Spain's Horizontal Property Law (LPH Article 7.1) draws a clear line: works that affect only the interior of your flat — non-structural partitions, flooring, paint, bathroom tiles — need no community approval. Works that touch common elements — the façade, structural walls, shared installations, or the building's exterior appearance — require a community assembly vote.
The most contested cases are window replacements (the outer face is part of the façade, a common element), air conditioning outdoor units mounted on the façade (always require permission), and terrace enclosures (alter the exterior configuration and require a junta vote plus planning permission). Installing without approval exposes the owner to a court order to restore the original state at their own expense.
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