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. […]

BUILDING HARMONY IN BODY CORPORATE COMMUNITIES Understanding Your Body Corporate Community Living in a body corporate community is about more than just shared spaces—it’s about being part of a community, which by Macquarie Dictionary definition is  “a group of people living in the same locality, sharing common interests, or having a common character.” This shared […]