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    Batteryhen
    Flatchatter

      Could someone explain how strata fees are calculated?  Can identical units in the same block be charged different fees? Are things like views  included in the calculation? I have noticed that units on lower floors here are charged less than I am – I am higher up and have “district” views. Just wondering…

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    • #14230
      Jimmy-T
      Keymaster

        The closest correlation you will get to your unit entitlements (the basis on which your levies are calculated) is the apartment's value so views and aspect do come into it, along with size and amenity.  That's why apartments higher up the building usually have higher UEs and therefore highers levies.  If it's any consolation, you also get a higher value vote in a “poll” at a general meeting. 

        The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
        #14235

        On this subject. some townhouses in our complex have converted their roof space into a 3rd level (by-law in place for this). Given the increase in floorspace and views and value (these are now 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom) should the strata levies be reviewed to account for this, and how do we progress this?

        #14236
        Jimmy-T
        Keymaster

          The OC should pay for a surveyor to work out what the new UIs should be and then, if you can get unanimous agreement, they will explain how you register this so you can redistribute levies on that basis.  If you don't have unanimous agreement, you can apply to the CTTT for a judgement adjusting the levies accordingly.

          Just be aware that there is a point at which the expense of all the surveys and  legals etc outweighs the benefits of redistributing the UEs. 

          A more elegant solution, if the roof spave was common property, may be to lease it to the owners in way that doesn't interfere with their rights or their ability to sell but recognises the added value they have in their peroperty.  That money could then go into the general fund and reduce your levies accordingly.

          The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
          #14237
          Jimmy-T
          Keymaster

            The OC should pay for a surveyor to work out what the new UEs should be and then, if you can get unanimous agreement, they will explain how you register this so you can redistribute levies on that basis.  If you don't have unanimous agreement, you can apply to the CTTT for a judgement adjusting the levies accordingly.
            Just be aware that there is a point at which the expense of all the surveys and  legals etc outweighs the benefits of redistributing the UEs. 
            A more elegant solution, if the roof space was common property, may be to lease it to the owners in way that doesn't interfere with their rights or their ability to sell but recognises the added value they have in their property.  That money could then go into the general fund and reduce your levies accordingly.

            The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
            #14244

            Thank you Jimmy.

            I have wondered in the past why I pay the same levies as my neighbours, who have at least 1 (in some cases 2) additional bedrooms, an extra full bathroom and great views from their 3rd levels. It won't be popular, however seems fair according to the way UEs are calculated.

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