[Marie123]

Hello, I live in a similar block. 10 units – 2 owners who owned 2 units each. We spent 10 years voting no. One owner took the owners to VCAT. We (the owners) were able to call on our insuracne and the insurer paid our legal fees and the legal fees of the other owner. We were told legally we had to repair their unit windows, cracks, doors etc. Which we did at our cost. To avoid others going to VCAT we have now embarked on a full building repair program. If we did this 10 years ago it would’ve been 1/5th of the cost. Crazy. Remind the owners of their legal obligation. If all else fails filing at VCAT costs a few hundered dollars. Good luck!

[Marie123]

Thank you again for the helpful responses. Yes, I meant the unit share entitlements had never been reallocated since being first established, the levies rise each year. I have engaged an lawyer and lodged with VCAT . I’ll let the readers know how I go as it seems this matter is likely to go to the Supreme Court and there will be learnings to share.

[Marie123]

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. Unfortunately we’ve only had an agent for a few years with no master file, just copies of minutes back 5 years or so. As the property is some 70 years old it seems the Articles have never been changed and remain as is from 1960. The levies also remain unchanged since 1960. I appreciate the helpful response.

[Marie123]

Hello – your advice is sensational. Could you please advise what responsibilities an owner of company title has for beautification of a building as opposed to maintenance/repair.

Appreciated.

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[Marie123]

Thank you very much for your helpful and supportive answer

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