Re: Can EC approve renovations?

Thanks for your prompt reply, Jimmy T.

I’m still a little confused about the relevance of Sect 65A to upgrades of individual lots. Such work may affect and even alter common property but I would have thought that was significantly different from “improving or enhancing” it – or does the legal definition of that phrase include any change whatsoever?

That’s why I thought Model Bylaw 5 was a better fit for such works – though hardly ideal. And if covered by Model Bylaw 5, then it seemed to me that the EC could approve the works on behalf of OC – contrary to what strata managers are now saying.

Basically we’ve had various works done on individual lots over the years, all approved by EC. Given the recent advice of the strata managers, we’re wondering if we should clear the decks with a new special bylaw asking OC to formally approve them all and confirming the relevant lot owners’ acceptance of responsibility for maintenance etc.

Greatly appreciate your thoughts (this Forum is invaluable). Sounds as if these things will be clearer/easier after mid-2016.