Renovations & Improvements
“Subject to the provisions of By-Law 15.1, an Owner must obtain the approval of the Owners’ Corporation to carry out building works or alterations that will affect Common Property”.
Please note that certain improvements/alterations e.g. additional shutters, also require the
approval of the Community Association (CA) in addition to that of the Acacia Executive
Committee (EC).
Changes to the internal layout or structure of an apartment requires
EC and CA approval. Council approval may also be required. Unauthorised modifications
or additions are not permitted and may be demolished at the owners’ expense in order to
return the apartment to its original state.
Acacia By-Law 7.1 states that “An Owner must ensure that all floor space within an Owner’s
Lot is covered or otherwise treated to stop the transmission of noise that might unreasonably
disturb another Owner or Occupier”.
If considering changing floor coverings from carpet to hard surfaced materials such as
wooden floating floors, bamboo flooring etc., permission is required from the Executive
Committee, and an Acoustic Report paid by the owner and signed by an acoustic engineer
needs to be submitted after the work is completed to comply with this By-Law. This is to
prevent any noise disturbance of nearby residents.
Please ensure that you contact the Strata Manager prior to commencing any improvement/
addition/renovation. The Strata Manager will guide you through the process and can issue
you with the relevant By-Laws.
Cosmetic, Minor, Major Works
1. Recent changes have been made to legislation to simplify carrying out work in Strata
Units. While work defined as COSMETIC WORK in the Regulations does not require
Owners Corporation approval, we ask that if tradesmen will be accessing the building you
let the Strata Committee know and also arrange for protective covers if required. Other
By-Laws regarding hours of work, protection of Common Areas still apply. Tenants are
encouraged to contact their Rental agents or owner before undertaking any cosmetic
work to ensure they do not put their rental bond at risk.
2. MINOR WORKS. While the Owners Corporation cannot withhold approval for the work,
owners and residents should be aware the Owners Corporation may impose conditions
on the work and some items listed as minor renovations may not be permitted by the
Community Association.
3. MAJOR WORKS are specified or are anything not identified as Cosmetic or Minor
Renovations. Owners Corporation approval is required and will often require additional
approvals from bodies such as the Community Association or local council.
This may require a very long lead-in time, and we recommend contacting our Strata
Manager very early in the planning process.
Owners and Residents should be aware that renovations may affect the insurance of their
lot and this may need clarification. Generally, Insurance Companies will rebuild to the
original “as built” specifications and this should be checked with the Strata Manager.
Please note that some work items listed in the definitions are not permitted by the CA
Community Management Standards and the Architectural and Landscape Standards.
Additionally, Acacia Executive Strata Committee may have additional requirements.
“Subject to the provisions of By-Law 15.1, an Owner must obtain the approval of the Owners’ Corporation to carry out building works or alterations that will affect Common Property”.
Please note that certain improvements/alterations e.g. additional shutters, also require the
approval of the Community Association (CA) in addition to that of the Acacia Executive
Committee (EC).
Changes to the internal layout or structure of an apartment requires
EC and CA approval. Council approval may also be required. Unauthorised modifications
or additions are not permitted and may be demolished at the owners’ expense in order to
return the apartment to its original state.
Acacia By-Law 7.1 states that “An Owner must ensure that all floor space within an Owner’s
Lot is covered or otherwise treated to stop the transmission of noise that might unreasonably
disturb another Owner or Occupier”.
If considering changing floor coverings from carpet to hard surfaced materials such as
wooden floating floors, bamboo flooring etc., permission is required from the Executive
Committee, and an Acoustic Report paid by the owner and signed by an acoustic engineer
needs to be submitted after the work is completed to comply with this By-Law. This is to
prevent any noise disturbance of nearby residents.
Please ensure that you contact the Strata Manager prior to commencing any improvement/
addition/renovation. The Strata Manager will guide you through the process and can issue
you with the relevant By-Laws.
Cosmetic, Minor, Major Works
1. Recent changes have been made to legislation to simplify carrying out work in Strata
Units. While work defined as COSMETIC WORK in the Regulations does not require
Owners Corporation approval, we ask that if tradesmen will be accessing the building you
let the Strata Committee know and also arrange for protective covers if required. Other
By-Laws regarding hours of work, protection of Common Areas still apply. Tenants are
encouraged to contact their Rental agents or owner before undertaking any cosmetic
work to ensure they do not put their rental bond at risk.
2. MINOR WORKS. While the Owners Corporation cannot withhold approval for the work,
owners and residents should be aware the Owners Corporation may impose conditions
on the work and some items listed as minor renovations may not be permitted by the
Community Association.
3. MAJOR WORKS are specified or are anything not identified as Cosmetic or Minor
Renovations. Owners Corporation approval is required and will often require additional
approvals from bodies such as the Community Association or local council.
This may require a very long lead-in time, and we recommend contacting our Strata
Manager very early in the planning process.
Owners and Residents should be aware that renovations may affect the insurance of their
lot and this may need clarification. Generally, Insurance Companies will rebuild to the
original “as built” specifications and this should be checked with the Strata Manager.
Please note that some work items listed in the definitions are not permitted by the CA
Community Management Standards and the Architectural and Landscape Standards.
Additionally, Acacia Executive Strata Committee may have additional requirements.
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“Subject to the provisions of By-Law 15.1, an Owner must obtain the approval of
the Owners’ Corporation to carry out building works or alterations that will affect
Common Property”.
Please note that certain improvements/alterations e.g. additional shutters, also require the
approval of the Community Association (CA) in addition to that of the Acacia Executive
Committee (EC).
Changes to the internal layout or structure of an apartment requires
EC and CA approval. Council approval may also be required. Unauthorised modifications
or additions are not permitted and may be demolished at the owners’ expense in order to
return the apartment to its original state.
Acacia By-Law 7.1 states that “An Owner must ensure that all floor space within an Owner’s
Lot is covered or otherwise treated to stop the transmission of noise that might unreasonably
disturb another Owner or Occupier”.
If considering changing floor coverings from carpet to hard surfaced materials such as
wooden floating floors, bamboo flooring etc., permission is required from the Executive
Committee, and an Acoustic Report paid by the owner and signed by an acoustic engineer
needs to be submitted after the work is completed to comply with this By-Law. This is to
prevent any noise disturbance of nearby residents.
Please ensure that you contact the Strata Manager prior to commencing any improvement/
addition/renovation. The Strata Manager will guide you through the process and can issue
you with the relevant By-Laws.
Cosmetic, Minor, Major Works
1. Recent changes have been made to legislation to simplify carrying out work in Strata
Units. While work defined as COSMETIC WORK in the Regulations does not require
Owners Corporation approval, we ask that if tradesmen will be accessing the building you
let the Strata Committee know and also arrange for protective covers if required. Other
By-Laws regarding hours of work, protection of Common Areas still apply. Tenants are
encouraged to contact their Rental agents or owner before undertaking any cosmetic
work to ensure they do not put their rental bond at risk.
2. MINOR WORKS. While the Owners Corporation cannot withhold approval for the work,
owners and residents should be aware the Owners Corporation may impose conditions
on the work and some items listed as minor renovations may not be permitted by the
Community Association.
3. MAJOR WORKS are specified or are anything not identified as Cosmetic or Minor
Renovations. Owners Corporation approval is required and will often require additional
approvals from bodies such as the Community Association or local council.
This may require a very long lead-in time, and we recommend contacting our Strata
Manager very early in the planning process.
Owners and Residents should be aware that renovations may affect the insurance of their
lot and this may need clarification. Generally, Insurance Companies will rebuild to the
original “as built” specifications and this should be checked with the Strata Manager.
Please note that some work items listed in the definitions are not permitted by the CA
Community Management Standards and the Architectural and Landscape Standards.
Additionally, Acacia Executive Strata Committee may have additional requirements.