Association Pool Rules: Non-Resident Condo OWNERS, STAY OUT!

[Andrew Chou]

Hello BP,

My wife and 7 y.o. son want to use the association pool while our Manchester, NH condo is getting ready for our new tenant who is moving in this weekend.

To our surprise, the association president/lifeguard told us that non-resident condo owners are NOT ALLOWED to use the pool.  My wife politely explained that we are currently between tenants but the president simply stated "City rules".  Now, I checked the Manchester, NH website for this rule and cannot find it.  One of my tenants is a NH state judge, so I'll get more legal help after 5pm.  In the meantime, can someone please tell me whether this whole situation makes any sense?

Ironically, residents are allowed to bring two guests to the pool at any time!

Great opportunity for my son to learn the power dynamics of condo associations, though. He is reeeaaallly disappointed and now wants to be an association president when he grows up. :) 

[Jill F.]

If it is a rule, I'd make him work to enforce it-- swim until he proves he has the legal authority to make you leave.