WESTMEATH A Condominium Rules & Regulations

Transcription

1 WESTMEATH A Condominium Rules & Regulations Revised: 01/2010

2 INTRODUCTION All rules, restrictions and covenants contained in the Condominium Documents (defined as the Declaration and By-Laws, including all amendments) are incorporated as part of these rules. In the event that the provisions of applicable law, the Condominium Documents and/or these Rules are in conflict, the provisions of applicable law shall apply first, followed by the provisions of the Condominium Documents and then by the Rules. 1- ADMINISTRATION OF THE RULES Unit Owners Responsibilities Unit Owners are responsible for knowing and following these Rules. Unit Owners are also responsible for ensuring that their family members, guests, visitors, renters, contractors and other workers know and follow the Rules. Any violation of these Rules by the Unit Owners family members, guests, visitors, renters, contractors and other workers will be treated as a violation of the Rules by the Unit Owners themselves, directly subjecting them to the penalties contained herein. Unit Owners are liable for any damage to the Common Elements or other Owners Units arising from causes within their units. In addition, Unit Owners are liable for any damage caused by and / or Rules violations incurred by individuals for whom Unit Owners are responsible for having in the building. Fines will be imposed and other enforcement actions may be taken directly against the Unit Owner for any incidents of non-compliance with these Rules by the Unit Owner s family members, guests, visitors, renters, contractors and other workers. Enforcement Procedures and Fines Step 1: Informal Resolution The first and primary means of making these Rules work for the benefit of everyone is through the voluntary compliance and good will of all Residents. The Rules are intended to serve our common interests and create a pleasant living environment, maintain the building in the best possible condition, and protect our investment. Therefore, all Residents are asked to voluntarily comply with these Rules and to promote adherence to the Rules by others. In the event of any conflicts arising between Residents and / or Rule violations by Residents, the respective parties are requested to attempt to resolve these matters directly with each other in the spirit of cooperation, civility, and mutual respect. If Residents are unable to resolve an issue directly with each other, then the matter should be referred to the Association Office in writing. The Association Office may attempt to resolve the matter informally with the respective parties. If the Association Office is unable to resolve the matter informally, then the complaining party may file a written complaint against the alleged offender with the Association Office to commence formal hearing and disciplinary proceedings before the Board. Step 2: Written Warning Whenever a Rule violation is alleged to have occurred following attempts at informal resolution, or whenever the Association Office independently determines that a Rule violation may have occurred, the alleged violator (in the case of a renter, the Unit Owner), will receive a written notice of the claimed violation from the Association Office. This notice shall describe the action or behavior that is in violation of the Rules, cite the specific Rule that was violated, identify the corrective action to be taken to comply with the Rule, state a deadline date by which the corrective action must be completed, and provide warning that a fine may be imposed if the corrective action is not completed by the deadline date. Following an opportunity for a hearing to determine whether a violation has occurred, the notice shall state that the Unit Owner has a right to request a hearing on the alleged violation, and if so requested, the Board will schedule a hearing within the following 30 days.

3 Step 3: Fines In addition to other remedies under the Declaration, the Board may impose fines for violations of these Rules, after notice. Except where otherwise indicated, the following schedule will be used in assessing fines for non-compliance with these Rules. Incidents of non-compliance with different rules are not cumulative and will be treated as first offenses, while repeated incidents of non-compliance with the same rules are cumulative during a three-year period. The Board does, however, retain the right to review and consider a party s history of non-compliance with any rule when considering current instances of non-compliance during a hearing or otherwise. (These rules do not preclude the filing of any criminal or civil actions in the courts). Fines for certain violations will be assessed as follow: A. Violation of any regulation regarding moving in / moving out - $50.00 B. Violation of sign regulations (See Signs) - $10.00/per day C. Late payment of assessment fee - $15.00 D. Violations regarding pets: a) Failure to registered pet with association- $10.00/per day b) Failure to clean up after pet-$50.00 c) Pet at large-$50.00 E. Failure of owner/resident to allow access to Unit for necessary building work programs after written notice - $50.00 F. Tampering with cable or telephone wires or satellite dish- $ the cost of repairs G. Physical structural changes/alterations, failure to comply with Rules and Regulations $10.00/day until corrected H. Defacement of Association Property - $ costs to repair. I. Filing an unfounded complaint against an Association employee or resident resulting in legal expense to the Association - $ cost of legal expenses to the Association and reimbursement for the employee s time lost on the job. J. Wearing of roller blades/skates or riding bicycles anywhere in Common Areas - $50.00 K. Improper garbage disposal - $ cost of removal L. Noise disturbance-$50.00 M. Failure of Unit Owner to Comply with 22-Leasing - $10.00/per day until lease and $100 administration fee has been paid to the Association Office N. Failure of Tenant to Comply with 22-Leasing - $10.00/per day assessed to the owner until tenant registration form and pet registration form given to the Association Office The Board may modify the above fines in the future. Board Hearing The Board will provide to Unit Owners the opportunity for a hearing to appeal fines and other penalties imposed for rule violations. To request a hearing, a Unit Owner must submit the request to the Board in writing, stating why the hearing is being requested and what remedy the Unit Owner is seeking. The Board may also conduct a hearing to review and make a ruling on violations classified above as third offenses. The Association Office will notify the Unit Owner in writing of the place, date, and time of the hearing. Failure by the Unit Owner to attend the hearing may result in the finding of the violation to have occurred. After the hearing, the Board will determine what action to take. In addition to assessing fines, the Board reserves the right to take legal action if necessary. The rule violator and / or Unit Owner will be responsible for any legal and other expenses incurred by the Association in administering these Rules, conducting hearings, and taking legal action to enforce the Rules and to seek remedies for rule violations.

4 Other Remedies In instances where the rule violation is egregious in nature and/or results in an emergency situation and/or violates a Special Notice hindering normal building operation, the Board reserves the right to by-pass the earlier steps in the enforcement procedures and take immediate action to conduct a hearing, initiate legal action, and/or pursue other remedies available under the Declaration or the Maryland Condominium Property Act. 2- ADVERTISEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS & SOLICITATIONS No advertisement, sign, solicitation or notice relating to the conduct or operation of any business of any Resident or Unit Owner, may be circulated under or in front of Unit doors. The Residents may request to post index-sized cards on the Association bulletin board located at the North Clubhouse. Access to the bulletin boards is provided only through the Association Office and must be approved by the Association office. Posting of any personal, professional, or other materials in the common areas (e.g. lobby, elevator lobby, mailbox area table) or limited common area (e.g. balcony, garage space) is prohibited unless approved by the Association Office. Residents may not hand out fliers in the building, outside, or on any Association property for any personal, professional, or other purpose unless previously approved by the Association Office. Door-to-door solicitation is prohibited. It is the responsibility of the homeowners to advise vendors that there is no solicitation in the building. 3- ASSESSMENT & COLLECTIONS Due Date - All assessments, special assessments, fees, charges, and fines are due and payable on or before the first of each month and considered late after the 15th of the month. Assessment payments can delivered to the Association office at the North Clubhouse be mailed to Westmeath Condominium Association Athlone Drive Great Mills, MD Late Payments - A $15.00 late payment charge will be assessed by the Association against a Unit Owner if payment in full is not received by the 15th of each month at the remittance address designated on your assessment invoice. All fines are deducted from payments before application of payment to Assessments. Collection of Past Due Accounts - When any portion of the Unit Owner's account becomes sixty (60) days past due, the delinquent Unit Owner's account will be forwarded to the Association's attorney for legal proceedings to collect all sums due and owing to the Association. The Unit Owner in default is responsible for attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the Association in collecting past due assessments and related charges. 4- BALCONIES -Barbequing and cooking on balconies is strictly prohibited. Storage of grills (propane/charcoal) is strictly prohibited. -Floor coverings on balconies and patios must be of a neutral color and must be removable. No permanent or semi-permanent type floor coverings (e.g. those installed with latex sealant or other adhesive) may not be installed on the balconies and patios unless approved in writing in advance by the Board. -Candles, lanterns, kerosene lamps, gas lamps or any other type of flame lamps are prohibited from use on balconies.

5 -Holiday decorations may be placed on balconies and patios beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving and must be removed by January 10th. Decorations left in place after Jan 10th will be removed and disposed of without notice. -Hanging of wind-socks and hammocks is prohibited. -Balconies/patios are not to be used as storage areas. -Appropriate patio furniture and outdoor plantings are permitted. Weight should be considered in the number and placement of plants to prohibit impairment of the structural integrity of the balcony. Repairs to the balcony are the responsibility of the Unit Owner. All patio furniture is confined to the inside of the patio. Do not hang any item over the balcony railing at any time, other than plants placed within the railing planter boxes. Unit Owners who choose to place plants in the railing planter boxes must install a liner to prevent damage to the railing. Unit Owners are responsible for damage caused by objects that fall, drop, or are dumped from their balcony. This includes damage from excessive plant watering. -Rug shaking, dust mop shaking or emptying of buckets, tossing cigarette butts, etc. are prohibited from the balconies or patios. -Playing of loud music from any balcony or patio is prohibited. -The Unit Owners must submit a plan to the Board of Directors for their approval prior to installing any satellite dish to the balcony. 5- BUILDING ENTRY The security of building Residents and their property is of paramount concern to the Association. All Residents are responsible for any person they allow access to in the building. Residents should be aware of who is entering the building behind them and to whom they are holding the door open for. All guests and visitors to the building must use the Lobby entrance. Keep all exterior doors closed at all times. Do not prop open doors. 6- COMMON ELEMENTS The Common Elements of the Building are defined in the Declaration and are owned by all Unit Owners in the proportion set forth in the Declaration. Common Elements include the hallways, stairways, main lobby, outside perimeter of the building and other areas not included within a specific Unit. Read the Declaration for clarification. The following are prohibited in Common Areas of the Building: Loitering Smoking Children playing Pets playing Utilization of bicycles, tricycles, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates or scooters Propping of doors or tampering of locking mechanisms. Nothing may be swept out into the corridor, stairwells or elevators from Owners' Units. Residents are required to educate any domestic help about these rules. Placement of furniture, art objects, bicycles, sleds, buggies, carts, animals, or any other personal property in the hallways or stairwells is prohibited. Association employees are authorized to remove any such articles without notice. 7- COMPLAINTS In the event of any problems between Residents or rule violations by Residents, the respective parties are requested to attempt to resolve these matters directly in a friendly manner. If these attempts are unsuccessful, the problem should be referred to the Association Office in writing. If the Association Office cannot resolve the problem or if a violation of the Rules continues, the situation will be referred to the Board. The Board will then provide an opportunity

6 for a hearing and take whatever action it deems necessary, including the imposition of fines or referral of the matter to the Association attorney. If deemed a violation, the Unit Owner will be responsible for all legal fees, costs and expenses incurred by the Association. 8- DAMAGE If, due to the act or neglect of a Unit Owner, or of his or her agent, tenant, family member, invitee, licensee or household pet, damage shall be caused to the Common Elements, Limited Common Elements or to a Unit or Units owned by others, or maintenance, repair or replacements are required which would otherwise be a Common Expense, then such Unit Owner shall pay for such damage or such maintenance, repairs and replacements, as may be determined by the Association, to the extent not covered by the Association's insurance. 9- MAIL Each unit shall be assigned one mailbox, located in the parking garage. A refundable deposit of $30.00 is required. Please contact the Association office to schedule an orientation appointment. Unit Owner should notify the Board, in writing, if a different mailing address is to be used for association mailings. Packages or sealed envelopes too large to fit in mailboxes may be left/delivered at the Association office located at the North Clubhouse. The Association Office is not responsible for the contents or condition of items left. It is the responsibility of all Residents to check with On-Site Manager to ensure timely receipt of such items. Service may not always be available. Please check the website for the times the office is open. 10- ELEVATORS & ENTRANCES Access to the elevator from the parking garage is by key only. This lock is designed by key only. This lock is designed so that once the elevator is called to the garage level, it resets to the lock out position. This prevents unauthorized access to the condo building. Any tampering with this lock will result in fines and fees. In the event of a power failure, the elevator is programmed to return to the lobby and the doors will remain open. If a situation occurs and you become trapped, remain calm, and push the call button (which is monitored 24/7) in the elevator and a technician will give you instruction via the speakerphone. Assistance will be sent immediately. Do not attempt to pry open the doors. Any malfunctions of elevators should be reported to the Association office. Smoking, carrying of lighted smoking materials and littering in elevators is strictly prohibited. Residents may not allow children or pets to play in elevators. Without prior scheduling with the Association Office, elevators may not be used for moving in and/or out or for the delivery of appliances, furniture, etc. Moves and/or deliveries could damage the elevators. As such, the Association Office must be contacted at least three-business day in advance of the delivery so that pads can be installed in the elevators to prevent damage. The cost to repair damages to the elevators will be the Owner s responsibility. Detailed fees and instructions are provided in the Moving Section. 11- EMERGENCIES AFTER calling 911 if the emergency could endanger an owner, resident or the building, all emergencies should be reported to the on-call staff member. The on-call service number is In case of emergency, person(s) authorized by Association may enter any Unit immediately. (Also see Plumbing and Water Emergencies.) 12- EMPLOYEE PROBLEMS

7 Owners experiencing problems with any building employees or services provides should file a written report with the Association Office rather than attempt to resolve matters personally. Unit Owners having trouble in resolving problems with the Association Office should contact the Board of Directors in writing. 13- EXTERIOR APPEARANCE, ATTACHMENTS & WINDOWS No Unit Owner shall display, hang, store or use any items including but not limited to clothing, sheets, blankets, laundry, or signs outside a Residential Unit or on or about the garage or storage units, in a hallway or elsewhere, which may be visible from the outside of a Unit. Draperies, curtains or shades must be of a uniform light and neutral appearance and are subject to the rules and regulations of the Board and provided in the Condominium Declaration. No Unit Owner shall paint the outside of his Unit, or install outside his Unit any canopy or awning, or outside radio or television wiring or antenna. The exterior of Unit doors must comply with building standards as defined in Declarations. Residents may place simple, temporary holiday decorations on the outside of his/her Unit, as long as the decorations are not considered a fire hazards or otherwise hazardous to the building or the exterior of the Unit door. Decoration must not be obtrusive (either visually or audibly) to other Residents units. Residents shall not cause or permit anything to be placed on the exterior of the building. No sign, awning, canopy, shutter, radio or television wiring or antenna or other similar device shall be attached to, hung from or placed upon the exterior of the building. No signs except "For Sale", "Open House" or "For Rent" signs shall be maintained or permitted on any part of the premises. Permitted signs shall be no larger than 4 sq. feet (i.e. 24 x24 ) and may only be displayed in exterior windows. An application should be submitted to the Association Board for review prior to making any exterior alteration (including windows). An application is available online or at the Association office. 14- EXTERMINATING The Association may contract for exterminating services for the common areas, as the Board deems necessary and affordable. If you see or suspect insects or rodents, you must contact the Association Office immediately. Owners/residents are responsible for pest control within their Unit. 15- FINES All violations of Rules and Regulations are subject to fines (after an opportunity for a hearing). 16- FITNESS CENTER-NORTH CLUBHOUSE The fitness center is available for the Residents and their guests. This room is open everyday for 24 hours except as necessary for cleaning and repairs. All equipment, including dumbbells, must be returned to their proper location when finished using. Failure to return equipment to its proper location may result in injury to another resident. All users of the fitness center must turn off the lights and television when finished using the room. The hours, rules and general conduct are determined by the Hickory Hills Community Association Board of Directors and are subject to change. The Rules are solely for the continued enjoyment of the fitness center by all. Any violations should be reported to the Association Office. Violations may necessitate closing the fitness center. An adult must accompany all children under the age of 16. All users must conduct themselves in a safe and considerate manner at all times.

8 All users shall wear appropriate attire and footwear in the fitness center and when in Common Areas going to and coming from the fitness center. Radios and portable CD or tape players may be played at a considerate, reasonable volume and shall be turned down if requested by another user. Users are encouraged to use personal stereo equipment with headphones. No pets are allowed in the fitness center. All beverages must be kept in non-breakable containers. Absolutely no glass allowed. No food is allowed in the fitness center. No smoking is allowed. Fitness center users assume all risk of loss or damage to person or property. 17- FLAMMABLE MATERIALS Fire Department regulations stipulate that explosive and flammable materials cannot be stored in storage units, garage spaces or common areas. These materials include paint, paint thinner, aerosol cans, cleaning fluid, used cleaning rags, gasoline, oil and ammunition. For the protection of everyone, any violations observed should be reported to the Association Office. 18- GARAGE Parking spaces in the garage are limited common elements assigned to a unit. There is no provision for guest parking in garage, except in your own space or through pre-arranged permission from another parking space occupant. Nothing other than currently licensed motorized vehicles may be parked in the garage. Smoking is not permitted at any time in the garage. Parking spaces should be free of excessive oil, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, brake fluid, steering column fluid, etc. Residents should use some mechanism for catching leaks and drips from their automobiles. The garage will be inspected by the Association for cleanliness. Parking spaces noted as inordinately dirty will be noted and the owner notified in writing. The owner will be given 10 calendar days in which to clean the parking space. If the notice is not complied with, the parking space will be cleaned by Association personnel and the costs will be billed to the Unit Owner. General garage cleaning will be done at the Board s discretion. 19- GUESTS All guests and invitees of Owners/Residents are responsible for complying with all of Association's rules during their visit. Unit Owners and Residents are responsible for the actions and behavior of their guests and invitees. No acts of violence or threat of violence made by guests or Unit Owners against property or people will be tolerated. Guests or other invitees may use the common amenities, such as the fitness center, pool, and tennis courts, only if they are at all times accompanied by a Resident or Unit Owner. 20- INSURANCE Although the Board of Directors maintains insurance on the building, individual Unit coverage (such as but not limited to, insuring the contents and fixtures within and individual unit and liability for accidents occurring within an individual unit) is not included. For this reason, each Unit Owner should carry at his/her expense an individual condominium owner's policy, and be in accordance with any insurance provisions dictated by state or local law. Unit Owners are responsible for the acts of their lessees and may want to require the lessee to maintain such a policy in addition to the Unit Owner's policy. Nothing should be kept in any Unit which may in any way increase the rate of insurance on the building, or other common elements. 21- KEYS, LOCKS, LOCKOUTS, SECURITY SYSTEMS, GATE ACCESS

9 Association will not hold keys for Residents. Association personnel may require access to a Unit without notice in the event of any emergency (water leaks, fire etc.) In these cases, the Association will utilize a locksmith, if practical, to enter a unit, or by force, if necessary, in order to control further damage to common areas or other units. Neither the Association nor the Management Company provides lockout service. Residents who become locked out or who lose their keys must call a licensed locksmith. All costs for entry into a Unit, re-keying, replacement keys shall be paid by the Unit Owner. Keys for the lobby door and elevator, and gate fobs must be purchased from the Association. Individual security systems that are disruptive to the Residents are not permitted. Unit Owners are responsible for any costs incurred in removing or modifying such systems in order to eliminate the disruption. All keys to common area access of condo building will be provided by the association. Lost keys can only be replaced by the association for a fee of $15.00 per key. All key business is transacted Monday-Friday at the Association office during office hours. Residents will have two gate remotes to access the gate after hours. A gate code will be issued as well. The gate will be open 6am to 7pm. Additional remotes are $50.00 each. 22- LEASING All leases are subject to approval of the Association. Leases shall be for a minimum of one year. In leasing a Unit, the Unit Owner is not relieved of any obligations, including payment of assessments and other charges. The Unit Owner is responsible for the conduct of any lessee. The Unit Owner must provide their lessees with a copy of the Rules and are responsible for their lessees compliance with the Rules. Each lease shall be in writing, on a form approved by the Association and the Unit Owner shall deliver a copy of every such lease to the Association Office prior to occupancy by the tenant. No lessee may move into any Unit until such time as the Association Office has been supplied a copy of the lease. The Association may prohibit a tenant from occupying a Unit until the Unit Owner complies with the leasing requirements prescribed by these Rules and the Association. Each lease must have attached a signed Acknowledgment Form confirming lessee's receipt of these rules and regulations, which may be obtained from the Association Office. Regardless of whether such a provision is contained in the lease, however, the lessee shall be so bound. The Association may file suit against a lessee or his or her Unit Owner and terminate the lease for any breach by the lessee of the Rules and Regulations or the Association. All attorney fees and court costs are the Unit Owner's responsibility. In making any lease, the Unit Owner is not relieved of any obligations, under the Declaration, By-Laws or Rules. No lease, assignment of lease, or sublease of any Unit may be for hotel or transient purposes or for a term of less than 12 months. Unit Owner and lessees must supply the following information to the Association Office prior to the renter moving into the building. Tenants will not be permitted to use an elevator for move-ins until they have complied with all applicable rules including requested informational forms. All forms are available in the Association Office. Owners must provide: Copy of executed lease with all riders $100 non-refundable administration fee The Tenant must provide the following information to the Association Office prior to move-in: Resident Information Form

10 The Association Office requires that each Resident of the building complete the following forms: Resident Information Form Pet Registration Form Any other information reasonably required by the Association Office. The Unit Owner is responsible for supplying the Tenant with Unit keys, Storage Key, Mailbox key, Elevator key and Lobby key. The Board may lease any Units that are purchased by the Board or obtained through foreclosure or similar proceeding. 23- LIABILITY Unit Owners, Residents and guests are advised that the Association, Management Company, and employees of the Association are not responsible, nor do they assume, nor shall they at any time be liable for any damage, theft, casualty or other cause with respect to personal property and accessories left in common elements, either temporarily or long term. This applies to items received, left or stored in the Association office or other storage areas of the building. Items stored or deposited to the care of the Association Staff are at the owner s risk. 24- LOBBY The lobby is intended to provide an attractive entry for Residents and guests to the building. Business may not be transacted in the lobby. Residents, employees and guests may wait in the lobby for a reasonable amount of time, but loitering is not permitted. Storage of a Unit Owner s personal belongings in the lobby is not permitted. No furnishings, furniture, lamps or wall hangings may be placed or installed in the lobby except by the Association. Damaged or destroyed furniture by any individual will be repaired or replaced at the expense of those responsible. 25- MAIL Mail is delivered and distributed according to U.S. Postal Service Schedules. If a Resident plans to be away for an extended period of time, the Resident should arrange for someone to collect the mail or arrange for the post office to hold mail delivery. 26- MAINTENANCE The Association contracts cleaning staff to clean the Common Areas of the building weekly. Additionally, contractors are utilized to maintain the mechanical systems of the building. Unit Owners are responsible for maintenance for all systems inside their Units as well as their air conditioning units. Emergencies effecting more than one unit or common elements (e.g. flooding, electrical problem, gas) should be reported to the on-call staff- pager number IMMEDIATELY. The On-Site Manager will respond to any such emergency 24/ MOVING All moves, without exception, must be registered with Association Office, located at the North Clubhouse at least one week in advance. An elevator will be reserved and padded during the assigned block of time. Unit Owners are responsible for any damage to elevators or common areas caused by themselves, their movers or their tenants when moving into or out of the building. Any damage will be assessed to the Unit Owner for the cost of repairs. Deposits should be made to the Association Office at time of registration, at least one week before the anticipated move. The Association Office will return the refundable portion of deposits to Unit Owners in a timely manner if no issues or damage resulted as a result of the move.

11 A refundable deposit of $500 will be required prior to the start of a move-in or move-out to cover the cost of any damage caused during the move. Move ins and move outs are permissible during the following days/times: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday- 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. No move-ins or move-outs are permitted on Sundays or holidays. For one elevator load trips that do not tie up elevators for great lengths of time (e.g. deliveries or moving a few items) no reservation is required. Electric and gas service should never be disconnected. Unit Owners will be responsible for any damage that may occur due to lack of utility service between moves. 28- NOISE & OTHER NUISANCES No offensive activity shall be carried on in any Unit or in the Common Elements, nor shall anything be done therein, which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the other Unit Owners or occupants or which disrupts any other Unit Owner's reasonable use and enjoyment of the Property. Residents are to considerately keep all noises at a level that will not disturb or annoy other Residents, especially between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM which are deemed building-wide quiet hours. See Remodeling Section for further discussion regarding noise. No Unit Owner shall overload the electric wiring in the Building, or operate any machines, appliances, accessories or equipment in such manner as to cause, in the judgment of the Association, an unreasonable disturbance or nuisance to others. 29- OPEN HOUSES To accommodate sales of Units while at the same time maintain building security, visitation and showing of Units via open houses for Unit Owners, real estate agents and caravans may occur Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as long as they do not unreasonably inconvenience Residents. The Association Office must be notified in writing of these activities at least 7 days in advance. Lock boxes on Unit doors are not to be used at any time. Unit Owners or their agents must be present during showings and must meet prospective buyers in the Units. Prospective buyers may not wander around the building unless accompanies by the Unit Owner or their agent at all times. For sale and For rent signs may be posted in Unit windows, but not in any other common areas, or sidewalk entrances of the building. Estate Sales, Auctions, Garage Sales or any other similar activities are strictly prohibited. Residents may post individual items for sale in the Association bulletin board with the approval of the Association Office. No sale notice shall be posted for more then 2 weeks. 30- PETS Pets are permitted subject to the following Registration and Restriction policies: Registration: Pet owners must complete a Pet Registration Form, which can be obtained in the Association office. It is also available as Exhibit I of these Rules & Regulations. Pets are limited to cats, dogs (non-aggressive breeds), small caged birds, and fish. Exotic or wild animals are prohibited. Written proof of up-to-date vaccinations from a veterinarian are required prior to pet occupying the condo. This must be updated yearly. All dogs must be licensed, as per county regulations. Written proof of licensing must be provided. At all times cats and dogs must wear collars with identification.

12 Restrictions: Pets shall not be kept, bred or used for any commercial purpose. No more than 3 pets per Unit are allowed. Pets must be confined to the pet owner s Unit. Pets must not be allowed to roam or be exercised in any Common Areas. Additionally, pets may not be tied unattended in any Common Area. Pets shall not be permitted to urinate or defecate on/in the trees and bushes around the perimeter of the building, or on ANY other Common Area of the building. All pets in transit are to be restrained by a leash or placed in an animal carrier. People who walk pets are responsible for immediately cleaning up after their animals, not only in common areas but also sidewalks, streets and the walking path. Cat litter may not be disposed of in commodes. Litter must be securely bagged and placed in the dumpster. Aquarium gravel should not be disposed of in commodes or in sink drains. Pet owners are responsible for any damage to the Common Elements and areas caused by their pets. Any damage caused by cleaning chemicals or other such materials used in an attempt to remedy said damage is also the full responsibility of each pet owner. No pet shall be allowed to become a nuisance or create any unreasonable disturbance. Examples of nuisance behavior for the purposes of this paragraph are: Personal injury or property damage caused by unruly, vicious, or aggressive behavior. Pets that make noise continuously and/or incessantly for a period of 10 minutes or intermittently for ½ hour or more to the disturbance of any person at any time of day or night. Pets in Common Areas not under the complete control of a responsible human companion (i.e. not on a short leash or in a pet carrier). Animals that relieve themselves on walls or floors or furnishings of any common areas. Animals who exhibit aggressive or vicious behavior. Pets that are conspicuously unclean or parasite-infested. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, people with visual, hearing, and physical disabilities may keep certified guide dogs, signal dogs or service dogs, respectively, in their Units. Further, nothing herein shall hinder full access to the Units and the common areas by persons with disabilities. Feeding, caring for, or otherwise aiding stray animals is prohibited. Injured or stray animals shall be reported to the local animal control authority for pick-up Owner and tenants are responsible for visiting pets, which are subject to the same restrictions as Resident pets. Pet owners shall indemnify the Westmeath Condominium Association and hold it harmless against loss or liability of any kind arising from their pet(s). If any Owner or Resident witnesses a violation of the above rules please contact the Association Office immediately. Residents may be requested to file reports with the local animal control authority in ensure corrective action. 31- PLUMBING & WATER EMERGENCIES To prevent pipe damage, chemical drain cleaners are strictly prohibited and cannot be used under any circumstance. You must contact a professional plumber if you are having problems with your drain(s). While the Association continually tries to maintain the exterior of the building and common element, leaks may occur from time to time. Please report all common area leaks to the

13 Association office If it is an emergency, after regular business hours, contact the on-call staff pager All damages from Unit leaks, including but not limited to those resulting from Resident negligence, are the financial responsibility of that Unit Owner. If a Resident at any time becomes aware of water leakage or damage, Association Office should be notified immediately. Water damage is often difficult to trace. The earlier the source of the leak located, the less damage will occur. Once the source of a leak is determined, the Unit Owners involved will be informed of the nature of the problem and the name of the party responsible, which may be another Unit Owner or the Association. If the source of any water damage is considered the Unit Owner's responsibility (according to the Declaration), all damage caused by the water is the financial responsibility of the Unit Owner. The respective Unit Owner is also responsible for the cost of finding and repairing the source of the water damage, including the fees of any outside professionals hired by Association. Unit Owners are encouraged to resolve any problems with other Unit Owners involved and their respective insurance companies. Neither the Board nor the Association can facilitate the settling of claims or disputes between Unit Owners. Unit Owners should report such problems to the person designated in their homeowners warranty documents and their homeowner's insurance company. Unit Owners considered responsible for damages to any common element or any other Unit will be considered financially responsible for the costs and repairs regardless of any insurance company's position on the matter. Leaking water may be considered an emergency if it effects more than one unit or common elements, and the investigation of the problem may require immediate access to the Unit by Association or Management company personnel. Association or Management personnel will access any Unit without Unit Owner notification or approval to investigate a reported leak. Force may be used to gain access to the Unit. The Unit Owner may be responsible for the cost of repairing any damage incurred. 32- REMODELING Before beginning any remodeling project you must: Notify the Association Office in writing. Comply with section of the Declaration of Condominium. Submit plans to the Board of Directors sixty (60) days prior to contracting. In addition, owners and their agents must conduct construction work in accordance with the requirements stipulated in Contractor Work Rules, available at Association Office. 33- SALE OF UNITS The sale of a Unit is subject to the requirements of the Declaration. All open houses must be registered in the Association Office. Notice of any sale, gift, devise or other transfer of the Ownership of a Unit shall be given to the Association Office, in the manner provided in the Declaration and By-Laws for giving notices, within 5 days following consummation of such transfer. The buyer must complete all forms normally and reasonably required by the Association and return them to the Association Office along with a fully executed copy of the contract of sale prior to the time that the buyer takes possession of the Unit. The purpose of the information requested by the Association is to gather information essential to the efficient functioning of the Association. Elevators will not be provided for moves until the Buyer has provided all required information and deposit.

14 No signs advertising Units for sale shall be posted, except as provided by these rules and regulations. Occupancy may not occur until the agreement to abide by the Condominium Documents and these rules and payment of required fees have been obtained. 34- SECURITY The security of building Residents and their property is of paramount concern. Observing the following guidelines helps all of us to accomplish this goal. If you do not recognize someone as a Resident, do not let him/her in the building. Report all suspicious activity immediately to the Association office. Do not attempt to remove suspicious people from the premises yourself. Keep the exterior entrance doors closed at all times. Residents should be aware of who is entering the building behind them and to whom they are holding the door open for. All guests and visitors to the building must use the Lobby Entrance. 35- SMOKE ALARMS All Residential Units are equipped with a smoke detector. It is the responsibility of each Unit Owner to maintain smoke detector(s) in each Unit. The Association supplies, tests and maintains smoke detectors in the Common Area. 36- SMOKING Smoking of cigarettes, cigars and pipes or carrying of lighted smoking materials is not permitted in any of the Common Areas of the building. Smoking materials must be extinguished and properly disposed of before entering the building. 37- SOLICITATION No solicitation by Residents or any one else (i.e. vendors) shall occur in the building. 38- SPECIAL NOTICE From time to time, as required to effect changes to building operations arising from new or emergency circumstances, the Board may deem it necessary to issue Special Notice. Whether posted in elevator lobbies or bulletin boards or distributed by Association personnel, Special Notice require the same compliance as all other stipulations set forth in these Rules and are subject to the same enforceability standards. 39- STORAGE Each Unit has one storage unit. The storage units, which are located in the garage and are a limited common element assigned to each unit. Residents are responsible for ensuring that the contents of their storage unit meet all applicable legal requirements. Neither the Association nor Management Company is responsible for the security of, loss of, or damage to any personal property in the storage unit. All contents must fit within the unit and may not exceed the limits of the unit. Any items stored outside the unit will be removed and disposed of by Association personnel after reasonable efforts to notify the Resident. 40- TRASH

15 No debris is to be left in or around the dumpster enclosure. Boxes must be broken down and placed inside the dumpster. Garbage should be bagged and disposed of in the dumpster. Under no circumstances should these items be left in hallways. Owners/Resident should not allow garbage to accumulate in their Unit, as this increases the risk of pests and undesirable conditions that may effect other Units/Owners. All refuse must be placed in plastic bags and tied securely before being discarded in the dumpster. Large items (i.e. furniture, wall board, cabinets, bath tubs, sinks, Christmas Trees, etc.) may not be placed in dumpster or left in or around dumpster enclosure. Additional fees charged by the contractor will be charged to the Unit Owner. If you have questions about where to leave oversized items please contact the Association Office. Flammable materials and construction debris may not be discarded in the dumpsters or enclosures. 41- WATER FURNITURE & AQUARIUMS Unit Owners and Residents shall not install or place on the premises any item of "water furniture". Water furniture includes any waterbed, mattress, chair, sofa, or any other item that contains any substance in a liquid state as part of its elements. A single aquarium, not to exceed 20 gallons, is permitted. Unit Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their lessees' use of such equipment. 42- WINDOWS No signs or decals of any kind may be posted in the windows of any Unit except as provided in these rules and regulations. All shades or other window coverings must be of neutral color on the outside. All draperies must be lined in a neutral color. Neutral is defined as white, off-white, ivory, crème or other color as specifically approved by the Board. No Unit Owner shall display, store or use any clothing sheets, blankets, laundry or other articles outside his/her Unit or which may be visible from the outside of his/her Unit. Residents are responsible for washing the inside & outside of windows. 43-OUTSIDE PARKING All outside parking is unassigned and is available to all unit owners and their guests on a firstcome, first-served basis. All vehicles must be currently tagged and in operating condition. Auto maintenance may not be performed on site. Boats and RVs are not permitted.

16 RESIDENT INFORMATION FORM Unit#: Owner Occupied: Rented: (If you rent, you must attach a current copy of your lease) Full Name of Owner(s): Phone Numbers- Home # : Work #: Cell #: Address: Alternate mailing Address: Full Name of Renter (if applicable): Phone Numbers- Home # : Work #: Cell #: Address: Alternate mailing Address: Homeowners Insurance Co: Policy #: Insurance Agent s Name: Phone #: Mortgage Co: Phone#: Please list all occupants in your unit: Full Name Relationship to Owner Age Please list ALL AUTOMOBILES: Year & Model Color Tag # YOU MUST COMPLETE A PET REGISTRATION FORM IF YOU OWN PETS. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE LIST WHO SHOULD BE CONTACTED: Name: Phone: Name: Phone: Please complete all the information on this form. If any of the information should change during the year, please inform the Association Office of the change. Thank you for your assistance. Signature of Person Completing Form Date Please return within 10 days to: HHCA On-Site Manager, Athlone Drive Great Mills, MD or put in the night drop at the association office located in the North Clubhouse. Thank you. WESTMEATH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

17 CONTRACTOR WORK RULES All work done within any of the Units, whatever the nature, shall be performed according to the following rules and conditions. Before planning or implementing any such work, we urge you to read and abide by all the provisions of the Declaration, By-Laws. Working hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No construction or delivery persons will be permitted into the building before 7:45 a.m. All work must be stopped by 4:30 p.m. Alert the Association Office of the dates that construction will occur. Additional workspace is not available in the building. Workmen may not work in the corridors or any other Common Areas of the building. Provisions must be made outside and/or inside the unit to prevent damage to corridor carpeting and walls. Drop cloths and/or plywood sheets are to be laid over the entire traffic area in the hallway when work is being performed inside a Unit so that workmen will not track debris onto the corridor carpeting or damage the walls. Keep the Unit door closed and windows closed to avoid excessive dirt and dust and debris from entering the corridor. To prevent construction dust from entering other Units, kitchen and bathroom vents are to be sealed while construction is in progress. Structural floors and ceilings cannot be trenched. There are no exceptions. *Unit Owners are responsible for the removal of all debris that must be put in covered containers within the Unit. No debris is to be deposited into the dumpsters. Nothing is to be transported up to a Unit on the exterior of the building. Unit Owners are responsible for obtaining parking for their contractors. Parking contractor vehicles in the garage is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The Association Office must be notified at least one week prior to the commencement of approved work so that they may inspect such work on behalf of the Association and notify Residents who may inquire as to the source of construction noise and possible water shut-offs. Any damage to Westmeath, A Condominium property or to other units of the Condominium caused by the work done shall be repaired at the expense of the Unit Owner upon notice from Westmeath, A Condominium. All contractors must submit a Certificate of Insurance to the Association Office 30 days prior to the start of construction. The Lobby entrance will be used to enter and leave the building. All deliveries and loading/ unloading of tools, supplies, parts etc. will be done via the mail lobby. Smoking is not permitted in any Common Area. Violation of this rule may result in being barred from working in the building.

18 Pet Registration Resident Name: Resident Unit Address: Phone Numbers: Type of Pet(s) ( #1) (#2) (#3) Breed of Pet(s) ( #1) (#2) (#3) Color of Pet(s) ( #1) (#2) (#3) Weight of Pet(s) ( #1) (#2) (#3) Name of Pet(s) ( #1) (#2) (#3) I have read and understand the Westmeath, A Condominium Association s rules regarding pets and will comply. I have also included copies of my pet(s) current vaccination and licensing. SIGNATURE DATE PLEASE RETURN ALL COMPLETED FORMS TO THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE Thank You. Westmeath Condominium Association PET REGISTRATION FORM

19

20

21

22

23