This is a warning about the types of rules
that affect many condominiums. Should you be concerned about what specific
rules are imposed by the Condominium Corporation in which your purchased
unit is located, we suggest you immediately speak with the property management
office and ask specifically for the property manager of the condominium
project.
Some types of rules relate to the following
kinds of items:
- no internal changes to unit or changes
to common areas without written consent of management.
- carpeting on various types of floors
to reduce sound transmission, or
restrictions against hardwood floors
- no barbequing on balconies and no enclosing
of balconies
- no satellite dishes or antennae
- no parking of commercial or recreational
vehicles
- use of elevators for moving sometimes
have restrictive hours, require reservations and/or security deposits.
IF YOU ARE PURCHASING A CONDOMINIUM WHERE AN ELEVATOR or a LOADING
AREA must be used for your move, contact the management office as
soon as possible to book your moving date
- no office business or commercial uses
within condominium units
- pet restrictions
- types and colour of window coverings,
(usually white or off-white) as can be seen from exterior of building
- plantings and other uses of exterior
patios
- unit owner's liability for damaged exterior
doors, including garage doors and/or added items such as central air,
fireplaces, etc.(particularly in townhouses)
- noise generated by musical instruments
- Short term rental restrictions and other
tenancy requirements
If you do not comply with a specific rule
affecting your condominium, the Corporation has the right to get a court
order directing compliance and ordering payment of legal costs by the
unit owner. If you intend to rent your unit after completing a purchase,
insert a clause in the tenancy agreement that the tenant will comply with
all rules and by-laws of the Condominium Corporation. |
