How to change body corporate in Victoria?
To change body corporate in Victoria start by considering:
- When the contract ends with the incumbent management company and any timing implications;
- How does the decision to change companies gets made or can be made i.e. does the Committee or the wider OC have to pass a resolution?
- Where to go next – in Victoria, the list of 1,000 or so registered OC managers grows month by month. There are certainly a lot of non-established, not-so-knowledgeable, not-so-good, unethical, and unscrupulous body corporate managers out there in Victoria.
At Strata Consultants Melbourne, we have been trusted by Committees since January 2014 when it comes to guiding them through the process of changing body corporate management companies.
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How to become a body corporate manager?
The process to become a strata manager in Victoria is surprisingly simple and straightforward. Whilst Consumer Affairs Victoria does stipulate some requirements for individuals and companies, the process for the most part involves submitting a registration form and paying the application fee of $214.30.
Can our strata manager change without committee approval?
You can change strata managers through an ordinary resolution of the owners corporation – this ordinary can either be passed by the Committee or the owners corporation (at a General Meeting or by way of an OC ballot).
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Can you change owner corporation?
Yes, you can change your owner corporation management company. This is done by a process called strata renewal, where the current owner corporation is dissolved and a new one is created. To do this, all owners in the body corporate must agree to the change. Changes to the owner corporation usually involve a change of rules, structure and/or management. It is important to be aware, however, that any changes to the owner corporation must comply with relevant state and territory strata laws.
At Strata Management Consultants, we have a simple 5-step guide on how to change owners corporation, to meet your strata needs.
Can you sue body corporate?
Yes, it is possible to sue a body corporate as it is a legal entity in its own right. This is typically done by an owner if they feel that the body corporate has failed to act in accordance with their responsibilities, or if the body corporate has caused damage or loss to an owner as a result of their negligence or misconduct. It is important to note that any legal action taken against the body corporate must be in accordance with the relevant legislation and by-laws.
How do I get rid of body corporate manager?
You can get rid of or change body corporate manager by obtaining a resolution of the body corporate or owners corporation of which you are a member. Typically, the resolution required to get rid of the body corporate manager or owners corporation is an ordinary resolution. An ordinary resolution can be passed by the owners corporation or the majority of the Committee of the owners corporation.
