Issue with Pool Manager

[Mr645]

If an HOA does not enforce a rule for a long time they may not be able to enforce that rule moving forward. I used to live in a townhouse where pets were not allowed. No dogs or cats. However a new owner moved in with cat and was sent a notice that cats were not allowed. That new owner came to a board meeting and stated that there are many cats living inside in more then a few homes. The attorney for the HOA explained that since the property manager likely had knowledge of cats living inside homes and did not enforce the rule for many years, the could no begin enforcing the rule now.

So perhaps if there has never been an issue with owners bringing more then 4 guests in the past, it may not be legal to begin enforcing the rule now.