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Bodies Corporate must give a hard copy Fire Engineer’s statement to all of the building’s occupants within 60 days… and ongoing. The QBCC have confirmed that all owners AND tenants must be given a full copy of the report within 60 days of receiving the report. Bodies corporate with affected buildings under Part 4A of the…
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A prospective unit buyer recently contacted us wanting to know whether it was worthwhile challenging a committee decision to refuse approval for their pet dog. The buyer had the unit under contract and the finance condition was due in a week or so. The contract was otherwise unconditional, so that once finance approval was obtained…
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Each year the fees for the services provided by the BCCM Office increase in line with the Consumer Price Index. Changes include fee increases for accessing body corporate records, whether by a lot owner or a non-lot owner. The fees for dispute resolution services will also be increasing including applications for conciliation, final orders and…
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On 1 January 2017 new smoke alarm legislation was introduced in Queensland. The legislation is being rolled out in a staged approach over 10 years, with all dwellings to be compliant by 1 January 2027. The new legislation specifies the type, positioning and interconnectedness of smoke alarms, which are critical factors for an early warning…
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