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New body corporate legislation – what smoking, parking and pet by-laws do you need for your scheme?
Our recent email alert outlined a number of changes to the BCCMA – read more here. This included proposed changes…
MoreBody Corporate By-Law Webinar
Mahoneys’ Partner Todd Garsden recently joined Nikki Jovicic (LookUpStrata) for a strata webinar – where over 240 people tuned in…
MoreBCCMA – What is changing?
On 24 August 2023 the Queensland Parliament introduced the “Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023”…
MoreMahoneys Promotes 3 Lawyers
Mahoney’s Partners are pleased to announce the following promotions, which take effect 1 July: Anders Mahoney (litigation) to Senior Associate; Simon…
MoreGuide to Managing Body Corporate Building Defects
In response to recent legislative changes, that were specifically introduced to help bodies corporate identify and rectify building defects, Mahoneys…
MoreChanges to BUGTA – A reform for lot owners
The Building Units and Group Titles and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 has been introduced to amend the Building Units…
MoreMahoneys featured in LookUpStrata
Mahoneys dedicated Body Corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discuss: controlling access keys in…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Mahoneys’ partner Todd Garsden was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where…
MoreNoosa short term letting rules challenged in court
Short term letting How Airbnb (or short term letting generally) operate in bodies corporate has been covered off in various…
MoreMahoneys was featured in LookUpStrata magazine
Mahoneys dedicated Body Corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discuss: proposed amendments to the…
MoreBy-Law Series – Part 4 – Enforcement
In part 1 of our by-law series, we discussed what by-laws are legislated to provide for. In parts 2 and 3 we…
MoreAre you complying with new smoke alarm requirements?
Is the body corporate responsible for the new smoke alarm obligations? It has been well documented that new smoke alarm…
MoreBy-Law Series – Part 3 – By-law limitations continued
In part 1 of our by-law series, we discussed what by-laws are legislated to provide for. In part 2 of…
MoreLand Access and Activity Notices (LAANs) – Your Rights
Mahoneys dedicated Body Corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s magazine – where on pages 14 & 15 we discuss a…
MoreBy-Law Series – Part 2 – Limitations
In part 1 of our by-law series, we discussed what by-laws are legislated to provide for. Sections 180 and 181…
MoreBy-Law Series – Part 1 – What by-laws are legislated to provide for
By-laws are an integral part of the administration of a body corporate. In an earlier article we discussed the importance…
MoreOCBCCM Decision – Smoking in Bodies Corporate
Smoking in a community title scheme Nuisances (of all types) in community title schemes are one of the most motivating…
MoreNew COVID restrictions for bodies corporate
On 17 December 2021 new covid-19 restrictions, linked to vaccination status, come into effect. Some of the restrictions will apply…
MoreLegal disputes in Strata – Part B
In Part B of the two-part series, Mahoneys Partner Todd Garsden and Tyrone Shandiman (Strata Insurance Solutions) continue to discuss…
MoreLegal disputes in Strata – Part A
In Part A of a two-part series, Mahoneys Partner Todd Garsden discusses legal disputes with Tyrone Shandiman (Strata Insurance Solutions)…
MoreCan management rights agreements be “topped-up” more than once?
An article was recently published claiming that, contrary to current industry practice, management rights agreements cannot be “topped-up” more than…
MoreBodies corporate and Airbnb
Author: John Mahoney & Todd Garsden A number of body corporate lawyers have recently published articles claiming that bodies corporate…
MoreWhat to do if you receive a LAAN notice
We have seen a significant increase in telecommunication providers seeking to access a body corporate scheme via a land access…
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