Withholding a levy clearance certificate until plans are approved
By Graham Paddock
AN OWNER sells a unit. The trustees know that some of the owner’s building works are not approved. These may be in an exclusive use area or on the common property. They may also be unauthorised lofts, roof decks or other alterations to the exterior of a section. Can the trustees or managing agent issue a levy clearance certificate, or must they refuse to do so until the situation is “legalised”? What can happen if they refuse to issue the certificate?
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AN OWNER sells a unit. The trustees know that some of the owner’s building works are not approved. These may be in an exclusive use area or on the common property. They may also be unauthorised lofts, roof decks or other alterations to the exterior of a section. Can the trustees or managing agent issue a levy clearance certificate, or must they refuse to do so until the situation is “legalised”? What can happen if they refuse to issue the certificate?
Why you should think twice before bypassing the CSOS dispute resolution procedures
By Graham Paddock
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In this article, Auren comments on a recent High Court ruling where a complainant went to court without making use of the CSOS dispute resolution processes.