The Importance of Condominium Safety Rules

Condos are generally governed by community members, and condo owners need to follow by-laws that are set up for the entire condominium community. Because a condo complex is essentially a small community with many individuals, families and children, they usually develop their own set of safety rules for all residents to follow. Abiding by condo safety rules is just as important as covering the contents of your condo with condo insurance NJ.

Most condominium complexes have a common area for all residents to enjoy and use. Normally the condo association maintains these areas to provide a safe environment for visitors and residents. Many complexes provide grilling areas as well as swimming pools. The association may establish a number of safety rules around the use of common areas. These may revolve around swimming pool use, alcohol, children’s activities surrounding pool use, and others.

Although many condominium complexes allow pets, they usually have pet standards and rules, which all residents must follow. Restrictions on aggressive dog breeds may also be enforced. As a condo owner you are responsible for your pets. You may be required to keep your dog on a leash as well as clean up after it.

Some of the larger complexes with parking garages, outdoor parking and roads enforce rules for their use. This might include such things as following directional arrows, signs and observing speed limits. In gated communities, visitors may be required to use access codes.

Condo owners are also generally responsible for installing burglar alarms, security systems and smoke detectors within their own units if desired. In addition, condominium owners need to purchase their own condo insurance NJ policies, and to regularly update them if required such as at those times they acquire expensive new items. A local agent is the one to contact about obtaining and updating condo insurance policies. Call or email our office for more information. 

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