Alterations – make sure you get approval!

As a homeowner, you may wish to undertake alterations or improvements to your property.

However, under the terms of your lease you are required to seek permission before carrying out any works to your home.

Please note that apart from obtaining your landlord’s consent through Barnet Homes, some works may require other permissions, such as planning permission or building regulations permission. It is therefore crucial that you approach relevant departments before you commence any works.

If you carry out home improvements without obtaining your landlord’s consent where necessary, you will be breaking the conditions of your lease. In this case, we will take enforcement action to ensure that the property is reinstated to its original condition and any legal and building costs that we incur will be recharged to you. Please be advised that if you purchase a property where unauthorised alterations were carried out by the previous owner, you will be responsible for rectifying the breach and the associated costs.

If you do obtain permission to carry out works, please ensure that your builders are considerate, and clean up any mess they make in the communal areas. You must also not leave any items in the communal areas overnight.

If you are concerned that one of your neighbours is carrying out alterations without permission, or if you have any questions then you can email us on TalkToUs@barnethomes.org.