#52644
kaindub
Flatchatter

    What is your complaint? That  the levies went up or that you think it’s not democratic?

    The amount of levies charged needs to supported by a budget presented at the AGM. The owners can then approve the budget or modify it and hence establish the levies. Remember that no matter the protestations of some owners, the costs of running the building are what they are. A diligent SM or committee can keep the costs down.

    Levies can only be charged if the motion is approved. It would be highly unlikely that a motion for levies would not be passed as the OC then has no income to pay its bills. (In corporate speak the OC would be insolvent).

    In a 10 lot strata, the SM can only hold one vote. So by your notes there were 5 votes present. For a normal resolution to pass only a majority of votes are required. So that means 3 votes would pass the motion.

    There is no requirement to record the voting of lot owners. In your case what’s the point? I know in smaller lots (like yours) the SM May record the votes in cases where there is a contentious issue.

    Why not approach the SM with your concerns? A good SM will take the time to explain what happened. If you can’t trust the SM then find someone you trust to help you understand what happened.

    If the motion for the levies has been passed correctly, then you have no choice but to pay, or risk losing your voting rights.