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I am aware of the avenues available IF you have the time and energy to deal with the difficult processes that make changes possible. Agree with your words, some owners simply won’t become involved, because they are familiar with possible strata problems, just want to live with the conveniences, and they don’t want to learn about the law. UNTIL their lot is affected !!
Ncat is hopeless, mediation a waste of time. Owners threatened by lawyers to agree to their terms, no negoiation, mediator sits impassively. EC often have the advantage using lawyers to represent them at mediation, while lot owners have limited resources to respond. Strata law is often vague and has not been challenged in court routinely, however some cases have shown that lot owners can get compensation for damages.
Obviously, the best schemes has a EC keen to work with owners, communicate effectively and work together to ensure the property is well maintained. I agree, best keep solicitors out of the equation , it’s costly and mostly unrewarding. My experience is that some EC let the SM run the scheme without question and don’t understand the need to take ownership of their scheme. Personally I believe that ECM should have a limit of three years, give others a chance.
Some legal firms specialising in strata are very keen to take on cases knowing it will keep their income rising, however, they are best avoided as I’ve discovered. My advice is to speak to several solicitors and take a moderate approach.
thanks again for all advice and suggestions.