‘Lost its human touch’: Australians ending up in court over missed strata fees in cost-of-living crisis
Homeowners are facing legal action and bankruptcy, sometimes after just one missed payment, as strata managers increasingly use litigation as a first resort
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As Oliver packs up his Melbourne home of 16 years, he wishes the managers of his strata property had checked in with him before things became so bad that he needed to sell. In 2018, Oliver – who asked not to use his real name – lost his job and fell behind on his strata levies, the regular payments made to upkeep common facilities like roofs, stairwells, lifts and gardens. Then the managers took legal action, meaning he had to pay legal fees on top of his strata payment debt.
Now he’s facing forced bankruptcy after the strata managers filed a claim against him.
Law (Australia) | The Guardian
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