FOLLOW THE RULES! Evaluate Your Process There is no one-size-fi ts-all approach to successfully enforcing the rules and regulations of a condominium. Association boards should periodically review whether improvements can be made to their system of enforcement and evaluate the following: ●Whether the enforcement policy and/or process is clearly defi ned in the condominium documents and understood by unit owners; ●Whether there are insurmountable bureaucratic hurdles unit owners must overcome to resolve a violation; ●Whether the board and/or property manager is ready, willing and able to effectively communicate with a unit owner to resolve a violation; ●Whether the policy and/or process is fair; and ●Whether the policy and/or process has been effective in achieving compliance with the condominium rules and regulations. If the board determines that improvements should be made to its enforcement policy and/or process, the board should consider engaging an experienced condominium lawyer to offer advice and guidance on the implementation of improvements, including whether it will require an amendment to the condominium governing documents. ■ HEATHER M. GAMACHE, ESQ. IS A PRINCIPAL WITH THE LAW FIRM MORIARTY TROYER & MALLOY LLC. NOTHING SURPRISES US. NOTHING SURPRISES US. Having served condominium associations longer than any other local bank, there is little we haven't seen. From short- and longterm financing, to saving for rainy days, to a full range of payment collection services, Brookline Bank can meet most any financial need. To benefit from our experience, contact: Andy Beepath abeepath@brkl.com 617-323-5259 David Gladstone dgladstone@brkl.com 617-730-3586 BROOKLINEBANK.COM Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender 30 CONDOMEDIA October 2022 22BB003_condo_ad_water_7x4-625_final.indd 1 1/26/22 12:44 PM