Hi there. I am a newb to this forum and to strata matters in general, but I am a resident who is hoping to replace my 1970’s common property doors and windows. I’m sorry not to be answering the original question, but I hope you don’t mind me asking for your perspective on my situation.
My current doors/windows are in poor condition and have completely ineffective noise and heat insulation. Because the committee has no plans to upgrade, I wish to do it myself – but with uPVC double glazing. I am trying to keep the design as close to the originals as possible, but there will of course be differences. And I need to know whether these differences will be show-stoppers BEFORE I spend $700 on a By Law.
The problem I have is that my committee almost refuses to communicate with me on the issue. If I ask a question, they tell me I need to present my By Law at an EGM, then they will vote on the matter. Yet I need questions answered in order to draft the By Law and ensure that it will be agreeable to everyone. I am being completely transparent with them, yet they are being unhelpful and obstructive. What can I do?