Resolutions in Strata and Community corporations
Posted on March 14, 2025
If you live in a Strata or Community corporation you’re probably familiar with the term ‘resolution’, but the requirements of a resolution and the different types of resolutions can be confusing for owners.
The term “resolution” is the formal description of a decision made by owners.
Fundamentally, the difference between the various resolutions under the legislation is the notice requirements and percentage of votes by which each resolution will pass.
There are 3 types of resolutions:
- ordinary resolutions;
- special resolutions; and
- unanimous resolutions.
For an ordinary resolution to pass, a majority of owners present at a general meeting and entitled to vote must vote in favour. In addition, a management committee appointed by a Corporation will usually be delegated authority to pass these types of resolutions.
For a special resolution to pass:
- Owners must have 14 days notice of the proposed resolution; and
- 75% of owners present at the general meeting and entitled to vote must vote in favour.
For a unanimous resolution to pass:
- Owners must have 14 days notice of the proposed resolution;
- there must be no dissenting vote (that is, all owners present at the general meeting must vote in favour); and
- votes from unfinancial owners are valid.
Before a corporation passes a resolution, the legislation and articles or by-laws (whichever applies) should be consulted.
Should you have any queries about resolutions, please do not hesitate to contact our specialist Strata and Community Titles team.
