Property law for committees: start with the documents

A building is not governed solely by habits in a residents’ chat. Collect registration documents, applicable bylaws and assembly decisions. Separate confirmed information from assumptions, including a unit’s share in common property.

Before allocating an expense or changing a use, define the proposed action and affected parties. Committee authority, allocation and voting rules depend on applicable law and documents. A calculator applies an input rule; it does not determine the legally correct rule.

Keep an official reference and review date. This is general working guidance, not a substitute for legal advice or the statutory text. Conflicting documents should be professionally checked rather than resolved by selecting a convenient version.