#31021
scotlandx
Flatchatter

    The simple answer is no.

    A lease of common property requires a special resolution of the owners at a general meeting, the Committee does not have the power to approve a lease of common property.

    If the owners approve it, the lease must be lodged with the Registrar General. Note that a term exceeding 5 years requires a plan of subdivision, and according to the Land Registry website is not acceptable.

    http://rg-guidelines.nswlrs.com.au/strata_schemes/after_scheme_commenced/lease_of_part_of_the_common_property

    Essentially, you can’t use a lease to get around the requirements of the Act. After the period of the lease anything on the common property would have to go.