No levies have been paid for nearly three years, yet one of the persons involved reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this? – Peter, NSW

Q: Due to a probate dispute no levies have been paid for nearly three years yet one of the persons involved in the dispute reside in the property and from time to time request repairs to be carried out on the property. What can the committee do to resolve this as it is likely we shall soon have to increase levies to all make up the shortfall.

A: It would be best to resolve the probate dispute so that levies in arrears can be collected from the persons involved. You can try making contact with the executor of the will to make them aware of the issue.

If this is not possible/achievable you may wish to take the matter to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).