Delight Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 The Condominium Act refers to a 50% vote to "An alteration on or a change in the ratio of the common expenses in the Bylaws defined under Section 32 " But I see no reference to a actual change in the fee. Is this determined by a Committee Vote -or have I missed something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 A general meeting of the co-owners would have to decide on a change in the maintenance fee. Section 48(8) of the Condominium Act. -- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball53098 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 The amount of the service money will be agreed to by a vote of the committee. Raising the fees just because someone thinks it's a good idea doesn't work so well. Accounting records and details need to be presented to the condo owners at a general meeting and an explanation of why the proposed increase is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delight Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 The amount of the service money will be agreed to by a vote of the committee. Raising the fees just because someone thinks it's a good idea doesn't work so well. Accounting records and details need to be presented to the condo owners at a general meeting and an explanation of why the proposed increase is needed. Thank you for this response I can see that a increase in fees has to be "sold". However,in your experience, is a 50% vote required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball53098 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I don't know the specifics of this . The condo law spells out the required votes to pass a change to the homeowners rules and regulations. If you are an owner then you have a right to know what is going on. If you are a resident owner you have the right to attend the committee meetings and if necessary they are required to call a general meeting of all owners for a vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhgz Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 "However,in your experience, is a 50% vote required?" Greater than 50%, unless a supplementary meeting is required, and that's covered in the condo act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indothai Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 aah.. the vague vote question. I can only contribute as such: 50% required first vote, if it doesn't meet the requirements (lack of persons attending), a second vote of 30% is sufficent. As such, if a condo is controlled by a "group", then all they need to do is wait out until the second 30% vote to win. The second vote must be done within a specified time period (i forgot how long). Either case, when-ever votes are required, it must be clearly informed to co-owners 1 week prior to voting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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