Question: We had no knowledge an EGM was held to appoint a new strata management agent. Is this legal? Isn’t 7 day’s notice required for an EGM? Recently we found out that an EGM was held to appoint a new strata management agent. We had no knowledge of the EGM or the proposal for…
Question: When recovering late levy payments, can the Owners Corporation recover the costs of using a lawyer/debt collector from the recalcitrant owner? Every time I ask for a motion to be placed on the agenda for the AGM, either the Strata Manager or the Strata Committee completely rewrite my motion. There is illegal parking occurring in…
Question: Our strata manager refuses to hold our AGM after office hours. Should this be an expected service or is he being inflexible? Our strata manager refuses to hold our AGM at 6.30 pm. He says his office closes at 6 pm and will not accommodate an owner who cannot attend until 6.30 pm…
Question: I was told AGM vote was not valid as I had sent it in 12 hrs before instead of 24 hours. Why are the rules around voting at AGMs so strict? My ballot vote for our AGM was rejected as I sent it in 12 hrs before instead of 24 hours before, so…
Question: I requested a Motion be included on the Agenda of a General Meeting. The Strata Manager failed to include the Motion. Are they in breach of the legislation? I requested a Motion be included on the Agenda of a General Meeting. The Strata Manager failed to include the Motion. Also, I had submitted…
Question: Our AGM will be held by electronic voting thereby negating any opportunity to debate motions on the Agenda. Is this considered fair and reasonable under current NSW Legislation? The Strata Manager and Strata Committee have orchestrated the AGM to be held by electronic voting thereby negating any opportunity to debate motions on the…
According to Strata Community Association (NSW), here is the definition of: Proxy Voting: An owner who is unable to attend a meeting may authorise (give their proxy) to another person to exercise their vote. This is achieved via proper completion of the prescribed form. Quorum: The minimum number of owners required for a meeting to proceed….
Question: Does the Strata Manager circulate an EGM notice and voting papers without consulting with the Committee, or is the SC meant to vote on what is included in the EGM agenda? I have a question about who determines what is included in an EGM agenda? Can the Strata Manager simply circulate an EGM notice…
Question: I have a question about who determines what is included in an EGM agenda? Can the Strata Manager simply circulate an EGM notice and voting papers without consulting with the entire Strata Committee, or is the SC meant to vote on what is included in the EGM agenda? Answer: Both the delegated secretary (Strata Manager…
Question: How can you add to a meeting agenda, either a committee meeting or Annual general meeting when the date, time, and agendas are already sent out? Answer: Theoretically, you could adjourn the meeting and incorporate additional items giving the full statutory notice period. The secretary of the owners corporation does not need to include requisitioned…
Question: What are the protocol and procedures for dealing with requests from a Lot owner for an EGM and a motion on the agenda? Answer: Instead of convening a meeting specifically for the requirement, you may place the motion on an agenda for the next general meeting No. Schedule 1 Clause 4 (3) requires the Secretary…