@hammer66 said:
I may be a bit naive but it is bizarre that an issue that should have unanimous approval becomes a complex issue with individuals being obstructive and more concerned about their own liability and well being than those less fortunate.
Obstructive members of strata committees fall into five main categories.
1. This is going to cost us money and is of no direct benefit to me so I will object.
2. This was not my idea therefore it has no merit.
3. I live in fear of imaginary litigants who will sue me/us if we make a bad decision so we we will make no decision (even though that is often the worst decision of all).
4. Some owners may not like this and, if they find out I agreed, they might not vote for me at the next AGM and that would be a disaster because I don’t actually do anything to merit anyone’s support.
5. It’s different. Different is bad. Change is bad. Progress is not permitted. The status quo must be maintained at all costs (and preferably at none).