248. A warning to “autocratic” secretaries
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Last week, one of my clients successfully obtained NCAT orders for the appointment of a compulsory strata manager. In this episode, I’m sharing my 4 key takeaways from this hard fought case, including a wake up call for committee secretaries who may be under the misapprehension they can rule the roost.
Links mentioned:
- Get the transcript here!
- Access the case here: Robert Nigel Dickson Pty Ltd v SP 69703
- Episode 222. Your Guide to Compulsory Appointments
- Amanda Farmer: Are we dysfunctional? How to Fix a Broken Community
- Section 237 – Orders for appointment of strata managing agent – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW)
- Section 106 – Duty of owners corporation to maintain and repair property – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW)
- Unilodge Australia Pty Ltd v The Owners Strata Plan 54026
- Section 43 – Functions of secretary of owners corporation – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW)
- Section 36 – Functions of strata committee – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW)
- Section 103 – Legal services to be approved by general meeting – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW)
- Section 105 – Disclosure of matters relating to legal costs – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW)