Law and redevelopment of one-room apartment in two-room

One-room apartment is even cramped for two, and at the birth of the child the second separate room becomes simply necessary. If you proceed from the fact that there is, and do not plan the purchase of additional living space, then the idea of dividing one room into two is quite reasonable. It should be borne in mind that not in every apartment legislation permits the re-planning. Before the beginning of work it is necessary to receive advice of the competent lawyer.

What does the law say?

Re-planning of a one-room apartment is allowed only on condition that the dismantling of the capital walls is not carried out. If there was an idea just to partition the room into two small compartments, then with this option, there will be no objections from the law. If the area of the room being repaired was about 20 square meters, then in case of re-planning, in this case two separate rooms will be obtained. But in one of them, unfortunately, there will be no window. You do not need to receive permission for this redevelopment.

When reorganizing the entire residential area of a one-room apartment and adding a kitchen area to the room, the law may have many questions. If the wall between the room and the kitchen is not a carrier, then it is quite possible to obtain permission for such redevelopment. With a bearing wall, permission will be given only for the organization of a standard opening, made with reinforcement, and even then only if the apartment is on the top floor.

It should be borne in mind that newly created premises can be given the status of residential, if the area of each of them is not less than 9 square meters. A prerequisite is also the presence of natural light. It is strictly forbidden to attach a kitchen equipped with a gas stove to the room. Permission for this redevelopment can not be obtained. If the cooker is electric, then under all other rules, the legislation may approve the upcoming repairs.

If the owners of the apartment have a desire to move the kitchen into the corridor and make a living room from the kitchen, the law will be categorically against it. It is believed that sanitary requirements are violated and living conditions are deteriorating. The transfer of water to another premises can only be allowed in the apartments on the first floor of the building.

Recommendations for redevelopment

Thinking of redesigning a one-room apartment in a two-room apartment, it is not necessary to install walls closed tightly. Sometimes it is worth considering the erection of glass or sliding partitions. You can also visually identify several individual zones by performing ceilings and floors in different levels. Divide the room into zones will help and the implementation of the finishing of walls with different materials.

In any case, it is necessary to provide for the further development of the family and take into account every detail. It is possible and necessary to make an estimate for apartment repairs. It must not be forgotten that an apartment that has been altered without agreement with the control bodies can not be sold.