7.1.1 No improvement, alteration and/or addition may be erected without the written approval of the EHOA who will be guided by the objective that the proposed changes do not prejudice the appeal, aesthetics, safety and security, privacy and investment of individual members of the EHOA or the complex as a whole.

7.1.2 All building plans should be in accordance with the design standards applicable to Essenwood.

7.1.3 Drawings / sketch plans are to be in sufficient detail for the Trustees and affected homeowners of the neighbouring properties to understand the overall and detailed concepts.

7.1.4 It is advisable that clear drawings / sketch plans are submitted to the EHOA for perusal prior to commissioning expensive architects plans as the EHOA will not be liable for any costs of unapproved plans.

7.1.5 Approval will be granted by the Aesthetics Committee, duly appointed by the Trustees on an annual basis.

7.1.6 Discussions between the applicant and the EHOA as well as the relevant homeowners of the neighbouring properties may be necessary to clarify certain aspects of the additions, improvements and / or alterations and the parties are called upon to show goodwill and a community spirit in these discussions.

7.1.7 Directly affected homeowners of the neighbouring properties are to approve the intended changes by signing off the drawings / sketch plans following approval by EHOA.

7.1.8 A copy of the approved plans showing the signing off by the EHOA and the homeowners of the neighbouring properties must be submitted to EHOA before submission to the local authority.

7.2 APPROVAL BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY

Having obtained the necessary written approval from the EHOA, the applicant undertakes to obtain any other approval required by the Local Authority. A copy of such formal approval from the Local Authority must be submitted to the EHOA, BEFORE any work can commence.

7.3 SAFETY AND SECURITY

7.3.1 The applicant for any change to his/her property must ensure that all safety and security requirements are adhered to during the building operations and indemnifies the EHOA from any claims in this regard.

7.3.2 The applicant must ensure that the security standards of the complex are not compromised during the building operations.

7.4 SITE TIDINESS

7.4.1 The applicant must ensure that any rubble resulting from the building operations is removed from site, immediately after completion of alterations and/or additions, within a maximum period of three days. The required pavement deposit of R1 000 (refundable on completion of building and restoration of pavement) has to be paid to the Managing Agent before commencement of building operations.

7.4.2 The applicant must repair and make good any damage to the complex or any property within the complex, which has been caused as a result of the building operations.

7.4.3 The EHOA will, in the event of the applicant not complying with 6.4.1 or 6.4.2 above, seven days after having notified the applicant in writing, be empowered to remove the building rubble or carry out repairs at the cost of the applicant.

7.5 PAINTING AND GENERAL

7.5.1 When painting the outside of the unit, outbuildings and garden walls, the homeowner must ensure that only the Essenwood approved colours are used:

Approved colour charts of samples are available for viewing in the guardhouse.

7.5.1(a) Homeowners in the Essenwood complex are required to maintain the exteriors of their units to a generally acceptable aesthetic standard. In the event of failure to do so, the Association may give 15 days notice to the homeowner concerned to remedy the failure. If the homeowner fails to remedy the failure within this period, the Association may institute legal proceedings against the homeowner concerned to compel compliance with this provision.

7.5.1(b) In order to establish whether a unit conforms to the required standard, the inquiry is, in essence, to ascertain whether there has been a material deviation in respect of any of the following aspects:

· Adherence to the approved colour scheme of the complex e.g. have any of the colours on the unit been altered or have they faded to the extent that they no longer match the approved colour scheme?

· The existence of unsightly cracks in the walls.

· Other features, such as doors and gates, are showing obvious signs of maintenance neglect (fading paintwork, varnish of woodwork, rusting etc).

7.5.2 Every attempt should be made to conceal TV aerials, satellite dishes and air-conditioning units from public view.

7.5.3 Shade cloth is allowed subject to the approval of the Trustees.

7.5.4 Wendy houses or other similar structures are allowed only with the consent of neighbours as well as the EHOA. Such structures must be sited out of public view.

7.5.5 All types of awnings are to be approved by the EHOA.

7.5.6 Jungle gyms or similar erections should be positioned as inconspicuously as reasonably possible.

7.5.7 Any other improvements, alterations and/or additions not mentioned above must be signed off by the EHOA.