What elements on the balcony require the consent of the housing community? Air conditioners, awnings, swings
Let's start to determine whose balcony really is? Does it really belong to the owner of the premises to which he belongs? – The balcony is part of the apartment to which it belongs, but not necessarily in full – says Magdalena Kasperczak, real estate management expert, managing director of Renalty. – It all depends on how the developer, when selling the premises, determined the legal status of this balcony in the notarial deed. Most often, balconies are simply adjacent to a given premises and remain for the sole use of the owner, which, however, does not mean that we have full freedom to what extent we can use it – he adds.
First of all, the facade is always a common part of the property, and the installation of the air conditioner is associated with interference in the facade. “Here, consent is definitely required,” says the expert. – Most often, communities solve this in such a way that they adopt resolutions on the possibility of installing air conditioning units, indicating in these resolutions very specific guidelines regarding their assembly and, above all, the owner's responsibility. The entire procedure for obtaining such a permit will also be described in such a resolution – he explains.
If we mount the air conditioner without prior formalities with the community, then we must reckon with the fact that it will have to be dismantledpaying compensation in advance in the event of the facade.
An example of installing the air conditioner contrary to the principles of the community
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Awnings, blinds and swings require permission
Consent will also be required by awnings, anti -burglary blinds or swings, which we want to mount on the ceiling (i.e. the base of the neighbor's balcony, who lives above). Everything that is associated with the interference in the facade requires a permit from the community.
– If we want to mount a swing on the hook, which will be on the ceiling, i.e. based on the balcony of a neighbor, unfortunately It is a structural element of this balcony and suspending anything on it poses a certain threat – says Magdalena Kasperczak. – It all depends on how the balcony is constructed, how thick it is, because we can lead to the fact that, for example, the water begins to leak and exposure the whole structure to damage – he adds.
The cat's grid is non -invasive
In turn, installing a special mesh for a cat usually does not require the consent of the community, because most such nets are mounted non -invasively, especially if we order assembly in a professional company that deals with it, and we do not do it on our own. Installation with glued hooks allows you to limit or completely eliminate the balcony punch. This solution is especially recommended for people living in new buildings who have a warranty on the facade. Is it safe? – We glued over 500,000 The pieces of hooks, no cat was due to a fault on the other side of the net – says Wojciech Kostecki, the owner of Kociasiatka.pl.
Can you have a jacuzzi or a pool on the balcony?
What about pools and jacuzzi? Can only the owners of terraces on the roof use them? – In this case, it is advisable to analyze the documentation and above all Checking the load capacity of the balcony platewhich is the acceptable weight per square meter – says Magdalena Kasperczak. – Each designer calculates the permissible load for the balcony and such documents should be at administration or directly at the developer – he explains.
Can you smoke on the balcony?
Depends on what. You can't smoke anything that creates a fire hazard, and therefore no bonfires or a grill, but cigarettes are not covered by such regulations. – In Polish law, there is no ban on smoking on the balconybecause it is not a public place, but in this way we are exposed to the consequences arising from the Civil Code itself, if we poison the life of neighbors – explains Magdalena Kasperczak.
The subject of an electric grill looks similar. Although we have no fire here, but Intensive smells when grilling can also disturb other residents. – All issues related to grilling are usually included in the regulations of a given community. But in general, taking into account good social relations, you should not do such things on the balcony – says the expert.
Private beach on the balcony
And what is the matter of tanning on your own balcony? It would seem that there are probably no restrictions on this topic. – Of course, we can sunbathe on the balcony, but not topless – says the expert. – Such behavior may be subject to punishment in accordance with the Code of Offenses as a “incredible freak”, because in our culture topless sunbathing is not a standard – he explains.
To sum up, although we are the owners of a balcony that belongs to our apartment, We must follow the regulations of the Community and other provisionsto calmly enjoy his charms and not expose yourself to unpleasant consequences.
