Q: The waterproofing in the shower has failed and strata have organised quotes to repair it. I have offered to organise the repair and they will reimburse me. Once repaired, I will then renovate the bathroom as the second step. Is a by-law still needed to be given I am organising the repair on behalf of strata? I believe they should still be responsible for the waterproofing once repaired given it has failed and they are reimbursing me to get it fixed.
The waterproofing in the shower has failed and strata have organised quotes to repair it. I have offered to organise the repair and they will reimburse me. Is a by-law still needed to be given I am organising the repair on behalf of strata? – Janelle, NSW
A: It will still be a good idea to get a by-law for your bathroom renovation. This will protect you in both the short and long term as it outlines the details of the renovation, and also your approval for the renovation (provided that it is approved by your owners corporation). Renovations done without proper by-laws and approval processes may lead to owners having to revert their lot back to the original condition, which is both time-consuming and wastes money.
