#53972
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    This is what the Regulations say:

    28   Minor renovations by owners

    Work for the following purposes is prescribed as minor renovations for the purposes of section 110(3) of the Act—

    (e)  installing double or triple glazed windows,

    Note—

    The work prescribed by this clause is subject to the requirements set out in section 110(7) of the Act, including requirements that it does not involve structural changes, changes to the external appearance of a lot or waterproofing.
    Also you will find definitions of  different types of double glazing HERE.
    It strikes me that you are not installing double glazing at all.  You are just changing the glass which is a much less significant renovation that installing double or triple glazing, as defined by the act.
    IMHO your strata manager is being unnecessarily pedantic.  Offer to give them a signed, witnessed and notarised  document saying that you take responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and repairs to the windows and sliding doors.  That’s more than they would get with double glazing.
    If they refuse, suggest that the current windows are not fit for purpose and you could take them to NCAT to force them to change them at the OC’s expense.
    OR
    Ask them to include a retrospective  approval item on the agenda of the next AGM.
    It really doesn’t need to be so hard and they should be following the spirit of the law rather that the letter which is vague in any case.
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