Insights & guidance

Practical articles for strata management concerns

These guides are written to help owners, residents and committees understand common issues around service delivery, governance and accountability in a practical and approachable way.

What these articles cover

Each article is designed to explain the issue clearly, outline what to look for and show how My Complex can assist with better records, clearer workflows and stronger accountability.

  • Caretaker performance and service delivery issues
  • Body corporate and governance disputes
  • Management rights disputes and authority concerns
  • Maintenance, access, communication and legal escalation matters

A practical note

These pages are written as general information only and should not replace legal, strata or contractual advice where the matter is significant or formal.

  • Document the issue clearly
  • Gather key evidence early
  • Escalate through the right channel

Caretaker grievances

A practical guide to dealing with poor service, missed duties and unresolved concerns around caretaker performance.

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Body corporate grievances

How to approach governance concerns, repeated complaints and disputes around accountability in a calm and structured way.

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Management rights disputes

A clear look at the issues that can arise around authority, service standards and communication in management rights arrangements.

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Poor maintenance

How to identify recurring maintenance failure and address it with clear evidence and process discipline.

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Communication breakdowns

Practical steps for reducing confusion, setting expectations and restoring clear communication pathways.

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Access restrictions

What to do when keys, entry permissions or shared access arrangements become contentious or unclear.

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Overstepping authority

How to address authority concerns while keeping responses professional, factual and procedurally sound.

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Fees and contracts

A guide to checking fee concerns, contract clarity and service scope before escalating disputes.

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Accountability and evidence

Build stronger outcomes with timelines, records and consistent evidence that supports fair decisions.

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When to seek legal advice

Know when a matter should move from operational resolution into legal or specialist strata advice.

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Conflicts of interest

Understand how to spot and document conflicts that may affect governance and service outcomes.

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Delayed repairs

How to escalate unresolved repairs with clear tracking, priorities and transparent communication.

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Selective enforcement

Steps to handle inconsistent rule application and improve consistency across stakeholders.

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Management rights complaints

Approach complaints with clearer documentation, expectations and escalation pathways.

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Contractor oversight

Improve oversight of contractor work quality, timeframes and accountability in shared properties.

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