Reply To: Caught Between Managers

Thanks for your positive reply. Sadly it was snuck into my junk box.

I ended up submitting an application at ServiceNSW last Monday for a Compulsory Strata Manager ; with evidence of dysfunction.

( scary non social distancing queues outside ServicesNSW-45 min wait)

This was on advice due to a call to FairtradeNSW that morning. Who knows how long it will take to process due to Covid and bureaucratic lag.

I then had a real fight getting permission to collect our books and records. After quoting Strata regs as Secretary I was finally given possession on Wednesday.

A whole new set of problems arose. We have no bank account and can’t open one due to the dysfunctional committee . And the treasurer is trapped in a different state. I have called utilities and negotiated a pause on payments for 6 weeks, and suggested to committee we postpone payment of levies due April 1.

We have no one to manage us nor anywhere to place existing funds until a compulsory Manager is appointed; if they get appointed by NCAT.

I have kept the OC informed at each intervention but 50% of OC isn’t replying. I am determined that I continue to do the right thing by the OC  but it may be a long wait till we are operational again. I wish I could fast-track a handover.

Thanks again for yr advice , even though I didn’t take it. Very grateful