New Tenancy Laws: The Impact on Strata. Part 1

From 1 October 2022 Queensland will see significant changes to residential tenancies law. Find out what they will mean for strata.

Top 3 Takeaways for Tenancy Laws: The Impact On Strata

Know Who The Occupiers Are 

Any lease more than six months should have details recorded on the body corporate roll, including details of the occupier (tenant) and the agent as well. 

Stay Properly Informed 

Tenancy law changes are open to being politicised because the different interests are very strongly held – like in strata. Rely upon the appropriate information and advice from agencies such as RTA and BCCM, or seek legal advice.  

Review Your By-Laws 

 If there are many occupiers in your scheme and you are concerned about the implications of the pet reforms, get your by-laws reviewed to ensure they are achieving the outcome you will want.  We recommend using the offer below to upload your CMS and we will let you know which of your by-laws (including pets by-law) and invalid or not legally enforceable.

Helpful links

https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/rental-law-changes  

 http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/qld/num_act/hlaa2021299/s44.html 

Are you ready to review your by-laws?

With the new residential tenancy laws coming into place, now is a good time to assess your by-laws and make sure they are valid and legally enforceable. Hynes will assess your by-laws and provide you a report and proposal that outlines which of your by-laws are not legally enforceable, and what needs to be done to fix them.

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Formerly Queensland's Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management, Chris ' experience in dealing with strata issues and resolving conflict in body corporate is unmatched. Chris bring unmatched experience to the table as well as a unique perspective on solving issues in strata. Chris now heads up strata consultancy firm Strata Solve.