Reply To: OC manager approved change to facade without consulting Committee

Thanks Julie

You have made some assumptions in your response – the three styles of windows/doors are the original (wood), a 2011 unauthorised change (looks the same but metal) and now a completely different looking set of doors/windows (sliding and centred and metal) approved by the Strata manager despite objections by the Committee.

The Committee’s expectation would have been that the door/windows be replaced with a similar style to the all the other windows/doors. By giving approval without consulting the Committee and despite the Committee raising objections when the door/window arrived on site.

My question was seeking advice about what action we can take, given the change impacts the ascetic of the property, and as you say sets a precedent that means a fee for all. Design guide is interesting and has not been raised by our Strata manager as a solution. Can you explain? Where does that fit in the legislation?

What control does an Owners Committee have if the Strata manager can make unilateral decisions unless a manual is created outlining all possible requests and our position? Surely the easier solution would for the Strata Manager to ask the duly nominated and very active Owners Committee for approval?