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@Kenny R said:
We have counted around 50 windows in our 12 unit townhouse complex that could cost the OC well over $3000 to have the current window winders replaced. Why should this be the OC’s responsibility? Why not individual owners?
It’s swings and roundabouts. The Owners Corp is a collection of all the owners. You will all end up paying one way or another (although a group “buy” would be cheaper than individual installations.
Your unit entitlements are roughly related to the size of your lot which may (or may not) be related to the number of windows. Windows are part of common property which is why the owners corp has the ultimate responsibilty.
Strata buildings tend to be higher than houses, which is why there’s a focus on strata schemes. Not all windows above the ground floor require locks (those that open on to balconies, for instance).
Generally speaking, when you move into any kind of strata, you get certain shared benefits and responsibilities. If you want the former, you need to accept the latter – or maybe you should be looking at a free-standing house.
You’ll find the basics on the window regulations HERE.