WA Strata Titles Act - Process of Collection?

Hi Gilly,

Are you trying to recover unpaid strata management fees on behalf of the management body or as a flat owner? If it is the latter, is management asking you to pay unpaid fees/shares of another flat owner and you are asking to seek indemnity?

Whether or not trading of business is allowed on the property depends on both council approval and the agreement entered into between flat owners and strata management. If the agreement gives management power to consent to trading of business (where council approval has been obtained) then any flat owner should be able to object to this decision. In this case, I would suggest bringing this up with management, as there is usually an internal dispute resolution procedure for issues between owners and management. You may also lodge an objection to council for their approval of business trading in one of the flats. Try and speak to council about this, as in most cases, council may not be aware that there is a residential property being used for business purposes.

 

Hi Gilly,

In that case, you could file a claim for debt with the Magistrates' Court of Western Australia.

Here is some information that may be able to assist you:
- Self managed strata FAQ
- ARAMA - you can try contacting them with your enquiries

In relation to the home business, if you write up an objection letter, with reasons, and signed by the other owners, you can refer this to your local council and they should be able to assist you. As mentioned above, running a home business may require council approval in some cases, and council will be seeking any neighbour objections.