Everyone gets fancy once in a while and thinks of renovating their living space. We even devise new ideas to increase the living space by taking in the balcony area inside or curbing the kitchen, adding mezzanine floors, mini staircase, etc. Not to forget the new trends on social media give us that extra push with their ‘Home transformation feed’. But some of these house grooming fantasies of yours might never come true for real because of restrictions implied by your society.
It is always recommended that you purchase your apartment from a reputed builder in Kolkata where every residential colony is governed by a registered society that forms rules and regulations for the people owning flats there. The Co-operative Housing Society or Apartment Owners Association compels you to follow specific rules as the ‘owner’ of that property. An Apartment Owners Association is registered under – the Societies Registration Act. The laws vary from society to society and are formulated based on the framework of the Society Act, for the state concerned. They are agreed upon by all the residents in unity. These laws are also amended as per the conditions or happenings around the years. No alterations of any kind are allowed without the consent of these governing bodies. Renovations without permission are considered to be illegal and strict actions are taken if these laws are not abided. So, if you are dreaming of any such home makeover plans, thoroughly consider the set by-laws to avoid spending heaps of money not just for the renovation; but for the penalty! Let’s take a look at the Do’s and Don’ts for the same through the below-mentioned list:
We hope this list was clear enough to consider certain points before your renovation process. Take proper precautionary measures while the entire process is going on.
found this article useful at an exactly time when we are suffering as a neighbouring apartment where renovation work has started without following any of DOs and DON’Ts mentioned above. Can we file criminal case against the owner of the flat ?
Informative and insightful post on dos and don’t on flat renovation. Thanks for writing and sharing this post with us.