The body corporate is charging a special levy for repairs, must I pay?

Owners in a unit title development are generally bound to pay levies that are properly set under the Unit Titles Act 2010. The body corporate must prepare budgets, and levies must be approved by a general meeting according to the Act and the rules. Under the Act, the body corporate needs a long-term maintenance plan for the common property, and levies can be raised for maintenance and repair, but it must follow the correct procedures, including notice, a resolution and a fair apportionment based on the unit entitlements. If the levy was not validly set, you can challenge it. Refusing to pay can lead to recovery action and a charge against your unit, so check the process, raise your concerns in writing, attend the meeting and seek legal advice. Disputes can be resolved through mediation, the Disputes Tribunal or the courts.