Thanks Tharra for the valuable info. The complex is Sydney NSW. The complex is becoming a mess with ‘new rules’ by the newbies – old people who have been here for a while do not want to source tradies for strata work and have the worry that the tradies are licensed and insured. They are also worried that the strata insurance would be used by multiple owners under ‘voluntary workers’ if heaven forbid an accident occurs. (No scaffolding as required under Safety.) Is there any chance that the newbies could put this to a vote at the upcoming AGM and win? I would say that this suggestion has only been thrown out to the other owners at present to get their reaction. We have one of the best Strata Companies in Australia. However, we have a feeling that if we ask the Manager’s/company opinion, it is being relayed back to one of the newbies. Also they would have free labour and paint paid for by the strata funds. The oldies would have to employ professional painters but have the paint paid for. How much paint is going to go missing as well to be used on private pegolas, etc?