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In this jaw-dropping episode, we talk to Janet, a seasoned strata owner who’s seen it all — including her levies climb from $15,000 to over $24,000 a year.
Guest: Janet – long-time strata owner and accidental funder of ornamental landscaping.
Episode Summary:
In this jaw-dropping episode, we talk to Janet, a seasoned strata owner who’s seen it all — including her levies climb from $15,000 to over $24,000 a year… without so much as a vote that counted. From EV chargers for eight people to Japanese gardens nobody remembers approving, we explore what happens when entitlement-based voting leaves residents feeling powerless and broke.
Topics Covered:
• The wild world of strata entitlements and how voting power is stacked
• How levies balloon when committees forget lifts cost money
• EV chargers for the few, paid by the many
• The mysterious appearance of a $25,000 Japanese garden
• Proxy vote confusion and the slippery slope of silent consent
• Why some owners stay silent and others take it to Fair Trading
Key Quote:
"I don’t play tennis. I don’t own an EV. I don’t even use the lift. So why am I funding it all?" – Janet
Why Listen:
If you’ve ever stared at your quarterly levy notice and wondered, “Where exactly is this money going?” — this one’s for you. Strap in as we peel back the petals of strata democracy… and maybe find a koi pond hiding underneath.
