Re: Private air-con on common property

The law has changed (was strenghened) on this recently (last few years).

If a by law is passed changes to common property the by law must address 2 issues –

1. who is responsible for installation
2. who is responsible for the ongoing repairs and maintenance

To install a a/c until on common property the owner must be granted by special resolution at a general meeting an exclusive use bylaw.  The by law when passed grants the right to use the area required and must make the owner responsible for the repairs and maintenance of the area.  Failure to do so means the owners corp is responsible.