[Ado Q]

Thank you for your responses.  The motion was passed and my pet application was approved, so am pretty happy.  However the BCM advised the motion was ‘lost’ and I had to challenge it.  It’s scary that the BCM does not know the legislation on Flying Minutes, I’d hate to think how many other Body Corporates have been advised incorrectly of results from votes.

[Ado Q]

I just found out that the Flying Minute has received 2 ‘yes’ votes and 2 objections.  I was under the understanding that the majority wins regardless of objections received from owners not on the committee?

[Ado Q]

Hahaha I’m already on the committee, so the 1 vote received was a ‘yes’ obviously. I might contact the other member and seek approval.

The Body Corporate managers placed a due date on return votes.  Is this correct in Queensland?

[Ado Q]

Thanks Lady Penelope – I appreciate your answer.

I should of mentioned that the purchase of the dog has not taken place. The Application was to seek permission to have a pet on my Lot first before I go ahead.

My animal by-laws are permissive and I’m the only owner-occupier in my complex. If the Flying Minute is not voted on should I go ahead with the purchase and complete another application? Can I ask for another Flying Minute to be issued? Or do I have to wait for the next General meeting?

My guess is if the Flying Minute is not voted on, then I should go ahead with the purchase of the dog anyway and the Committee can’t reasonably refuse my request as our bylaw is permissive and the previous vote wasn’t resolved. The issue I have is the bylaw says ‘without permission’. So, is it right for me to go ahead with the purchase knowing I don’t have permission but then again my request for a pet has not been resolved.

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