Hi All,
I have installed 2 air conditioning units in my new flat. (They are on my balcony the smaller wall mounted above the larger one). Most of the units have an air conditioning unit on their balconies. Though only one.
Before my renovations, I had contacted the management company and put flyers through the unit letter boxes of the people who live around me. I told them I was renovating my flat (kitchen, bathroom, flooring, electrics for air conditioning, windows) and to contact me with any issues.
No one had contacted me with any issues. I emailed the strata management and got the right colours to do the external painting and frames and verbally advised of my renovations. Again no one said anything to me. Although I didn't specifically tell the strata that I was going to have 2 air conditioners, I did say that I wanted the electrics upgrade so I could have air conditioning.
When the renovations were almost completed, a member of the committee of the block asked me why I had 2 air conditioners.
I said, that I had one for the main room and one for the main bedroom. I use not so much the air conditioning, but the fan function. Also, I checked with the strata electrician to ensure that the existing power grid could cope and bought air conditioners that were of low wattage. I also had an extra circuit installed for the air conditioners so it wouldn't affect any other power circuits.
Again.....no one raised any issues. Now, after the renovations had been completed, they have told me that the council of owners have met and decided that they don't want me to have a second air conditioner.
My issue is about fairness. I gave them plenty of notice about my renovations and nobody came to me with any issues. Most of the units already have air conditioners, so another a smaller extra one shouldn't be an issue. If they had spoken to me during the renovations, I could have put a stop to it. Now, it will be expensive for me to remove it. Their own strata electrician said the wattage was fine. I have also paid to put extra and new circuits in safeguarding the circuits.
As it was their non communication that allowed me to put the second air conditioner up - can I also request that they pay a share of the removal and repair costs?
Also they want me to do it in 30 days - I can't afford it. Can I request more time?
As the larger air conditioner is already installed and won't need to be taken down why can't they provide me with a reasonable explanation as to why they won't let me have a smaller one? How much information are they required to provide? I really feel discriminated against.
All they say is that the council of owners do not want you to have one and you are in breach of the strata titles act, but won't mention anything else?
Sorry to make your ears bleed (and eyes) but I really would value your help!
Cheers
Ant
I have installed 2 air conditioning units in my new flat. (They are on my balcony the smaller wall mounted above the larger one). Most of the units have an air conditioning unit on their balconies. Though only one.
Before my renovations, I had contacted the management company and put flyers through the unit letter boxes of the people who live around me. I told them I was renovating my flat (kitchen, bathroom, flooring, electrics for air conditioning, windows) and to contact me with any issues.
No one had contacted me with any issues. I emailed the strata management and got the right colours to do the external painting and frames and verbally advised of my renovations. Again no one said anything to me. Although I didn't specifically tell the strata that I was going to have 2 air conditioners, I did say that I wanted the electrics upgrade so I could have air conditioning.
When the renovations were almost completed, a member of the committee of the block asked me why I had 2 air conditioners.
I said, that I had one for the main room and one for the main bedroom. I use not so much the air conditioning, but the fan function. Also, I checked with the strata electrician to ensure that the existing power grid could cope and bought air conditioners that were of low wattage. I also had an extra circuit installed for the air conditioners so it wouldn't affect any other power circuits.
Again.....no one raised any issues. Now, after the renovations had been completed, they have told me that the council of owners have met and decided that they don't want me to have a second air conditioner.
My issue is about fairness. I gave them plenty of notice about my renovations and nobody came to me with any issues. Most of the units already have air conditioners, so another a smaller extra one shouldn't be an issue. If they had spoken to me during the renovations, I could have put a stop to it. Now, it will be expensive for me to remove it. Their own strata electrician said the wattage was fine. I have also paid to put extra and new circuits in safeguarding the circuits.
As it was their non communication that allowed me to put the second air conditioner up - can I also request that they pay a share of the removal and repair costs?
Also they want me to do it in 30 days - I can't afford it. Can I request more time?
As the larger air conditioner is already installed and won't need to be taken down why can't they provide me with a reasonable explanation as to why they won't let me have a smaller one? How much information are they required to provide? I really feel discriminated against.
All they say is that the council of owners do not want you to have one and you are in breach of the strata titles act, but won't mention anything else?
Sorry to make your ears bleed (and eyes) but I really would value your help!
Cheers
Ant