by Joe | Aug 26, 2020 | Commissioner Update
The Information and Community Education Unit gets many queries about keys, fobs, swipe cards and security access to body corporate buildings or scheme land. The legislation does not deal specifically with keys, fobs or swipe cards. It is important to note there is no...
by Joe | Jul 27, 2020 | Commissioner Update
We have a number of owners in our body corporate who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. They were already overdue prior to the pandemic. It is coming up to 2 years since they have paid levies. Do we have to commence debt recovery against them?No, usual obligations...
by Joe | Jun 1, 2020 | Commissioner Update
What is the role of the Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management? The Office provides two functions: information and dispute resolution services under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (“the Act”). The dispute...
by Joe | May 25, 2020 | Commissioner Update
COVID-19 Communication update 18 March 2020 from the Office of the Commissioner Last week the QLD Government passed new laws in the form of the Justice and Other Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Act 2020 which included some minor temporary relief measures for...
by Joe | May 25, 2020 | Commissioner Update
A common enquiry for our Office is about the responsibility for pest control, particularly in relation to termites. This is not surprising, given the amount of damage a pest can cause. There have also been adjudication orders regarding pest control. As always, this...
by Joe | Apr 27, 2020 | Commissioner Update
In conjunction with the SCA, Kelly + Partners have put together a guide for Strata Managers around Strata Communities and the Federal Government Stimulus Packages. Kelly + Partners and the SCA have noted that, in light of the current COVID-19 economic situation,...
