| Q. If you, as a Managing Agent, have heard that some negative things which could affect the Common Property were taking place, how do we, the owners, know that you wouldn’t just cover it up since you’re friendly with the trustees? | A. Look up in the index- “managing agent” then go through the topics. Find “ report to owners/bond holders” – MR 48 Page 66 | | Q. We have been told that we cannot have our own bank account by another managing agency – can we? | A. Look up “bank account” – “open” MR 41 Pg 64 | | Q. How can one recover electricity costs legally? | A. Look up “electricity: - “recover” MR 33(3)(4) Pg 62 | | Q. What powers do the Trustees have? | A. Look up “ Trustee “ then “Powers” SA 38 Page 38 SA 39(1) Pg 39 MR 26(1) Pg 58 | |
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