Can a strata scheme replace windows for aesthetic reasons?

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Some of the owners corporation committee would like to replace all windows and sliding doors from mission brown to black. There is nothing wrong with the windows and doors apart from the unpopular colour. Is it compulsory for us to go ahead with this very expensive renovation of the building?

Can a special levy for window replacement be overturned?

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I’m in a strata lot of 12. I’m the current secretary of the Strata Committee. We are in a 1960s building and have original windows which are in terrible condition and need replacing.

We held an AGM and EGM last year and the raising of a special levy was approved. Only 3 owners attended the EGM but it was an unanimous vote at the EGM. My understanding is that it requires a majority vote for a general resolution so this should be sufficient.

Can an unapproved strata committee contract be ratified?

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The Strata Committee accepted a $13,000 offer from a landscaper to carry out landscaping work without informing anyone and without minuting the deal. The contract involved altering common property without the owners corporation approval.

When this became known, the strata committee broadcast that it had renegotated the deal so that none of the work involves common property. We are not certain that the renegotiation took place. We'll have to check with the contractor.

Naming a strata building: process, voting and legal requirements

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A resident recently suggested that it would be nice to give our NSW strata building a name. It currently just has a street number. Many others share this view and have requested that our SC look into the appropriate procedures.

It is generally acknowledged by a significant number of unit owners that giving our building a name portrays character, can lift its persona and potentially make the property more desirable for owners wanting to sell or invest. The SC is therefore keen to make this work for the benefit of all.

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