Section 206 disclosure statements to be phased out, replaced
The Property Law Bill 2023 was passed by legislative assembly on 25th October 2023. This bill modernises Queensland’ property legislation and implements a seller disclosure scheme in Queensland. Once enacted sellers of free-hold land, which would include lots in a body corporate, will be required to disclose relevant information to a buyer in a single document. A […]
Body Corporate Combustible Cladding Requirements
Combustible cladding such as Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) blasted into our collective awareness in 2017 following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London where 72 people died. A malfunctioning refrigerator was the fire source and was quickly put out. Unfortunately, by the time the source was extinguished the flames had reached the exterior. A […]
Show me the body corporate legislation that says that!
People ask me questions, all the time, which I answer, not all the time but quite often. Please don’t think I think I have all the answers, because really, really don’t. But I can, and do, have an insight to offer which I’m happy to share. One the things I find the most frustrating though […]
Certificate of Classification
Section 103 of the Building Act 1975 requires that buildings be issued with a Certificate of Classification. All buildings built after 1st April, 1976 are required to be issued with a certificate. The Certificate of Classification sets out the use of the building and any restrictions on that use, as well as ongoing maintenance and fire […]