Topic: Can we repeal an exclusive use by-law? – FLAT CHAT

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20/04/2014 at 3:50 pm #9463 Reply | Quote
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Our unit block has 30 units. Back in 1985, the 2 units on the top floor were granted exclusive access to the common property adjacent to them, being part of the roof of the other units. This was done by way of a by-law, for no consideration.

Since 2007 the owners of both the top units have caused nonstop trouble and expense for the Owners Corporation, with illegal additions being built and parties being held on the roof.

(When Council told the owner to remove the illegal extensions, the owner sued the OC for failing to give consent. After paying lawyers a lot of money, the OC finally settled the matter by agreeing to consent to the existing works provided the owner was personally liable for them)

The EC is sick of the hassles and worry over future illegal activities on our roof.

So my question is: Can the OC repeal the by-law that gives exclusive access to the roof area in either case: for the unit owner who has the illegal works, or the other unit owner who hasn’t (yet) built onto their unit on our roof?

Thanks for any advice
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