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: 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?

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QLD: Are developer decisions at the first AGM and a 25-year caretaker contract legal?

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QLD: Is it a conflict of interest if a builder owns lots and sits on the committee?

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QLD: Should developers pay construction-phase water and cleaning costs?

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QLD: How do you verify who can vote for an SMSF-owned lot?

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QLD: Do strata by-laws need to be registered?

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QLD: Can balcony rules differ within the same building?

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QLD: What does “Not Permit” mean in strata by-laws?

Updated: 06th Apr 2026

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QLD: What voting is required to allocate car parks by by-law?

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QLD: Can a body corporate require minimum standards for tap ware?

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QLD: Can a Non-Owner Be a Member of the Body Corporate Committee?

Updated: 27th Mar 2026

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QLD: Can Joint Owners of One Unit Both Serve on the Committee?

Updated: 27th Mar 2026

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QLD: Can Owners Remove the Entire Body Corporate Committee?

Updated: 27th Mar 2026

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QLD: What Happens If a Committee Member Is Unfinancial When Elected?

Updated: 27th Mar 2026

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QLD: Is a De Facto Partner Considered Family for Body Corporate Committee Eligibility?

Updated: 27th Mar 2026

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QLD: Can Non-Members Attend Body Corporate Meetings?

Updated: 27th Mar 2026

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QLD: Which Power of Attorney Can Be Used for Body Corporate Committee Nominations?

Updated: 27th Mar 2026

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