Re: Breaching exclusive use by law › Flat Chat Strata Forum › By-laws and outlaws › Breaching exclusive use by law › Current Page 25/01/2014 at 6:42 pm #20750 scotlandxStrataguru Yes, it’s clear on the face of the provision – the word is “may”, not “must” – so it is permissive, not prescriptive. In other words the by- law can provide the owner is responsible, but if it doesn’t/is silent, the OC is.