#38462
scotlandx
Strataguru

    The cost does not form part of the levies, it is a separate debt. Therefore the OC should pursue it as a separate matter.

    The OP says that the owner agreed to the works but it’s not clear whether it was in writing. Even if it wasn’t, if an owner has agreed to it verbally there shouldn’t be a problem. Note that an OC may have to undertake works or repairs that are the responsibility of a lot, the OC has the right to pass on the cost of those works/repairs to the owner.

    So if I were the OC in this situation I would send a letter of demand to the owner, and state that if it is not paid then the OC will commence debt recovery proceedings.