Making changes to the ventilation system<\/strong>. The current ventilation system will have to be tweaked to accommodate the new bathroom unless you plan on having your bathroom installed against a window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat can you add to a condo unit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Depending on your contract with the building owner, most of the time, you are allowed to do any renovation as long as it does not exceed the confines of your unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes adding your own counters, your own cabinets, your own windows, your own tile finishes, your own lights, and etc. Any part of a room that does not involve changing the structural\/plumbing\/electrical aspect of the building will most probably not require you to ask permission from your neighbors and the building owner to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are also allowed to own any piece of furniture that you like as long as it fits within the condo unit and is safe to use. An example of an unsafe piece of furniture would be any faulty electronics that could cause a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is possible to also add non-load bearing walls, as long as they are relatively light if you want to make an extra room in your condo unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRules and responsibilities to follow as a condo unit owner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As an owner of a condo unit, you will be living close to other people. Unlike houses, the only thing separating your space from another person’s space is a wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As such, building owners implement rules and regulations to ensure that everyone living in the building can live comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a general list of rules that are applicable to most if not all condominiums<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Membership of a resident association<\/strong>. An association of condo unit owners usually convene to discuss rules and regulations that apply to them. These rules are all agreed upon by the homeowner, and as such, they are expected to be followed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You are expected to pay your utilities<\/strong>. This is especially true if your unit has been renovated in such a way that it makes you consume more. How building owner’s address this problem is by installing trackers for both water consumption and electrical consumption per unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You are expected to keep your condo in good condition<\/strong>. The low maintenance of a unit can affect other units within the building. An example of this is simply allowing a broken pipe to stay broken. This may lead to water leaking to a unit below you or within your vicinity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You are expected to pay dues to the building owner<\/strong>. These are mostly to cover maintenance and amenities expenses. This includes the salary for the security guards and maintenance personnel as well as the upkeep of utilities such as security, cameras, elevators, and etcetera.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A condominium is a convenient mode of housing considering its affordability and its location within a metropolis. This convenience is, however, is at the cost of the freedom of activities within and the customization of your living space due to practical reasons and the fact that you’re living near other people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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