๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜, ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€? Not always.

Modifying your apartment comes with strings attached.

Youโ€™ve paid for it. Signed the papers. Got the keys.
Now you want to add a partition wallโ€ฆ maybe extend the balcony into a reading nook.

Seems harmless. Seems fair.

But in apartment living, even interior changes can affect structure, safety, or society norms โ€” so theyโ€™re often restricted.

โœ… Whatโ€™s allowed (and whatโ€™s not)

Partitions

  • Allowed if they donโ€™t touch structural beams or plumbing.
  • Else, you risk damage, reversal, or penalties.

Balcony enclosures & grills

  • Usually blocked.
  • They ruin uniformity, block drainage, and may breach fire safety norms.
Can you modify your apartment?

External changes

  • Strictly banned.
  • They can compromise safety and violate sanctioned plans.

โš–๏ธ The legal side

  • RERA โ†’ You cannot alter the structural design of your unit without approvals.
  • UDFR (Unified Development & Control Regulations) โ†’ In many states, changes to the sanctioned plan are prohibited.
  • Society bye-laws โ†’ AGM resolutions often restrict modifications; societies can legally enforce undoing your changes.

๐Ÿ’ก Why it matters

There are real cases where homeowners had to reverse renovations, pay fines, or face litigation because a โ€œsmall changeโ€ wasnโ€™t approved.

Because in a shared space, your home isnโ€™t just yours โ€” itโ€™s part of a larger system.