Jaynebrown,
you may not be aware, but the strata managing agent earns nothing zero zilch out of any swipe card purchases. These funds go into the Owners Corporation’s accounts, not the strata manager.
what I can suggest is just checking the by-laws of the owners corporation, particularly in relation to whether the OC has a by-law registered that allows the OC to collect a bond or charge a fee for the purchase of swipe cards, as apposed to simply charging owners/residents for the cost to purchase a swipe card, including the cost of the card, programming, de-programming etc.
it is normally very easy to establish the total actual cost for swipe cards….
mr s