Reply To: Breakdown of Financials for AGM

Thanks everyone for the advice.

I am in NSW Sir Humphrey so will check the legislation for NSW.

Since my accident I have spent a lot of time at home so have been here when various Tradies have been around the complex (it’s a townhouse complex). I saw one gum tree removed (it had died) and since it was quite large probably cost a bit to remove but I think $12000 is excessive. I based this on me getting 6 trees removed from my lot at a cost of just under $2400. One tree was a gum tree. It was dropping branches and annoying my neighbour so I contacted the council to see if I could have approval to have it extensively pruned and lo and behold they told me I could remove it along with a Grevillea that was in bad shape. I had a dead tree and 3 Oleanders that were blocking my patio. I was pleasantly surprised when I got the approval from the council to remove the trees, especially the gum tree. My neighbour was ecstatic too! I got a few quotes from Arborists and one removed all 6 trees, roots and removed the rubbish for just under $2400 so the $12000 seems excessive to me hence me wanting a breakdown so I can check if other trees were removed. I saw some had been trimmed but can’t see how $12000 could be charged.

The plumbing is the same – I know of one plumbing problem and since it was in my townhouse I know it was not a major problem so looking for a breakdown.

The owner of the lot who is constantly behind with levies continually nominates herself for the SC and gets on to the Committee. Our previous Agent sent out complete breakdowns of the expenses i.e. date and lot where the repair was done and also sent out a list of proposed levies and current outstanding levies. One owner was substantially behind in her payments but she was seriously ill in hospital so definitely needed compassion in her situation but then again, she wasn’t nominating herself for the SC!

Thanks again everyone for the information – it helps me a lot.