Q: When voting on an ordinary resolution at an AGM, in what circumstances would a lot owner, who is financial, abstain from voting? Does this count as a “no” vote? If all four owners are present and two abstain from voting, can the ordinary resolution be achieved if the remaining two owners vote in favour? Thank you.
If all four owners are present, and two abstain from voting, can the ordinary resolution be achieved if the remaining two owners vote in favour? – Jayne, NSW
A: Lot owners who are financial can abstain from voting for personal reasons, and they don’t need to be disclosed. If an owner does abstain, the vote is not counted as a ‘no’ vote. In your example, the two remaining owners voting in favour of the motion would pass the motion.
