Question: How do lot owners request access to the strata records from the strata managing agent? Do I need to specify a subject matter, or can I request all records about a certain period of time?
How do lot owners request access to the strata records from the strata managing agent? Do I need to specify a subject matter or can I request all records about a certain period of time?
Do the records contain all communications between owners and the strata manager? Can I download the information to an external device, or will I be limited to view-only access?
In our strata scheme, owners are completely in the dark, and this seems to be deliberate.
Answer: Ask for documents for a certain period of time.
You need to write to your strata manager requesting an inspection of the books and records pursuant to section 182 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. The section sets out the documents that must be provided.
I suggest asking for documents for a certain period of time. This allows the strata manager, if they have the time and inclination, to show you either electronically or in person (if the books are physical books) where these documents are. Another reason to do so is if you want documents from a long time ago, the books are physical books and are off site. You can request copies of the documents under section 183.
This post appears in Strata News #682.
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