#18125
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    WINGATTACK said:

    Whichever way one goes, I suspect it is a long and draining process, speaking as a new comer to strata conflict issues. Am I right? Should you maybe elaborate on the ‘emotional cost’ of undertaking on of these courses of action, please?

    A Notice to Comply is quicker and easier (and I suspect, in the majority of cases, never even gets to the stage of a fine being imposed).

    A CTTT order is going to take 8-12 weeks but may be the only option if, for instance, the miscreant is breaching the terms of the strata Act rather than merely a by-law.

    And you’re right, there usually is an emotional cost, especially if your are on your own on one side of the dispute, but it’s impossible to quantify because some people would be shattered by the process of being taken to the CTTT while others might enjoy the fight.

    So what it comes down to is how important it is for you to win the battle.  If there’s a lot of money at stake – such as in the value of your home – then you might not have any choice put to pursue the issue.  If it’s a matter of principle, then you have to ask yourself why you would even bother.

    I hope that in laying out the process, and providing the readers with a sense of what’s involved, they can make their own judgement about the emotional cost.  You’re right in that it should be considered but it’s not something anyone can easily predict.

    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.