remodeling a condo/home?

Question

can a condo be remodeled anyway you want it to?

Answer 1

If you own it, probably yes. However your condo association might have specific rules about electrical, plumbing, etc. that you must follow for safety reasons. You should check that out first. For remodeling, you'll also most likely need to obtain building permits, especially if you plan to move any walls or plumbing, or if you plan to change or improve the electrical system.

You might also run into a problem if you plan to make changes to any windows, and you might even need an attorney to ascertain whether you, as the owner, actually OWN the windows (since windows are an interior and exterior surface) or whether the windows are common-area (and thus are owned/governed by the company that manages the property). I mention that, specifically, because I lived in a condo and that issue DID come up when it became necessary to replace the windows.

Good Luck to you!

Answer 2

Depends on the rules of the association and probably whether "remodeling" involves taking out interior walls or putting holes in out walls. In theory, within your own walls, your condo is your castle, you own it.

Answer 3

Sure it can, if...
1. You own it,
2. You have a lot of money.

And this applies only to the inside of it.

Answer 4

Yes, if you own it.
No, if you signed an agreement that you would not do such and such to it. Pull out your contract and see what it says.