#24994
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    Regardless of what the developer intends to do, they are the owner of 86 percent of the building and therefor should pay 86 percent of the levies.  That is quite clear in strata law – you pay the levies according to the unit entitlements you own.

    How can you know how much water is being used in other units, even if they aren’t occupied?  There could be workment in there.

    If your water usage is metered for individual units, then you should pay that.  If it is a share of the levies then you should be paying 14 percent (7 percent x 2) of the bills.

    I wouldn’t worry about this idiot’s declaration of war.  Tell him to go and talk to a strata manager and then come back with a sensible, legal approach.  If he doesn’t want to pay his fair share of the bills then he needs to get a move on and sell more apartments.

    If he refuses to show you the water bills, you might apply for mediation at Fair Trading right now, and tell him it’s HIS attitude that’s at fault here, not yours.

    He is right though, as soon as he sells another two apartments, you owners collectively, will have the upper hand when it comes to votes.

    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.