Villa Extensions · Tenants

Can a tenant extend a rented villa?

Only with the landlord's written consent first, then the developer NOC and the building permit.

The short answer

Only with the landlord's written consent. A tenant needs the landlord's written consent before the developer NOC, then the developer NOC and the building permit from the authority for the area, the same as an owner. Structural Solutions prepares the drawings and calculations and applies once the landlord consent is in place.

FirstLandlord written consent
ThenDeveloper NOC
ThenBuilding permit

What you need to know

  • Landlord consent: Required before the developer NOC.
  • Same route: As an owner after that.
  • Structural works: Need stamped calculations.
  • Completion: Inspection and certificate.

Documents you may need

  • Title deed and owner ID
  • Affection plan or site plan
  • Existing drawings or as-built drawings
  • Photos of the area
  • Developer NOC (where the community has a developer)

Who does what

Step by step

We confirm the exact route for your project.

StepApproval routeGuides
Check what is allowed
Structural Solutions
Community guidelines, floor area and the existing structure.GFA rules
Drawings and calculations
Structural Solutions
Architectural drawings and stamped structural calculations.Structural calculations
Developer NOC
Developer
Where the community has a developer.Developer approvals
Building permit
Approved consultant → DM, DDA or Trakhees
Depending on the area.Approvals
Inspection and completion
Developer and authority
Owner letter and completion certificate.Sign-off

Questions

Related questions

Can I add a pool or jacuzzi as a tenant?

With the landlord's written consent and the approvals.

Can I convert the garage into a gym?

With the landlord's consent and the approvals the works need.

Who applies for the NOC?

We do, once the landlord consent is in place.

What if the landlord refuses?

The works cannot go ahead.

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