#54594
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    Can he charge for me inquiring about secret payments he made to a SC member?

    There is a set schedule of fees based on the amount of time it takes to find the information and pass it on to you.  Unless the strata management contract is all-inclusive of all charges (which would be very unusual, they can charge for the work they are doing on your or anyone else’s behalf. The issue of the secrecy or otherwise of the payments is irrelevant.

    (2) Can he charge me for asking for details about about large payments made to contractors totaling $8,500  … the agent made clear that I would receive any and all financial information I sought from him when I wanted it.

    Maybe so but presumably he didn’t say it would be free of charge.  You are creating work for them and they’re entitled (by law) to charge for it.

    (3) I see no point in asking to hold a General Meeting or SC Meeting (remember this is a strata of 5 lots) because the Treasurer/Secretary (1 lot) and Chairman (1 lot) will no doubt convince the other 2 lots that my interference is unwarranted and should not be rewarded with a SC meeting.

    Well, that is your first course of action and you’ve just closed it off.  Have a meeting, get all the allegations and questions on record and if the outcome isn’t satisfactory you can always apply to NCAT to have the culprits removed from the committee.  If you don’t follow procedure, then you look like a troublemaker rather than a problem solver.

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.