Visitor parking in strata – Who is a visitor?
You might wonder why the question of who is a visitor, matters and if you do, you are in the strata minority. The ostensible abuse of visitor car parking privileges is the trigger for an enormous amount of body corporate angst. Interestingly enough, the Body Corporate and Community. Management Act 1997 (BCCM Act) does not define who […]
Rights of Access to Lots
Many bodies corporate are mistaken about their rights to access lots. There is a right to access a lot only for specific purposes and in accordance with the Act. If you want to read an appeal decision about whether a body corporate acted reasonably in accessing a lot, then read on – and before you […]
CCTV Surveillance in a Body Corporate
CCTV surveillance in a body corporate is becoming increasingly common across Queensland community titles schemes. Whether installed to deter crime, protect shared assets, or improve resident safety, CCTV can offer real benefits, but only when it is implemented correctly. For Body Corporates and lot owners, surveillance raises important questions around legal responsibilities, privacy rights, and […]
Balustrades and Railings
In Queensland there are strict requirements when it comes to balustrades Where a deck or balcony is one meter or higher above the ground then balustrades are required to be at least one meter high. The openings in balustrades cannot be greater than 125mm. If a deck is more than four meters above the ground, […]