NSW: Q&A Building Appearance: Changing the appearance of the lot

NSW: Q&A Building Appearance: Changing the appearance of the lot

Question: We would like to replace vertical blinds with plantation shutters. Do we need to ask for approval from our owners corporation? I own a unit on the ground floor of a strata property. When the property was built, the units had vertical blinds installed. We’d like to update the window coverings with plantation shutters….

Important window safety requirements for strata buildings

Important window safety requirements for strata buildings

Some time ago we posted on new window safety requirements, which will come into effect on 13 March 2018. “To prevent children falling from windows, all strata buildings in NSW must be fitted with devices that enable their windows to be locked at 12.5cm when the devices are engaged. Owners corporations must have devices installed…