Background:
The dispute arose between strata owners who lived in their units and those who rented their units through the Victoria Regent Hotel Ltd. (VRH). The conflict focused on the renewal of the Common Area Use Agreement (CAUA) between the Strata and VRH in 2020. The petitioners claimed that the 2020 Council renewed the CAUA without proper authorization from the strata owners and that they failed to disclose conflicts of interest. Additionally, the 2020 Council executed a release of claims in favor of the 2019 Council, which the petitioners argued was unauthorized and invalid.

Legal Issues:
The key legal issues included whether the 2020 Council members had a conflict of interest when renewing the CAUA and granting the release, whether they failed to obtain the necessary three-quarter approval from strata owners, and whether their actions breached sections 31, 32, and 82 of the Strata Property Act.

Court's Decision:
The court examined the validity of the CAUA renewal and the release, considering whether the council members' actions constituted a conflict of interest and whether the release was legally binding.

Costs and Awards:
The document did not specify the total amount of costs or any monetary award in favor of the successful party. The relief sought included declaratory orders, the setting aside of the release, and potential damages.