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A shareholder has requested permission to erect a Sukkah in our building's rear courtyard (not visible from the street). Any reason why we should be wary or is it not a problem?
that is a silly suggestion. You just make them sign a special waiver aan then relax and enjoy the event. we should all stop being so uptight. it shows no forsight or understanding of the full ability to enjoy life.
If a waiver is recommended, then one is out of pattern and should (must) employ an attorney.
Once begun, volunteer board members (the unpaid stalwarts) may be faced with the need for more out of pattern waivers.
But, as noted above, what if someone is declined a waiver? When and where does it end, and at what cost?
seriously - just let them hold the event. i have seen this on 91st and riverside drive and it looked very nice. very fancy condo. nobody cared and nobody tried anything else.
The fact that the recent posting asserts “nobody tried anything else” is of no value in a court of law. Precedents prevail.
Why open the door for more board work?
Abide by the rules and live in harmony.
What was that poem?
It was Robert Frost’s “Good fences make good neighbors”; well good rules make good neighbors as well.
If the board ever turns down a request, you could be thrown into a legal-wrangle, that will become an emotional issue with the SH, cause hard feelings, all of which could have been avoided.
It would be nice to lighten-up, but once this starts, the board will have to approve EVERY application, and believe me -- you dont want to go there.
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You are setting a precedent for common public areas of your building to be employed for personal use.
You are opening a door for others to claim the right to use the area for their religious beliefs.
You are opening the door for the common area to be employed by others for their personal use, regardless of religious connotation or not. Is this what you want? Who will administer. Who will vote yea or nay?
Sounds draconian, but never make an exception and you won't have a fight and possibly a lawsuit in the days, weeks, months and years ahead.
Please protect your common areas.
Kindly think long term.
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