May I clarify the issue: Provision for the employment of a gardener for common property was approved and quotes were sought. However, one villa owner has asked for the grass/weed cutting in the private garden area to be included. (Incidently, it belongs to another villa, not his own). The garden area is clearly identified on the strata plans as belonging to the villa, as are the garden areas belonging to the other villas. All other villa owners accept the responsibility of maintaining their own garden areas. This particular garden area is located at the front of the property and contains a stormwater retention pit (approx. 400mm square). The strata manager appears unable to differentiate between the common property pit and the private property garden. Incidently, my own garden area also has a retention pit and is also at the front, yet I maintain my garden. Surely it cannot be fair or legal for the maintenance of one garden to become an OC expense simply because the owner neglects it?
