#13100
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    This would be my strategy:

    1. Sit down and work out exactly what it is that you want your Strata managers to do should they be given the running of the building.  Ask them how much this will cost.

    2.  Hold an EGM to empower the Strata manager to take over the running of the building, explaining to everyone what the additional cost will be.  The one-person EC will then be retained as an advisory link with the strata manager.

    3. Explain to the other owners that if they don't accept this plan, they will end up with the strata manager being appointed by the CTTT anyway, because someone has to run the building – the only difference is  that they are much harder to get rid of if they are a statutory appointment.

    4.  Tell the strata manager that this is on a trial basis and that renewal of their contract will depend on how they perform.

    5.  Let them get on with it.

    As far as the retrospective bill for repairs goes, give them the number of Fair Trading (13 32 20) and let them pursue it through that avenue.  This is a try-on and they ought to be ashamed of themselves.

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