Welcome to Your Guide for Living at 18 Bourton Place
What you need to know
This guide is not intended as legal advice but aims to better inform residents of the obligations, rights and expectations of community living at 18 Bourton Road.
About 18 Bourton Place
18 Bourton Place is a boutique gated community comprising 40 homes and facilities within landscaped surrounds.
Facilities include a pool, spa, barbeque and 14 visitor car parks.
What is a community titles scheme?
18 Bourton Place is a community titles scheme.
Owners have certain rights and responsibilities for their own property and for common property shared with other owners within the complex.
Examples of common property:
roadways and driveways
swimming pools and barbeque areas
lifts and stairways
letterbox areas
Exclusive use areas are common property that has been designated for the exclusive use of the owners and occupiers of a particular lot.
Examples of exclusive use areas:
Courtyards
Balconies or patios
Fenced yards
Exclusive use areas are shown on the registered survey plan and noted in the CMS.
What is a body corporate?
The body corporate for the community titles scheme is comprised of all owners in the scheme and must comply with the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 and regulations.
The body corporate makes decisions on matters with shared responsibility including:
maintenance and management of common property
determining levies
public risk insurance
compulsory building insurance
establishing and enforcing by-laws relating to the management and control of lots and common property
The committee
The body corporate must elect a committee at each annual general meeting (AGM) consisting of a chairperson, secretary, treasurer and ordinary members.
Every year, all owners are invited to make a nomination to join the committee and all owners can vote on the nominations at the AGM.
| Chairperson | Jerrell Niu |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Melissa Jacquier |
| Treasurer | Trevor Nicholson |
| Members | Mitchell Lewis Jordan Robinson Kevin Hunyh |
The community manager
The body corporate has appointed a community manager to perform the day-to-day duties of maintaining the scheme and ensuring that the scheme complies with the legislation.
| Community Manager |
Ernst Body Corporate Management |
|---|---|
|
Katrina McEachen Senior Community Manager (07) 5519 2964 |
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| Facilities Manager | Ernst Facility Management |
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Glen Vartiainen Facility Management Coordinator 07 5519 2955 |
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| Gardening services | The Groundskeepers |
| Pool services | Platinum Pools |
Common property
The body corporate is responsible for maintaining common property such as:
lawns
access roadways
swimming pools
stairways
boundary fencing
common doors and windows
The body corporate can engage the services of professionals such as gardeners, pool cleaners, electricians and other contractors to carry out maintenance.
What are the community by-laws?
The by-laws are a set of rules for a community titles scheme that regulate pets, noise and parking on common property.
Contact the Community Manager for the latest by-laws.
Since our community is gated how do I get access?
Residents
Residents can enter the community by:
Entering an access code at the gate
Calling the access system from a nominated phone number
Contact the community manager to have your mobile number added to the access system.
Visitors
Visitors can gain access by entering your lot number into the access pad the the gate. The nominated phone will ring and you can speak to the visitor through the access pad. Press ‘#1’ to open the gate.
You should not provide the access code to anyone who doesn't reside in the scheme. Remember you are responsible for the behaviour of anyone who enters the scheme on your invitation.
Where can I park?
Every lot in the scheme has a garage, and some have courtyards with vehicular access. The Body Corporate has approved a special by-law that allows residents to park on driveways (which are common property).
Residents are not permitted to park in visitor parking spaces, on grassed areas, on the roadway or on the easement on the southern side of the scheme.
Repeated infringements will result in a breach notice, towing of offending vehicles and legal action against the owner.
You can report a parking infringement here.
Using the pool and BBQ facilities
The pool and BBQ facilities are available for the use of residents between the following hours:
| 6am-10pm |
September to April |
|---|---|
| 7am-9pm |
May to August |
Visitors may only use the facilities while accompanied by the resident. If you leave, your guests leave.
The pool facilities are used by families with children so alcohol is prohibited in the pool area.
What about noise?
Noise levels in a lot must not interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of others in their lots or on common property.
As a guide, loud music is prohibited at these times:
| 10pm-7am |
Monday-Saturday |
|---|---|
| 7pm-8am |
Sunday and public holidays |
Please be courteous of your neighbours and talk to your neighbours to resolve the situation. If the issue cannot be resolved then call the Police on 131 444.
When is Bin day?
Waste collection services operate on the following schedule:
| General waste |
Weekly on Mondays |
|---|---|
| Recycling |
Fortnightly on Mondays |
| Green organics | Fortnightly on Mondays |
Check the calendar here.
Can I have a pet?
Our community is pet friendly however all pets must be registered and under the control of the owner whilst on common property.
Cats should not be permitted to roam outside your property.
Dogs should be on a leash or carried.
You can make an application here.
Is smoking and vaping allowed?
Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the scheme and you may not deposit cigarette butts anywhere within the scheme.
How do I get permission to improve my property?
You need permission from the Body Corporate to make improvements to your property. Examples of common improvements are:
Solar panels
Deck
Airconditioning
You can make a General Improvement Application here.
How do I make an insurance claim?
The Body Corporate holds several insurances for the benefit of owners.
Building insurance
You can make an insurance claim using the Insurance Claim Application here.
Can my agent erect a For Sale sign?
For Sale boards are permitted upon application.
What is the Owners Portal?
The Stratamax portal is our online portal for owners for documents and reports:
Building reports
Financial statements
CMS and survey plans
Insurance certificates and reports
Ledger card
Contracts and agreements
Go to the Owners Portal.
What is the Smarter Communities Library?
The Smarter Communities Library is a free education resource designed to grow knowledge and understanding of owners living in strata communities across Australia.
Go to the Smarter Communities Library.