Frank Higginson,
Hynes Legal Question: If contingencies are not allowed to be included in the sinking fund forecast, how do we budget for unforeseen expenses during the year?
Jamie Welbourne,
SMS Strata Management Question: If I install a skylight in my apartment ceiling, how can I be sure I won’t automatically be blamed for any future roof leaks?
David Clark, Houspect WA Once strata companies and Lot owners take possession of a newly constructed strata complex, the challenges for the strata company manager can be significant.
Allison Benson,
Kerin Benson Lawyers By-laws should use language which is immediately and easily understandable, avoiding the use of legal jargon or overly complicated phrases known as legalese.
Landgate - Regulations Now Available for Comment! Landgate is seeking feedback on the proposed regulations, prior to finalising for delivery to Parliament. The proposed regulations are now available here for you to view and comment on until 30 September 2019. For more information about providing feedback, visit this page.
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SA: Shared Solar Rebates - apartments and multi-storey commercial buildings
The Sustainability Incentives Scheme will provide a range of rebates supporting community investment in sustainable technologies. Up to $20,000 per site (with a maximum of $500 per premise, not exceeding 20% of installation costs) – for sharing solar electricity in multi-storey premises (> 20 kW). Applications are now open.
QLD: BCCM Regulations - Consultation on Draft Legislation
The community and stakeholders are invited to have their say on consultation drafts of new regulations to support the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997. Draft regulations, and information about the reforms included in the new regulations and how you can have your say can be found at the Department of Justice and Attorney-General community consultation website page.
Consultation for all draft regulations closes 18 October 2019.
QLD: Combustible Cladding Checklist Part 3
Identified building owners have until the 31 October to ensure that they have completed the first step in Part 3 of the three-part Safer Buildings Combustible Cladding Checklist. This involves engaging a fire engineer and registering their details on the combustible cladding checklist. You can find out more about the Safer Buildings Audit, including deadline extensions and important dates here.
