@imaynotbeperfect said:
We’re in NSW, a multi-storey block. For many years our OC maintained all the external doors and windows and walls, however, when we changed strata managers at the next AGM the new manager brought along a strata solicitor.
This is not uncommon as a lot of SM are unaware of the finer points (and the major points) of strata law and they will just tell you what they belive is correct and as the owners are even less knowledgable they generally get away with it.
My 10 years as a lot owner has turned me from believing everything the SM says to nothing the SM says unless I confirm it via a third source.