Body corporate
The legal body made up of sectional-title owners in a scheme, responsible for scheme administration, common property, levies, rules, and trustee governance.
Definition
Body corporate disputes often involve trustees, managing agents, levies, budgets, maintenance, insurance, meetings, resolutions, conduct rules, management rules, exclusive-use areas, common property, and CSOS applications. The practical review should start with the scheme documents, minutes, notices, levy statements, correspondence, photos, and complaint history.
Key takeaways
The legal body made up of sectional-title owners in a scheme, responsible for scheme administration, common property, levies, rules, and trustee governance.
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Common situations
Body corporate dispute
Sectional title levy dispute
Common property dispute
Related resources
Resources and guides
Property Transactions and Occupation Document Checklist
Property Transactions and Occupation Document Checklist: prepare Offer to purchase, Lease, Title deed and identify missing records before legal advice.
ConveyancingClient Document PackSectional Title Dispute Evidence Pack
Sectional Title Dispute Evidence Pack: organise Conduct rules, Management rules, Levy statements and a dated evidence index before your consultation.
ConveyancingChecklistProperty Dispute Checklist
Property Dispute Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to property law.
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What does Body corporate mean?
The legal body made up of sectional-title owners in a scheme, responsible for scheme administration, common property, levies, rules, and trustee governance.
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