Question: As a new resident, I’m concerned that we do not have a strata manager and there have been no AGMs at the building since 1999.
I am a new lot owner in a 5-lot built strata development. There is no appointed strata manager and, prior to my arrival, there had not been an AGM since 1999.
I want to have AGMs so we can discuss things like insurance, by-laws and use of the common property. The problem is, two of the other lot owners aren’t interested. As secretary of the strata council, do I need them to agree, or can I just give 14 days notice for the AGM? What happens if no one turns up?
If owners are breaching bylaws at the property, can I send out a notice on behalf of the strata company? Can one owner do that, without a resolution?
Answer: Are you certain that no “Exemption by-law” for 3 to 5 Lot schemes has been registered at Landgate and recorded on the strata plan?
I would recommend that you are certain that no “Exemption by-law” for 3 to 5 Lot schemes has been registered at Landgate and recorded on the strata plan.
This would mean that there is no need to have any meetings or books of account or mailing receptacles for the strata company.
Without knowing how everyone is currently insured, I am unable to answer the question about insurance.
All strata schemes will have the standard by-laws in the Act by default, again, without a copy of the strata plan I am unable to tell if any amendments or additions have been made to the by-laws.
How did you become elected as the secretary if there hasn’t been an AGM since 1999 ?
There would appear to be a lot of details required to answer your enquiry.
Shane White Strata Title Consult E: shane.white@stratatitleconsult.com.au
This post appears in Strata News #564.