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What does a strata manager do in WA? Understand the key duties—admin, finance, maintenance, and compliance—and how Redstone Lane offers strata services with clarity and care.
What Does a Strata Manager Do in Western Australia?
What Does a Strata Manager Do in Western Australia?
Strata management can feel like a mystery—especially if you’re new to it. You might wonder: Who’s really responsible for common property? Who organises meetings? Who handles repairs and budgets?
The answer: your strata manager.
At Redstone Lane, we believe transparency is everything. Here’s exactly what a professional strata manager does—and how the right one can simplify your property ownership experience.
1. Administration & Meeting Management
1. Administration & Meeting Management
One of the core roles of a strata manager is to coordinate meetings, including:
Annual General Meetings (AGMs)
Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs)
Council of Owners meetings
They prepare agendas, distribute notices, record minutes, and ensure all actions follow the Strata Titles Act 1985.
2. Financial Management & Strata Levies
2. Financial Management & Strata Levies
Strata managers:
Prepare and manage annual budgets
Issue and collect levies
Pay invoices for shared services
Monitor financial reports and bank accounts
This financial oversight ensures that your scheme remains compliant and solvent.
Learn more: How strata fees work in WA →
3. Building Maintenance & Contractor Coordination
3. Building Maintenance & Contractor Coordination
From leaking gutters to scheduled repainting, your strata manager ensures repairs and maintenance are timely and cost-effective.
They coordinate quotes, schedule works, supervise contractors, and confirm completion to standard.
4. Insurance & Risk Management
4. Insurance & Risk Management
Strata schemes require comprehensive insurance:
Building insurance
Public liability
Workers compensation (for contractors)
A strata manager ensures your scheme remains properly insured and handles renewals, claims, and risk mitigation.
5. By-law Enforcement & Dispute Resolution
5. By-law Enforcement & Dispute Resolution
By-laws help preserve harmony in your building. A good strata manager:
Enforces by-laws consistently
Issues breach notices when needed
Mediates disputes between owners, tenants or neighbours
Want to know more? Understanding strata by-laws →
6. Records & Legal Compliance
6. Records & Legal Compliance
Your manager keeps your scheme compliant by:
Maintaining ownership registers
Recording meeting minutes
Filing required documents with Landgate
Ensuring the strata company complies with WA legislation
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Without a reliable strata manager, things fall through the cracks—budgets aren’t managed, disputes fester, and maintenance gets delayed.
At Redstone Lane, we focus on:
Clear communication (no waiting weeks for a reply)
Tailored service for your building’s needs
Full transparency on costs and documents
What Does a Strata Manager Actually Do?
What Does a Strata Manager Actually Do?
Key points covered in the video:
What a strata manager is (and isn’t)
Top 5 responsibilities simplified
How owners can get more value from their manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do we have to have a strata manager in WA?
A: No, some smaller schemes are self-managed. But most find professional help is worth it for legal compliance and peace of mind.
Q: Can we change our manager if we’re not happy?
A: Absolutely—see our guide on changing strata managers in WA →
Q: What’s the difference between the strata manager and the council of owners?
A: The council of owners makes decisions. The manager helps implement those decisions and ensures compliance.
Downloadable Resource
Downloadable Resource
Free Resource:
A quick-glance, printable version you can share with owners or committee members.
Understanding Strata By-Laws in Western Australia.pdfReady for Better Strata?
Ready for Better Strata?
If you want a strata manager who actually makes things easier—reach out to Redstone Lane.
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