Land Law, 5729-1969
חוק המקרקעין, תשכ"ט-1969
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Second Schedule (Section 59c)
Part 1: Adaptations not Requiring Consent
Adaptation of an entrance opening or gate to the courtyard of the house in common without altering the structure, form or dimensions of the opening or gate, such as the installation of a handrail, door closer, intercom, call button, bell or speaking device, changing an entrance lock to one that is easier to operate, and changing their location.
Adaptation of a door or entrance opening to the house in common without altering the structure, form or dimensions of the door or opening, such as the installation of a handrail, door closer, intercom, call button, bell or speaking device, changing an entrance lock to one that is easier to operate, and changing their location.
Installation of a handrail, including alteration of an existing handrail or change of its location.
Construction of a lateral kerb on an existing access path to prevent a wheelchair from rolling off or to guide a person with severe visual impairment.
Installation of a manual lifting device, including a ramp, between levels, where its length does not exceed 8 metres and the difference in height between the upper level and the lower level does not exceed 75 cm, provided that an engineer of a local planning and building committee has confirmed that the installation as aforesaid will not prevent other apartment owners from making reasonable and safe use of the common property.
Replacement or installation of a drainage grate (grille).
Installation of lighting, including emergency lighting, on an access path or at the entrance to the house in common, as well as changing the intensity of lighting.
Alteration of the height of thresholds, provided that the carrying out of the alteration will not cause malfunctions in the drainage system.
Light roughening of steps or of the flooring of an existing access path for the purpose of preventing slipping.
Installation of directional and informational signage, including the addition of raised letters or Braille to existing signage.
Alteration of existing electrical, computing, television and communications fittings and their adaptation to the needs and dimensions of the person with a disability.
Alteration of plumbing, sewage and drainage fittings, other than as stated in item 6 of this Part, provided that an engineer of a local planning and building committee has confirmed that the adaptation as aforesaid will not harm the systems of the house in common.
Alteration of the height of existing fixtures and aids in the house in common, such as a letter box, mirror and tap.
Adaptation of an existing parking space designated for the apartment owner, without changing its location, size or form.
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Adaptation of an entrance opening or gate to the courtyard of the house, involving alteration of the structure, form or dimensions of the opening or gate, such as removal of the gate lock, cancellation of a gate, widening of an opening and installation of a gate.
Adaptation of an entrance door or entrance opening to the common building, involving a change to the structure, shape or dimensions of the door or opening, such as removal of the door lock, elimination of a door or widening of an opening and installation of a door.
Opening of an additional entrance or gate to the courtyard of the common building or to the building itself.
Widening of an existing access path.
Alteration of the alignment of an existing access path, including the paving of a new path.
Demolition of fences, and construction of a fence and a protective fence, or installation of safety arrangements on an existing access path, not included in item 4 of Part 1 of this Schedule, for the purpose of preventing harm from vehicles or equipment, falling, rolling of a wheelchair, or for the purpose of guiding a person with severe visual impairment.
Installation of a manual lifting device not included in item 5 of Part 1 of this Schedule, or an electric, mechanical, electronic, hydraulic or other lifting device, between levels, including a ramp and a platform lift, but excluding a lift as referred to in section 59f of the Law, provided that an engineer of a local planning and building committee has confirmed that such installation will not prevent the other apartment owners from making reasonable and safe use of the common property.
Replacement of flooring.
Elimination of existing steps, making an alteration to steps, and construction of entrance steps to the common building.
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Designation of a place as a parking space.
Dedication or allocation of an existing parking space.
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Confirmation form regarding the need for an adaptation
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