Frank and Chris discuss the informal and unofficial communication methods that body corporate committees use. This webinar touches on the more traditional tools like phone, email and mail as well as the application of virtual and video calling in a strata context with the likes of Teams or Zoom.
Top 3 Takeaways
Imagine You Are On Trial…
…and you are being asked by the Judge, or Counsel, to explain your actions, in particular, something you committed to paper, months or years prior. Could you do it? Do you have a defence? If not, then you shouldn’t be putting those words to paper. It’s a good rule of thumb to keep in mind.
An ‘Interested Person’ Has Very Clear Rights
Body corporate legislation is clear about who can access body corporate records and it isn’t something a committee can avoid in most situations, even if they think they have good reason for doing so. In other words, committee desire for confidentiality can’t displace legislative rights.
Try Talking
Instead of composing yet another lengthy email diatribe, consider picking up the phone, or if you can, walking down the corridor or hallway and knocking on your fellow committee member’s door for a casual chat. None of that gets recorded.
Useful Links:
Carmel by the Sea - http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/qld/QBCCMCmr/2012/297.html?context=1;query=Carmel%20By%20The%20Sea%20[2012]%20QBCCMCmr%20297;mask_path=au/cases/qld/QBCCMCmr
Previous webinar on body corporate records - https://blog.hyneslegal.com.au/webinars/body-corporate-records-101
BCCM website - https://www.qld.gov.au/law/housing-and-neighbours/body-corporate/records
Claytons committee meetings - https://blog.hyneslegal.com.au/news/claytons-committee-meetings
Factions & Voting Blocs webinar - https://blog.hyneslegal.com.au/webinars/factions-and-voting-blocs
Hynes Webinar Hosts
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Frank Higginson
Partner & Director @ Hynes Legal
Frank has extensive experience in strata law and is an active participant in the body corporate and management rights industries. He regularly presents at industry events and offers thought leadership on why strata and body corporate disputes need to be resolved in a different way.
Chris Irons
Director & Consultant @ Strata Solve
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.
