Standard

The duty to repair and maintain common property is governed by a flexible and practical standard. Strata corporations must act reasonably, balancing cost, necessity, and the interests of all owners.

Where a strata corporation fails to meet its statutory obligations—whether through inaction, deadlock, or unreasonable decision-making—the courts retain the authority to intervene through mechanisms such as section 173(2) orders and Tadeson Orders.

Strata corporations are not required to choose the best option or to replace a building component that can be repaired. Courts will not second-guess reasonable decisions of the councils as approved by the owners. Judicial intervention is limited to situations where the strata’s actions fall outside the bounds of reasonableness.