81Functions of body corporate

81 Functions of body corporate

(1)  A body corporate established for a strata scheme has the following functions:

(a) to enforce the by-laws;

(b) [Section 81 Subsection (1) amended by No. 33 of 2006, s. 23, Applied:18 Dec 2006] to control, manage and improve the common property;

(c) to maintain the common property in good condition and keep it in good and serviceable repair;

(d) [Section 81 Subsection (1) amended by No. 33 of 2006, s. 23, Applied:18 Dec 2006] to maintain the insurance required under this Act and any further insurance that may be required by ordinary resolution of the owners;

(da) [Section 81 Subsection (1) amended by No. 33 of 2006, s. 23, Applied:18 Dec 2006] to allocate spaces to lots for vehicle parking on the common property;

(e) to carry out other functions for the benefit of the owners.

(2)  If 2 or more bodies corporate are established for a strata scheme, the functions referred to in subsection (1) are to be divided between them in accordance with the relevant constituent documents.

(3)  A body corporate established for a community scheme has the functions and duties assigned to it by the constituent documents of the body corporate that form part of the registered scheme.

(4)  A body corporate may establish and operate a business situated on the common property or, with the owner's consent, on a lot if –

(a) the business –

(i) is conducted according to law; and

(ii) is related to use and enjoyment of the lots and common property by owners or occupiers of lots; and

(iii) is not conducted outside the site; and

(iv) does not prevent the reasonable use and enjoyment of the site by the owners or occupiers of lots; and