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We are in Victoria and have been approached by communication carrier not NBN which is connected to the building, the new carrier maintains that they have a client in the building of 28 Units and have the right to install equipment for which they will pay $500 per annum for the use of power, our OC managers inform us that we cannot stop the installation and the firm will take us to court at a great cost, the Commonwealth Gov has posted a guide which is a help and recommends that any disputes be referred to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
I am seeking any help or comments from other Committees of Management who have had this situation and how they resolved the issue.
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The simple answer is that you must, by law, allow the network carriers to access your building but you can do it on your terms. These would include provisions that they don’t disrupt or damage common property, especially in a way that would prevent other providers from accessing the block. Talk to your strata manager or lawyer.
The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
You can request that the carrier install their own metered power supply to ensure that the owners aren’t out of pocket. It becomes too difficult to send invoices annually and the amount is set, never to increase so what looks good today will be a burden within a few years and not providing any benefit to any other occupant or owner of the building.
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