Learn more about some common condo rules that get residents hacked off. Find out what's restricted (lots) and what's allowed (not much) at condos on the insurance blog.
A Medford, New York’s condo association recently changed a ruling that banned religious statues in common areas. The condo board had voted to ban religious statues last year. After residents complained, and condo owners were polled, the board decided to reverse their earlier ruling.
There are strict- and strange- condo rules and regulations that get residents hacked off in almost every condo community. When you live in a condo, and you have a presiding board, not everyone will be pleased with every condo rule. And willful disregard of condo rules and regulations may result in hefty fines- as much as $100 a day or even more, depending upon the community. Some common condo rules and condo complaints include:
- No dogs, but cats are allowed. That’s a common condo rule. Dog lovers protest, saying their canines are clean. Cat owners at a dog-free Seattle condo complex even get together for “kitty socials.”
- In many areas, trucks aren’t allowed to park in condo parking lots and no one is allowed to back in to a parking spot in many condo developments.
- Late-night, last-minute laundry is a no-no. Many condos don’t let you do laundry after 10 p.m. or so.
- Kid-friendly condos? They’re hard to find. Many condo associations have a number of rules that keep kids off the grass, off of their roller skates and more.
Before you buy a condo, make sure to learn more about all of the CC&Rs (covenants, conditions and restrictions or rules) and the HOA fees. And, ask what type of insurance policy the association has to protect the building or buildings.
Learn more about the costs and coverages of a condo insurance policy before you buy.
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