Shareholder renovations and minor building works regulations
Shareholders of Oceana may wish to undertake renovations or other works to their unit from time to time. Oceana regulates the manner in which these works can be carried out so as to preserve the integrity of the building and minimise the inconvenience to other shareholders . The requirements in relation to such works are set out in the Licence Agreement (especially clause 7) as well as the House Rules (especially 7, 8 and 8A).
To summarise, renovations and building works fall into three broad categories. Set out below is a summary of the requirements in relation to each category. If a shareholder has any questions or is unsure as to the requirements for their proposed works they should contact the Managing Agent.
Works requiring Company approval
Examples of works that require Company approval are: kitchen and bathroom work including tiling, plumbing and electrical, any structural work on any part of the building, change of flooring and additions or alterations to the outside of the unit, including installing awnings or work to front doors.
A shareholder must apply to the Company via the Managing Agent for prior approval of all such works. The shareholder will be notified of all conditions of approval. These conditions will normally be based on the standard Renovation and Building Works Conditions.
Works not requiring Company approval
Works that don’t require the approval of the Company include painting, laying carpet, minor repairs, installing washing machines, installing internal blinds and curtains and installing built-in cupboards.
Shareholders must comply with the Building Works Regulations in relation to all such works. The Building Works Regulations deal with matters such as notifications, working hours, noise and parking of contractor vehicles.
Emergency works
From time to time it may be required to undertake emergency repair works outside of normal building hours (Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5pm). If this occurs shareholders are encouraged to minimise noise and the impact on other shareholders as much as possible. Examples of emergency works include broken pipes, leaking hot water tanks, water leaks and substantial electrical problems. General maintenance repairs do not come under this category.