Can I dispute my body corporate levy amount?

You can challenge a levy if you believe your lot entitlement has been applied incorrectly, or if the budget approval process at the AGM was flawed (for example, proper notice was not given). However, you cannot simply refuse to pay because you disagree with how the money will be spent. Levies approved at a properly held AGM are binding on all owners regardless of how they voted. If you believe the levy was set unlawfully, you can apply to the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management for conciliation or adjudication. Importantly, continuing to withhold levies while a dispute is in progress will result in interest accruing and debt recovery action — these consequences continue regardless of the dispute outcome. This article is general information only and not legal advice.