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn, talks about building contract disputes and bodies corporate. Transcript Hello, committees and strata managers. Today, I just wanted to touch base with...

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Management Rights Refresher: Dealing With Assignments and Variations Concurrently
Body Corporate | Videos

Hi everyone, I’m Tom from OMB Solicitors. Today I wanted to have a quick chat to you guys as a bit of a refresher about management rights. I thought this…

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Enforcement of By-Laws through the Magistrates Court
Body Corporate | Videos

Did you know that the Body Corporate and Community Management Commissioner’s Office is not the only avenue to enforce a Body Corporate by-law? In this video, OMB Solicitors Senior Associate,…

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Bodies Corporate & Alternate Insurance
Body Corporate | Videos

In this video, Solicitor Rebecca Purcell talks about alternative insurance if bodies corporate are not able to obtain the insurance that they are required to under the strata legislation. Transcript…

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PODCASTS

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Common Body Corporate Questions Answered
Body Corporate | Podcasts

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?
Body Corporate | Podcasts

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?
Body Corporate | Podcasts

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?
Body Corporate | Podcasts

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?
Body Corporate | Podcasts

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…

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