As QLD caretakers 12 years into a 25-year agreement, can we challenge a motion to change to the standard module?

This is something we're seeing a lot of lately. I'm seeing a big shift where committees are looking at changing their regulation module. There are some requirements that I think should be factored into what module is appropriate for the scheme and that is something that individual schemes should get some legal advice on.

Generally your short term holiday letting style high rises with predominantly leased lots is more tailored towards your accommodation module where your townhouse Villa style mainly owner occupier lots he's genuinely targeted towards your standard module.

What are the repercussions for owners? Not a huge amount apart from the biggest kick being that the caretaking and letting agreements are capped at your 10 years. As your term is currently at 12 years, you should certainly get some legal advice about what implications that change could have on your agreement.

In terms of challenging it, it's an owner submitted motion. It should be included on the agenda and that's what is required of the committee. The question for both the committee residents and yourself as a caretaker is whether there will be any grounds to challenge that motion, whether it's on the grounds of unreasonability, or whether it's on the grounds that it conflicts with the act or the module again. Unfortunately, that's something that you would need to get some independent legal advice about.