Hello World! Welcome Friends! After buying a property in a subdivision you automatically become a member of an owners corporation. So it’s best you understand what an owners corporation is and what your responsibilities will be.
An owners corporation consists of all the people that own units or property in the same property development. It’s a legal entity that comes with established rules and obligations for owners corporations. When it comes to settling disputes and achieving goals, everything becomes more systematic.
When you own a property in an owners corporation you don’t have a landlord or building management company to approach for issues. If you face a problem with the shared aspect of the subdivision like a parking garage or elevators, you must address the issue with the owners corporation.
Owners corporations are very common among people who live in flats and apartment complexes. Knowing the right way to engage with an owners corporation can help you resolve issues and foster peace within this little community.
Settling Disputes
Owners corporations will often establish their own plans for resolving issues before they arise. These plans make it easier for everyone to decide on a solution to a problem. So when you approach an owners corporation for an issue, it’s usually resolved according to the existing plan in place and the Owners Corporation Act 2006.
If there ends up being no way found to resolve the issue then the owners corporation can engage with a lawyer or the Victorian Civil and administrative council to settle the issue.
Understand the Owners Corporation Structure
By understanding the structure of the owners corporation you’ll find it a lot easier to deal with. The owners corporation is made up of four levels:
The Committee
The committee is a small group of people that have been elected by the members of the owners corporation.
Delegates
A delegate includes a smaller group of people who are responsible for making the final decisions. They function the same way a board of directors do for a company.
The breakdown of owners corporation members may seem complex but it helps the corporation run more efficiently. By understanding the different positions and hierarchy it becomes easier to understand who you should be requesting resolutions from.
Be Transparent with Communications
Good communication is key when it comes to dealing with owners corporations. Just get straight to the point. Describe what your problem is, how long it has been a problem, and what you would like done to resolve it. If you’re sending an email, make sure you proofread it. It’s also a good idea to have the support of other community members.
Be as Organized as you Can Be
When you engage with an owners corporation you need to have all the right documentation ready to go. Especially when you’re reporting an issue. Try your best to collect pictures, written communications, and dates of any events that have taken place. The more information the better. Before you engage with the corporation, plan out exactly what you want to say.
Keep in Mind the Best Interests of all Members
Whenever you engage with an owners corporation you’re doing something which will affect all of the members. If there’s an issue with a shared amenity, think about how it’s affecting other members. Changes that you need to make for an issue could be different for the requirements of other members. When you come up with a solution, make sure it benefits the subdivision as a whole.
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