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Complete Guide to Body Corporate By-Laws 

 Article Contributed by Mahoneys Lawyers and Advisors

By-laws are an integral part of the administration of a body corporate. The purpose of by-laws is to provide the committee with the power to regulate the use of lots, body corporate assets and common property.


Under the BCCMA, committees have a statutory obligation to enforce the body corporate’s by-laws. However, by-laws are often forgotten about until they need to be enforced.


The problem for bodies corporate is that:

 

•    there are a myriad of legislative requirements for a by-law to be valid (and if it is not valid it cannot be enforced);
•    the laws that govern by-laws change from time to time (making some by-laws obsolete or unenforceable); and
•    changing by-laws is not necessarily a quick process.

 

It is important to get by-laws right because poorly drafted by-laws can leave the committee in a position where it cannot effectively regulate improper conduct.


To assist bodies corporate with this issue...

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Seminar Series: 1st Expert Lawyer Panelist Introduced! 

Article Contributed By Smart Strata

A Must-Attend Event for Strata Committee Members

 

The highly anticipated Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series is set to launch this April–May 2025, bringing valuable insights to strata committee members across Queensland. With preparations in full swing, we are excited to introduce the first expert Panelist in our lineup—Todd Garsden, Partner at Mahoneys Lawyers and Advisors.


As an industry leader in body corporate law, Todd will share his expertise on Committee Membership and By-law Lifecycles, offering practical legal insights to help bodies corporate navigate governance, compliance, and dispute resolution. With registrations now open, now is the perfect time to secure your seat.


Smart Strata is proudly partnered with Archers the Strata Professionals to bring you these seminars, delivering expert advice that would normally cost thousands—available to you free of charge.

 

Find out more on Todd and register now...

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The Lifecycle of a Committee Part 2 

Article Contributed By Archers the Strata Professionals 

Welcome to Part 2 of the Lifecycle of a Committee — this time, we're tackling the importance of by-laws.

In Part 1, we explored how a committee is appointed and the responsibilities of each member. Now, in Part 2, we delve into the first major challenge for the newly formed committee at Sesame Street CTS: enforcing its by-laws.

Read on to see how Big Bird handles Oscar the Grouch’s garbage encroachment, Elmo’s unexpected pet predicament, and Bert and Ernie’s unauthorised improvements...
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Almost every topic possible that is related to Strata is featured in our article library.  Use the search tool to find articles of interest. Here are the last six articles published:
Registrations Open: Committee Membership and By-Law Lifecycle Seminars – By Smart Strata
The Lifecycle of a Committee Part 1 – By Archers the Strata Professionals 
Understanding Mould Growth - By New Life Restorations
Recovering From Ex- Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Your Essential Next Steps - By MAI Strata & Archers the Strata Professionals
Cyclone Emergency Works - By Chambers Russell Lawyers 
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30th April 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Brisbane - Smart Strata

8th May 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Sunshine Coast - Smart Strata

14th May 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Airlie Beach - Smart Strata

21st May 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Gold Coast - Smart Strata 

28th May 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Cairns - Smart Strata

29th May 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Townsville - Smart Strata

Ongoing > Management Rights Training - ARAMA 

Ongoing > Strata Basics Course, Smart Strata

Ongoing > New Strata Developments Course, Smart Strata

Ongoing > The Body Corporate Committee in Queensland, Smart Strata 

Ongoing > Compliance in Strata, Smart Strata 

Ongoing > Management Rights, Smart Strata 

Ongoing > Industry Body Education and Events, Strata Community Association 

Ongoing > Body Corporate Webinars, The Commissioner for BCCM

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