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Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    I take a different view for two reasons. The first is that the strata committee represents a powerful and considered opinion.  The matter has been discussed and a consensus reached so it can’t be so easily dismissed as the rantings of your run of the mill, common or garden, loony grumbler.

    Secondly, after years of telling your residents that you (collectively) know best and that you will look after the best interests of the building and it’s residents, it’s not helpful to say that anything outside the front door but in the immediate vicinity is no concern of the strata committee’s.

    In most council areas the opinions of strata committees are taken very seriously at council (although they are by no means the deciding factor on issues).  The corollary of that is that the absence of an opinion may make the local authorities feel that it’s not such a big problem after all (see previous references to individual rantings).

    The strata committee is not a law unto itself.  It is representative of ALL owners (or it should be).  It is not an executive – which is why they changed the name – it is supposed to be representative.  

    The voice of a powerful body can say a lot, but its silence speaks volumes.

    The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.