Question: A developer owns a lot in our building. It has stood vacant for years and needs maintenance. The developer will not respond to emails. What do we do?
Our scheme has twelve residential units plus two commercial lots. The developer still owns three units. One unit has sat dormant for three years. The rear verandah is thick with pigeon faeces and is in a terrible state.
Our strata manager has contacted the developer but is unable to get responses to emails. The developer is uninterested in maintaining the unit. What can we do? We’d prefer not to go to the tribunal.
Answer: Consider mediation through NSW Fair Trading.
If you don’t wish to go to the tribunal, consider mediation through NSW Fair Trading or your local community justice centre.
Alternatively, you could lodge a complaint with your local council about the potentially hazardous, unsightly property.
Leanne Habib Premium Strata E: info@premiumstrata.com.au P: 02 9281 6440