Re: New Charges in Cash Managemnent Account

 

Many thanks for your reply.

 

I now have agreement from two other owners to investigate alternative strata options. Unfortunately I do not believe that includes a semi-self managed scheme.

 

I have read the “Management Agency Agreement – Owners Corporation” It notes in clause 5 that the agreement commences on 10 November 2004 and is for a term of 12 months. Standard terms apply thereafter – 3 months notice.

 

Re possible replacement – I have spoken to a couple of strata managers, our plan is small and does not seem to be attractive to those I spoke to. I would appreciate any suggestion as to my next steps. Some time ago I approached a company – a sponsor of Flat Chat – about a semi-self managed scheme, the proposal was acceptable to me but as previously related not to my fellow owners. I am aware that I may be seen as a “time-waster” but I am so frustrated by the current position I am in. Obtaining the consensus of my fellow owners is like herding cats. 

 

The problem I have boils down to a clash of personalities between myself and another owner who seems to think that utopia exists in the strata world.

 

I guess I should strive for a new strata manager who is reasonable and ethical, and forget about the savings we could obtain by looking after our own maintenance – which is historically minimum.

 

Do you think I should follow up with our strata management company re the non-response to my letter and the additional charges for document destruction?

 

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Regards,

 

Dudley