Hi Sty,
A motion has to carried for approved expenditure for the lawyer fees by the majority of stake holders of the strata scheme.
If a lawyer has been appointed by the strata managing agent without the written approval of the strata scheme they will have to pay for the expense.
No one unit lot owner can act alone on strata issues.
I suggest you send notice to unit lot holders of the strata scheme directly of the current situation seeking a meeting to resolve the issues with your property agent & unit no.1.
King Regards.
Digby.