Thanks Whale, Very sound advice.
Its the piece “the latter may suit them” ie. The OC determines what they want, which is the ambiguous part – I was hoping there was a firm law that stated “one way or the other” so there was no squabble – just a pre-determined outcome.
I guess the next step is to present those options as alternatives as part of submitting a request for a special resolution as means of compensation for exclusive use of the patio area – I get it. Its a pity its taken 35 years for this to become an issue.
I will stand firm on the OC replacing the concrete slab/tiles in the first instance and that the exclusive use and bylaw is a secondary step.
Charlie 