Question: We are lot owners in a NSW strata building. To provide privacy and protect against strong sun, we’d like to put tinting on our windows. Do we need approval before proceeding?
This is an unusual request and will set a design precedent for similar installations, so the strata committee may want to review in detail.
I suggest you apply to your strata scheme for approval for the tinting. In the application, listing the specifications and details of the installation including the product, tint level, contractor details and the contractor’s insurance details for review.
I do note that anything that changes the appearance of the strata scheme will need to be voted on by the strata scheme, most likely the strata committee, in this instance.
Tinting is quite an unusual request and will set a design precedent for similar installations. Due to this, the strata committee may want the opportunity to review this request in detail. They may suggest you install neutral coloured block out blinds instead. As a strata manager, I would suggest this option.
This post appears in Strata News #642.
Rod Smith The Strata Collective E: rsmith@thestratacollective.com.au P: 02 9879 3547