Hi all, I recently moved (rented) into a flat on a building that has a communal garden. Speaking with one of the neighbours, she mentioned that "the board" had approved some limitations to the use of the common garden. For context, the garden is just grass a some trees, not a landscaped area, no flowers, no statues, fountains nor the like, etc.
Among the limitations, barbecues are not allowed due to risk of fire (I think that is reasonable and legal), playing ball is not allowed (which could be considered reasonable up to a point), but - and this is what my question is about - they have stated that the garden is "only for quiet conversation".
My question is, up to what point the board has the right to impose such a limitation on the use of a common area?
Is not that I plan to break the nuisance and noise rules, but what happens if I want to have a tea and invite a few of my 4 years old daughter? They will play and probably have a "loud conversation". What would happen if I ignore this rule, as it seems to me that is on a very shaky legal ground?
Any experience or expert advice is much welcome.
Among the limitations, barbecues are not allowed due to risk of fire (I think that is reasonable and legal), playing ball is not allowed (which could be considered reasonable up to a point), but - and this is what my question is about - they have stated that the garden is "only for quiet conversation".
My question is, up to what point the board has the right to impose such a limitation on the use of a common area?
Is not that I plan to break the nuisance and noise rules, but what happens if I want to have a tea and invite a few of my 4 years old daughter? They will play and probably have a "loud conversation". What would happen if I ignore this rule, as it seems to me that is on a very shaky legal ground?
Any experience or expert advice is much welcome.
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