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Caretakers & Maintenance Responsibilities
Article contributed by BCCM
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Common property maintenance is a regular source of contention in bodies corporate. Understandably, it can be frustrating for residents when they see that the common property is not being maintained in good condition. However, often this frustration is mistakenly directed towards the caretaker for the scheme. When speaking to clients, we caution the assumption that all common property maintenance is shouldered by the caretaker.
In this article, we will clarify the role of the caretaker and the body corporate concerning maintenance responsibilities and highlight possible ways to help minimise any conflict surrounding this issue.
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Shade Sail Maintenance Order
Article contributed by Michael Kleinschmidt, Stratum Legal
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Shade sails, often located on rooftop courtyards, are often the subject of maintenance disputes. The disputes can be complex because of crucial facts such as when the structures were built, by whom, what they are made of, what maintenance has already been done to them, and who paid for that. This article uses an example of Oceans Mooloolaba [2019] QBCCMCmr 29 to review the laws and what is actually required of bodies corporate. Click below to read more. |
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