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QUESTION: We recently bought a big new flat screen TV for our fairly small flat and, for a variety of reasons it would look great on the wall. The by-laws say you can only fix things like TVs to common property walls with the executive committee’s approval.
However our neighbour, who is on the EC, says it will be fine as long as we get it done professionally. Our lease says we can barely hang a picture without the landlord’s permission and our agent’s default position is to say ‘no’. Can we by-pass them and go straight to the executive committee for the OK?- SquareEyes, Cronulla.
ANSWER: You read the by-laws?!? You already sound like exceptional tenants. However, the EC can’t give you permission to do something the landlord hasn’t approved. He has to ask them for permission.
So put together a package that makes it as easy as possible for the agent to say yes – letter to the EC for them to sign, a quote from reputable installers, agreement to make good any damage to the wall when you leave.
If they say no, contact the owner. They’ll be glad to know they have such diligent tenants who are clearly planning to stay for a while.
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