House Rule III.B.5 states:
“Containers must be placed under all pots in order to avoid the dripping of water. In cleaning lanais and watering of plants, residents shall prevent water from running down the exterior of the building or damage resulting from leaks into apartments below.”
Remember that damage applies to parked cars, too!
To prevent water from dripping over the lanai, here are some suggestions:
1. Water plants in the sink or shower. Take hanging plants down and wait for excess water to drain before hanging them back.
2. Don’t over water. Grow plants that don’t require much water like orchids.
3. Don’t use pots with drainage holes for plants that like moisture, such as anthuriums.
4. For pots with drainage holes, use a saucer. Be careful not to water more than the saucer can hold. It is also a good idea to drain the saucer afterwards rather than letting the water sit. You can also double pot plants where the larger outer pot doesn’t have drainage holes.
5. Use light-colored pots. Dark pots tend to absorb heat, which causes water to evaporate faster.
6. Use self-watering containers to avoid plants from getting root rot from sitting water. For an ornamental touch, you can also try self-watering globes.
For tips on cleaning your lanai while preventing muddy water from dripping over the edge, we found this excellent article:
https://balconyguide.com/how-to-clean-apartment-balcony/