Some decisions need more than a simple majority. This is called a qualified majority.
- Two thirds (Model Regulations 2017): among other things for expenditure outside ordinary maintenance, spending from the reserve fund that is not in the MJOP, the house rules and commitments above a threshold amount. At least two thirds of all votes must then also be present or represented (article 56.5). If that fails, a second meeting follows (article 56.6).
- Four fifths (law): amending the deed of division through the board requires at least four fifths of the votes held by the owners (article 5:139(2) BW). Such a decision is also one of the ways to depart from holding the reserve fund in a separate VvE account (article 5:126(3) BW).
Note: for the four-fifths rules in the law, the total number of votes counts, not just the votes cast.
See also: Absolute (simple) majority, Quorum, Second meeting, Deed of division (splitsingsakte), Reserve fund (reservefonds)
Read more: Quorum and majorities in a VvE
Legal basis: Boek 5 BW, art. 5:126, 5:139, Modelreglement 2017, art. 56.5–56.6