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Home » Maintenance & Common Property » Maintenance & Common Property SA » SA: Can a majority owner paint strata property without approval or is a resolution required?

SA: Can a majority owner paint strata property without approval or is a resolution required?

Published April 20, 2026 By Carrie McInerney Leave a Comment Last Updated April 20, 2026

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Question: I own 3 of the 5 units in a strata titled scheme. Can I paint the exterior of my units, or do I need the permission of the other two lot owners? As I have the majority vote, I thought I could proceed without requesting permission.

Answer: The entire complex should be painted as a whole as all units form part of common property. Motions for ordinary resolutions still need to be submitted.

Despite you owning the majority of units, the entire complex should be painted as a whole as all units form part of common property. Motions for ordinary resolutions still need to be submitted at a meeting for your corporation. Also, as the cost of painting units is a corporation responsibility, so it is certainly necessary for other owners to be aware of the potential cost and even request that their units be included in the works.

This post appears in Strata News #560.

Carrie McInerney
Horner Management
E: carrie@hornermanagement.com.au
P: 08 8234 5777

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About Carrie McInerney

Carrie McInerney is the CEO of Horner Management and has been in the industry since 2001. Over the past 19 years Carrie has nurtured an enthusiastic client focused team, combining teamwork and systems to provide an excellent level of service to the Strata Industry.

Carrie is an active member of the SCA (SA) board and was awarded Industry Leader at the SCA Awards in 2016. Carrie connects well with others and is passionate about educating clients and others about the Strata Industry.

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