by hbcmwp | May 23, 2024 | Partner Post
Buying your first strata property is attractive when it comes to affordability, convenience, and lifestyle, however, sharing the responsibilities of the common property with others can be difficult to navigate, especially if the building has existing defects. It’s...
by hbcmwp | May 23, 2024 | Partner Post
It’s that time of year again, and we’re gearing up for changes in electricity pricing. You’ve no doubt heard about the Default Market Offer (DMO), or the reference price, which serves as a benchmark for comparing electricity rates. So, what exactly...
by hbcmwp | May 23, 2024 | Adjudicators Orders
Faithful readers of this publication will be aware the by-laws which attempt to restrict the weight of a pet have been found to be invalid by previous Adjudicators – but what about a by-law which attempts to restrict pet ownership to just one pet? In a case decided in...
by hbcmwp | Apr 23, 2024 | Strata Solve
The Queensland Government recently announced that the amendments passed into law late last year will come into effect from the 1st of May 2024. That bill introduced some significant changes to the BCCMA. To recap, below are some of the key changes that will soon come...
by hbcmwp | Apr 23, 2024 | Adjudicators Orders
A common misconception is that a body corporate is unable to ban solar panel installation in a scheme due to it being contrary to the “ban the banners” provisions under the Building Act 1975. However, as the below recent case demonstrates, that is not always the case....
