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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 balancing the statutory obligations of a Body Corporate with the…
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Short Term Letting – Body Corporate
The advent of short-term stay platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz have been a boon both for those looking for extra accommodation options in popular locations and those looking to…
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Defamation in Strata. What You Need to Know
Anyone who has had dealings with strata management and bodies corporate will know that in worst-case scenarios, they can become minefields of petty politicking and administrative overkill. Often, relations between…
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Five Top Tips You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Unit or Townhouse
Living in a Body Corporate is unlike owning your own freehold land. As a member of a Body Corporate you are required to follow the rules and regulations applying to…
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What You Need to Know About the New Cladding Laws in Queensland
In 2018 this resulted in the Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018 (Qld) coming into effect on 1 October 2018. The legislation and it’s operation is a data collection strategy…
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Nuisance Communication – Rights of Body Corporate
Ten phone calls, fifty voice messages and a disgruntled lot owner who wants answers yesterday – there is always one. But when does it constitute a nuisance communication and what…
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VIDEOS
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What the Draft Body Corporate Regulation Means for Bodies Corporate in Queensland
After nearly six years of consultation, the first of several draft regulations have finally been prepared and the last round of community involvement has commenced. In this video, OMB Solicitors,…
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Registered Plans in a Body Corporate & Maintenance
The Difference Between the Two Types of Registered Plans in a Body Corporate and how the obligations of maintenance differ between them. In this video, Body Corporate Solicitor, Elisha Hodgson discusses…
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Understanding Section 163 of the BCCM Act – it is an Offence Not to Give Access
Section 163 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Partner, Juliette Nairn discusses Section 163 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act…
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What are the Different Types of General Meeting Resolutions?
In this video, Tom Robinson, Associate at OMB Solicitors within the Body Corporate team talks about the different types of resolutions that may be considered at General Meetings including how…
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Five Things a Body Corporate Should Know when Entering into a Build Contract
What are five things a Body Corporate should know when entering into a Build Contract? In this video, Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall talks to us about issues for Bodies Corporate when…
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Five Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Building Management Statements
What are 5 of the most frequently asked questions regarding Building Management Statements? In this video, Body Corporate Solicitor Elisha Hodgson talks to us about the BMS document and what it all…
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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…
