We did purchase our apartment and though it be a condominium, we also purchased the Balcony itself, its railings and support beams. They of course, while all are outside our apartment, are nonetheless appurtenant to our property, alone. Therefore, are we not as an owner, responsible for their repair and maintenance? I diligently perused my copy of the House Rules, seeking information on mounting a flag from my balcony. Not a word did I find there. However, being a retired insurance man, I decided to play safe and ask about the matter at a homeowner’s meeting. There I obtained permission to mount a flag from my balcony, but when I did so, I received a warning letter which arrived the 24 th of December 2019 giving me until 25 th to remove it. I complied with it on the 24 th yet I was charged a fine of $75. Though that fine has been reversed. It lead me to question; at what meeting, did 60% of the homeowners approve the tripling of our fines? Yes, I am aware of rule