#51855
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    Can I get the strata committee to divulge all quotes received for the work and how these have been evaluated?

    You most certainly can request to see all documents related to the window replacement and it is your legal right to view them.

    As for how the committee came to its decision, you can ask in writing or at the meeting for this information to be divulged.  By the way, all responses that this is “commercial in confidence” are a pretty sure sign that something either inept or untowards is going on.

    That said, the reason you are being asked to pay more than you would if you were getting the windows done yourself, may just be down to collective responsibility for common property.

    For instance if you have in your block 100 windows, 30 of which can be fixed for $1000, 40 for $1500, and 30 for $2000,  you would be paying your share of $150,000 rather than $100,000, even if yours were among the windows that cost less to fix.

    Add in different unit entitlements and that complicates matters even further.  It may seem unfair but strata is often a case of swings and roundabouts – what you lose on the windows you might gain on the roof.

    However, where you might take issue would be if the part of the quote for your windows was more than the quote you received privately for the same job.

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.