Todd Garsden, Mahoneys

Our clients include some of the largest bodies corporate in Queensland and northern New South Wales, but our experience spans from Perth to Port Douglas. With extensive experience in this area, we understand the body corporate industry and how it has changed due to the rise of apartment living. We also understand how individual body corporate committees function. The team are experienced in dealing with issues that arise in regard to community title schemes. We know the risks inherent in the process and are adept at dealing with all types of situations. This gives our clients confidence that we will provide them with the best advice and advocacy in all body corporate and strata matters. Our lawyers have guided clients through all types of transactions and disputes in our years of practice. Todd is a regular contributor to LookUpStrata. You can take a look at Todd’s articles here .

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QLD: Has the $200 per lot spending limit changed in QLD strata?

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QLD: Can strata improvements be approved retrospectively at a general meeting?

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QLD: Do commercial module schemes need multiple quotes for spending?

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QLD: How can a body corporate approve spending on legal services?

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QLD: Can a body corporate spend funds on maintenance of private lots?

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QLD: Can a strata committee spend funds on items not in the budget?

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QLD: Do spending limits still apply after a strata budget is approved?

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QLD: Can a body corporate use funds to fix a bylaw breach?

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QLD: Can a strata committee demolish common property without owner approval?

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QLD: Do strata loans require more than one quote?

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QLD: Are two quotes required to renew a body corporate manager’s contract?

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QLD: Can a strata committee extend a contract without owner approval?

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QLD: Who pays when a caretaker fails to maintain trees?

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QLD: Can a caretaker use common property for personal purposes?

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QLD: Is a $1,000 caretaker spending authority legal in Queensland?

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QLD: Is a caretaker responsible for subcontractors’ work?

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QLD: What are a caretaker’s responsibilities for pool maintenance?

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QLD: Does a substitute caretaker require body corporate approval?

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QLD: Can a caretaker refuse roof cleaning duties under whs laws?

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QLD: Can a developer vote on levies and auditors in the first year of a strata scheme?

Updated: 07th Apr 2026

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