#27762
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    I would certainly be looking for further information before I supported this.

    For instance, has anyone in the block (especially on the committee) recently had tiles replaced or thermostats repaired at Owners Corp expense?  If so, this would be grossly unfair.

    I also worry about lot owners taking responsibility for things that are embedded in common property walls or cavities.  Who pays for repairs of common property when the owner needs to cut in to repair a thermostat.

    I would want the committee to explain in detail why this change is necessary and I would consider this a non-urgent change of status.

    So I would go to the meeting, tell them they need to explain to everyone in the block more clearly and fully why this is necessary.  Until then you will recommend to other owners that they say no.

    I also think the rider in 106 (3)(b): “its decision will not affect the safety of any building, structure or common property in the strata scheme or detract from the appearance of any property in the strata scheme” has not been fully addressed. Don’t the tiles on a balcony affect the appearance?

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