Strata Levies are one of the most important aspects of owning in a strata scheme, yet are often a misunderstood bill, paid by owners begrudgingly, without the information they deserve to pay confidently. Here we seek to demystify strata levies and give you the assurance to know where your money goes, and what questions to ask when something doesn’t look right.
Did you know that all owners and residents are obligated to comply with building by-laws, and there are consequences for failure to do so?
By-laws can be considered over-stepping, or ‘strata’ trying to tell people how to live, but in reality, when so many people live together, sharing common spaces, rules are essential.
It may feel like you have little choice when you live in a strata scheme or community title property. You pay the levies you are sent, email the strata manager that was already there, and abide by the by-laws you had no influence over.
As a committee member, you, and your fellow members, are responsible for the day-to-day decisions of your committee. Your strata manager is there to guide and support you, but not to make the decisions.
An initiative of the NSW Government and aims to provide essential information to owners and potential purchasers in one central location
The Office of Fair Trading recently undertook a blitz of inspections at strata Agencies, checking compliance with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 & the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.
Pets are a wonderful part of our lives, bringing us love and joy. When we live in an apartment building there are special requirements every pet owner must follow to keep their furry friend safe, and happy.
