I agree with the original post & like the replies. Personally, I have found that unless you want to spend time & energy regularly, at best – negotiating & at worst – arguing with other owners/tenants who come & go regarding each matter they want to raise (usually, in their own best interests rather than for all) & then dealing with the results of the ‘deal’ that is struck etc, it is better & more clean cut, black & white, clear/fair to all if the rules are expected to be adhered to & non-compliance enforced. Even then, you will get the rogues whom choose to interpret the rules the way they like, for their own benefit & some of whom will resort to charm/manipulation/nastiness to get their own way if they sense there is any scope or leeway to go around the rules – then they usually push the boundaries anyway & bingo, you potentially have damaged relationships & an uncomfortable living situation. If any exceptions are to be granted, it is best to have these approved in the most formal, legal way possible, again to be crystal clear & to minimise miscommunications.