I am looking to buy a townhouse which shares a carport with one other townhouse… I would like to enclose my half of the space and put a garage door on it to create a closed garage. Are the committee able to refuse this renovation given other townhouses in the lot have done it previously? – Mallory, VIC

Q: I am looking to buy a townhouse which shares a carport with one other townhouse. The two halves are clearly divided with a small fence between the two. I would like to enclose my half of the space and put a garage door on it to create a closed garage. Several townhouses in the lot have garage doors on their garages, and the doors do not match across the lot. I have messaged the committee who have said that they will not indicate whether or not they would give permission for this renovation until I purchase the property. Are the committee able to refuse this renovation given other townhouses in the lot have done it previously?

A: The fact that other townhouse in the lot have been able to do so indicates that you will be able to get permission. However, it is not guaranteed as these decisions will depend on the special resolution vote outcome.