FAQ CATEGORY 01/07/22

Renovations 3 – What are Major Renovations?

The type of approval you need depends on what classification is given to the work you are doing.

Major renovations – Approval required and likely a by-law
Major renovations need a special resolution vote at an annual general meeting (AGM) or other general meeting. This means no more than 25% of the votes cast are against it, based on unit entitlement.

The strata committee can’t approve major renovations.

Major renovations include:

  • structural changes (for example, moving a structural internal wall).
  • waterproofing such as bathroom renovations.
  • changes affecting the outside appearance of the property, such as an access ramp.
  • work that needs approval under other laws (for example, council approval).
  • changes to the ceiling or making a false ceiling.

If your work changes the structure of a lot (for example, removing a wall or installing ducted air conditioning), you must also give the owners corporation at least 14 days’ written notice before the work starts.

Your notice should describe how your renovations will change the property structure.

Each strata scheme is different and you need to check the by-laws before you start renovating so you know what approvals are needed and how to get them.

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