EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS – WHAT IS A SPECIFIC PROVISION AND WHERE DO THEY START AND STOP? Acknowledging the article prepared by Grace Lawyers (found here: Exclusive Use Areas—Who Really Pays for Maintenance?), this article continues the series by looking more closely at what a specific provision is, and some of the common problem areas that […]

MAINTENANCE SEMINARS: SUNSHINE COAST NEXT WEEK & 4TH EXPERT LAWYER PANELIST INTRODUCED There’s still time to register! The first stop in our Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series is almost here, with the Sunshine Coast Maintenance Seminar happening next week. This event marks the first round in our series on Clarifying Maintenance & Improvement Obligations […]

BUYER’S REMORSE – WHAT YOU SIGNED IS WHAT YOU OWN Buying a new apartment or townhouse — especially off-the-plan — is exciting. You’re shown glossy brochures, stunning artist impressions and promises of a vibrant lifestyle. But what often gets missed in all the excitement is the fine print in the contract of sale. That’s where […]

EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS—WHO REALLY PAYS FOR MAINTENANCE? Maintenance responsibilities in bodies corporate can be complex, especially when exclusive use areas are involved. While the general rule is that the body corporate maintains common property, this obligation can shift when a specific area is granted exclusively to a lot owner. This article explores the legal framework, […]

HOW TO DISPOSE OF COMMON PROPERTY WITHOUT DISPOSING OF COMMON PROPERTY There are several reasons why a body corporate might want to dispose of common property within the scheme. For example, a facility may become too costly to maintain, a facility may be put to a better use or the body corporate may wish to […]