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Originally Posted by Burninator
Not all condos have the same rules. Mine was good for the first couple years but more recently they have been ruling with an iron fist (I assume from people breaking rules/damage/what have you). The registered bylaws for my condo contain very little except for one line that allows them to make whatever regulations they want. So frequently I will get a letter revising a regulation in the complex and it is now enforceable by fines (as laid out by the boards regulations). Banning dogs was one. Just got a simple letter one day stating no new dogs are allowed in the complex. There is no transparency for people not on the condo board. Residents are not allowed to attend board meetings and we receive no updates regarding the ongoings of the complex. The only time for participation is the AGM and unfortunately I was out of town for that this year.
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Do you live in Canvas at Millrise? That's where I live and this is pretty much exactly what is happening at our place. I still think the board does a great job, but they've really buckled down lately.
Anyway, I think it is hard to blanket "condo boards = bad/good" as each one will be different, and as seen above, can change over time. Personally, I enjoy having a board that takes care of most things, and am willing to live under their rules as a result. All just personal preference.
PS - If you are in Canvas, you are allowed a dog so long as you own your place and are not renting. The notice given out was very poor on the wording (I think to make people think no dogs allowed at all!)