When purchasing a new property (in particularly off the plan), most selling agents might tell you that the building is FOXTEL ready. But is it really? FOXTEL ready might mean the cabling has been installed (backbone only). However, more works might still be required. We have seen a lot of new properties FOXTEL ready, but FOXTEL has not been connected nor activated. This usually means the Owners Corporation will be

The short answer is yes. However, restrictions do apply. The Strata Schemes Management Act 1996, states:  STRATA SCHEMES MANAGEMENT ACT 1996 – SECT 80D  Legal action to be approved by general meeting  80D Legal action to be approved by general meeting (1) An owners corporation or executive committee of an owners corporation must not seek legal advice or the provision of any other legal services,