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Air Conditioners – Whose Responsibility Are They?

Article Contributed By Miller Harris Lawyers

In our warm, Queensland climate, it is very common for air conditioners to be installed in community titles schemes. Some will have been installed as part of the original building design and construction. Others are “retrofitted” to existing buildings by individual owners as an improvement to their property.

Air conditioning equipment can be the source of some dispute and disharmony in a community title context, particularly because the condenser unit, which is often the largest and noisiest part of the system, needs to be located outside the unit or townhouse which it services, and frequently on common property.

This article does not address issues of noise and nuisance from air conditioning equipment. That topic has been usefully addressed in earlier articles, such as this one Noisy Air Conditioners: Bypassing By-Laws.

Instead, this article considers maintenance and replacement responsibilities...

Gold Coast Maintenance Seminar Next Week — Introducing Our 5^th Expert Panelist

Article Contributed By Smart Strata

There’s still time to register! The second stop in our Smart Strata Community Education Seminar Series is almost here, with the Gold Coast Maintenance Seminar happening next week. This event marks the second round in our series on Clarifying Maintenance & Improvement Obligations for common property, lot boundaries, and exclusive use areas.

Today, we are also introducing our Maintenance Seminars: 5^th Expert lawyer.

Tackling one of the most debated topics in strata living we are pleased to introduce expert lawyer panelist: Nigel Hales, Partner at Miller Harris Lawyers who brings extensive experience and insight to the discussion.

Why Our Maintenance Seminars: 5^th Expert Lawyer Contribution Matters

Uncertainty about who must repair, maintain or upgrade parts of a strata scheme is a leading cause of disagreement and unnecessary expense. Clear legal guidance reduces risk, speeds decision-making, and helps committees make defensible, cost-effective choices.

Nigel Hales brings focused expertise in community titles law and a strong record of sector advocacy — exactly the practical legal insight committees, owners and managers need...

Committee Conflict

Article Contributed By Archers the Strata Professionals

Serving on a body corporate committee is both rewarding and challenging. With different personalities, competing priorities, and the pressures of decision-making, it’s no surprise that conflict between committee members sometimes arises.

While disagreements are natural, unresolved disputes can stall decision-making, strain relationships, and impact the entire community.

Importantly, many committees look to their professional strata manager for help—but it’s vital to understand the limits of their role.

Read more on why conflicts arise...

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