Condo Association Rules - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Ask other residents of condominiums, what do you think Condo association rules and we can expect different responses. Some enjoy the fact that everyone on the whole, things to do in a uniform manner. Others may find a little 'arrogant. Whatever the case, condo association rules are here to stay and some rules are good, some decidedly unpleasant.

As the owner of a building, it's nice to know that certain things must be done by anyone in the complexmaintain the allure of the property will get done. Simple things that often get overlooked by homeowners with no rules will get accomplished in a condo complex, if for no other reason but to avoid a possible fine or penalty. Mundane tasks, such as sweeping the front porch, are often tasks that will go undone if not enforced.

Another popular rule in condo living is no trucks parked outside in the parking lot. This may seem a little overboard but have you ever gone down the street in a Neighborhood and seen one of the country boats, caravans are called? If housing cooperative allows trucks to park in the parking lot, would not be long before they began to appear RVS. The line must be drawn somewhere.

Then there's the loud music. This is a rule that should apply everywhere in America. While the rules vary for the allowable music from house to house, usually a rule is generally accepted and welcomed by those who havesleeping at night.

But on the opposite side of the spectrum some residents feel that they should not be told what color to paint their doors or how many potted plants they may have outside on their balconies. Many condo associations tend to get a little carried away when making the rules and can get even more ridiculous enforcing them. The worst enforcers of the rules though can be the people living right next door to you.

You may indeed luck out and find yourself living next door to easy going neighbors who could care less how tall that potted fichus tree is that sits on your porch. Then again you may also find yourself next to the nosey type commonly referred to as "Condo Nazis." Not only will the Condo Nazis care about how tall the fichus is, but they will be there with a tape measure every other day to make sure it is to specifications. Condo Nazis are the ones you see looking all over the place for any type of infraction there could possibly be. Of course you never know who you will be living next door to so really it is the luck of the draw.

The question to ask yourself is can you live with rules? If you are considering moving into a condo you may want to check the rules set forth by the condo association board before you move in. Examine them carefully and make sure you can live with them. Remember, the rules, whether good, bad or ugly, are enforced 24 hours a day, seven day a week, 365 days per year.