Condo Smarts: LED conversion smart, but council must seek owners’ permission (BC)

Dear Tony: Our strata council entered into a contract to change all of our lighting in common areas to LEDs to increase light levels and reduce the cost of electricity.  They did not obtain the authorization of the owners at a general meeting, and have declared there will be no additional expense, as the contractor has agreed to be paid through the energy savings until the contract balance is paid out over the projected two years.    Read the Q&A……………………………………..

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