Question: Our Strata Manager insists on using a single first point of contact to liaise with regarding strata matters for the coming year. Is this usual? In our complex of 22 owners, we recently held our AGM. Of the 6 owners who were at the meeting, 3 owners volunteered to serve on the committee….
Question: Can a Strata Committee make changes to a 10 Year Capital Works Plan that has been voted on and approved by the Lot Owners at an AGM? At our AGM, the 10 year maintenance plan, along with the details of how it will be implemented and the annual projects listed in chronological sequence…
Question: Does the strata Committee have the legal right to sell framed art pieces in common areas without all lot owner’s permission? Answer: Yes, a general meeting of the Owners Corporation would be required and there are likely local council consent and insurance implications. We consider that, at minimum, the Owners Corporation would need…
Question: I believe one of our bylaw is harsh, unconscionable or unreasonable. As a lot owner, should I apply to NCAT for the Tribunal to decide or should concerns first be raised to the Strata Committee or at a General Meeting? Answer: The procedure is to make an application for an Order declaring the…
Question: Our committee has accepted a new MAA while we still had a year on the current agreement. There are fee increases and other changes. Why would this occur? I’m new to owning a strata lot and new to being on committee. A new managing agency agreement was presented at our AGM and quickly…
Question: Is it possible for an owner to change their vote on an agenda item that they have already voted on during the same AGM? Is it possible for an owner to change their vote on an agenda item that they have already voted on during the same AGM? At an AGM, if Owner…
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