WHY AREN’T BY-LAWS AND RULES REGISTERED ON THE STRATA LOT TITLE TOO? Virtually all strata buildings have by laws or rules that bind strata owners and other people who have a property interest in strata lots like renters, financiers, etc. Whether the by laws or rules are just the standard or default set, they are […]

BODY CORPORATES MUST SECURE AGREEMENT BEFORE EXTRA COSTS Three things to know about recovering costs: Only levies and levy-related charges (like interest) can be included in a levy notice to lot owners. Payment for extra services should be agreed with lot owners before the service is provided. Signed agreements are best administrative practice. ▶️ Watch […]

WHAT A STRATA MANAGER DOES The Value of a Strata Manager A competent strata manager brings professionalism, expertise, and peace of mind to the management of strata properties. They ensure that the property is well-administered, financially sound, and compliant. By guiding the committee to manage the day-to-day administration decisions and guiding them through complex challenges, […]

HOW TO DEAL WITH NUISANCE CORRESPONDENCE? At times, committee members and other representatives of the body corporate may be exposed to voluminous, frequent, offensive or inflammatory correspondence from lot owners or occupiers within the community titles scheme. Adjudicators have recognised that: It is unfair on other lot owners and occupiers to have the resources of […]

DEALING WITH TENANTS WHEN TERMINATING A SCHEME FOR ECONOMIC REASONS In May 2024 the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (BCCMA) was amended to introduce a new way for a scheme to be terminated based on economic reasons. This article discusses further changes to the BCCMA that specifically addresses occupiers who are not owners. […]