OPTIONS IN CARETAKING AND LETTING AGREEMENTS—CAN THE AGREEMENTS BE ENDED? Most committees are surprised to learn that renewal options in caretaking and letting agreements aren’t just a formality—they can be used to end an agreement. While it might seem like the caretaker or letting agent simply has a right to extend the agreement, it’s often […]

OPTIONS IN CARETAKING AND LETTING AGREEMENTS—CAN THE AGREEMENTS BE ENDED? Most committees are surprised to learn that renewal options in caretaking and letting agreements aren’t just a formality—they can be used to end an agreement. While it might seem like the caretaker or letting agent simply has a right to extend the agreement, it’s often […]

THE LOUDEST VOICE ISN’T ALWAYS THE MAJORITY One of the questions I’ve been asked over the years is whether working in strata changes the way you see people. The answer is yes – but probably not in the way you might expect. After spending thousands of hours working with committees and lot owners, I’ve learnt […]

THE LOUDEST VOICE ISN’T ALWAYS THE MAJORITY One of the questions I’ve been asked over the years is whether working in strata changes the way you see people. The answer is yes – but probably not in the way you might expect. After spending thousands of hours working with committees and lot owners, I’ve learnt […]

KEEP YOUR BUILDING BREATHING. DON’T LET WINTER TRAP BAD AIR, STEAM & ODOURS INDOORS As winter has set in across Southeast Queensland, residents and guests of apartment buildings often close external doors and windows to retain warmth. As temperatures drop to the below 10C’s from late May to early August, occupants in units and high-rise apartment […]

KEEP YOUR BUILDING BREATHING. DON’T LET WINTER TRAP BAD AIR, STEAM & ODOURS INDOORS As winter has set in across Southeast Queensland, residents and guests of apartment buildings often close external doors and windows to retain warmth. As temperatures drop to the below 10C’s from late May to early August, occupants in units and high-rise apartment […]

WHEN EMAILS BECOME A BY-LAW BREACH Most strata disputes don’t begin with bad behaviour. They begin with an issue that never quite gets resolved. The adjudicator’s decision in Bower Lodge [2026] QBCCMCmr 1 is a useful reminder that while owners are entitled to raise concerns, how those concerns are pursued matters. In particular, repeated, lengthy […]

WHEN EMAILS BECOME A BY-LAW BREACH Most strata disputes don’t begin with bad behaviour. They begin with an issue that never quite gets resolved. The adjudicator’s decision in Bower Lodge [2026] QBCCMCmr 1 is a useful reminder that while owners are entitled to raise concerns, how those concerns are pursued matters. In particular, repeated, lengthy […]

NAVIGATING RESPONSIBILITIES: WHAT COMMITTEES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHO PAYS FOR GLASS REPAIRS When glass breaks in a strata building, one of the first questions raised is who is responsible for paying for the glass repairs. Is it the lot owner or the body corporate? The answer can vary from building to building, which is […]

SIMPLIFYING EMBEDDED NETWORKS IN STRATA BUILDINGS Embedded networks are becoming increasingly common in strata communities across Australia. As energy costs continue to rise and buildings look for smarter ways to manage utilities, more apartment complexes and mixed-use developments are adopting this centralised energy model. For many residents and Body Corporates, however, the term “embedded network” […]

A LANDMARK SHIFT – BODIES CORPORATE MAY SUE FOR PUBLIC NUISANCE On 23 March 2026, a significant development occurred in Queensland with the adjudication of Palmhurst [2026] QBCCMCmr 88. For the first time, an adjudicator recognised that sustained antisocial behaviour within a community titles scheme could amount to public nuisance, thereby enabling a body corporate to take […]

GOOD PLANS, POOR FOLLOW-THROUGH PART 2 Leading on from Part 1 – Small Issues, Big Costs. Most strata schemes understand the idea behind a sinking fund. It’s meant to help a building plan ahead, spread costs over time and avoid those uncomfortable moments when something expensive suddenly needs fixing. On paper, it’s a great idea. […]