Countryside Estates 2800 County rd. 13A South Elkton FL 32033 COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS Pg. 1-12 GENERAL Our rules and regulations are primarily formulated to provide for a healthy, convenient, secure, and pleasant community, other portions of these rules are governed by existing laws and statutes. Your consideration and courtesy to others and your cooperation in the maintenance of your home and lot will ensure the sustenance of the highest standards of our community. The following rules and regulations are intended for the comfort, welfare, and safety of yourself and your visitors and to maintain the appearance and reputation of Countryside Estates. Rules and regulations may be changed or amended at anytime THE MOBILE HOME (a) Mobile homes shall be attractively maintained by the tenant and shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of the state, county, city, and park. (b) An acceptable mobile home must be of quality, design and exterior appearance compatible with the standards of the Park at time of placement. Each home must be sited by the vending dealer or a landlord approved company. (c) Window coverings, blinds and curtains are to be neutral colors. This means white, beige or any plain neutral colors with plain designs, no bright colored coverings and no unconventional patterns. (d) Location, set back and final home position on the lot will be at the overall direction of the Park Manager. 1
(e) Skirting must be in good repair, all window glass must be not broken and in good repair. (f) No pouring grease or food down the sink. Damage resulting in such the tenant will be liable for any repair costs. (g) All exterior TV antenna installations must be approved by the Park Manager prior to installation and never to be installed on the roof. (h) The Landlord reserves the right to refuse to allow any mobile home to remain in the Park if said mobile home is in a poor state of repair, unsightly, unsafe, uninhabitable or fails to comply with minimum park standards. When such a condition is found to be present, the tenant shall be notified of the particular violation of this rule and afforded the statutory time permitted to correct the violation. If such correction is not accomplished, eviction proceedings shall be initiated as specified in section (evictions)(3) of these rules and regulations and in accordance with Chapter 723, Florida Statutes. The decision of the Landlord shall be final. 2
THE MOBILE HOME SPACE SITE (a) The tenant is responsible for the overall appearance of the home site. The home site shall be kept orderly, neat, clean and free of litter. Storage of lumber, pipe, blocks, building materials, etc. must be within an approved enclosure and not visible from the streets or other home sites. Mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, and general care of the lawn and shrubs are the responsibility of the tenant. Additional landscaping and shrubs may be planted to enhance the appearance of the home site, however, no tree shall be planted without prior approval of the Park Manager. (b) Tenants failing to maintain their home site to satisfactory standards will be liable for expense incurred to bring the home site to standards. The Park reserves the right to hire lawn services or labor to maintain the site and bill the tenant for such services the Park will charge $20 per mowing and charge a minimum of $30.00 for trimming, edging, weeding of planters or any service which is the responsibility of the mobile home owner. If violation reoccurs a notice of violation will be served. (c) Mobile home sites are non-transferable, rented to the registered tenant only. (d) Homes located in the Park shall not be rented, assigned, leased, loaned or otherwise occupied by other than the registered tenant unless written approval has been obtained from the Park Manager for other arrangements. (e) Requests must be submitted in writing and written approval received prior to occupancy by anyone other than the registered tenant. All prospective tenants must fill out an application and meet the requirements of the park management including state the name, address and ages of persons who will occupy the home, the exact term of their occupancy, and a statement by the homeowner that he/she accepts full responsibility for the conduct of those persons while in the Park. All requests must be signed by the registered tenant. Requests will be rejected if persons listed on the request do not qualify for tenancy as stipulated in section (Acceptance) of these rules. Management further reserves the right to immediately terminate the written approval and expel the occupants if their conduct interferes with the peaceful enjoyment of the Park by other registered tenants. Persons occupying a home, with written approval from management, shall not permit the home to be occupied by anyone not listed on the approval. Utility turn-on, 3
furnishing of keys to the home, etc. shall be the sole responsibility of the registered tenant/ homeowner. This rule does not restrict the assumption of existing tenancies by qualified purchasers as stipulated in Ch. 723.059 Florida Statutes. (f) There shall be no new fencing to be installed of any type on individual home sites. (g) Only umbrella type laundry lines may be installed at the rear of the home. Pole location must be approved by the Park Manager to preclude damage to utilities. (h) Only furniture specifically designed for outside use is allowed outside the home. (i) Running sprinklers and hoses will not be left unattended and shall be directed in a manner to preclude run-off of water into park streets. (j) Homesite improvements shall be at the tenant s expense and must be approved by prior to commencement of work. (k) Water and sewer are furnished to each mobile home by the Landlord. Tenants will exercise prudence in water usage, shall repair all internal mobile home leaks immediately and report all external leaks. 4
Common Areas (a) Common areas are provided for the use of tenants. Guests may utilize recreation facilities if accompanied by the tenant and if such usage does not interfere with the use of the facility by other tenants. (b) Rules regarding each facility are posted at the facility for your safety and convenience. Use of facilities and equipment is at your own risk. (c) Management reserves the right to immediately expel and prohibit use of any facility to any tenant or guest when flagrant rule violations create a hazard to the safety of the tenant, guest or others, or interferes with the rights of others to use the facility pleasantly and enjoyably. (d) Alcoholic beverages will not be introduced to nor consumed at any common area nor will they be consumed on Park streets or other public areas. (e) No swings will be permitted in recreation areas. (f) Tenants are responsible for the actions of their guests. (g) Guests remaining in the Park in excess of 15 days per month must obtain written approval of Management. (h) Roomers are not guests. Application in writing must be made and Management approval must be obtained prior to accepting a roomer into your home. Only in severe circumstances (i.e. resident nurse, necessary housekeeper) will such requests be approved. 5
PETS (a) Pets, while permitted in the Park, shall be of an accepted household type pet (dog, cat, fish or bird). Farm, exotic pets and/or reptiles are prohibited. (b) All pets are to be approved by Pro FL Management. If you are found to have a pet that has not been approved it is grounds for immediate eviction and you will be charged for all related fees starting from the beginning of your lease. (c) All pets over 30 pounds must have special approval from Pro FL Management and will only be accepted on a case by case basis. You may be required to purchase special insurance in order to keep pets over 30 pounds at your mobile home. (d) When outside the home, even at your homesite, pets must be kept on a leash. Pets are prohibited from roaming free and must be occupied at all times (e) Only 2 pets per mobile home are permitted. (f) Pets are to be walked at your homesite or in common areas, not on a neighbor s lawn. Tenants are responsible to clean up pet droppings immediately. Tenants are responsible for any harm or damage done by their pet to any person/property. (g) No dog houses are permitted. (h) Visitors (guests) pets are not permitted in the park. (i) Infractions of pet rules will result in one warning. Continued rule infractions will result in the tenant being required to permanently remove the pet from the Park or vacate the homesite. (j) Dangerous breed animals are not permitted in the park. This includes, but is not limited to, Pit Bull-types, Staffordshire terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Presa Canarios, Chow Chows, Doberman Pinschers, Akitas, wolf-hybrids, Mastiffs, Cane Corsos, Great Danes, Alaskan Malamutes, and Husky-types. 6
VEHICLES, TRAFFIC & TRAILERS (a) The speed limit within the Park is 15 miles per hour. (b) Pedestrians, bicycles have the right of way. (c) Trucks over ¾ ton and commercial type vehicles are not permitted. (d) Boats, RV s travel trailers, motorhomes, utility trailers, tow trucks, flatbeds and large trucks are prohibited. (e) Unlicensed vehicles without valid plates/tags and/or inoperative vehicles are not permitted. (f) Washing cars, oil changes and automobile repairs are prohibited. (g) The Landlord reserves the right to prohibit any vehicular traffic within the Park which would be detrimental to the safety or well being of the tenants or which would adversely affect the preservation of the Park grounds and roadways. (h) Dirt bikes, 4-wheelers and all-terrain vehicles or any pickup trucks modified with a larger suspension and/or larger tires are prohibited. REFUSE (a) Trash is to be placed in the provide dumpsters Wednesday is the trash collection day. (b) Burning of trash, litter, leaves, etc. is prohibited. 7
MISCELLANEOUS (a) Selling, soliciting, peddling, yard and garage sales and/or commercial enterprises within the Park are prohibited. (b) The rights of tenants to: peacefully assemble in open public meeting for any lawful purpose, freely communicate, assemble among themselves to discuss problems relative to the Park, canvas other homeowners, as stipulated in Section 723.054, Florida Statutes, shall not be infringed upon by this rule. This rule is intended solely to prohibit commercial ventures, door-to-door sales, and other forms of commercial solicitation within the park which would infringe upon the privacy and peaceful enjoyment of the Park by registered tenants. (c) Feeding of birds and other Park wildlife is prohibited. Scattered feed will attract rats, stray dogs and cats, etc. and create an intolerable situation. (d) Neighborhood disputes and squabbles among tenants are not the concern of the Landlord or Park Management, unless the community is involved. Personality conflicts will be resolved by being a good neighbor. Should management intervention become necessary, action will be initiated to remove the offending tenant or tenants from the community. (e) Tenants shall conduct themselves and cause their guests to conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb other tenants or constitute a breach of peace. Any disturbance of the peace, drunkenness, profanity, or indecency within the Park will not be tolerated to any person. Television, radio, stereo and musical instruments must be operated in a manner to preclude the disturbance of other tenants. (f) Visiting children must remain at the host lot and will not be permitted to roam freely in the Park or other tenant s homesites. (g) The Park Manager is to be notified immediately of any vandalism to private or Park property. 8
(h) Tenants are responsible for damages caused by their family or guests. (j) We solicit your suggestions and ideas for park improvement. Please submit your complaints or suggestions in writing to mailing address provided for consideration. (k) No swimming pools, trampolines allowed (l) Outdoor fires are prohibited unless in safely confined fire pit areas, and upon of management before use 9
ACCEPTANCE (a) The Landlord reserves the right to refuse admittance. (b) Application must be made and approved before admittance. (c) A new application must be submitted and be approved for any change of lot address (d) Tenancy will be terminated for any resident convicted of a crime which would endanger the safety, security and/or wellbeing of the other Park residents. (e) Homesites are to be occupied by no more than two adults unless written approval of Management has been obtained for other arrangements. This rule is intended to provide for the possible care of an ill or invalid parent or relative and does not affect guest rules. (f) Additional rental fees may be imposed for homesites occupied by more than two adults. (g) Tenants departing for extended absence must make arrangements for on time rental payment (e) All rental payments must be tendered in US Funds. (f) Florida Statutes provide for eviction of tenants for nonpayment of rent. While we hope that this statute never has to be implemented, non-payment of rent cannot and will not be tolerated. Non-payment can further subject the offender to possible court costs, attorney fees, late charges and other fees associated with the collection process. 10
EVICTION (a) Chapter 723, Florida Statutes, provides that a Landlord may evict tenants for: (1) Non payment of rent. (2) Conviction of a violation of Federal, State, or local law or ordinance, which violation may be deemed detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of other residents of the Park. (3) Violation of a Park rule or regulation, the rental agreement or CH 723. F. S., as prescribed by Sect. 723.061, F. S. (4) Change in the use of the land comprising the Park or a portion thereof. SALE OF MOBILE HOMES (a) Tenants selling mobile homes cannot guarantee prospective buyers a site in the Park. If a buyer does not qualify for tenancy, the mobile home must be moved from the premises at the time of sale. (b) All For Sale signs must be placed on the mobile home, not on the lot. No For Sale sign larger than 12 x 18 will be permitted. (c) Tenant may sell his/her mobile home privately or, if requested, Landlord will assist in the sale for a reasonable fee to be agreed upon. (d) Section VI of the Prospectus (Mobile Home Owner Required Improvements) will govern mobile homes sold within the Park. This provision must be understood and agreed upon by the prospective buyer. 11
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY (a) The owners and management of Countryside Estates absolve themselves from all liability and responsibility pertaining to loss by fire, theft, property damage, accident or any cause what so ever. The tenants further covenant to hold harmless and indemnify: Countryside Estates from and against any and all liabilities arising from injuries during their term of occupancy to any person or property caused wholly or in part, directly or indirectly, by an act or omission of the other tenants, licensees, families or guests. (b) Tenants and guests avail themselves of the use of all common area at their own risk. 12