Long live strata legislation I say! In my experience, those whom are happy to comply with them, have nothing to hide & are willing to consider the impact to ALL & are prepared to do the pre-planning/pre-work to ensure the rights & obligations of all are acknowledged, respected & observed. My opinion is that not everyone is suited to strata living & those whom want the freedom to do what they want, when they want, without regard to the impact to others, should wise up & buy a free-standing house.