In the recent case of Ainsworth v Albrecht [2016] HCA 40 (termed “the Viridian Decision”), the High Court of Australia has allowed an appeal against a decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal relating to the rights of lot owners within a community titles scheme. The Viridian Decision demonstrates that a lot owner is well within their rights to oppose a motion or a proposal to create exclusive use by-laws where the opposition is considered reasonable.
