canarywharfgooner

Installation of windows, if it meant that the balcony can be closed up, is a definite no no.

Bump for the weekend.

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@ nimm12: Would love to at THAT moment, but I will be as guilty and inconsiderate. @ bepgof: Thanks for the advice. I am part of the MC and have previously highlighted this to the MA. While he has toned down on the activities, it still happens once in a while. Being in a small development and as a direct neighbour, I would refrain from doing something which might not have produce immediate favourable outcome. That said, I think the by-laws are good. Only problem is have to go through an AGM or EOGM but I will make sure that it is proposed!

Thanks. Looks like the definition of "self-contained" can be subjective.

Very interesting read and thanks bepgof. Sorry to OT here but does anyone have guidelines re bbq restriction on balcony?

It is probably not in compliance. I had a similar case at my development where a glassed structure was built and was deemed to violate BCA's ruling following discussion with the managing agent and committee. This is more so as it is a fixed structure which obviously increase the built-in area, regardless the kind intentions of the owner to serve a noble purpose. Even if it passes your local management committee's test, neighbours would still be able to highlight that for BCA's inspections. My advise is not to construct the fixed structure but you can always built a "floating canopy" to house your plants supported by movable beams. This would be similar to what you see at most nurseries. This would also facilitate your purpose in nuturing your green fingers!

Perhaps I can get advice from the forumers. To what extent can the law be enforced on: 1) BBQ using kerosene in the balcony area. 2) Late-night partying (past midnight), revellers jumping into the pool with beer cans etc. Because there is no security guards and the managing agent cannot be asked to come down every night to "warn" them, how can other residents take action?

Don't think this is unique to HDB. I have a ground floor neighbour in a rather classy area who likes to BBQ. And he starts the fire with kerosene (which is a rather common practice in the UK) which engulfs the estate with the smell of fumes.

Try Rafik from Island Group. The company supply plants and indoor features and he is pretty responsive and good with the recommendation. I can show you what he did for my balcony if you are keen.

Have you tried Island Group? Wide range of choices with good after-sales.

I had the same issue except that I had two sets. Curtain at the living room, blinds at balcony. Looks really odd and now I'm thinking of removing the living's.

Was indeed in UK for a number of years and was always using Ariel gel (think the purple cover). Can't seem to be able to find it in Singapore, so switched to Dynamo not knowing the devastating impact! The range of washing detergents in UK is simply amazing!

Thanks!