NAT: Levy collection in strata! Addressing arrears, reforms and recovery strategies | LookUpStrata

Описание: Strata levy arrears are at record levels across Australia, placing real pressure on owners corporations and committees. In this LookUpStrata webinar, Petra Lohmann and Nancy Torry from Bugden Allen Group Legal explain why levies matter, what happens when they go unpaid, and how strata communities can manage arrears with fairness and respect.

Learn about strata levy collection strategies, upcoming NSW strata law reforms, the role of payment plans in supporting owners in hardship, and best practice steps committees and managers can take to strengthen their scheme’s finances.

This session is essential viewing for owners corporations, strata managers, and lot owners looking to understand levy recovery, capital works funds, and the future of strata finance.

In this webinar, you'll discover:
• Why strata levies matter and the impact of unpaid contributions
• Common causes of levy arrears in schemes across Australia
• Proactive steps to help owners stay on track
• New legislative protections for owners in NSW, and how other states may follow
• What ethical, efficient, and legally sound debt recovery looks like

Timestamps
02:30 Presentation begins
03:10 Outline of what will be covered
03:40 Why are levies essential?
06:06 Impact of non-payment of levies
07:10 Why levies go unpaid?
09:37 Practical steps to reduce arrears and support owners early
14:09 Changes to the NSW legislation - 27 October
17:57 What this means for the other states
18:25 Best-practice levy collection with a humane approach
26:14 Question 1
29:28 Question 2 Levy due dates
30:29 Question 3
33:59 Question 4
34:53 Question 5
36:48 Question 6
38:12 Question 7
39:16 Question 8 VIC: Recovering levy arrears on utility lots when they are sold

Presenter Details
Petra Lohmann
Bugden Allen
E: [email protected]
P: 02 9199 1055

Nancy Torry
Bugden Allen
E: [email protected]
P: 02 9199 1055

You can access more information about similar topics here:
👉 Strata By-Laws and Legislation: https://www.lookupstrata.com.au/facts...
👉 Your Strata Levies: https://www.lookupstrata.com.au/facts...
👉 Strata Legislation NSW: https://www.lookupstrata.com.au/strat...

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The information contained in this session, including the discussions that arise from submitted questions, is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice. You should seek independent advice before acting on the information contained in this session.