380. REPLAY: Successful Strata Records Inspections

This week, I’m sharing a REPLAY of one of our top 5 most popular podcast episodes: Successful Strata Records Inspections.  A source of frustration for many owners, records inspections is one of the subjects I am most frequently asked about. In this episode, I share my 4 steps to a successful strata records inspection, including what to do when particular records are withheld for ‘privacy’ or ‘legal’ reasons.   Links mentioned: Get the transcript here! Episode 281. “What do they do?” How strata managers are failing to show their value to owners  Section 182 – Requests for inspection of records of owners corporation – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Section 183 – Inspection of owners corporation documents – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Schedule 4 – Fees – Strata Schemes Management Regulation 2016 (NSW) Legge v Network Strata Services Pty Ltd (Strata and Community Schemes) [2013] NSWCTTT 45 (8 January 2013) Walker v The Owners – Strata Plan No 1992 [2020] NSWCATAP 192 (16 September 2020) Section 188 – Order to apply information or documents – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Section 227 – Certain applications cannot be accepted without prior mediation – Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) Episode 030. How Private Are Owners’ Personal Details When it Comes to Strata Books and Records?