Living a managed community lifestyle: managed community lifestyle from Queensland

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to improve consumer awareness of the complexities of community living. It does this by clarifying how living in a managed community is different from a “traditional” neighbourhood; and identifying matters that can become disputes.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper builds on research by other authors into strata scheme disputes by examining recent Queensland cases.

Findings

Many disputes appear to result from a lack of understanding of the complexities of community living. Matters that should be able to be easily resolved are therefore escalated to formal disputes.

Research limitations/implications

The paper considers law and cases from Queensland. The types of matters considered, however, are relevant for any managed community and therefore the research is relevant for all jurisdictions. The research will be of particular interest to jurisdictions looking to boost living density by increasing the development of managed communities.

Practical implications

The research will assist in consumer transactions by providing guidance as to the matters to be considering prior to moving into a managed community. More informed decision making by prospective residents will lead to a decreased likelihood of disputes arising.

Originality/value

The paper is an up‐to‐date consideration of the issues arising from community living. It highlights the benefits arising from increased consumer awareness of the complexities of community living and the potential for consumer education to reduce the number of disputes.

Citation

Cradduck, L. (2013), "Living a managed community lifestyle: managed community lifestyle from Queensland", Property Management, Vol. 31 No. 4, pp. 326-334. https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-12-2012-0049