by hbcmwp | Feb 19, 2026 | Partner Post
Few topics create more confusion in strata schemes than responsibility for glass repairs. Is it the lot owner? The owners corporation? Or shared responsibility? For strata managers, navigating these questions clearly and consistently is key to avoiding disputes....
by hbcmwp | Feb 19, 2026 | Partner Post
Concealed water leaks or hidden water leaks can not only cause significant damage but can also be costly with increased water bills being experienced. Concealed water leaks can go undetected for a long period of time as they may not always show up at surface level. A...
by hbcmwp | Jan 28, 2026 | Strata Solve
Late last year Brisbane City Council announced landmark reforms to better regulate short stay accommodation in low density suburbs. The proposed changes will be included in a new local law with the council hoping to have it in place by July 1st this year. These...
by hbcmwp | Jan 28, 2026 | Adjudicators Orders
In the writer’s experience, community living is not for everyone. Friction can occur when an occupier is unwilling or unable to accept that community living involves compromise, the observance of rules and that a “man’s home is NOT his castle”. For many occupiers it...
by hbcmwp | Jan 28, 2026 | Partner Post
The beginning of a new year is a natural time for body corporate committees and lot owners to review how decisions are made and consider whether current processes still meet the needs of the scheme. Under Queensland’s Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997,...
