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I Read the exchange with interest in regard EC member liability.
I wonder if by changing the act there MIGHT BE an unintended consequence.
As I understand it the Committee should comprise a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, (who are Owners / Owner representatives) elected at a GM.
It is standard practice in Strata Management agreements that these functions are “delegated” to the Strata Manager, for convenience and a back-up. Where no Lot owner offers themselves to be a Committee member, and in other circumstances the delegation is operational.
Where a delegation is in place (many / most Strata’s appear to operate in this way) could it be that the Strata Management company would also be considered to be caught under the new provision, and themselves be liable also if maintenance was not performed.
I’m sure this might cause a reaction from Strata Managers if this was the case.
Whale: your input would especially be valued on this aspect of the matter.