KILLARNEY WOOD MOBILE HOME PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1 KILLARNEY WOOD MOBILE HOME PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS Effective November 1, 2005 The rules set forth herein shall apply to all Tenants and their guests are designed to protect the rights and property of Tenants and the property of the Park Owner and Management, and to insure that everyone will properly maintain their homes, spaces in a manner that will reflect favorably on the quality and image of the Park. This policy applies to all manufactured homes and is made a part of the Rental Agreement, signed by the Tenant (s). The Park Owner and Management will not be responsible for accidents, injuries, or loss of property by fire, theft, wind, floods, any act or situation, which is beyond its control. I. MANUFACTURED HOME AND LOT SET-UP/MAINTENACE/MODIFICATION No home, carport, storage shed, patio, landscaping, fencing, exterior lighting or other improvement of any kind shall be placed on or made to a Lot in the park prior to Management's written approval. In granting such approval Management may require that reasonable conditions be met in Management's sole discretion to provide for an esthetically pleasing exterior appearance of the improvements and for the safety, comfort and welfare of the Park and its Tenants. Without limiting the generality of these standards, no improvements shall be approved by Management which fails to confoiin to the following minimum standards: a. Homes shall have pitched roof with asphalt shingles, siding shall be horizontal lap siding or other residential house siding which shall be approved in writing by Management, and shall not be flat, vertical, crimped or corrugated metal siding. b. Management shall provide at no cost to the Tenant the following: (at time of placement of home) I. Concrete drive II. Concrete walkway 111. Yard light (1) c. Accessory structures. Gutters and downspouts are required to be installed by Tenant at Tenant's expense. The roof color, siding material and general architectural style for any shed, carport cover or patio shall match the color, materials and style of the home. Complete skirting of the mobile home must be completed within thirty (30) days of occupancy. Unitizing is required for home, carport and awning and must be completed within thirty (30) days of occupancy. d. Each home shall be solidly blocked, fully skirted with properly braced siding material or compatible masonry and have all hitches and tongues removed. All tires, wheels and axles shall be moved from homes, and the home shall be set as low as possible to finish grade as established by Management. e. Each home shall have rainwater gutters and downspouts, which shall be installed within thirty (30) days of occupancy. All water lines, sewer lines and wiring shall be underground. Water and sewer connections shall be rigid material and not exposed to view. Unburied water pipes or pipes exposed to freezing shall be protected from freezing by suitable systems acceptable to Management and shall be maintained by Tenant and in good operating order at all times. Tenant is responsible for proper connections to sewer, water and electrical services. Such installations must be made in accordance with applicable regulations then in effect. Each home's water line shall be provided with a suitable check valve to prevent water heaters from draining in the event that the water supply is interrupted. No storage tank shall be allowed above the surface of the ground. Tenant shall install a shut-off valve on water line to permit service work on the home.

2 f. Each home shall be located within the Lot setback lines, which shall be established by Management prior to installation of the home on the Lot. Tenant has the obligation to verily the Lot setback lines with Management prior to installation of the home. g. Only new or late model used mobile homes approved by Management will be permitted to move into the Park. Management has the right to accept or to refuse any mobile home, which does not meet Management standards or is misrepresented by Tenant as to make, condition, age or appearance on the original Tenant application form. h. Tenant shall complete landscaping of his Lot within thirty (30) days of occupancy. Landscaping shall be maintained as stipulated in section VII. i. At all times, the home, all accessory structures and improvements and utility connections shall comply with applicable government laws, ordinances and regulations. Tenant shall obtain required building permits prior to commencing work requiring such permits. j. Each Lot and appurtenant areas shall be used only as provided in the Rental Agreement. Requests for approvals or consents required from Management under these Rules and Regulations shall be made in writing and with such information as Management may reasonably require to be informed sufficiently to give or to refuse the approval. Requests shall be made at the park manager's office. II. OCCUPANCY a. All Tenants must complete and sign a Rental Agreement at the office before moving into the Park. b. Only Tenants and persons specifically named in the Rental Agreement shall reside permanently on a Lot. c. The persons named in the Rental Agreement may change with written consent of the Management. d. Occupancy is based on the guidelines issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as two persons per bedroom plus one. No more than six persons may live in any one home at any one time as permanent residents. e. All homes are to be owner-occupied, subletting of a home or any part of a home is not permitted. III. GUEST A PERSON WHO SLEEPS IN A HOME FOR MORE THAN TWO 6-HOUR PERIODS DURING A 48- HOUR PERIOD SHALL BE DEEMED TO LIVE IN THE HOME. a. Guest that will be staying longer then 15 days in a 60-day period must be registered with written permission obtained from Management. The Tenant agrees to pay two dollars ($2.00) per day for each guest that remains in the park. Guest staying longer than 15 days must be approved through the screening service and added to the Rental Agreement. b. In the event that the Tenant fails to register the guest prior to occupancy, there shall be assessed against and paid by Tenant a non-registration fee charge ten dollars ($10.00) per day until the guest is registered. c. Any person who lives in a home during the temporary absence of a person named in the Rental Agreement shall be registered with Management but shall no be considered a guest so long as the person who is named in the Rental Agreement is absent and no living in the home at the same time. d. If any home is intended to be vacant for more than 24 hours, Management shall be notified in advance or as soon as possible in the event of an emergency. e. Management shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to a vacant home. f. Only persons who are Tenants or who are invitees, guests or licensees of Tenants shall have the right to enter the Park. Management may prevent any other person's entry into the Park and may remove or have removed such other persons from the Park at his sole discretion. Tenant shall be responsible to Management for and shall reimburse Management for any loss or damage incurred by the Park because

3 of the actions of any person who uses any part of the Park at the invitation or with the consent of the Tenant. IV. MONTHLY RENT/LATE PAYMENT Rent is payable on or before the first day of each month. Payments received after the fifth of the month will incur a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) charge or per terms of your rental agreement. Rent and all additional charges and fees shall be paid to the Manager at 2504 S 371 st ST, Federal Way, WA All returned checks shall be charged a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee or per terms of your rental agreement. Should a returned check cause late receipt of rent payment, both late charges and returned check charges may be assessed. Two (2) returned checks from the same Tenant during the Tenant's occupancy will result in the Tenant's forfeiture of the right to pay rent by check. All future payments must then be made by money order only. V. PETS a. No animal shall be kept or permitted in any part of the Park, except for Tenant's household pets approved in writing by Management. There will be a maximum of two (2) pets allowed. Only pets less than 35 lbs. will be allowed. Management has the right to accept or refuse any pet. Tenant from the Park shall promptly remove any pet, which unreasonably interferes with the peaceful use or enjoyment of any part of the Park because of noise or other objectionable habits or conduct, within 24 hours of the written request by Management. b. Each animal which is kept as a permitted pet at the Park shall be registered by name, license and description with Management and a photograph for identification purposes shall be provided by Tenant to Management. c. Permitted animals shall be kept inside the home, when not in the home; the animal shall be kept on a leash under physical restraint and under the direct control of a person. No animal shall be permitted at any time in any commonly used areas of the Park except streets. d. A person who keeps an animal at the Park shall be liable for any damage caused by the animal and shall immediately clean up any soil or waste deposited by the animal in the Park. e. No dog runs, breeding, selling, or dealing in animals of any kind shall be permitted at the Park at any time. Any animal which gives birth or hatches young shall be required to be removed from the Park until its young are separated from it. f. Pets shall do there duty in their own yard only and should be cleaned up by it's owner VI. AUTOMOBILES, MOTORCYCLES AND OTHER VEHICLE a. Tenants shall register vehicle with Management upon signing of the Rental Agreement. Tenant shall promptly notify Management in writing of any change in the vehicles the Tenant intends to keep in the Park. All tenants will have two (2) parking spaces and no parking in guest parking. b. A TEN- (10) mph speed limit is to be observed at all times. c. Tenant parking in the grass, behind or beside the home is not allowed. d. There will be no Tenant parking on the street, unless loading or unloading a vehicle. e. Temporary guest parking for no longer than six (6) hours may be allowed on the street provided designated Visitor parking is inadequate and there is no parking in posted fire lanes or blocking of driveways. f. Guest vehicles that are staying more than 24 hours must be registered with Park Management and parked in Visitor parking or in Tenant's driveway only, and not in the street. Guests must also post in their car window the name and the Lot number where visiting. Vehicles will be tagged and recorded in

4 the office. Upon the 24 hours notice being posted on the vehicle of any Tenant or their guest who is the owner of the vehicle may cause the vehicle which is at the Park in violation of these Rules and Regulations to be towed from the Park at the expense of the owner of the vehicle. g. The Tenant shall pay to the Park five dollars ($5.00) for each day the vehicle is parked or each infraction of the Rules and Regulations after the first time tagged. h. VISITOR PARKING IS FOR VISITORS ONLY - ALL OTHERS WILL BE TOWED. i. NO UNLICENSED OR NON REGISTERED VECHILES ALLOWED IN PARK. AT ANYTIME. VII. PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES a. Any other vehicles, which Tenant intends to keep at Park, including without limitation trailers campers and boats, shall be parked in areas designated by Management to the extent that space is available. b. Space in such storage area will be provided in Management's sole discretion under a separate agreement with Management, which will provide for storage charge as additional rent. c. If space is not available in storage area or Management refuses to permit storage of the vehicle, Tenant's other vehicles shall be stored elsewhere out of the Park. d. No vehicle of any kind shall be repaired at the Park without the prior written consent of Management and no consent shall be granted for repair, which require or involve work that cannot or is not finished within two hours after it is started. No vehicle shall be washed except in the driveway on Tenant's Lot. The person in whose custody a vehicle rests shall clean up any petroleum spills or drippings from the vehicle. Vehicles with oil or gasoline leaks shall be repaired immediately or removed from the park. e. No oil, fuel, antifreeze or other such fluid shall be disposed of in any sanitary sewer or storm drain or on the ground at the Park. f. No vehicle including without limitation trail or other motorcycles, shall be operated on the streets of the Park for practice or learning. Vehicles shall use the Park streets only for access to and from a Lot or storage area g. No vehicle without a muffler or with a defective muffler or otherwise constructed to emit excessive engine noise shall be operated at the Park. The manager's decision, in the exercise of its absolute discretion, shall deteimine whether a vehicle complies with these noise provisions. h. Because parking space is limited, Tenant shall not "store" in the Park vehicles, which are owned by nontenants. Guest vehicles, which are not driven in a 24-hr. period, may be towed. i. All vehicles in the RV storage must be in running order; otherwise they will have to be removed. j. The only things that can be in the RV Storage's are Boats, Cars, Trailers, and Campers. VIII. LANDSCAPING AND LOT MAINTENANCE a. That portion of the Lot not occupied by the Tenant's home or accessory structures shall be landscaped at Tenant's cost in accordance with the landscape designs approved by Management. After the Lot is initially landscaped, that area of the Lot shall continue to be maintained substantially in conformity with the design approved by Management. No changes from the landscape as installed shall be made without the prior written consent of Management, but shall not be unreasonably withheld for flower gardens and shall not otherwise be unreasonably withheld if the requested change shall be consistent with the aesthetic appearance of the Park. All trees and shrubs that are on the lot at time of purchase are the tenants responsible not the Parks. b. Tenant shall completely landscape the Lot within thirty (30) days of occupancy. c. Tenant shall maintain landscaping and lawn on Tenant's Lot in good condition and Tenant shall remove all dead or diseased plants and bushes and replace them with healthy new plants and bushes. d. Tenant shall pull or destroy weeds and noxious plants.

5 e. The lawn on Tenant's Lot shall be neatly and regularly mowed, trimmed and edged by Tenant and Tenant shall not permit the lawn on Tenant's Lot to be overgrown and unsightly. f Management must approve in writing any artificial yard decorations. g. No accumulation of things shall be permitted on any part of Tenant's Lot exposed to view. All refuse and debris on Tenant's Lot shall be picked up and disposed of by Tenant on a regular basis so that the exterior of the Lot shall not become unsightly. h. Patios and carports shall not be used for storage. Storage will not be allowed beneath the home unless approved in writing by Management. All storage is to be placed in approved storage sheds. Only outdoor patio furniture including barbecues, which are approved by Management, shall be kept on a patio. i. No more than one-half cord of firewood shall be stored outside the home, and a screen of a design compatible with the style and appearance of the home shall shield all stored firewood from view. j. Each Tenant shall provide suitable sanitary garbage cans or containers for garbage and refuse which container shall be kept clean and odor free. Garbage and refuse shall be wrapped or bagged and placed in such containers. Garbage cans and containers shall be suitably screened from view. All grass, weeds, leaves, and yard debris shall be disposed of in proper containers. k. If Management has to come in to clean up your yard th e will be charged for it payable to the person doing the work. IX. UTILITIES a. Electrical, the utility companies furnishing such services have brought water, sewer, garbage, telephone and cable television service to each Lot. Tenant shall make arrangements directly with such utility companies for the appropriate utility company providing service, and each connection shall be in conformity with the rules and regulations of the utility company and all applicable laws and governmental regulations. Tenant shall pay all hooks up costs. Such utilities are provided through lines, which are maintained by the utility companies. Tenants shall not damage or in any way tamper with such utility lines and shall pay the utility company all charges made for service to Tenant's Lot. b. Tenant shall maintain water and sanitary sewer lines on the Lot from the mobile home to the point of connection in good order and repair at all times. Tenant shall not permit water to run or leak continuously from any faucet or waterline on the Tenant's Lot (this includes outside water faucets and or shutoffs). Tenant shall not damage any water line or sanitary sewer line at the Park. Tenant will be charged for any digging or repairs that Management or other parties have to make caused by damage to water or sanitary sewer lines caused by the Tenant or guest of the Tenants. Such charges will be payable to the parties repairing the problem. c. No foreign objects that might plug or obstruct the sanitary sewer system shall be introduced into the system. d. Management shall not be responsible for any interruption in any utility service. Utilities may be disconnected temporarily from time to time for repairs, alterations or additions to any utility system. e. No one shall impede or obstruct access to any manhole, utility line, or meter. No one shall drive posts or otherwise do anything that may disturb underground utilities. f. Management shall have the right to enter upon any Lot for utility inspection or repair. g. Any facility that is not operating properly should be reported to Management immediately. X. COMMUNITY ACTIVITES AND TENANT RELATIONS a. The Park maintains quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. during which time activities that unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of neighbors shall not be permitted. These shall include, but are not limited to, loud music from (in the home or in a vehicle), parties or any

6 noise beyond a reasonable level, vehicle noise, etc. Disturbing noises are not permitted at any time. All Tenants are required to be considerate of neighbors at all hours of the day in order that everyone may have peace and quiet enjoyment of their home. There is a 10:00 p.m. curfew with in the Park for anyone on foot, with the exception of pet walking. b. No intoxicated, abusive, loud, or rude persons shall be allowed to remain at the Park nor shall any person curse or use other vulgar language in the presence of others or engage in any offensive conduct. c. No activities shall be conducted or permitted at the Park which shall be in violation of any government statute, ordinance, regulation or rule. d. Management shall have the right to cause any person who creates a nuisance or creating a disturbance to be removed from the Park. No determination made in good faith that a person is causing a nuisance or creation a disturbance shall be conclusive. e. Children may not play in other Tenants Lots, on the street. Children shall play in their own yard. f. Tenants are responsible for the actions of their children and any guest or visitor and their children. g. Tenants must not allow the distribution, sale, manufacture, or usage of controlled substance on the premises. h. Tenants must not allow any prostitution or other felony level criminal behavior on the premises. XI. ADVERTISING No Tenant shall use the name of the Park in any advertising, except incident to the sale of Tenant's mobile home at the Park. No sign of any kind shall be displayed by any Tenant at the Park without the prior written consent of Management. Tenant may display one "Offered By" sign from inside the home. Tenant may display one "Open House" sign on the Lot when Tenant is present at the home. No " Open House" shall be located in the street or sidewalk or remain displayed overnight. Management shall maintain a bulletin board at the thhouse on which announcements for sale of goods or services may be posted by Tenants subject at all times to control of Management as to size and form of the announcement. Management may remove any announcement that has been posted for more than 30 days. XII. HOME MAINTENANCE Tenant shall keep and maintain Tenant's mobile home and accessory structures clean, sanitary, and in good order and repair at all times. Painted areas of the home shall not be allowed to become weather-beaten and shall be regularly repainted. All damaged portions of the home and accessory structures shall be promptly repainted. The home shall present an attractive and eye-pleasing appearance at all times and shall not be permitted to become unsightly. XIII. WORKMEN, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS Only workmen, contractors, or subcontractors approved by Management will be allowed to work in the Park. All requests for services and complaints must be submitted to Management in writing. XIV. GENERAL PROVISIONS the event that the Tenant shall continue to fail to comply with these Rules and Regulations, or to maintain any part of the Park as required by these Rules and Regulations after written notice has been given to Tenant, then Management shall have the right to enter on Tenant's Lot by agents or contractors, if need be, and cause the condition to be corrected. Tenant shall reimburse all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith to

7 Management on demand. This right to correct the condition shall be in addition to any other right and remedy which Management may have. a. Management's agents may enter onto any Lot to inspect the premises to determine compliance with these Rules and Regulations. b. Each person using the Park shall comply with all signs erected by Management and regulations posted by Management, governing the use of the Park and various parts thereof. c. The Manager at the office at the Park shall have the right to exercise all discretion in decisions granted hereunder and is authorized to give Management's consent under these Rules and Regulations. d. Except in the case of emergency, all business shall be conducted at the Park office during normal business hours as posted at the office 8:00AM 7:00PM. Owners may exclude salesperson's solicitors from the Park, except salespersons who have appointments with a Tenant. Door-to-door solicitation is not permitted. e. Laundry may not be hung outside in the front, side or back yards. f. Any complaints a Tenant may wish to register with Management should be done so in writing and privately. g. All facilities are used at the risk of Tenants and their guests. Management will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents. h. Management has no responsibility for loss due to theft, fire, winds, floods, earthquakes or any other causes. Tenant must obtain and maintain liability and casualty insurance. i. NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED IN THE PARK AT ANY TIME.