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Contract Compliance for Renovations & Repairs
Article Contributed By Grace Lawyers

When a body corporate undertakes renovation or repair work, selecting the right building contract is crucial to managing risks, ensuring compliance and protecting the interests of lot owners.

 

Most of the contracts used in residential building projects are standard form contracts, such as those published by Australian Standards (e.g., AS 4000, AS 4902), the Master Builders Association (MBA) and the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

 

While these contracts provide a useful framework, they are not tailored to body corporate projects and often require amendments to properly allocate risk and responsibilities.

 

Why standard form contracts matter...

 

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Building Management System Selection Tips 

 Article Contributed By MYBOS

If you're on the committee of a strata property, you’ve likely felt the pressure of juggling building maintenance, resident requests, compliance records, and contractor coordination—often all at once.

 

With rising tenant expectations, tightening budgets, and increasing regulatory demands, strata managers are under more pressure than ever to improve their compliance while maintaining occupant satisfaction.

 

That’s where building management systems come in. These digital platforms can help streamline communication, keep track of tasks, and improve transparency.

 

But with so many options out there, how do you choose one that actually works for your building?

 

Here are 3 key tips to help your committee make the right decision...

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Cyclone Resilience - $60 Million Available to NQ Properties

 Article Contributed By The Australian Government

The Australian and Queensland Governments are helping improve the resilience of strata title properties in North Queensland against future tropical cyclones.

 

Through the Strata Resilience Program (SRP), grants of up to $150,000 covering 75 per cent of eligible improvement costs, are available per body corporate to undertake resilience works including:

  • Roof replacements including structural tie down upgrades.
  • Replacement of external hollow core doors with solid core doors.
  • Replacement of old-style louvres.
  • Window protection.
  • Replacement of existing garage doors.
  • Development of a cyclone preparedness plan.
Read more on how to access a share of the $60 million program...
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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:

New Seller Disclosure Requirements Commence - By The Commissioner for BCCM

Management Rights Assignments (Sales) – 3 Things to Know – By Hynes Legal

Buying and Selling Checklist - Updated – By Archers the Strata Professionals

Evidence of a Service Animal’s Training - By Hynes Legal

Interim Levies Explained (Part 2) - By Archers the Strata Professionals

Maintenance – You’re Doing It Wrong! – By Stratify Legal 

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2nd Oct 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Sunshine Coast - Smart Strata

8th Oct 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Gold Coast - Smart Strata

15th Oct 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Mackay - Smart Strata

22nd Oct 2025 > Strata Community Education Seminar Brisbane - Smart Strata 

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Ongoing > The Body Corporate Committee in Queensland, Smart Strata 

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