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Robyn – in response to your question about guidelines / interpretations regarding the responsibility for windows and /or doors adjoining the balcony of a Lot within pre-1974 Schemes, here are two that may be helpful:
A “Direction” from NSW Land & Property Information (incorporating the former Land Titles Office) until such time as our State Government sells it off (too).
From Strata Community Australia as the Peak Strata Industry Body; refer item 20.
piximalone – I suggest you read the above, however if the windows to which your post #1 refers are within a post 1974 Scheme, then YES the Owners Corporation is responsible to properly maintain them to the extent that they’re among other things “fit for purpose”, but if that’s not adequate in your opinion due to noise etc and you wish to have them replaced, then YES you would need to obtain the prior written consent of your Owners Corporation at a General Meeting and pay for the preparation and Registration of a Special By-Law only if, as I expect, your Owners Corporation wishes to make you and future Owners of your Lot (and not it) responsible for the on-going maintenance of those.
Finally, HERE is a link to the requirement for window locks to be installed and maintained on some windows by the Owners Corporation (not by individual Owners) before 31 March 2018.