What is an association and do I have to be part of it?

• Association is the name given to a group of all owners in a precinct, community or neighbourhood scheme.
• An association and common property owned by the association are created when a plan is registered.
• An association is responsible for many things including:
  • updating the community roll, precinct roll and neighbourhood roll;
  • financial records and statements which must be kept for at least 5 years;
  • keeping books and records of notices, meetings and correspondence;
  • ensuring adequate insurance such as:
    • public liability;
    • building;
    • voluntary workers; and
    • workers compensation; and
  • maintaining trust funds by raising levies.
• Every owner is automatically a member of the association. If you own a property in one of the subsidiary schemes in a community title scheme you will become part of more than one association. You cannot choose not to be part of an association.
• Once you become a member of an association you have the right to vote at meetings and must also financially contribute to your scheme by paying your levies.
• You can choose not to attend meetings of an association. However if you want to contribute to a discussion for a motion you may choose to attend in person and vote on a motion or appoint a proxy to do so on your behalf.