#30776
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    Section 28 of the NSW strata regulations says:

      Minor renovations by owners

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

     

    (d)  installing a reverse cycle split system air conditioner,

     

    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.

    Section 110 of the Act says: 

    (1) The owner of a lot in a strata scheme may carry out work for the purposes of minor renovations to common property in connection with the owner’s lot with the approval of the owners corporationgiven by resolution at a general meeting. A special resolution authorising the work is not required.

    (2) The approval may be subject to reasonable conditions imposed by the owners corporation and cannot be unreasonably withheld by the owners corporation.

    And it’s those “reasonable conditions” that might test your resolve and patience, depending on the demeanour of the committee.
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