The QLD Strata Magazine September 2026

This edition of The QLD Strata Magazine tackles committee decision-making powers, AGM insurance motion requirements, and body corporate manager disclosure obligations under Form 35, alongside general meeting voting rules for keypad access upgrades. Building maintenance and safety feature prominently, with articles on balcony waterproofing responsibility, fire-rated door compliance, and post-incident fire safety obligations. Rounding out the issue are practical questions on boundary fence responsibility, unfinancial owners' voting rights, subcontractor versus employee classification, and total loss insurance payouts against lot entitlements.

Can a body corporate committee delegate minor spending decisions to a single member? – William Marquand, Tower Body Corporate
Who's responsible for fences dividing courtyards and common property? – Liam Boudin, Mahoneys
Must two quotes accompany an AGM insurance motion? – Tyrone Shandiman, Strata Insurance Solutions
No waterproofing membrane on a balcony: Who is responsible? – Holly Oddo, Mahoneys
Was our body corporate manager's Form 35 disclosure enough? – Michael Kleinschmidt, Bugden Allen
Does replacing keypad access need a general meeting vote? – Jarad Maher, Grace Lawyers
What is the difference between a subcontractor and an employee? – Frank Higginson, Redchip Strata Law
Do unfinancial owners still get a vote on improvements? – Chris Irons, Strata Solve
Should fire-rated paint be used on fire doors? – Stefan Bauer, Fire Matters
Fire safety compliance: Was your building compliant five minutes before the fire? – Stefan Bauer, Fire Matters
Would a total loss payout follow equal lot entitlements? – Zac Gleeson, GQS