Body Corporate Levies in New Zealand Explained

Levies pay for running and maintaining the building. Understanding how they're set helps owners and committees avoid disputes.

How levies are set

The body corporate approves a budget at the AGM. Levies are usually split by each unit's ownership or utility interest.

Operating and long-term funds

Operating costs cover insurance, cleaning, gardens and admin. The long-term maintenance fund saves for the work in the long-term maintenance plan.

Unpaid levies

Unpaid levies can be recovered as a debt, including through the Tenancy Tribunal. Clear notices and reminders prevent most arrears.

How Flatflo helps

Flatflo calculates levies by interest, sends notices and reminders automatically, records payments and follows up arrears in stages.

Can levies be paid in instalments?

Yes. Many body corporates collect levies quarterly or monthly, as approved at the AGM.

Where do levy disputes go?

Usually the Tenancy Tribunal, which hears most unit title disputes.