#25989
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    This has less to do with strata law and more to do with basic committee procedure.

    In the case of the paint colour, you would propose an amendment to include the original colour as as an additional option.  The vote on this would occur before the vote on the colour. As you are not changing the basic intent of the motion – to choose a paint colour – your amendment would be valid (although it might still be defeated).

    On the question of choosing a painter, it would be a matter of persuading the majority of owners to reject all three quotes unless you have a fourth quote ready to go and, again, you would propose an amendment that it be considered along with the other three and, if that got a majority, it would be put to a vote.

    Amendments to motions at general meetings are permitted and can be voted on provided they aren’t changing the fundamental issue.  Thus you can add another paint colour option to a motion to decide a paint colour but you couldn’t propose an amendment saying the paint should be replaced with aluminium cladding as that is a different discussion entirely.

    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.