This is the dilemma owners corporations are caught in, when there is disagreement about how to proceed with remedial works. In many cases the person specifying the scope of works is also going to be the person conducting the tender process for a fee, then supervising for a percentage of the contract value. Little wonder some owners may be sceptical when this person has a pecuniary interest in the project. More so when they actually sell the equipment.
Owners can choose to “eke out” the repairs and maintenance if they have insufficient finances or other priorities. The law is fine with that, but how often are owners told this? It may not be the “best” course of action, and it is not desirable to encourage a race to the bottom, but it can help owners reach decisions if they have all the relevant facts, and maybe the sceptics are more likely to agree if they feel confident they are making their decision knowing all the options.