Can our building manage itself without a strata manager?
Short answer
Yes — in every state an owners corporation can run itself without a professional manager. The committee then takes on meetings, records, levies, insurance and compliance, so it suits smaller buildings with engaged, organised volunteers.
Steps for your committee
- List every job the current manager does and who on the committee would take it on.
- Check insurance, banking and record-keeping can be run by the committee.
- Agree how decisions and approvals will be recorded.
- Put the change to a general meeting so all owners can vote.
Rules in your state
Details such as notice periods and voting thresholds are set by each state's legislation.
| State | Legislation | Disputes go to |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 | NSW Fair Trading mediation, then NCAT |
| VIC | Owners Corporations Act 2006 | Internal grievance process, Consumer Affairs Victoria, then VCAT |
| QLD | Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (and its regulation modules) | Office of the Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management |
| WA | Strata Titles Act 1985 | State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) |
| SA | Strata Titles Act 1988 / Community Titles Act 1996 | South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) |
| TAS | Strata Titles Act 1998 | Recorder of Titles / Magistrates Court |
| ACT | Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) |
| NT | Unit Title Schemes Act 2009 | NT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT) |
When to get professional advice
Larger or complex schemes should get advice from an accountant or strata lawyer before self-managing.
Flex Strata gives a self-managed committee ballots, discussions, documents and action items in one place.
Next steps
Related guides
- How to change your strata manager
- Setting strata levies and the annual budget
- What records a strata committee must keep
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. General information only — not legal advice.