This article discusses unauthorised owner interference in strata decisions and how to address it.
Question: How do we stop a lot owner, who is not on the committee, from meddling in the affairs of the owners corporation?
We have a lot owner who is not a member of the strata committee or holding any position. They take actions concerning the strata scheme such as:
- overriding a decision made by a strata committee / sub committee regarding the number of bins. They contacted the council and had bins delivered, though we have space restrictions.
- forwarding information to our insurance company about a current internal dispute being addressed by the committee. Providing the insurance company with hearsay and incorrect information.
Answer: This is not unusual. Have your strata managing agent or strata committee write to the interfering owner and ask him to cease and desist.
Only the strata committee or owners corporation in a duly convened meeting can actually make decisions on behalf of the owners corporation. Office-bearers have their designated roles.
Despite the above, however, it is not uncommon for individual owners to take it upon themselves, without authority, to meddle in the affairs of the owners corporation (sometimes to the detriment of the owners corporation as a whole).
You should have your strata managing agent or strata committee write to the interfering owner and ask him to cease and desist.
This post appears in the March 2023 edition of The NSW Strata Magazine.
Leanne Habib Premium Strata E: info@premiumstrata.com.au P: 02 9281 6440