This is the question most Gold Coast owners ask after they’ve already decided to list.

Ask it before.

Body corporate rules can significantly affect your ability to short-stay let — and the rules vary building by building.

What Queensland Law Says

Under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997, bodies corporate in Queensland cannot pass by-laws that completely prohibit short-term letting.

This means a blanket ban on Airbnb is not enforceable in Queensland.

However, bodies corporate can impose conditions on short-stay letting within their buildings.

What Conditions Can Look Like

•minimum stay requirements — commonly 2 to 7 nights

•guest registration and identification requirements

•noise restrictions and quiet hours

•limits on the number of guests per bedroom

•car parking restrictions for short-stay guests

•requirements to use a licensed property manager

How to Check Your By-Laws

Request a copy of your body corporate by-laws from your body corporate manager or strata company.

Look for any clauses relating to letting, occupancy, or residential use.

If you are unsure, ask your property manager to review them before you list.

What Happens If You Breach By-Laws

Breaching body corporate by-laws can result in formal notices, fines, and action through QCAT.

It can also damage your relationship with neighbours and the body corporate committee.

The Simple Rule

Check before you list.

A five-minute review of your by-laws can save significant problems down the track.

A professional property manager will do this as part of their onboarding process.

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