Thanks Jimmy for explaining that so clearly.
There’s no real problem currently, except that our complex is now around 45 years old, and some of the front doors require replacement at a cost of around $1200 each. This could result in a major cost, and additionally there are 2 sets of glass sliding doors which are starting to require repairs. With 26 townhouses in the block, there is a strong likliehood of a large outlay coming up at some point.
The transfer of responsibility was suggested as a way to reduce costs (and of course rising levies).
There is also the issue of owners having replaced their own front doors which are no longer in keeping with the original look of the complex, and whilst this is not necessarily a bad thing currently, there is no by-law in place to allow this, so it appears that the OC is still responsible for any costs associated with future repairs to these.