u/Muted_Island2930

Hey everyone

Bought a villa at an auction. Did not see a leaky pargola. I guess they obviously cleaned it up to make sure it was not leaky

Now that settlement is done and I’m spending a bit more time in the villa I find that it’s leaky.

I’m trying to clarify with strata whether it covered under strata because I can’t get insurance for it from normal insurance companies because they will not provide structural insurance as most of the villa structure is insured under owners corporation

A few questions

1. Do I have any legal recourse either with the vendor or the real estate agent?
2. Is it considered common property and thus owners corporation? (I didn’t see any work regarding this in the by laws)
3. Any other options suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Hey Everyone,

Long time reader and have only posted a couple of times.

As the title says. I recently bought a villa (1 story townhouse) and want to install solar panels.

Some of the posts are over a year old so hoping some more recent information.

The strata manager (SM) has said the following:

1. ⁠Complete a renovation application form
2. ⁠Seek a strata solicitor to draft up a special by-law for your lot (this is a requirement to note the repairs and maintenance exclusively for you as the lot owner) this is your cost to pay this special by-law drafting
3. ⁠Call a General Meeting and cover all costs to call this meeting. The meeting is to formally allow all owners to review your renovation request, ready to approve or disapprove your request and the special by-law drafted at time of the meeting
4. ⁠Once approved, you will need to provide the solicitor with a copy of the minutes confirming your approval so that they can consolidate the by-laws. This is also payable by you.

There should be an AGM within a month or two so I can wait till then and raise it on the agenda.

Not sure why I specifically need a lawyer (has anyone had any experience?)

The SM also said that I will need to take out insurance for future leaks etc if they arise after installation for the life of the panels... I am happy to cover damaged tiles during installation, but read somewhere that since the panels are fixed on the roof, the owners corporation insurance should be able to insure it for future issues. I am getting it done by a reputable installer who has done work for me and a few people I know

Any idea of costs just to get this approved?

If I get a battery installed in my garage does that have to go through strata as well?

Hey Everyone,

Long time reader and have only posted a couple of times.

As the title says. I recently bought a villa (1 story townhouse) and want to install solar panels.

Some of the posts are over a year old so hoping some more recent information.

The strata manager (SM) has said the following:

1. ⁠Complete a renovation application form
2. ⁠Seek a strata solicitor to draft up a special by-law for your lot (this is a requirement to note the repairs and maintenance exclusively for you as the lot owner) this is your cost to pay this special by-law drafting
3. ⁠Call a General Meeting and cover all costs to call this meeting. The meeting is to formally allow all owners to review your renovation request, ready to approve or disapprove your request and the special by-law drafted at time of the meeting
4. ⁠Once approved, you will need to provide the solicitor with a copy of the minutes confirming your approval so that they can consolidate the by-laws. This is also payable by you.

There should be an AGM within a month or two so I can wait till then and raise it on the agenda.

Not sure why I specifically need a lawyer (has anyone had any experience? Any recommendations?)

The SM also said that I will need to take out insurance for future leaks etc if they arise after installation for the life of the panels... I am happy to cover damaged tiles during installation, but read somewhere that since the panels are fixed on the roof, the owners corporation insurance should be able to insure it for future issues. I am getting it done by a reputable installer who has done work for me and a few people I know

Any idea of costs just to get this approved?

If I get a battery installed in my garage does that have to go through strata as well?

Hey Everyone,

Long time reader and have only posted a couple of times.

As the title says. I recently bought a villa and want to install solar panels.

Some of the posts are over a year old so hoping some more recent information.

The strata manager (SM) has said the following:

1. Complete a renovation application form

2. Seek a strata solicitor to draft up a special by-law for your lot (this is a requirement to note the repairs and maintenance exclusively for you as the lot owner) this is your cost to pay this special by-law drafting

3. Call a General Meeting and cover all costs to call this meeting. The meeting is to formally allow all owners to review your renovation request, ready to approve or disapprove your request and the special by-law drafted at time of the meeting

4. Once approved, you will need to provide the solicitor with a copy of the minutes confirming your approval so that they can consolidate the by-laws. This is also payable by you.

There should be an AGM within a month or two so I can wait till then and raise it on the agenda.

Not sure why I specifically need a lawyer (has anyone had any experience? Any recommendations?)

The SM also said that I will need to take out insurance for future leaks etc if they arise after installation for the life of the panels... I am happy to cover damaged tiles during installation, but read somewhere that since the panels are fixed on the roof, the owners corporation insurance should be able to insure it for future issues. I am getting it done by a reputable installer who has done work for me and a few people I know

Any idea of costs just to get this approved?

If I get a battery installed in my garage does that have to go through strata as well?