Renters, landlords, apartments and strata Help Centre / Category Renters, landlords, apartments and strata Solar options when you don’t fully own the roof. Renters: what you can access How does the Solar Sharer Offer work for renters?→ What are the alternatives to plug-in solar for renters in Australia?→ Landlords: costs, returns and depreciation Can a landlord claim the federal solar tax credit on a rental property?→ Who pays for solar panels in a rental property, the landlord or tenant?→ Property value and rent impact Do solar panels increase the value of a rental property?→ Will tenants pay more rent for a solar-equipped rental?→ Plug-in and portable solar Is plug-in solar legal in Australia?→ Why can’t I buy a plug-in solar system in Australia?→ Strata: who owns the roof Does my strata building actually own the roof?→ Can I install solar just for my own unit?→ Strata: approvals, votes and by-laws How many owners need to agree before solar can go ahead?→ Do we need a by-law to install solar in a strata building?→ Strata: costs and funding How much does strata solar typically cost?→ Is the SoAR grant still available in 2026?→ Strata: how savings are shared Will solar reduce my strata levies?→ What happens to the solar savings if I rent out my unit?→
