HOA bans smoking on condo balconies

I think after having sex on the balcony a person should be able to light one up.

It all comes down to who owns the balcony. If the balconies are limited common areas, condo owners have to abide by the rules the association sets, as long as the hoa is within it's mandate. If on the other hand the owners own the balconies, it's a different situation.

We should be applying the same common sense approach to a lot of things, like weed, meth, coke, gambling, sex, etc.. If it's an individual decision, occurs on private property, and doesn't unwillingly effect someone else, it shouldn't be restricted by governing bodies.

I've had an opportunity to speak to an attorney regarding this issue and will update all when the issue is resolved.

Stay tuned.

Little Fish

I think after having sex on the balcony a person should be able to light one up.

:lol:

I know this thread is really old, but was this ever resolved? The same thing is happening to my parents at their condo right now. My dad is 76 and smokes his pipe out on his balcony twice a day, and has for the 28 years they've lived there. They live on the top floor, so no smoke bothering people above them, and have made sure the neighbors on each side don't mind (the top floor is only for long-term residents). Now the HOA is saying that as of January, no more smoking on the balcony. Does anybody know if he has any recourse, or have any suggestions? This is one of his big pleasures in life, and involves the trifecta of the pipe, the gulf, and his private balcony (and sometimes a glass of wine 🙂) Thanks for any help or ideas.

I know this thread is really old, but was this ever resolved? The same thing is happening to my parents at their condo right now. My dad is 76 and smokes his pipe out on his balcony twice a day, and has for the 28 years they've lived there. They live on the top floor, so no smoke bothering people above them, and have made sure the neighbors on each side don't mind (the top floor is only for long-term residents). Now the HOA is saying that as of January, no more smoking on the balcony. Does anybody know if he has any recourse, or have any suggestions? This is one of his big pleasures in life, and involves the trifecta of the pipe, the gulf, and his private balcony (and sometimes a glass of wine 🙂) Thanks for any help or ideas.

If it as subtle as you say it is, he should have no problem continuing his habit.

If it as subtle as you say it is, he should have no problem continuing his habit.

Thanks for replying. That was my hope, just didn't know if there was a way he could do it 'legally'.

As a ex-smoker that still enjoys the smell of a cigarette and cigar, the rudeness of people like Koa still amazes me. It’s his condo and a few moments that is used to smoke is minimal. People, in general, need to lighten up. What happens when reefer becomes legal?