Strata managers Sydney has licensed to perform the duties necessary in the management of a strata scheme are authorised to attend to nearly any situation that may arise, whether in day-to-day operations or truly unusual circumstance. It is critical to remember that you have hired your management for a reason, and always consult them before attempting to resolve situations on your own.

Disputes within the Scheme

Disputes can arise over nearly infinite concerns, and may involve scheme owners, lot owners, or even unaffiliated strangers. Any legal concerns or disputes should be immediately reported to your strata manager in order to receive timely and accurate counsel and ensure the matter is attended to promptly and legally.

While it may be tempting to attempt to resolve disputes without intervention, the potential complications of such actions are severe and damaging. Rather than expose yourself to the risk of legal problems or fees, take advantage of the professionals you have contracted to manage this for you and bring them into the loop immediately. Plus, the specialised skills your agent and agency has developed throughout a long career makes it unlikely any truly one-of-a-kind situation can throw them off their guard. Chances are good that no matter what happens, they have seen it before, and already know how best to proceed.

Changes to Bylaws

Every strata scheme has its own set of bylaws, and over time, the needs being addressed by these bylaws can and will change. Your strata manager is fully qualified to make these changes and take care of the proper filings and notifications necessary for them to be done legally and effectively.

Repairs and Insurance

Save yourself the time and trouble of dealing with insurance quotes and claims by allowing your manager to handle these situations when they arise. Your agent is fully authorised to do so, and the expertise and experience he or she brings to the situation will go a long way toward ensuring you receive the best possible repair work or insurance result for the least cost and effort.

Tax Concerns

Your manager will maintain your accounting records and should therefore be your first point of contact for any tax concerns you may encounter. They will be able to provide you with information and advice, and can even work with tax assessors or auditors on your behalf to clarify and resolve any problems.

Common Area Maintenance and Repair

Any emergency maintenance situations should be reported as quickly as possible to your agent in order for them to be addressed and resolved rapidly. Your agent will arrange not only for emergency fixes, but also for the routine maintenance common areas will require, such as gardening and cleaning. Even when you feel an issue is minor, it is best to allow your agent to handle it just to be sure any applicable regulations are followed to the letter.

In short, your manager is there to manage your strata scheme, and for the most part, is qualified and authorised to do so as needed. Your agent should be your first point of contact for any concern with the operations of your scheme rather than running the risk of operating outside the law by attempting to correct problems on your own.