Parking space problem

[mtpgfl]

State is Florida.

Our condo association has existed for 14+ years. Our rules and regs were handed to us by the developers, and until recently the board’s enforcement of the rules seemed to follow the mantra “reasonable people do reasonable things.”

The new board feels that if a rule is there, it should be enforced. There is one rule, in particular, that governs parking that is causing consternation.
This rule states that no unit owner may occupy more than two parking spaces in the common parking area. This rule is being violated by two unit owners, who have three vehicles. We have not had, and do not now have, a shortage of parking spaces. The board wants the owners to adhere to the rule and store one of the vehicles off premises.

How do we word a rewrite of the “rules,” so that as long as there is no shortage of space, we can grant exceptions? Or would it be best to remove the rule until such time as we have a parking problem, and at that time vote it back in? Or, some other alternative?

What would be the best way to handle this and keep everyone friendly?

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by mtpgfl

State is Florida.

Our condo association has existed for 14+ years. Our rules and regs were handed to us by the developers, and until recently the board’s enforcement of the rules seemed to follow the mantra “reasonable people do reasonable things.”

The new board feels that if a rule is there, it should be enforced. There is one rule, in particular, that governs parking that is causing consternation.
This rule states that no unit owner may occupy more than two parking spaces in the common parking area. This rule is being violated by two unit owners, who have three vehicles. We have not had, and do not now have, a shortage of parking spaces. The board wants the owners to adhere to the rule and store one of the vehicles off premises.

How do we word a rewrite of the “rules,” so that as long as there is no shortage of space, we can grant exceptions? Or would it be best to remove the rule until such time as we have a parking problem, and at that time vote it back in? Or, some other alternative?

What would be the best way to handle this and keep everyone friendly?

**A: read your CC&R's.