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Sundae · 08-30-2010, 06:37 AM

I dunno... some of them seem reasonable.
Okay, if not reasonable, then at least rules which were there to start with and should therefore be abided by.

The one about the retirement complex for example.
We have thoses here, and they are set up specifically for people above a certain age. No, yo uare not allowed to move members of the family in, regardless of circumstances, because unfortunately some people will take advantage and it will change the whole reason for the complex.
Of course I feel for the couple involved, but little girls are not allowed there. Sorry.
I'm not sure about the whole sueing thing though - that seems way over the top.

The dog thing too. They seem to have quite a reasonable explanation as to why pets are not allowed in the lobby. Again, it's the people who allow animals to cause a nuisance who make the rule necessary, but it's a valid one. Why could the lady not have used a shopping trolley type arrangement? Of course if she did and that was rejectec I'd be totally on her side. She also owns quite an energetic breed for someone who has trouble walking...

And the smoking thing?
Only unfair if you moved in and the rules were changed.
If my Mum and Dad moved to a no-smoking place they would be delighted. In fact the Residents Association who they are pinning their hopes on has a no-smoking rule. It makes cleaning the houses after residents move much quicker and easier.
There are more non-smokers than smokers, so why should the majority have to pay for ceilings to be repainted and carpets replaced?

I have to admit, the only places here that impose any rules are rental agencies OR age-specific housing blocks. I'm not sure how I would feel if I bought my own place on an otherwise unremarkable estate and then was told how to live.

08-30-2010, 06:37 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I dunno... some of them seem reasonable. Okay, if not reasonable, then at least rules which were there to start with and should therefore be abided by. The one about the retirement complex for example. We have thoses here, and they are set up specifically for people above a certain age. No, yo uare not allowed to move members of the family in, regardless of circumstances, because unfortunately some people will take advantage and it will change the whole reason for the complex. Of course I feel for the couple involved, but little girls are not allowed there. Sorry. I'm not sure about the whole sueing thing though - that seems way over the top. The dog thing too. They seem to have quite a reasonable explanation as to why pets are not allowed in the lobby. Again, it's the people who allow animals to cause a nuisance who make the rule necessary, but it's a valid one. Why could the lady not have used a shopping trolley type arrangement? Of course if she did and that was rejectec I'd be totally on her side. She also owns quite an energetic breed for someone who has trouble walking... And the smoking thing? Only unfair if you moved in and the rules were changed. If my Mum and Dad moved to a no-smoking place they would be delighted. In fact the Residents Association who they are pinning their hopes on has a no-smoking rule. It makes cleaning the houses after residents move much quicker and easier. There are more non-smokers than smokers, so why should the majority have to pay for ceilings to be repainted and carpets replaced? I have to admit, the only places here that impose any rules are rental agencies OR age-specific housing blocks. I'm not sure how I would feel if I bought my own place on an otherwise unremarkable estate and then was told how to live.