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Watch out for the claw!
Those familiar with our industry will understand that the concept of a clawback (where the purchase price is reduced for…
MoreLeasebacks versus letting appointments with guaranteed return
This is an update of an earlier article regarding leasebacks and other methods of guaranteeing minimum income levels to owners.…
MoreBe careful of a module change
Mahoneys’ Senior Associate Will Kenny was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional –…
MoreDisposing of common property (without disposing of common property).
Todd Garsden and Connor Mahoney were featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discussed how to dispose of…
MoreWhat successful management right operators do well
Mahoneys’ Partner Amy O’Donnell was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where…
MoreMotel Compliance – 2025
While we often focus on preparing your business for sale or offering tips for prospective buyers, it’s equally important to…
MoreWhat rights do holiday and short term guests have (part 2)
John Mahoney was recently featured in the latest Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where…
MoreMahoneys named service provider of the year
Mahoneys was named Service Provider of the Year at the most recent Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association (ARAMA) awards. Notably,…
MoreStrata insurance webinar
Mahoneys Partner Todd Garsden recently joined Nikki Jovicic (LookUpStrata), William Marquand (Tower Body Corporate) and Tyrone Shandiman (Strata Insurance Solutions)…
MoreMahoneys featured in LookUpStrata
Mahoneys’ dedicated body corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discussed: the process for changing…
MoreWhat rights do holiday and short term guests have (part 1)
John Mahoney was recently featured in the latest Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where…
MoreMahoneys named amongst the best firms in Australia
Mahoneys has once again been named amongst the Best Law Firms in Australia for Property and Leasing law. This is…
MoreMahoneys recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market
Mahoneys has again been recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market for Property & Real Estate Law. Furthermore…
MoreBuying management rights off-the-plan
Mahoneys Partner Matthew Manz was recently featured in the latest Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional…
MoreAmy O’Donnell featured in Resort News
Mahoneys Partner Amy O’Donnell was featured, as a Person of Interest, in the latest Resort News – the magazine for…
MoreMahoneys lawyers recognised in The Best Lawyers® in Australia
We are pleased to announce that Mahoneys lawyers have been recognised in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers® in…
MoreMahoneys featured in LookUpStrata
Mahoneys’ dedicated body corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discussed: who is responsible for…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Mahoneys was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where Matthew Manz discussed…
MoreLegislative change to impact motelliers
Changes to legislation for 2025! As any motelier will know, there is a minefield of legislation that can apply to…
MoreMahoneys featured in resort news
Mahoneys’ was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where John Mahoney, alongside…
MoreMahoneys Featured in Resort News
Mahoneys’ was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where John Mahoney discussed…
MoreMahoneys named Law Firm of the Year
Mahoneys was honoured to be named “Law Firm of the Year”, for the second year running, at the most recent…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Mahoneys was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where Ben Seccombe discussed…
MoreLandlords beware: is your security really secure?
Under many leases, a landlord will require a tenant to provide security to secure the performance of the tenant’s obligations…
MoreRight to disconnect laws now in effect
Changes to employment laws now in effect: it’s important you know as ignorance of this new law is no excuse…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Mahoneys’ was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where John Mahoney discussed…
MoreMahoneys named among the Best Law Firms in Australia
Mahoneys has been named in the First Edition of Best Law Firms – for Real Property Law – in the…
MoreRight of Entry Agreements – what are they?
If you are buying a motel and your financier is taking security over the motel lease, then the financier will…
MoreMahoneys Featured In LookUpStrata
Mahoneys’ dedicated body corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discussed: – recovering body corporate…
MoreHow to deal with nuisance correspondence?
At times, committee members and other representatives of the body corporate may be exposed to voluminous, frequent, offensive or inflammatory…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Mahoneys’ was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where John Mahoney: Provided…
MoreIndividuals signing deeds electronically – in which states?
During the peak of COVID, most states and territories implemented temporary legislation allowing individuals to sign documents electronically. Since the…
MoreRenovating a lot in a body corporate
It is common for home owners and investors to want to improve the use and value of their lot by…
MoreSmoke alarm compliance
Homeowners, landlords and property managers/letting agents are being urged to check that any smoke alarms comply with the law after…
MoreStage 2 Rental Reforms
The Queensland Government has recently introduced the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) to Parliament.…
MoreYour work, or a specialist?
One of the more common disputes between caretakers and bodies corporate revolves around the engagement of tradespeople and specialist contractors…
MoreResponsibility for utility infrastructure maintenance
The person responsible for utility infrastructure – whether it be an air-conditioning unit, electricity wires and cables, smoke alarms, plumbing…
MoreBCCMA Changes Start 1 May 2024
The Queensland Government just confirmed that the amendments passed into law late last year will start 1 May 2024. That…
MoreMahoneys featured in LookUpStrata
Mahoneys’ dedicated body corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discussed: if a body corporate…
MoreStar Ratings – Are they still relevant?
When motel leases were first introduced in the 90’s, the star rating was a very relevant consideration. The AAA scheme…
MoreStatutory Reviews – A process for changing your caretaking agreement
When a new community title scheme is established the developer has an obligation – to both the body corporate and…
MoreMahoneys featured in resort news
Mahoneys’ was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where: John Mahoney, alongside…
MoreMahoneys donates $5000 to the Mater Foundation
Members of the Mahoneys’ Property Team had the privilege of presenting the Mater Foundation with a cheque for $5000 at…
MoreMahoneys featured in LookUpStrata
Mahoneys’ dedicated body corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they: celebrated being named “Strata Law…
MoreNew 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…
MoreMahoneys featured in LookUpStrata
Mahoneys’ dedicated body corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discuss: the requirement to consider…
MoreBody Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
On 14 November 2023 the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 was passed. The key…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Matthew Manz was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where he discussed…
MoreMahoneys named Law Firm of the Year
Mahoneys was named “Law Firm of the Year” at the most recent Strata Community Association (Queensland) awards night. The Awards…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
John Mahoney was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where he discussed…
MoreUmbrella agreements under the microscope
In Waymark Hotels Properties No 20 Pty Limited & Anor v Prentice Properties Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] QSC 117 Mahoneys…
MoreBCCMA – What is changing?
On 24 August 2023 the Queensland Parliament introduced the “Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023”…
MoreJohn Mahoney receives Lifetime of Service Award
John Mahoney’s longstanding commitment to the accommodation industry was recognised at ARAMA’s night of nights – where he received a…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Mahoneys’ Associate Will Kenny was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Matthew Manz was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where he discussed…
MoreMahoneys recognised in Best Lawyers®
We are pleased to announce that Mahoneys has been recognised in the latest Edition of Best Lawyers® in Australia. Congratulations…
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…
MoreWho can be on a body corporate committee
Lot owners in a community title scheme have a statutory right to nominate for a position on the body corporate…
MoreDecoding body corporate management contracts
Last week over 200 people tuned in to hear Todd Garsden and William Marquand (from Tower Body Corporate) discuss Body…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
John Mahoney was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where he discussed…
MoreMahoneys featured in LookUpStrata Magazine
Mahoneys dedicated Body Corporate team was featured in LookUpStrata’s most recent Queensland magazine where they discuss: Enforcement notice to “repair,…
MoreThe importance of making sure your builder is licensed
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) have recently been cracking down on the licensing of builders, with many licenses…
MoreWhat does 2023 have in store for bodies corporate
Last week over 450 people tuned in to hear Todd Garsden and Nikki Jovicic (LookUpStrata) discuss what 2023 has in…
MoreMahoneys secures an important victory for the management rights industry
In a recent QCAT trial Mahoneys secured a victory for the resident manager in a claim brought by the body…
MoreQBCC crackdown on non-compliance with combustible cladding checklist
What is the cladding checklist? Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, Part 4A of the Building Regulation 2006 (Qld)…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
John Mahoney was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where he discussed…
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…
MoreTrends in management rights fees and charges
Mahoneys’ Partner John Mahoney recently joined Trevor Rawnsley (ARAMA – Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association) and Tony Rossiter (Holman) to discuss major…
MoreTips for buying a motel
1. Make sure you get what you expect Motel sellers and buyers often believe that they are purchasing the motel…
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…
MoreNew Queensland residential tenancy laws
Mahoneys’ Partner Amy O’Donnell recently joined Trevor Rawnsley (ARAMA) and Lynn Smith (Residential Tenancies Authority) on a webinar to highlight…
MoreDeadline for obtaining a Director Identification Number
In June 2020 the Federal Government passed new laws requiring every director obtain a Director Identification Number (or DIN). This…
MoreSeparating to sell
With the changing economic conditions over the past few years it has become increasingly difficult for owners of certain types…
MoreResidential Tenancy Changes start 1 October 2022
In our December edition of ManagementOne we brought to your attention the new residential tenancy laws that were coming in 2022. …
MoreElectric Vehicles in Bodies Corporate
Should a body corporate have an electric vehicle by-law? In 2021, there were 20,000 electric vehicles sold in Australia (three…
MoreMahoneys role in $45m body corporate sale
Mahoney’ role in the termination and sale of Voyager was featured in REALESTATESOURCE.COM.AU. Voyager is the first community titles scheme,…
MoreWhat is happening with Term?
Not surprisingly we have recently fielded many enquiries from current and potential new managers about the campaign to reduce and…
MoreMahoneys Featured in Resort News
John Mahoney was recently featured in Resort News – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where he discussed how…
MoreMaking a claim against the QBCC
We recently reported on the impact that QBCC delays were having on body corporate building defects claims. Following that article…
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…
MoreResident Manager Leave Entitlements
Mahoneys’ associate Will Kenny was featured in Resort News’ – the magazine for the accommodation industry professional – where we…
MoreImportance of good legal diligence before buying a motel
Due diligence, DD and legal due diligence are terms used to describe the review of the legal aspects of a…
MoreBody Corporate Parking Issues
Recently Mahoneys Partner Todd Garsden joined Will Marquand (Tower Body Corporate) and Nikki Jovicic (LookUpStrata) to discuss body corporate parking problems.…
MoreArticle: Bodies Corporate Beware – QBCC delays impacting building defect claims
With the ever expanding backlog of complaints being issued to the QBCC, the statutory time limits for building defect complaints…
MoreMahoneys Recognised In Doyle’s
Mahoneys has been recognised as a leading Queensland Property & Real Estate Law Firm in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian…
MoreMahoneys welcomes 2 new lawyers
Mahoneys recently welcomed Simon Watson and Jem Golaw to the firm. Recruited as part of the firm’s growth strategy: Simon…
MoreMahoneys secures a victory for its clients in the Supreme Court
Mahoneys acted for the successful applicants in Hilas & Anor v GGPG Developments (No 133) Pty Ltd & Anor [2020]…
MoreA duty exemption for small business restructures – at last!
Initially published 4 November 2020. Updated following OSR expansion issued on 21 July 2021. One of the biggest problems with…
MoreThe role of the Enduring Power of Attorney in relation to binding death benefit nominations
This article explores the role of the enduring power of attorney to effectively make a binding death benefit nomination after…
MoreMedical practice structuring and home ownership
Structuring your medical practice to protect the family home Are you a medical practitioner? Trading as a trust may be…
MoreThe power of appointment of trusts
A recent case involving a prominent South Australian wine-making family highlighted the importance of making sure that control of a…
MoreDevelopment Approval – enforcement orders
In Pike v Tighe [2018] HCA 9 (14 March 2018) the High Court held that the Development Approval condition attaches to the land…
MoreOff the plan – off the boil?
With the huge number of new unit projects coming on line in the past couple of years, and more following,…
MoreWhen a deposit is paid by electronic transfer, when is it legally considered ‘paid’?
The District Court recently had to consider if a deposit payable under a house sale contract was paid on the…
MoreBuyer beware: the definition of a ‘foreign person’ goes further than we think for duty and land tax purposes
You may have heard that some states in Australia have introduced a duty and/or land tax surcharge for foreign persons…
MoreBankruptcy and inheritance: who gets what and what you can do about it
The potential for bankruptcy to affect a beneficiary under a deceased estate poses significant problems for inter-generational wealth planning. When…
MoreCompliance deadlines loom for SMSF’s as 30 June approaches
The approach of 30 June heralds an increase in activity in business compliance activity in many industry sectors. None more…
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