Condo Smarts: Making a case for lighting upgrades (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 electricity costs.  They did not obtain the owners’ authorization at a general meeting for this expense and have declared there is no additional expense as the contractor has agreed to be paid through the savings until the contract balance is paid out over the projected two years.   Read the Q&A……………………………………

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