Guide to the Application for Internal Dispute Resolution
This form provides a structured tool for unit owners to lodge a complaint and seek a resolution with the scheme executives within the framework of the schemes dispute resolution process. Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and correctly submitted. The application form can be downloaded at the bottom of this webpage.
Steps to
Complete the Application Form
- Applicant
Details (Page 1):
- Complete
your Full Name, Unit No., Cell Phone, and Email
in block letters. Ensure the information is accurate to facilitate
communication regarding your application.
- Application
Type (Page 1):
- Indicate
if this is your First Application or an Appeal.
- Specify
if legal proceedings have been instituted related to the matter by
selecting Yes, No, or Not sure.
- Respondent
(Page 1):
- Identify
the party involved in your dispute: Another Owner, Another Resident, Managing
Agent or any other BC contractor (please specify), or the Scheme Executives.
- Details
of the Dispute (Page 2):
- Provide
a detailed description of the facts surrounding your complaint, including
specific dates, places, and individuals involved.
Clearly outline all relevant details to support your application.
- Legislation
or Scheme Governance Breach (Page 2):
- Specify
any legislation or community scheme rules you believe have been breached.
Refer to any relevant sections to clarify your position.
- Relief
Sought (Page 3):
- Clearly
describe the outcome or remedy you are seeking from the dispute
resolution process. Be specific to ensure your expectations are
communicated.
- Declaration
and Signature (Page 3):
- Sign
and date the declaration to confirm that the information provided is
accurate and that you consent to its use for resolving your dispute.
Dispute
Resolution Process
- Submit
the completed application to the trustees via the managing agent.
- The
trustees will review the application and make a decision within seven days
of receiving all relevant information.
- The
decision will be communicated to you via the managing agent.
- If
dissatisfied, you may appeal the decision by resubmitting this form as an
appeal.
- Appeal
applications will be reviewed at a meeting with the trustees or designated
committee.
- The
outcome of the appeal will be communicated within seven days of the
meeting.
- If
unresolved, you may escalate the dispute to the Community Schemes
Ombudsman under the Community Scheme Ombud Service Act (CSOS Act No. 9 of
2011).
Ensure all
fields are completed legibly, and attach any supporting documents to strengthen
your application.
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