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4TH GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCED MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS – Smart Strata | Body Corporate Management

4TH GUEST SPEAKER ANNOUNCED MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

We’re pleased to introduce our fourth guest speaker for the upcoming Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series — Mario Esera, Partner at HWLE Lawyers, who will be joining the panel to explore Major Strata Maintenance Projects and how to approach them with confidence.

When Major Maintenance Projects Lead to Disputes

While major maintenance projects are essential to protecting and maintaining buildings, they can also be a common source of disputes and challenges within strata communities.

Disagreements can arise around:

  • The scope of works.
  • Funding decisions and levies.
  • Contractor performance.
  • Interpretation and enforcement of by-laws.
  • Compliance with legislative requirements.

Without clear processes and well-informed decision-making, major strata maintenance projects can quickly become difficult to manage, leading to delays, increased costs and strained relationships within the scheme.

Understanding Legal Risk in Major Maintenance Works

Mario brings extensive experience in body corporate law and dispute resolution, providing valuable insight into the legal and practical challenges that can arise throughout a project lifecycle.

At the seminar, Mario will share insights into:

  • Who is responsible for making and enforcing decisions within a scheme.
  • What common legal risks arise during major projects.
  • When issues are likely to escalate into disputes.
  • Why clear documentation and compliance are critical.
  • How to minimise risk through proactive governance and communication.

These insights will help attendees better understand how to navigate complex situations and avoid common pitfalls.

A Practical, Real-World Perspective on Major Maintenance Projects

As with all sessions in the seminar series, the discussion will be grounded in real-world scenarios.

Using common examples—such as disputes relating to defects, contractor performance or levy decisions—the panel will explore how major strata maintenance projects can evolve and how challenges can be managed effectively.

Mario’s experience working across a wide range of stakeholders—including bodies corporate, lot owners, developers and managers—provides a balanced perspective on the legal and practical realities of strata living.

About Mario Esera

Mario Esera is a Partner in the Litigation team at HWLE Lawyers and has practised law since 2004, including in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

He has specialised in body corporate law since 2011 and advises a broad range of clients, including bodies corporate, lot owners, developers, management rights holders and body corporate managers.

Mario’s expertise includes management rights disputes, building defects, levy recoveries, by-law enforcement, agreement variations, scheme termination and legislative compliance. He is also experienced in commercial lease disputes, acting for both tenants and landlords.

He is a long-standing member of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers and the Strata Community Association (QLD) and is a regular speaker at industry events.

Join The Conversation

Mario Esera will be joining our expert panel at the upcoming seminar series, alongside other industry professionals, to provide practical guidance on how strata communities can approach major strata maintenance projects with greater clarity and confidence.

If your scheme is planning major works, or knows they are on the horizon, this seminar series is a valuable opportunity to better understand the legal, technical and governance considerations involved.

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Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series

Maintenance & Major Projects: the who, what, when, why and how

Delivered in partnership with Archers the Strata Professionals, this seminar series is designed to educate, engage and connect strata communities across Queensland.

Through expert panel discussions, real-world case studies and practical insights, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to plan, fund and deliver major works in strata schemes.

Canapés and beverages will be served, with great prizes to be won on the evening.

We look forward to welcoming you to the seminar series this May and June.

Article Contributed by Smart Strata.

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