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First Time at a Body Corporate AGM? Here’s What to Expect! Your Body Corporate’s Annual General Meeting is a great opportunity to learn how your building is managed and how you can have a say in key decisions. Here’s a quick rundown of what typically happens: Review of Financials – You'll go through the past year's financial statements and vote on the proposed budget for the next year (including levies). Committee Elections – Want a say in how things are run? This is when the committee is elected for the coming year. It’s your chance to step up or vote for who you trust to represent owners' interests. Key Decisions – From maintenance projects to insurance policies, the AGM is where major property matters are discussed and voted on. Reports & Updates – Get updates from your Body Corporate manager or committee on building issues, completed projects, and what's ahead. Pro Tip: Read the agenda and documents beforehand so you're ready to participate. It’s your investment — make your voice count! Have questions about AGMs? Chat to our team today on 04 970 5435.
If you're planning to sell your unit, make sure you’ve got your pre-contract disclosure statement ready to go! Under the Unit Titles Act 2010, it’s a legal requirement to provide this document to potential buyers before any agreement is signed. It outlines key information about your unit, levies, and the body corporate — helping to ensure a smooth and transparent sale process. If you’re part of one of the Body Corporates we manage, we can prepare this statement for you. To request a disclosure statement, simply visit our website ( www.cbcs.nz ) and click on the Disclosure Statements section in the top menu. Then scroll to the bottom of the page to complete a short request form. (Please note: a service charge applies, payable by the unit owner.) If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to give our team a call on 04 970 5435 — we’re here to help make the selling process as easy as possible!
New provisions regarding pet consent and pet bonds are set to take effect from late 2025, with the exact date yet to be confirmed. These changes will apply to new tenancies only. Below is a summary of the key updates: Key Changes to Pet Consent: •Tenants will be allowed to request written consent from their landlord to keep a pet in their rental property. •Landlords can refuse such requests only on reasonable grounds. •Tenants will be responsible for any pet-related damage that goes beyond fair wear and tear. •Pet bonds may be required by landlords of no more than 2 weeks’ worth of rent (in addition to the general bond) Disability Assist Dogs: Disability assist dogs are excluded from these rules. No permission is needed, and landlords cannot charge a pet bond for these dogs. Further guidance on pet bonds and consents will be made available to support compliance with pet-related rights and responsibilities at the time the pet provisions are due to commence. For more information and updates, visit: https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/law-changes/ Scroll down to the section titled "Pet consent rules, pet bonds and pet damage liability provisions.
