{"id":200,"date":"2017-07-11T10:33:31","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T00:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selectbcm.com.au\/?p=200"},"modified":"2021-09-24T11:32:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T01:32:27","slug":"need-body-corporate-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectbcm.com.au\/tips-and-hints\/need-body-corporate-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need body corporate approval?"},"content":{"rendered":"
It might be your property, but as body corporate living involves shared spaces and structures, the likelihood is you\u2019ll need approval before you start renovating or making even minor changes to your residence.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re planning on making alterations to the look or layout of your unit or town house, here\u2019s what you need to know\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n Body corporate living is governed by two sets of guidelines and these include overarching rules set out under the Act, along with individual rules that are unique to each property as set out by your by-laws.<\/span><\/p>\n That means changes that may not require approval in some shared buildings will in others. It will also mean some buildings have more stringent conditions than others when it comes to making alterations.<\/span><\/p>\n As a general rule of thumb, anything that will change the look or structural integrity of a strata title building needs approval. That might sound simple but consider these scenarios:<\/span><\/p>\n If you are considering making an alteration to your unit, even small, the best course of action is to consult your body corporate manager first. They will tell you if you require approval, how you should go about getting it, and any additional actions you may need to take to complete your works to the satisfaction of the greater community.<\/span><\/p>\n Seeking approval may seem tedious, but it\u2019s a lot less hassle than having to return a property to its original form because your works breached a by-law or were outside the law. So if in doubt, double check. Contrary to popular belief, it\u2019s easier to seek approval in a shared environment than it is to seek forgiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It might be your property, but as body corporate living involves shared spaces and structures, the likelihood is you\u2019ll need approval before you start renovating or making even minor changes to your residence. If you\u2019re planning on making alterations to the look or layout of your unit or town house, here\u2019s what you need to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nTwo sets of rules<\/b><\/h2>\n
How do the rules apply?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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What to do<\/b><\/h2>\n
The final word<\/b><\/h2>\n