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25/03/2016 at 11:48 am
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Unless there is a by-law in place allowing the use of the common property, then the answer is yes.
In fact, there may be an insurance issue. If someone as injured in this area due to unapproved but ignored use of common property, the Owners Corp could be to some extent liable.
Your owners corp needs to reach a formal, by-law supported agreement over the use of common property, with the commercial owners. Whether or not this includes rent for the space is a matter for owners to decide. Mor important at this stage is the question of responsibility for the safety and wear and tear of the space.