Can a lot owner be excluded from using common property?

Generally no. All lot owners have a right to use common property — it is collectively owned by all owners in the scheme. The committee cannot permanently exclude an individual owner from common property. However: **The body corporate can:** - Pass by-laws that regulate how common property is used (pool rules, noise restrictions, booking systems) - Restrict access to specific areas temporarily for safety or maintenance reasons - Exclude a person who is behaving dangerously or unlawfully **Court orders:** In extreme cases involving serious and ongoing misconduct, a court order restricting an owner's access to certain common areas may be obtained — but this is rare and requires a judicial process. The committee cannot impose such a restriction on its own authority. If you believe you are being unreasonably excluded from common property, contact the Commissioner's office. This article is general information only and not legal advice.