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Why bother getting OC approval for some changes to common property?
Whale raises a very good point regarding the strange interpretation of common property alterations made by owners. I have also heard similar comments from my strata manager and also a Strata lawyer.
So now some people in our property know that if they seek permission to alter common property they may or may not get it approved and it will probably be “with conditions”. On the other hand they have heard from the so called legal experts that if the work is done without permission then the Owners Corp will still likely be responsible for the changes.
So why would any half smart owner ever bother to get permission, particularly if they think it might not be approved??
Have I been hearing incorrect interpretations or does this just highlight the non-commercial and sometime ridiculous interpretation of strata laws that tribunals, courts & lawyers make??
Thanks for any input that might be offered