In wishing to alter your property to better suit your preferences, you are generally free to carry out works within your private areas, such as painting, wallpapering, installing parquet flooring, or upgrading kitchens and bathrooms.

However, caution is essential for private works that impact common areas, the external appearance of the building, the building’s intended use, or the rights of other co-owners. Examples include replacing windows, doors, or shutters; installing air conditioning, heat pumps, awnings, or pergolas; creating an electric vehicle charging point; altering load-bearing or non-load-bearing walls; landscaping terraces or gardens; or converting a commercial space into residential use and vice versa.

Proceeding without prior authorisation from the co-ownership could lead to legal liability. The homeowners’ association represented by the “syndic” (Property Management Company) may seek a court order for restoration to the original state and also claim damages.

Obtaining the AGM’s approval in advance is a prudent and necessary step. Preparing a robust request dossier is vital to avoid costly disputes later. We are here to guide you through the process, ensure your application is legally sound, draft the appropriate resolution and attach annexes for the agenda, and advocate for your project at the AGM.