Transferring Money Between Funds (Administrative Fund & Sinking Fund)
Transferring money between funds (Standard Module) Questions regarding what the body corporate can do when there is not enough money allocated in a certain fund, in particular the transferring of money between the administrative fund and the sinking fund are common in our Office. In this article we will briefly touch on what are funds, […]
CCTV Surveillance in a Body Corporate
Either a Body Corporate or lot owner may wish to install CCTV in a community titles scheme. This wish may raise several questions about the Body Corporate and the lot owners responsibility, as well as concerns about recording and privacy. Legal advice may be required before installation of security cameras, however here are some facts […]
Invoice Hub
Invoice Hub – What is it & why you should consider using it Invoice Hub is a fantastic system where Committee members and Building Managers can view and approve invoices before they are paid. On the Invoice Hub, approvers are able to view invoices that have been entered into the accounting software by Sunstate Strata. […]
Bullying in Strata
Frank Higginson from Hynes Legal writes an interesting article about the decision made by the Fair Work Commission with regards to a Chairperson of a Body Corporate Committee being ordered to stop bullying a Body Corporate Caretaker. Read more by clicking here.
Levy Recovery Time Limitations
Bodies Corporate are urged to commence levy recovery action against lot owners with outstanding levy payments within 2 years. A recent ruling made by a Queensland District Court Judge ruled that Bodies Corporate must start legal proceedings to recover a lot owners debt within two years and two months of the debt becoming due; otherwise the Body […]
Smoke Alarm Requirements
The Queensland Government has introduced changes to overhaul smoke alarm systems. Changes to smoke alarm systems include the following; From 1st January 2017, all smoke alarm installations will need to be fully compliant for new buildings or when significant renovations occur. Smoke alarms will need to be interconnected and either hard-wired or powered by a 10 year […]
Termite Control – West Indian Drywood Termite
Termite Control -West Indian Drywood Termite Property owners and other affected parties are being invited to provide feedback on the future management of the West Indian Drywood Termite. Feedback is particularly sought with regards to who pays for treatment of the termite. Under the new Biosecurity Act 2014, which is due to commence on 1st July […]
Changes To Pool Safety Laws
Changes To Pool Safety Laws On the 28th of January 2016, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission made changes to pool safety laws. The regulations now state, that in some circumstances building work for a fence forming the whole or part of an existing pool barrier does not require a building development approval. Points to note: If the only […]
Brisbane Flood Maps Released
Brisbane Flood Maps Brisbane City Council has recently released its flood mapping and associated ‘Flood Work’. The Brisbane City Council has provided a free interactive mapping tool on their website to help people understand potential flood risks. Click here to be directed to their website: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community/community-safety/disasters-emergencies/types-disasters/flooding/understand-your-flood-risk
Building Fire Safety & Compliance Requirements
Building Fire Safety Under the Building Fire Safety Regulations 2008, all buildings have annual fire compliance obligations. The objectives of the legislation are to ensure that persons can evacuate from the building safely and quickly in the event of a fire. Prescribed Fire Safety Installations for the building are to be maintained to the level […]