How are motions passed at a body corporate meeting?

The vote threshold required depends on the significance of the decision: **Ordinary resolution** — more votes for than against. Used for routine matters: budget approval, routine spending, engaging contractors within limits. **Special resolution** — no more than 25% of votes cast can be against. Required for by-law changes and major improvements to common property. **Resolution without dissent** — no votes against at all. Required for certain exclusive use by-law changes and other matters affecting individual owners' rights. **Majority resolution** — more than 50% of all lot entitlements in the scheme voting in favour. Required for the most significant decisions such as terminating the scheme. Abstentions and absent votes are treated differently under each threshold — the body corporate manager can advise on how they are counted for a specific motion. This article is general information only and not legal advice.