Special levy
An additional levy raised in a sectional-title or community scheme for a specific expense, project, shortfall, or body corporate need.
Definition
Special levy disputes should be checked against the budget, trustee or body corporate resolution, management rules, meeting notices and minutes, levy statement, payment demand, maintenance or repair records, managing-agent correspondence, and whether the amount was properly authorised and allocated. A special levy can also affect clearance figures before transfer.
Key takeaways
An additional levy raised in a sectional-title or community scheme for a specific expense, project, shortfall, or body corporate need.
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Related legal problems
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Common situations
Special levy dispute
Body corporate levy dispute
Transfer clearance delay
Related resources
Resources and guides
Property Transfer Checklist
Preparation checklist for buyers and sellers moving through property transfer.
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What does Special levy mean?
An additional levy raised in a sectional-title or community scheme for a specific expense, project, shortfall, or body corporate need.
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