One way to resolve a body corporate dispute is to obtain an Adjudicator’s order to compel a person to do something, or to refrain from doing something. But what if the person fails to comply with the order?

Adjudicator’s orders will generally fall within one of two categories:

• Orders requiring the payment of money or
• Other orders (such as an order requiring a person to remove a sign from their balcony).

Read on to learn about enforcement options for each category of an Adjudicator’s order and the monetary penalties that can be applied.

If your Body Corporate purchases electricity in bulk and on-sells to the resident or is considering doing so, then this information applies to you. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) who is the authority that makes and amends rules for the National Electricity Market has finalised the upcoming rule changes for embedded networks. The new requirements for authorisation and registration are the most significant changes for bodies corporate in their roles as embedded network operators (ENOs) and exempt sellers which allows them to on-sell to residents. Under the updated framework, two new roles will be created that effectively replace ENOs and exempt sellers. These are - Embedded Network Service Providers (ENSPs) and off-market retailers.

To find out how these changes affect you and what you may need to do, read on.

Article contributed by By Strata Community Association (QLD)

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Article contributed by  Mario Esera, Partner – HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

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