IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATING TO THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW SELLER DISCLOSURE REGIME Members may recall that last year significant changes were made to the Property Law Act which included changes to the Seller Disclosure regime. Since this occurred, a Property Law Working Group was established (SCAQ is represented on this group) and we are working […]

DON’T IGNORE THE DEVELOPMENT NEXT DOOR Three things to know about neighbouring developments: The courts will likely favour the developer, so you are better off negotiating access A body corporate is entitled to payment for surrendering some rights Any agreement requires approval at a general meeting of lot owners ▶️ Watch the 3-minute explainer video […]

HOW TO SIMPLIFY STRATA CLAIMS If you are fortunate, you may never need to make an insurance claim at your strata property. Unfortunately, with severe weather events increasing, this scenario is the exception. In the unfortunate event of needing to make a claim, Strata insurance provides peace of mind, and having the right coverage is […]

CAN CONVICTED CRIMINALS BE COMMITTEE MEMBERS? For Bodies Corporate established by the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, there are various rules and regulations that govern who can be a Committee member. Generally, Committee members will be lot owners or persons nominated by lot owners. But what happens if a lot owner, convicted of […]

CONQUERING COMPLIANCE: THE OBSTACLES FOR SELF-MANAGED STRATA SCHEMES Recently, I was asked to assist a small (six lot), self-managed strata scheme that had been operating for the past 45 years. Initially I was invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and was provided with: the AGM notice; a one-page document with a series of bullet […]