QUESTION: Can the board create rules that are more strict than those at the county or state level? For example, if the law says that you can have garage sales year-round, can an association adopt a rule that states "No garage sales are allowed?"

ANSWER: Yes, associations can adopt rules that are more restrictive than county or state restrictions. For example, the county might allow owners to keep four dogs but the association might restrict pets to one dog. The more stringent restriction applies.