Renovating Under The Influence
Thought you might be interested in the article Renovating Under The Influence and thought I’d share a few points with you here. I’ve found some relevant information here so if I find more, I’ll be sure to pass it on.
The rage for renovating, swing to strata living and seemingly ever-upward property demand is creating new pressure for strata managers and owners’ corporations.
Strata renovation mishaps are often borne out of naivety and compounded by regulations and legislation that are mired in confusion.
No secrets no surprises
Advise the OC before the hammer hits the nail to avoid any squabbles. Get in first and get in early. If in any doubt about what requires the permission of the OC, it’s safer to assume that permission must be sought. Put your intentions in writing to the OC together with plans and documentation. Secret or illegal renovations done under the cover of darkness can backfire and cause grief and financial repercussions. They may also affect the value of the property.
Neighbours, everybody needs good neighbours
Face it – renovations can be annoying for the neighbours. The OC should advise the neighbours of the impending disruption. Even if the OC does this formally, the courtesy of a personal note in the letterbox can soothe potential fracas. Renovation noise and mess should be covered under the by-laws, including what time renovations start and finish, what happens with debris and mess, and tradies’ access and parking. The latter is one of the biggest issues, so best to work that out upfront when you’re talking about access.
If you want to keep reading with any of that content, by all means, click the link https://www.apimagazine.com.au/2015/07/renovating-under-the-influence/ to keep reading. Please feel free to contact me on (0430) 069-893 or email at [email protected] for any thoughts and perspectives.
Thanks,
Steven