6. APPEARANCE OF A SECTION, ALTERATIONS, AND ADDITIONS

1. The resident of a section shall not place or do anything on any part of the common property, including balconies, patios, stoeps, and gardens which, in the discretion of the Trustee Board, is aesthetically displeasing or undesirable when viewed from the outside of the section.

2. Any alteration or installation affecting the aesthetic of a building shall be subject to the approval of the Trustee Board. This shall include, but not be limited to, colour, structural alterations, alterations to building facades and painting thereof, antennae and satellite dishes, burglar bars and gates, signage, carports and lighting.

3. No approval for alterations and additions will be required from the neighbouring units.

4. Improvements, additions and alterations made by residents shall be maintained by the resident, unless it is of an approved fixed awning or patio enclosure, or any other building alterations approved by the MBC in writing, in which case the MBC will maintain the common property portion. If these are allowed to deteriorate, or deteriorate due to weather, poor materials, poor workmanship, poor waterproofing or design, or were not approved by the MBC in writing, then the resident must maintain or replace, failing which they will be maintained or removed by the MBC at the sole cost of the resident.

5. Alterations and Renovations

(a) No extensions, alterations or improvements to the exterior of any section, balcony, patio, stope or garden including the addition of awnings, pergolas, garden huts, satellite dishes and external security gates shall be undertaken by a resident unless the Trustee Board have first been given full particulars thereof including where necessary, plans approved by the municipality where required in terms of the bylaws, and who have given their permission in writing thereto. If such written permission is granted, it shall apply only to the plans submitted and any variations will also require the permission of the MBC in writing.

(b) All extensions, alterations or improvements must comply with the requirements of the Sectional Title Act and local laws; and match the existing design, structure and look of the Complex.

(c) A Resident may not proceed with an alteration or renovation prior to having obtained written approval by the Trustee Board and the payment of a deposit of such an amount as may be determined by the Trustee Board from time to time.

(d) The MBC may request any official approvals, certified Council drawings, electrical certificates of compliance, verification from the Fire Chief, where applicable, for the MBC records.

e) All refuse and debris resulting from extensions, alterations or improvements shall be removed by the Resident and or their contractor on the same day. Permission to have a bulk bin in the Complex must be approved. If such refuse and debris is not removed, the Trustee Board may cause it to be removed, and all charges in connection therewith shall be for the account of the Resident.

(f) Should any alterations or additions obstruct any employee of contractor of the MBC in performing any work on the common property or common services, the resident concerned shall be liable for any additional costs incurred by the MBC in the performance of such work.

(g) A Resident shall be liable for the payment of all costs of repairing or restoring any damage caused to the common property as a result of the carrying out of any alterations or renovations.

6. Television Dishes, Aerials, Satellite Dishes Etc.

(a) No external satellite dishes, radio masts and aerials, telephone aerials or any other items protruding above the boundaries of the section may be erected without the approval of the MBC.

(b) The resident must adhere to the installation guidelines as laid down by the MBC and obtainable from the Trustee Board. This includes the location, approved make, size and design of dishes and aerials as well as the external cabling, conduit, trunking, and, in the case of tenants, the approval from owners.

(c) Tampering with existing television dishes or other aerials is not permitted

(d) All dishes, conduit, cables, trunking and aerials, once installed form part of the common property and may not be removed.

7. Alarms, Burglar Bars and Security Gates

(a) All house alarms shall be of the silent type, linked by radio to a security company. No audio alarms, sirens or flashing lights are permitted.

(b) Internal security gates is permitted, and must be white, bronze, green or black in colour. Trellis door type security gates are permitted

(c) External security gate for the main entrance and private gardens must match the existing design and colour of that installed in the complex. Screens may be attached to gates to provide privacy and prevent animals from getting out. Green or black shade-cloth is acceptable. Chicken wire is not acceptable.

(d) Internal burglar proofing must match the existing design and colour of that installed in the complex.

e) External Burglar proofing may be installed but must match existing pedestrian gate style, and must be white, green or black in colour

(f) Access gates to walled gardens may not be blocked in any way as to deny access to an area, without the approval of the MBC.

8. Air Conditioners and Other Appliances The fitting of air-conditioning, heating and other similar devices is allowed only with the written consent of the MBC and fitment must adhere to the conditions and guidelines provided by the MBC and obtainable from the Trustee Board. This includes the location of the compressor or heat exchanger and routing of all external trunking and noise levels permitted.

9. Gas Appliances All gas fireplaces, stoves and appliances may only be installed in accordance with any safety bylaws and once approved by the Trustee Board. Residents must provide gas installation certificates whenever required by the Trustee Board.

10. Laundry and Washing

(a) Residents may, only with the written approval of the MBC, erect an acceptable design washing line within their exclusive use areas. The positioning and location may not be visible to other sections or from the common property.

(b) Washing and other articles may not be hung in any position where it is visible from the common property or any section. Residents are requested to ensure that the washing is as unobtrusive as possible, and the Trustee Board has the right to request that any washing hung out be moved immediately to a less visible place.

(c) The hanging of laundry will be at the residents’ risk.

11. Alternative Power

a) Generators of the silent type may be installed.

(b) Solar tubes may be installed once approved by the Trustee Board,

(c) The MBC may install alternative power for use by the Complex if approved by the MBC in a special general meeting.

12. Curtains and Blinds

(a) Residents must ensure that sections are provided with adequate curtaining or blinds at all times and within 7 (seven) days of taking occupation.

(b) Curtains must have linings.

(c) All curtains and blinds must be neutral earthy and uniform colours, and when viewed from outside, must be acceptable to the Trustee Board in their discretion.

13. Wendy Houses and other structures

(a) A resident may not erect a Wendy House, Jungle gym or tool shed without the approval of the Trustee Board.

(b) Wendy houses must not exceed 2.4m x 2.4m in size. Walls should be some shade of brown or beige (treated wood is acceptable) and roofs must be painted the same terracotta colour as the roof tiles used in the complex (not red)

(c) No flammable material may be stored in a Tool shed or a Wendy house.

(d) Must be placed in a location where should the structure catch alight; a fire cannot spread to any nearby buildings.

(e) Owners must ensure that their insurance is still valid and that the insurance company is aware of the existence of the Wendy house

(f) If a Wendy house or other structures falls into a state of disrepair, the Trustee Board shall have the right to instruct the resident to repair the structures to an acceptable condition or to have the structure removed.

(g) Wendy Houses may not be used as living quarters

14. Tenants may not do anything to the unit without the owner’s written consent.

15. Residents shall replace any broken window pane within three working days.

16. Carports must be maintained by the owner and the owner must ensure that the carport is included under the Body Corporate’s insurance. Failure to comply may result in the carport being dismantled.

17. Fire retardant service to be done on all lapa's every 5 years. A copy of the Certificate of Compliance must be submitted to the trustees and/or managing agent. (18) All lapa's to have a portable 4.5kg fire extinguisher in case of a fire.