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Victoria strata managers face scrutiny for undisclosed kickbacks from insurers and vendors, inflating costs and raising ethical concerns.
Strata managers in Victoria are under growing scrutiny for receiving undisclosed kickbacks from insurance and vendor providers, a practice critics call ethically indefensible and a conflict of interest.
Despite being legal, the widespread use of these commissions—often hidden from owners—has led to inflated insurance premiums, especially in buildings with defects.
Research shows most owners are unaware of such payments, with only 34% certain their manager doesn’t receive them.
Advocates demand a legislative ban, arguing even disclosure fails to address the underlying bias.
The issue is part of a larger system where managers steer owners toward affiliated services and developers appoint managers in new developments.
With strata laws under review, pressure mounts for reform to protect apartment owners as high-density living grows.
Los gerentes de estratos de Victoria se enfrentan al escrutinio por sobornos no revelados de aseguradoras y proveedores, inflando costos y planteando preocupaciones éticas.