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(BODY CORPORATE) ARTICLESNautilus’ Top 10 Reasons for Non Payment of Body Corporate Levies
As Body Corporate Lawyers, we've heard every excuse imaginable. Our top 10 favourites are: “I didn’t pay my levies because no one respects me.” (Sorry – respect has nothing to do with your legal obligations.) “When I bought the unit 20 years ago the levies were...
COVID-19 Emergency Response Measures for Body Corporate Financial Management in Queensland
On 25 May 2020, the Justice and Other Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Amendment Act 2020 (Qld) (the JOLAA) was assented to by the Queensland Parliament. The JOLAA amends a wide range of legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this article will...
A Call for Transparency in Body Corporate Levy Recovery
A Call for Transparency in Body Corporate Levy Recovery As Body Corporate Lawyers, we have the privilege of working with bodies corporate across Queensland – from small schemes, to large commercial schemes. We must, in good conscience, put it out to our fellow...
Are you buying a Body Corporate Lemon?
Due diligence searches are an important factor when purchasing a commercial or residential property, and ensuring you are considering all important information is key to determining that the investment is sound and whether to proceed with the transaction. As body...
Debt Recovery Costs – Liquidated or Something Else in Queensland Levy Recoveries?
We are pleased to report our appeal in the matter of The Body Corporate for 399 Woolcock Street CTS 34770 v Sexton & Ors [2013] QCATA 055 (399 Woolcock) was successful. Unfortunately, the decision has sparked a new line of dispute in the industry as to whether...
I want to sue someone for a debt – what do you need me to give you?
You have a debt you want recovered - we can help with that! We do not want to waste your time or money - so in order to fast track the process to allow us to sue someone for a debt (remember we have a 24 hour turn around time on new referrals, and 8 hours if all...