You need to determine the type of renovation – major, minor or cosmetic, and the renovation procedure depends on this, as well as your building’s by-laws. If you renovation is a legal (ie, would be allowed) and you are sure of that, then go ahead with the renovation. The OC would then have to scramble to get involved, and the result will be the same. Otherwise, get a strata lawyer involved, especially if there are serious costs involved.