How concerning is it if our strata manager moves funds between accounts without a clear audit trail?

By Neziah,

After concerns about our strata manager, I asked my accountant to review our finances and contract of appointment. The accountant is concerned that the strata manager has excessive control over our finances. They transfer funds from our maintenance fund to cover admin fund deficits, and despite levy income, the maintenance account continues to fund the shortfall, including the insurance renewal payment.

Can an owners corporation force a non-responsive owner to allow access for mandatory fire safety works?

By Neziah,

Our building is under a VBA notice for the replacement of non fire resistant windows in the common property. The owners corporation (OC) is proceeding with a project plan to remedy the issue. Builders require access to units to complete the works. One owner does not respond to correspondence and, in the past, has not provided access for mandatory fire safety inspections.

How can the OC compel this owner to comply?

Does the legislation require a three-box Yes, No, Abstain ballot for committee elections?

By Neziah,

I read a recent Q&A on the LookUpStrata site that says ballots need three boxes against each nominee's name: Yes, No, and Abstain. I've never heard of this committee voting method before, and I can't find it mandated anywhere in the Act.

Isn't withholding your vote for a candidate another way to vote No? By adding a separate No column, members effectively get two chances to say No to the same nominee.

Can a committee review and issue a breach notice to a management rights holder without consulting owners?

By Neziah,

Can a committee engage a company to review a management rights holder and issue a breach notice without informing owners? Should the committee consult owners before taking action? The management rights holder is a large company, and from what I can see, most owners are happy with their services.

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