Topic: Install new lift which only benefits three units – FLAT CHAT

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20/09/2025 at 3:56 pm #81200 Reply | Quote
jelvis47
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Our block contains 42 units, 36 units in a tower block, and a seperate two storey block of 6 units. The property was built over 40 years ago. The tower block has one lift which is used by all 42 units. The block of 6 units use the tower lift to access their garages. The block of six has never had a lift, the top 3 units are accessed by outside stairs.

A proposal has been put to the strata committee by one of the top floor owners in the block of 6 that a lift be installed for the benefit of said 3 owners. This lift would be paid for by 4 parties, 3 top floor owners and the rest by the strata. It would seem 1 of the top floor owners is not keen to pay their share and if so the amount, approx $90000, would then be split 3 ways meaning the strata would pay more.

My question is this. This lift would be for the sole benefit of 3 units, no other owner has any reason to use this lift therefore should our strata fees be used for this purpose? All other amenities are used by all owners.
I would be grateful for any advice. Thank you in advance.
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