Update – I raised the concerns with the strata manager – he said there was nothing wrong with the by-law and it was written by a lawyer. I raised it with the other strata committee members who defaulted and said, we will rely on the strata manager’s advice. When I pressed the strata manager and committee members about which lawyer (I went back through the financials and found that no payment had been made to a lawyer). Again questioned the strata manager and the principal managing agent. Their response was it was written by a lawyer – just not one that was engaged by your owners corporation. Its not our only by-law that appears to be inconsistent with legislation. I will probably be kicked off the SC at our AGM. Next step – mediation….
