by Allison | Mar 21, 2016 | ACT, Case Review, Levies, News & Publications, Recent News
On 20 November 2015 ACAT heard a levy recovery matter and made a decision that has a significant impact on all strata levy recovery matters commenced in ACAT. The case was The Owners – Units Plan 840 V Richardson (Civil Dispute) [2015] ACAT 77. What was the case...
by Allison | Aug 26, 2014 | ACT, Legal Alert, Levies, Levies, NSW
When seeking to recover unpaid strata levies, it is natural for Owners Corporations to want a fast result with as little money spent as possible. For this reason, many may shy away from enlisting the assistance of lawyers, fearing excessive legal fees will result in...
by Allison | Jul 21, 2014 | ACT, Legal Alert, Levies, Levies, NSW
Once judgment has been granted in a levy recovery matter the Owners Corporation should seriously consider applying for the issue of a bankruptcy notice. When is a bankruptcy notice possible? To obtain a bankruptcy notice in levy recovery matters the judgment debt must...
by Allison | Jul 15, 2014 | ACT, Case Review, NSW, Strata Disputes, Strata Disputes
When recovering strata levies or defending an application by a lot owner in respect of the validity of a meeting, it is essential that you have good processes in place and can demonstrate that you have followed these processes when sending meeting notices and levy...
by Allison | Jul 8, 2014 | ACT, Case Review, Levies, Levies, NSW
In a recent Local Court case, the court had much to say on what was considered ‘reasonable’ legal expenses and ‘reasonable’ conduct in commencing levy recovery proceedings. The court was critical of the managing agent & the Owners Corporation and found for the...