RULES AND REGULATIONS OF GREENBRIAR CONDOMINIUM -PHASE II. Adopted by the Board of Directors November 4, Article I Preamble

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1 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF GREENBRIAR CONDOMINIUM -PHASE II Adopted by the Board of Directors November 4, 1992 Article I Preamble In accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, City and County Codes, the Declaration by Greenbriar Associates dated July 15, 1975 establishing the Greenbriar Condominium -Phase II, the Bylaws of the Condominium as amended February 9, 1983, and the Articles of Incorporation of Greenbriar Condominium - Phase II Council of Unit Owners, Inc., dated February 24, 1986, the Board of Directors of the Council has adopted by resolution the following Rules and Regulations. Article II Definitions All terms used in these Rules and Regulations shall be construed as consistent with the definitions given in the Declaration and the Bylaws; but for purposes of these Rules and Regulations, the following terms are given additional meaning: (a) The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the Board, shall also mean its ex officio officers, trustees, and/or where authority is validly delegated by the Board, its management agent. (b) Resident shall mean an owner of a unit (whether or not occupying the unit as a primary resident), the owner's tenants, those who live with the owner or his/her tenants, and guests and contractors of the above. Article III Amendments The Board may add to, alter, amend, modify, or abolish any of these Rules and Regulations by resolution in accordance with the Maryland Condominium Act, the Declaration, and the Bylaws. Article IV Scope of Jurisdiction All residents (as defined in Article II(b) above) are responsible for compliance with the Bylaws and these Rules and Regulations, including any changes subsequently made. Owners are responsible for the actions of their tenants. Owners shall provide tenants with a copy of the Bylaws and these Rules and Regulations.

2 Article V Violations and Complaints (a) Residents may report violations of these Rules and Regulations or the Bylaws to the Board in care of its management agent. Complaints shall be dated and signed and written with specificity as to the nature of the alleged violation; the names, if known, of those alleged to have committed the violation; the unit number; the date, time, and place of the alleged violation; and such information (e.g., license plate numbers, pictures of the damages, etc.) as can be reasonably gathered by the resident reporting the violation. Residents may contact the management agent directly for violations or conditions that warrant emergency handling. (b) Complaints regarding the Board, its members or its agents, particularly in the performance of their official duties, should be made in writing to the Board in care of its management agent. Article VI Enforcement Procedure for Violations (a) Upon receipt of a proper complaint, the Board will proceed in accordance with the procedure described in Article VIII of the amended Bylaws and as permitted by pertinent City and County Codes and the Maryland Condominium Act. The Board may impose a fine and/or assess other penalties against any owner found guilty of any violation of these rules. (b) If a member of the Board is the subject of or is making a complaint, he/she shall not serve as a member of any group conducting a hearing on the complaint. (c) All residents found guilty by the Board shall be jointly and severally liable for any damage, injury or repairs resulting from a violation of the Bylaws or these Rules and Regulations. Article VII Individual Unit and Limited Common Elements (balconies/patios) (a) The units are restricted exclusively to residential use and no business or commercial use may be conducted upon the property. (b) No more than two people shall reside in a one bedroom unit or a one bedroom and den unit; no more than four people shall reside in a two bedroom unit or a two bedroom and den unit; no more than six people shall reside in a three bedroom unit. (c) No resident shall appropriate for exclusive use any common elements, except limited common elements (balconies/patios). (d) Residents shall not permit noises or any act which will unreasonably interfere with the rights, comfort, enjoyment, or conveniences of any other resident (e.g., loud radio, stereo, television, or musical instruments, children playing in the halls, etc.), Any aggrieved resident should call the local police while the disturbance is ongoing and/or follow the complaint procedure.

3 (e) Residents shall not operate their washing machines and/or dishwashers when not actually present in their unit. Whenever the washing machine is not in operation, the faucets leading to the washing machine must be turned off. Washing machine hoses must be checked regularly and replaced periodically. Residents are responsible for damage to any other unit caused by a failure of the hoses. Residents may not permit nonresidents to use their laundry facilities. (f) Whenever the furnace/air conditioning unit is in operation in a unit, the windows and balcony/patio doors must be kept closed. (g) No additional air conditioning or heating apparatus, television antennas, satellite dishes, or radio aerials may be installed by the residents in their unit windows, balcony/patio, or other common elements without the prior written approval of the Board. Many residents have and are interested in purchasing satellite dishes for their condominiums. Please be aware that Federal law does not prohibit satellite dishes if they are installed on the owner s property. The satellite dish guidelines noted below are effective June 1, 2005: Dishes cannot be installed on common elements, i.e. roofs of buildings, exterior brick walls, lawn areas, parking lots, etc. Dishes cannot be mounted to the tops of patio or balcony railings. Dishes may be mounted on one (1) vertical metal pole not to exceed 6 feet 6 inches in (6 6 ) total height (pole and dish included in the total feet.) Dishes must be professionally installed and fastened to the pole in a safe manner to ensure it meets safety requirements for weight load. The pole may not exceed 3 inches in diameter. The pole is to be placed vertically on the balcony area. It may be braced to the balcony railing with removable, non-permanent, non- affixing stainless steel metal bands. No drilling of the mortar or railing is permitted. If this type of installation is used, no less then three (3) metal bands must be used to support the pole. The pole must be rust proof and match the color of the railing. The pole is to be placed INSIDE the balcony railing where possible. Please also be sure that you speak to the retailer selling you the equipment to be sure that your dish will be able to receive good reception from the location where it is placed. Some residents have found that after an expensive purchase, they could not obtain the reception they desired. (h) Residents shall maintain their air handlers (to prevent condensate drain backup), faucets, sinks, tubs and tub caulking, tile, toilets and wax rings, drains, disposals, dishwashers, washing machines, water beds, fish tanks, aquariums, and other water-containing units in proper working condition so as not to cause water damage to other units or common elements. The toilets, tubs, sinks and other water and sewer apparatus shall not be used for purposes other than those for which they were designed, and no sweepings, matches, cooking grease, cigarette butts, rags, ashes, kitty litter, tampons, fibrous garbage, or other improper articles shall be disposed of therein. The cost of repairing any damage resulting from improper maintenance or misuse of any of the above shall be borne by the resident causing such damage. (i) Each unit must have at least one functioning smoke detector that complies with the Prince George's County Fire Code. (j) Items which are fire or health hazards (e.g., gasoline) may not be stored in the units or on the balcony/patio.

4 (k) Grills/barbecues of any type. (i.e. charcoal. gas. electric. etc.) may not be used, kept or stored on any patio or balcony in the condominium community. - effective June 30, 2004 (1) The balcony/patio area, whether or not enclosed, may not be used for the storage or any items such as bicycles, tricycles, tires, toys, boxes, rolled rugs. etc. No laundry, clothing, rugs, fencing materials, or other similar items may be hung on the balconies or patios, outside any windows, or on the balcony/patio railings. Exterior clotheslines, clothes racks or any other like items are not allowed. Plant containers and birdfeeders are allowed when hung on the inside of the railing. Residents shall not throw anything out of the windows or from the balconies. There shall be no dusting or shaking of mops, brooms or other cleaning material out of windows, doors or off balconies. (l) (i) One (1) non-corrosive, horizontal deck storage/bench container will be permitted on a homeowner s balcony or patio. This storage container is specifically for the storage of items such as: pots, potting soil, gardening tools, outdoor furniture cushions, and the like. The container must be at least 42 inches in Length, 24 inches in Height and 24 inches in Width. It may not exceed 56 inches in Length, 24 inches in Height and 24 inches in Width. The color of the container must be a neutral color. The container is to be positioned against the brick wall adjacent to the balcony glass door. An owner wishing to install such a container must first request a variance and receive written approval of the Board of Directors before purchasing and installing the container. The variance must include the color, size, brand, and material of the container. effective June 1, 2005 (l) (ii) Homeowners may have one (1) set of outdoor furniture on the balcony/patio. (Example of set: 4 chairs and table, 2 chairs and love seat) Outdoor furniture is defined as furniture constructed to be outdoors and is made of a material that will not rust or deteriorate. No umbrellas are permitted. The outdoor furniture must be maintained and in good repair. No upholstered furniture is permitted. effective June 1, 2005 (m) No signs, notices, or advertisements of any kind ("For Sale", "For Rent", etc.) shall be displayed on or at windows of the units or on the balcony/patio. (See Article VIII(i) for common elements.) (n) Unit owners may display one U.S. Flag no larger than 3 feet x 5 feet. The flagpole length shall not exceed 5 feet. The flag should be in good repair and displayed in accordance with U.S. Flag Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, U.S. Code. Unit owners may mount a standard manufactured flagpole bracket with lag screws into the mortar. If the bracket is removed or falls off, the screw holes must be filled with caulking or mortar that matches the existing mortar. Before a flagpole bracket is mounted, the owner must request a variance from the Board. The variance must state the type of bracket to be used and its proposed location. Permanent flagpole structures cemented into the ground are not permitted. The resident flying the flag is responsible for the security of the flag installation. Any damage to person or property caused by the flagpole or flag will be the responsibility of the resident displaying the flag. (o) Any resident wishing to enclose the balcony/patio of his/her unit must present a plan to the Board for its approval prior to construction; the plan must meet uniform specifications provided by the Board. Any resident who wishes to paint his/her balcony/patio railings must obtain prior written consent from the Board; color must meet specifications provided by the Board. Any enclosure installed or any paint that does not meet the uniform specifications must be corrected by the offending resident, or else it will be corrected by the Board at the resident's expense. (p) Any resident desiring to hang sunscreens, affix floor coverings, or install permanent lighting or electrical outlets in their balcony/patio, or to install security bars, must obtain written approval from the Board prior to installation.

5 Article VIII Common Elements (a) All garbage and trash must be in sealed, leak-proof bags and placed in the containers in the trash rooms. Cardboard boxes must be broken down flat. Garbage, trash, and/or containers are not to be placed in the hallways or exits for collection. Recycling containers located in the common elements must be used for appropriate recycling material only. Removal of hazardous waste items such as motor oil, batteries, tires, paint, pesticides, etc. must be arranged by the resident at his/her expense. If such items are found in the normal household trash, the resident may be charged for the cost of removal and assessed a fine. Residents are responsible for the disposal of construction debris and excessive debris from their units placed in the common elements by the resident or resident's contractor. Construction debris includes drywall, carpet, tile, major appliances, plumbing fixtures, etc. Excessive debris includes numerous moving boxes, tires, furniture, etc. Failure by a resident to remove such debris from the complex at his/her own expense may result in a charge against the resident for removing the debris. (b) Residents may use the bins in the storage room assigned to their unit for storage purposes at their sale risk. No items may be stored outside the bins. No items may be stored that are deemed hazardous, e.g., newspapers, mattresses, gasoline, explosives, or highly flammable materials. Items may only be stacked to within 18 inches of the ceiling so that the sprinkler system will not be interfered with. Nothing may be stored in the attic. (c) No gasoline-powered vehicles may be stored on or in the common elements, except in the parking areas. (d) No baby carriages, tricycles, bicycles, barbecues or other articles of personal property shall be left unattended in the common elements. Such articles will be subject to removal. (e) No resident shall play football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, or any other such games that could cause damage to the grass, bushes, trees, flowers, or any plantings on the common elements, except in designated recreational areas. Residents shall not ride bicycles, tricycles, etc. on the grass. Throwing or kicking objects against a building is prohibited. Any damage to the buildings, grass, plantings, recreational area facilities, or other common elements or equipment caused by a resident shall be repaired at the expense of the responsible resident. (f) Electrical charging or extended use of electrical power from any building to provide power to a motor vehicle or other items is prohibited. (g) Planting of plants, flowers, trees, and shrubbery of any type by residents is prohibited in the common elements unless written consent is received from the Board. To obtain consent, the resident must submit a written statement to the Board stating the type of plant to be planted, the proposed location, and the care requirements of the plant. The Board will post a notice of the proposal on the bulletin boards of the buildings whose residents will be affected, giving those residents five days to comment on the proposal. After expiration of the five day period, the Board may grant consent for the planting. Any plants, flowers, trees, or shrubbery planted without prior written consent of the Board must be removed by the resident within five days of receiving a written request to do so by the Board. If the resident does not comply, the plantings will be removed at the offending resident's expense. (h) Distribution of commercial flyers and solicitation are not permitted. In addition, the Prince George's County Code generally prohibits door-to-door solicitation without a solicitor's license.

6 (i) No signs, notices, or advertisements of any kind ("For Sale", "For Rent", etc.) shall be displayed on the common elements, except that "Open House" signs will be permitted for four hours per day. Residents or their agents must remove said signs at the end of the four-hour period. Article IX Parking and Vehicle Control Adopted by the Board of Directors April 13, 2010 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) All residents and their families, contractors, and guests must abide by all parking and traffic regulations adopted by the Board and/or local authorities. Any motor vehicle or trailer parked in violation of any of these regulations may be towed away at the resident's risk and expense. The Greenbriar Condominium and its agents will be held harmless for any and all damages or losses that may ensue, and any violator expressly waives any and all rights, notices, and resources in connection with enforcement of these regulations under State, County, or City Law. All vehicles shall observe the posted speed limits at all times. Driving or parking any motor vehicle or trailer on the grass or any common element other than the parking area is prohibited. Resultant damage caused by the violation of this rule shall be repaired at the expense of the responsible resident. All motor vehicles using the Greenbriar parking areas must be in operating condition, have current license plates, and be properly registered in accordance with Maryland law. Broken windows, excessive body damage, no engine or non-functioning engine, flat tire(s), or vehicle on blocks are considered to render the vehicle inoperative. Any vehicle parked on the lot must park in one parking space and not extend beyond or over any line. Motorcycles and mopeds may not park on the property except in such parking areas as the Board of Directors shall designate. A chock device must be used under the kickstand to protect the asphalt. Effective October 1, 2011 Parking by any motor vehicle so as to block the fire lanes (designated by the painted yellow curbs) or the free access to the building entrances (designated by the painted yellow lines in front of a sidewalk) is prohibited. Trailers, campers, boats, commercial vehicles designated by advertising on the vehicle, any vehicle which is recognizably being used to store items used by the vehicle driver in his work, i.e., ladders on pickup truck, rolls of carpet in a van, lumber in a truck bed, etc., trucks over 3/4 tons or vehicles which exceed 18' may not be parked in the Condominium parking areas except in such storage areas as the Board may designate. A resident must submit a written request to the Board each year to park any such vehicle in the designated storage area. Vehicles and trailers parked in the designated areas must have current Maryland tags, unless an exception has been granted by the Board. Vehicles parked in the designated storage area will not be required to display a permit. Vehicles must be securely chocked; trailer hitches must be blocked to prevent damage to asphalt. Spaces in the designated area will not be reserved for any particular vehicle and are available to qualified vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. Trucks over 3/4 tons shall be permitted on the parking lot for the length of time required to load or unload.

7 (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) No common element other than the area designated above by the Board is to be used for storage of any vehicle. Vehicles unmoved for 30 days shall be considered stored and may be subject to towing at the resident's expense. Washing of residents' vehicles is permitted in the parking area. Hoses must be equipped with a nozzle which does not allow the continuous free flow of water, so as not to waste water. Work on automobiles, such as changing spark plugs, checking of the oil system, cleaning and sweeping, and other minor work is permitted in the parking lot. However, major repairs which involve disassembly of an automobile's fuel system, hydraulic system, lubrication system, transmission or differential are not permitted. Work that requires an automobile to remain standing on blocks, wood, or other heavy material for more than one day is not permitted. The flushing of radiators or the dumping of motor vehicle fluids in the parking area is prohibited. Changing of motor vehicle fluids is permitted in the designated vehicle storage area; however, these fluids are considered hazardous materials and must be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. Unit owners will be billed for any damage or required cleanup caused by leakage of vehicle fluids. Reserved parking spaces marked Permit A for disabled persons are available for a maximum period of one year upon application to the Board. New or renewal applications must include (1) a copy of the current registration form or approved application/certification showing that disabled person's license plates or permit has been issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration and (2) a statement of the reasons why the space is needed and the anticipated duration of the need. If the applicant requests a specific space, the Board will circulate a petition in the buildings affected, requesting residents to state their opinion on whether the space should be granted. Residents will be given two weeks to respond. Failure to respond will be considered a "yes" vote. Renewal applications should be submitted by April I; the Board will grant approvals with an effective date of May 1. Although the applicant may be "granted" the space, the space cannot be specifically reserved for the applicant. Any vehicle displaying disabled person's plates or permit may park in the space from time to time. Permit Requirements: 1. Each unit in good standing will receive one permit A permit and two parking permits, a total of three permits per home. Any vehicles displaying a permit A permit may be parked in any space. The two parking permits must be displayed on any vehicle parked in an unmarked/open space. 2. Permits must be displayed on any vehicle parked in any permit A space between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. and any unmarked/open space between 12 midnight and 7 a.m., 7 days a week. 3. Permits are non-transferable between unit owners, but are transferable between vehicles registered to the unit to which the permit has been issued. 4. Permits will be invalidated for non-payment of assessments, fees and charges. Permits may also be invalidated for maintenance and rule violations. When a permit is invalidated, any vehicle displaying that permit will be subject to towing, without notice, during the enforcement period.

8 5. The permits become part of the resale package, i.e, the permits are as much a part of the buying/selling of the unit as the By-laws, etc. therefore the seller is responsible to turn over the permits to the new Owner at the time of sale. 6. If a permit is lost, damaged or stolen, the homeowner must apply to the Board of Directors for a new permit. The Board will decide on a case-by-case basis whether to issue a new permit. The charge for the first replacement is $75, for the second $150, for the third to be set at the Board s discretion. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to attached additional fines or revoke the permit parking privileges beyond the third replacement. 7. A renter may obtain the permits on behalf of the owner providing the owner signs and submits to the Association a power of attorney releasing the permit to the renter. A current lease and rental City license must be on file with the Association and the renter must present a valid ID. If you are a renter, you should talk to your landlord to make sure that he/she will be eligible to receive the parking permit. Otherwise, you will have to move your vehicle off the lot every night before 12 midnight. 8. Permits must be displayed so that they are easily visible from outside of a vehicle. Specifically, permits must be suspended from the rear-view mirror with the permit number facing the windshield. Covered cars using must have a sight window which visibly displays the permit. 9. All handicapped spaces will also be designated permit A. Any vehicle parking in such a space should have both a permit and handicapped tags or placard. Hours of Enforcement: 10. Parking: Permit A spaces are Sunday through Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to 7 a.m. All unmarked spaces are Sunday through Saturday from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. 11. Towing Charges and Drop Fees will be set by the Greenbriar Phase II towing contractor in accordance with Prince George s County laws. 12. If your vehicle is towed, do not call CVI or the Greenbriar on-site office to recover your vehicle. Neither CVI nor the Greenbriar Phase II Board of Directors are authorized to release vehicles from impound and the Association cannot reimburse you for your towing charges. If you feel that your vehicle was towed in error, you must contact the Prince George s County Vehicle Audit Department at to request a Show Cause Hearing. This department will send you the necessary forms to complete in order to schedule a hearing. This is your only venue of appeal as the Greenbriar Board of Directors will refer any unit owner, unit owner tenants, or unit owner guests to Prince George s County Vehicle Audit. Remedies to Delinquent Status: 13. Submit payment in full. Contact the Greenbriar Phase II Community Accountant for a current account balance and appropriate procedures for bringing your account current. If the account has gone to the Greenbriar Phase II attorney, all correspondence must be conducted with the attorney.

9 14. Payment plan. In the event that a delinquent owner has worked with the attorney and has executed a formal written payment agreement for past due amounts owed to the Condominium, the Board of Directors shall issue the parking permits or revalidate the owner s previously invalidated permits. The payment plan will be according to terms set by the Association. Article X Pets (a) Pets kept on the premises may only be quartered within the unit. No pet may be housed on the balcony/patio or any common element of the premises. Pets may not be left unattended for extended periods on any patio or balcony. Residents may not permit unreasonable barking of dogs. (b) In accordance with City and County Ordinances, residents may not permit their animals to run at large, pets must be under the immediate and effective control of their owner, and dogs must be on a leash while in the common areas. (c) Pets are restricted, for defecation purposes, to the grassy area between the parking area and Hanover Parkway. The resident is responsible for cleaning up after his/her pet if it defecates, accidentally or otherwise, anywhere else on the premises. Damage to common elements caused by pets will be repaired at the expense of the unit owner. Article XI Miscellaneous (a) Any consent or approval given by the Board under these Rules and Regulations may be revoked at any time by resolution, provided that the affected resident has not taken action based on the consent or approval. Such revocation shall be effective immediately upon written notice received by the resident affected. (b) Employees and agents of Greenbriar are not authorized to accept packages, deliveries, monies, or other articles on behalf of the residents, nor are they authorized to move personal property of a resident at his/her request. The Board does not assume any responsibility for, and is expressly waived from, any losses or damages if this Rule is violated. (c) The edited minutes of Board meetings will be posted on bulletin boards and also are available for review by any unit owner during normal business hours in the management office. (d) All rentals must be for a term no less than six months. Unit owners must provide a copy of any lease to the Board within five business days after signing the lease.