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    How do we end our strata management agreement?

    Flatflo editorial team · Last reviewed 2026-10-20

    Quick answer

    Check the agreement for its term and notice period, then pass a resolution at a general meeting to end it, as your state law requires. Give the manager written notice, agree a handover date and ask for all records, money and keys to be transferred to the committee.

    The full answer

    Most agreements run for a fixed term and can be ended at the end of the term or earlier with notice. Some states also let owners end an agreement early in certain circumstances. Read the agreement carefully and get advice if it's unclear.

    Plan the switch so there's no gap in insurance, bill payments or levy collection.

    Step by step

    1. 1Read the agreement's term and notice clause
    2. 2Put a motion on a general meeting agenda
    3. 3Pass the resolution
    4. 4Give the manager written notice
    5. 5Arrange handover of records, money and keys
    6. 6Tell owners the new payment details

    Also asked as: how to sack strata manager · terminate strata manager · change from strata manager to self managed

    General information only, not legal advice. Strata rules differ between states and change over time; check your state's law or get advice for your situation. Last reviewed 2026-10-20.

    Related questions

    What vote do we need to stop using a strata manager?Usually a resolution at a general meeting of owners. The type of resolution and any notice rules depend on your state's strata law and your agreement. Put the motion on the agenda properly, with the required notice, so the decision can't later be challenged.What records must the outgoing strata manager hand over?Everything that belongs to the owners corporation: the strata roll, financial records and bank statements, minutes, insurance policies, by-laws, contracts, plans, correspondence, keys and the common seal if there is one. Ask for a written list and check it against what you receive.What if our strata manager won't hand over the records?Ask again in writing, quoting the date of the resolution and the handover deadline. If they still don't comply, contact your state's fair trading body or strata regulator, or apply to the tribunal that handles strata disputes in your state for an order.Can we go back to a strata manager later?Yes. Self-management isn't permanent. Owners can vote at a general meeting to appoint a strata manager at any time. Keeping clean records and up-to-date accounts while you self-manage makes any future handover simple, whichever way you go.

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