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Obtaining Construction Contracts

Article Contributed by Grace Lawyers 

In Queensland, a developer must provide key documents, such as construction contracts and safety certificates, at the first annual general meeting.

 

These documents are essential for effective property management and maintenance. If a developer fails to comply, the body corporate has several options. 

 

This article explores these options and underscores the importance of acting swiftly to preserve the body corporate's rights and address potential building defects...

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Development Approval Changes Explained

Article Contributed by Archers the Strata Professionals

Recently, there was a request for some guidance on a not so common situation.  A young scheme, only a year old and with everyone just settling in, the committee received a request to remove the palm trees. As with most new high value developments, the committee were new to body corporate and asked “What is the process in responding to this owner’s request?”.

 

The first place to start is the development approval document [DA] to assess if the local council requirements in relation to the Palm trees are a condition of the DA approval.  Another reference document is the Community Management Statement [CMS], which contain by-laws specific to the scheme with respect to maintenance of common property.

 

The reasons for these conditions is that owners in a body corporate typically buy off the plan and are delivered the asset in the way in which the developer has been approved to deliver.

 

But what are the Body Corporate's options?

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Insurance Risk Mitigation

       Article Contributed by CHU

 

In recent years the strata insurance industry has witnessed an increase in claims from flooding, hail, bushfires and cyclone events. These events are becoming more frequent due to the impacts of climate change, demanding new strategies and heightened preparedness in the strata market.

 

For strata communities, strengthening the resilience of buildings is essential to mitigating the impact of extreme weather events and ensuring that properties can withstand these growing challenges.

 

This involves technological advancements and updates to building codes as well as a renewed focus on regular maintenance and proactive management of potential building defects...

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