FAQ CATEGORY 01/07/22
What are tenant representatives?
Depending on the circumstances tenants may be able to attend strata meetings.
In strata properties where at least half of the lots are tenanted, tenants can also elect a representative to sit on the strata committee.
They must get permission before they can speak at the meeting and might be asked to leave when financial matters are discussed. A tenant cannot vote unless they are an authorised proxy.
The tenant representative on a strata committee cannot be counted in determining whether there is a quorum of the committee.
How can we change strata managers? - 01/07/22
Owners corporations can remove managers if the job is not being done properly, but there is a process to follow. First you’ll need to check your existing strata management contract for the expiration date and how you can end it. Review proposals from new strata management companies and have if you can get your committee to agree on a company to recommend that all owners vote for at a meeting. Next up call a meeting to terminate the current strata manager. Usually this is done at an AGM however an EGM can also be called. A motion will need to be passed at the general meeting to terminate the existing manager and appoint the new manager. Once the outgoing strata [...]
What is a strata management agreement? - 01/07/22
NSW has legislation that states the way strata managers are appointed and the length of their term. A strata management agreement is the contract offered by the strata manager to your strata scheme outlining the services they offer and their associated fees. The services and fees offered can vary significantly between strata companies so take a close look to see what they’ll do, when and for how much. If you are an owner and don’t have a copy of your strata scheme’s management agreement just ask your strata manager to send you a copy.
