FAQ CATEGORY 30/06/22

How many votes are required to pass a motion?

Most motions at meetings require a majority vote which is known as a general resolution.

For a general resolution each owner has one vote per property they own. Over 50% of people must vote for the motion for it to pass. These votes are also called a ‘simple majority vote’ and do not use unit entitlement.

A special resolution is a vote by unit entitlement. For it to pass, no more than 25% of the votes can be against the proposal. You’ll most likely only see a special resolution to change by-laws.

A unanimous resolution is where everyone must vote for the proposal for it to pass.

Unanimous resolutions are only used is a limited range of circumstances for some 2 lot scheme restrictions and winding up strata schemes.

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