Perhaps the concern should be how many times can the owners corporation refuse the lot owner’s request before an application is made to NCAT for an order under s 126 SSMA?
If NCAT forms the opinion the owners corporation has unreasonably refused the request to alter the common property it can overrule the owners corporation. The proviso’s are that the alteration is a minor renovation and directly affects the lot of the applicant lot owner.
May be best to give this lot owner some genuine engagement and be prepared for possible mediation?