In the first two blogs in this series of three, we looked at why condo rules matter and why some owners ignore them. Now it is time for the practical part: what boards and managers can actually do to improve compliance.

Why do condo owners ignore the rules? It’s rarely malice—more often ignorance, entitlement, convenience, and weak enforcement. A few rule-breakers can make condo living miserable, so boards need to educate first and escalate when needed. Here’s what’s really going on.

If you live in a condo you’ve seen it: owners breaking the rules. Sometimes it can involve bitter disputes while other times it can simply be an ask to change behaviours. In this part I of III we look at why owners should follow the rules.