What is the Body Corporate Responsible for in an Owners Lot?
The body corporate under a Building Format Plan (BFP) formally Building Unit Plan (BUP) is responsible for the …
What are the Rights Between Body Corporate Owners and Tenants in a Complex?
In many ways, tenants (referred to as occupiers in the legislation) and owners have the same rights when it comes to …
Backflow Prevention Device with RTL Trades
Capitol’s Community Relationship Manager, Kalico, together with RTL Trades, explains …
Body corporate fences – a divisive issue
A good fence can offer protection, a visual guideline to property ownership and can help keep relationships between …
Understanding body corporate plans
A body corporate plan is an essential document in any strata scheme, because it defines some of the most important …
Know what you’re responsible for: How to tell what is common property and what is individual lot property
Living in a strata community has plenty of upsides, not the least of which is the fact that a significant part of the …
Balcony issues – and who repairs them?
There are many issues and problems that can occur on balconies, and it can be a somewhat grey area when it comes to …
The Commissioner’s Corner – Water Damage
Taking into account the number of calls we receive on the issue, water damage is a hot topic for lot owners and bodies …
What does strata stand for?
The term “strata” is widely used in the property industry but can be confusing for the uninitiated. Read on to discover …
What is common property in a body corporate?
Common property is a sometimes confusing and complex part of life in a body corporate scheme. Read on to discover all …
Stolen or destroyed locked boxes
We have recently started to receive concerning news from occupiers at schemes in Gaythorne and Lutwyche that plastic key …