#28549
scotlandx
Strataguru

    Of course the Treasurer is not going to support getting a new SM, the current SM is doing what she and the secretary want.  As Jimmy says, it seems that certain Committee members are making decisions to benefit themselves – as a general proposition Committee members have a duty to act in the interests of the OC as a whole.

    Unless there is a compelling reason why they are prioritising works to their apartments in preference to other works to the common property, you should have grounds for challenging that.  

    I don’t think the funds for specific purposes approach is the way to deal with this, you have more serious issues.

    From what you have said it will be difficult to get the other owners on board, so i suggest you put the paperwork together seeking an interim order preventing the OC from proceeding with any works and lodge that with NCAT, together with a more complete application which may include a request that the troublesome Committee members be removed, and that a strata manager be appointed.

    Note that an application for an interim order has to be lodged together with an application.  Give Fair Trading a call and ask them if you have to wait until the resolution is approved at the AGM, or if you can lodge an application prior.

    https://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/Documents/ccd_form_strata_interim_orders_application.pdf

    https://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/Pages/cc/Divisions/strata.aspx

    When you lodge the application provide a copy to the Strata Manager, although he/she will receive it from NCAT anyway.