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If a Cooperative does not apply rules for many years do they become null and void? Can they be enforced again without notifying the owners. My coop has not enforced ANY rules in over three years and probably closer to five. Now out of the blue they are handing out rule reminders singling out certain people. One board member even went door to door asking the opinions of homeowners about a certain persons supposed allegation of a rule infraction.
Join the Conversation Comments (2)House rules can be enforced whenever the Board wishes. they don't become null and void because they aren't actively enforced, but they must be enforced without singling anyone out. If a reminder goes out, it should go out to all so that it doesn't appear anyone is being unfairly treated.
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No, house rules do not "become null and void" simply because they have never been enforced. However, if a board decides to begin enforcing a long-ignored rule, the enforcement must be even-handed. If you have a rule against tap-dancing in the hallways, then you can't stop Mr. Jones from dancing while allowing Ms. Smith to do so, even if Ms. Smith is a much better dancer.
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