To have a pleasant condo living experience, keep in mind these legal rights for condo owners. The Right to Access Condo Documents. The Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination. The Right to Notice and Meetings. The Right to Run and Vote During Elections. The Right to Protest.
Fencing is an essential feature in condo communities, whether you're looking to boost security, create more privacy, or improve the property's overall look. In condo developments, especially in detached homes or townhouse complexes, fencing choices often reflect both community guidelines and individual preferences.
Maintaining Distance from the Property Line This helps prevent disputes and allows for maintenance on both sides of the fence without encroaching on the neighbor's land. A common practice is to build the fence 2-8 inches away from the property line, depending on local regulations and personal preferences.
Condo Ownership When you buy a condo, you own the interior of the unit. Unlike an apartment, where you need the landlord's permission to make changes, you can do whatever you like to the interior of your unit. You're also responsible for interior repairs and maintenance.
Typically, fences up to 2 meters (approximately 6.6ft) high are allowed without the need for planning permission. However, front garden fences have stricter regulations. Planning permission is usually required for fences over 1 meter high in the front garden.
Ing or adding to a fence, gate or wall If your property is a house you must apply for householder planning permission. That is if any of the below apply: it would be over 1m high and next to a highway used by vehicles. Or be over 2m high and sited elsewhere, such as a back garden.
You cannot build a fence on your neighbor's property without their permission. Your neighbor can object to any part of your fence, even if it only encroaches onto a few inches of their property. What they can do about it may depend on local laws.
Pool Safety Walk, don't run. The number one pool safety rule is to never, ever run near a swimming pool. Listen to instructions and obey pool rules. No diving in the shallow end. No roughhousing. Don't play around drains and covers. Never swim alone. Sun safety is part of the deal. Use pool safety equipment properly.
Generally speaking, the declaration is the document that creates the inium. The bylaws spell out the day-to-day operations of the association. If your association is more than 10 years old and the bylaws have remained unchanged, board members may want to consider making updates.
More important, most inium documents were written by developer lawyers for the primary benefit of the developer. As a board member, you have a responsibility to ensure that owners can live with your condo documents. The declaration and bylaws of your association are your constitution.