@Austman said:
I did use the word “usually”. But OCs/BCs must be fair. That’s mentioned regularly in tribunal cases.
I don’t disagree with most of what you’re saying but, being more optimistic about human nature than I probably should, I’m always looking for more elegant solutions than “one size fits all” (and, yes, I know it’s easier and possibly more effective just to say “there’s the rule now everybody must obey it).
In this specific case, I would be looking at a modified version of Model Bylaw 1 that said something like:
An owner or occupier of a lot must not park or stand any motor or other vehicle on common property, or permit a motor vehicle to be parked or stood on common property, except with the prior written approval of the owners corporation and provided their vehicle is parked in such a way that it does not obstruct or impede access for other owners or emergency vehicles. This is a courtesy, not a right or obligation, and the strata committee may withdraw approval at any time.
That would create a perfectly reasonable by-law that would allow the people who are not causing a problem to keep doing what they’re doing and pull the selfish residents into line.
Having said all that, Beaglegirl should sit down with the other owners and ask for their support (while canvassing the options aired here). Make it their concern and not just her problem. And then someone needs to talk to the miscreant to make them realise that if they continue with their selfish behaviour, they are going to end up in trouble.