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Can I install solar on a roof divided between two owners, and whose consent is required?
Answer
Possibly, but ownership and control of the roof must be established first. Consent may be required from every owner or from whoever holds the relevant roof, airspace, common-area, access, and maintenance rights; the exact requirement is jurisdiction- and title-specific.
Key points
- A roof may be divided by deed, condominium or strata documents, easements, or a shared-building agreement.
- Consent may cover installation, roof access, structural work, wiring, maintenance, repairs, insurance, and future removal.
- The utility or interconnection applicant may also need authority to install equipment serving the property.
What it depends on
- Title, deed, condominium, strata, or association documents
- Roof and airspace ownership
- Shared-wall, access, and maintenance rights
- Electrical service ownership and interconnection arrangements
- Local property and building requirements
Risks and trade-offs
- Installing without documented authority can create disputes, removal demands, or difficulty selling the property.
- Shared equipment requires an agreement on costs, maintenance, access, insurance, and decision-making.
- A future roof repair may require temporary removal or coordinated work.
Information you may need
- Property title and recorded agreements
- Association or shared-building rules
- Electrical-service and meter arrangements
- Proposed equipment location and ownership
- Required consents identified by the installer, utility, and legal adviser
Your next step
What to do next
Obtain the title and governing property documents, then have the installer and a qualified local property professional confirm whose written consent is required before design or contracting.
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