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January 1, 2013

 

Owners and Occupants must be familiar with these Rules and Regulations.  Please keep this updated version with your copies of other Governing Documents. 

The change in section 2c applies to persons who take ownership or sign leases for 1510 units on or after October 20, 2010.  Owners are responsible for revising leases to reflect these changes and should immediately notify leasing agents/property managers.

 

Board of Directors, 1510 Condominium

Rules and Regulations

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  1. General

  2. Moving In and Out 

  3. Entry into Units

  4. Building Security

  5. Parking and Storage

  6. Pet Rules

  7. Noise and Tobacco Smoke

  8. Use of Units

  9. Use of Building Services

  10. Use of Common Elements

  11. Association 

  12. Assessed Charges for Rules Violations

  13. Adoption of Rules and Regulations    

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE 1510 CONDOMINIUM

The Council of Co-Owners of 1510 Condominium (“Association”), acting through its Board of Directors and pursuant to Article III, Paragraph 2 of the 1510 Condominium By-Laws, has adopted the following Rules and Regulations.  It is the responsibility of all owners/occupants to read and abide by these Rules and Regulations.

GENERAL

 

Rules-General

  • Wherever these Rules and Regulations refer to “owners/occupants”, the term shall apply to the owner of any unit, to his family, tenants, servants, employees, agents, visitors, and to any guests, invitees, or licensees of such unit owner.

 

  • Wherever these Rules and Regulations refer to the “Association”, the term shall include the Association and Condominium Managing Agent (CMA) when the CMA is acting on behalf of the Association.

 

  •  All owners/occupants shall comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth.

 

  • The Board of Directors shall enforce these Rules and Regulations with assessments consistent with applicable laws and as empowered by the By-Laws.

 

  • The Association reserves the right to alter, amend, modify, repeal, or revoke these Rules and Regulations, and any content or approval given hereunder, at any time by resolution of the Association or the Board of Directors as provided in the By-Laws.

 

  • The Board of Directors may waive any Rule or Regulation upon written application and for good cause.  Waivers granted by the Board of Directors may also be rescinded with sixty (60) days notice, and a waiver in one situation should not be construed as establishing a precedent.

MOVING IN AND OUT
Rules-Moving

  • Moving into or out of the Condominium is permitted between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, weekdays only, excluding holidays.

 

  • Prior authorization from the CMA must be obtained before moving in or out, and the Building Superintendent should be notified no less than five days in advance of the move.

 

  • A non-refundable $300.00 fee payable to the 1510 Condominium Association is required before moving in.  This fee will secure the elevator for the move-in and out, provide administrative oversight, and will permit connection to the tele-entry system and issuance of a 1510 parking sticker.

 

  • The building doors may not be propped open and left unattended during the moving process.

 

  • Damage to building common areas (e.g., hallways, elevators, etc.) caused during the moving processes will be the sole responsibility of the Unit Owner.

 

  • The moving company or the individual moving must arrange for removal of all crates, barrels, boxes, cartons, and other packing materials used in moving into or out of the 1510 premises.

ENTRY INTO UNITS
Rules-Entry

  • Each unit owner/occupant shall provide the with a working copy of the key(s) to the unit (“emergency keys”).

 

  • The Building Superintendent shall secure unit “emergency keys” in a locked area accessible only to Building Superintendent or to member of the Board of Directors for use only to protect the health or safety of individuals, if such unit is, in the opinion of the Building Superintendent or member of the Board of Directors, threatened by fire, flood, or any other condition that may adversely affect the common elements or other units.

 

  •  Owners/occupants may not alter any lock or install additional locks, knockers, or bells on any door to a unit without the prior written consent of the Board of Directors.  After receiving approval by the Board of Directors, owners/occupants who have altered, replaced, or added locks shall furnish emergency keys to the Building Superintendent.

 

  • If the Unit is rented, the Unit Owner must furnish the tenant with a front door key, a unit key, and a mailbox key.

 

  • If an owner/occupant loses a key, the Building Superintendent must be notified.   No more than two exterior door keys can be provided any unit owner.

 

  • During normal business hours of the Building Superintendent, there will be no charge for providing entry for owners/occupants who have locked themselves out of the building or their unit.

 

  • After hours on weekdays until 10:00 PM, except holidays, a fee of $10.00 will be charged for entry.

  • Between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, and on weekends and holidays, a fee of $25.00 will be charged for entry.

  • The fee is payable at the time of the entry.

 

  • After reasonable advance notification to the owner/occupant of a unit, agents of the Board of Directors, or the CMA, and any contractor or workman authorized by the Board of Directors or the CMA, may enter any unit or room in the building at any reasonable hour (except in an emergency, in which case entry may be immediate and without notification) for the purpose of exercising and discharging their respective powers and responsibilities.  These powers and responsibilities include but are not limited to:  inspecting such unit for the presence of any vermin, insects, other pests, and for the purpose of taking such measures as may be necessary to control or exterminate any such vermin, insects, or other pests, and for inspections and service for common elements such as electric, water, and/or gas pipes, and to check smoke detectors.

BUILDING SECURITY
Rules-Security

  • Solicitors are not permitted in the building, nor can businesses place flyers in the lobby or at unit doors. Any owner/occupant who observes or is contacted by a solicitor on the premises must notify the CMA or Building Superintendent immediately. 

 

  • Any suspicious individuals or activities should be reported to the proper authorities immediately.

 

  • No unknown individuals (including service and trade personnel) should be permitted entry to the building.

 

  • The building doors may not be propped open and left unattended at any time.

PARKING AND STORAGE
Rules-Parking

  • All owners/occupants shall obey the parking regulations outlined below as well as all state and municipal motor vehicle regulations.

 

  • Vehicles parked in violation of any such regulations may be towed at the sole risk and expense of the vehicle owner.

 

  • One parking space for one private licensed passenger vehicle is provided for each unit.

 

  • A current 1510 parking sticker must be visibly displayed on the front windshield of any vehicle parked on Association property.  Parking stickers are available from the Building Superintendent after the $300.00 move-in fee has been paid, once the owner has taken title to the unit or the owner has provided a copy of the lease.

 

  • Vehicles without a current 1510 parking sticker that are parked on Association property may be towed at the sole risk and expense of the vehicle owner.

 

  • A second parking sticker may be available at the discretion of the Board of Directors for a fee of $75.00 per month.

 

  • No provisions are made for on-premises guest parking.

 

  • All vehicles must have current license tags.

 

  • Only passenger vehicles may be parked in the Condominium parking spaces.

 

  • Each vehicle must be parked in a single space within the painted lines.

 

  • Vehicles must not block driveways or sidewalksThe Association shall be held harmless for any and all damages or losses incurred by the owner for any vehicle impermissibly parked or abandoned on the premises.If any employee of the Association, at the request of an owner/occupant, handles, moves, parks, or drives any automobiles placed on the Condominium property, then such employee shall be deemed an agent of that owner/occupant.  The Association shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or expense that may be suffered or sustained in connection therewith..

PET RULES
Rules-Pets

  • Owners/occupants may have a maximum of one common household pet (e.g. dog, cat, or bird).  Multiple aquarium fish are allowed.

 

  • The number limit does not apply to owners/occupants who, on the date (1995) these Rules and Regulations were adopted, have more than one pet.  At such time as the existing pet(s) no longer resides with the owners/occupants of a unit, the number of common household pets, as outlined in 6.a. will apply to any future pets obtained by that owner/occupant.  If any owner/occupant leaves 1510 (either by selling or renting a unit), the new owners/occupants of a unit must comply with the rule concerning the number of common household pets as outlined in 6.a.

 

  • Persons with disabilities may have a maximum of one specially trained companion animal.

 

  • Pets must not constitute a nuisance (e.g., through noise, smell, or unhygienic condition), and must conform to all local registration and inoculation statutes or ordinances.

 

  • Pets are not permitted in the interior common area except when being transported to and from their unit.  They must be appropriately restrained at all times when they are in or on the Condominium’s common areas.

 

  • Pets are not permitted on exterior common areas as posted.

 

  • Owners are fully responsible for personal injuries or property damage caused by pets kept in their units.

 

  • Owners/occupants are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

 

  • Cat litter is to be disposed of as described in Section 9.a.5

Rules-Smoking
NOISE AND TOBACCO SMOKE

  • The rights, comforts, or convenience of other owners/occupants may not be compromised by excessive or disturbing noise of any kind emanating from individual units or common elements.

 

  • The volume of any radio, television, musical instrument, or other noise making device must be sufficiently reduced at all times so as not to disturb other owners/occupants.

 

  • All owners/occupants of units on or above the third (3rd) floor are required to provide carpeting or area rugs over 80% of the unit floor space, excluding the kitchen and bathroom.  The covering must be of sufficient quality and thickness such that owners/occupants who live below and in adjacent units are not disturbed.

 

  • Any tobacco smoke within an individual unit must be sufficiently contained at all times so as not to disturb other owners/occupants and not emanate into common elements, including balconies, and other units.

USE OF UNITS
 
Rules-Use

  • Unit owners/occupants may not conduct any industry, business, trade, occupation, or profession of any kind, or any commercial or public undertaking in their unit that would require visits from the public or use of the condominium parking area.

 

  • Units may not be used for any unlawful purpose or act.

 

  • Units must be kept in a good state of preservation, repair, and cleanliness.

 

  • Unit Owners are responsible for repairs within their units.  The By-Laws include an explanation of the unit versus common elements.  (Condominium By-Laws, Article V, Number 10, Page 13.)  Individuals renting a unit should contact their Unit Owner or managing agent directly if they need repairs done to the Unit.

 

  • Owners/occupants may not display any “For Sale”, “For Rent”, or “For Lease” signs or other advertising on any part of the Condominium, except the bulletin board.  “Open House” signs may be posted during the period of the Open House.

 

  • Units may not be used or rented for transient, hotel, or motel purposes.

 

  • Owners/occupants may not sweep, throw, pour, or drop anything, or allow anything to fall from the doors, windows, or balconies of any unit.

 

  • Nothing may be hung or exposed on the exterior of a unit or nearby common elements.  This includes, but is not limited to: laundry, clothing, rugs, signs, awnings, canopies, blinds, shades, screens, shutters, radio or television antennas, or any other apparatus.  Owners/occupants may not use a clothes line, clothes rack, or any other device to hang any items on any balcony or window.

 

  • All electrical equipment in each unit shall fully comply with all rules, regulations, and requirements of the Board of Fire Underwriters and the public authorities having jurisdiction.  Unit Owners alone shall be liable for any damage or injury caused by any electrical equipment in the unit.

 

  • Owners/occupants are required to maintain the smoke detectors in their units.  The Building Superintendent will replace the batteries on a regular basis.

 

  • Unit windows and balcony doors must be kept closed while heat or unit air conditioning is in use.

 

  • The installation of washing machines and clothes dryers in any unit is prohibited.

USE OF BUILDING SERVICES
 
Rules-Services

  • Trash pick-up is provided by the condominium association.  Any owner/occupant having a problem with trash disposal, contact the Building Superintendent.

 

  • All trash must be secured in trash bags and deposited in the trash chute on each floor.  Empty, awkward, or oversized boxes or other containers may be left on the trash room floor to be removed by the Building Superintendent.

 

  • Food items shall be disposed of through the unit garbage disposal or trash chute, never in recycle bins.

 

  • Items for disposal such as trash, furniture, cartons, etc., may not be left in the common areas at any time.  For disposal of these types of items, or other oversized items, contact the Building Superintendent.

 

  • Owners/occupants will be required to pay the fee charged by the trash removal company for removal of large items (e.g., rugs, furniture, etc.)

 

  • Cat litter must never be dropped down trash chutes.  Litter should be placed in tied trash bags and left on the floor of the trash room on each floor for removal by the Building Superintendent.  Litter may only be left during the hours of 6 AM Monday to 12 noon on Friday.

 

  • Owners/occupants must utilize recycling bins provided by the condominium association for the disposal of newspapers, aluminum cans, and glass, plastic, and paper products in accordance with local or state laws or ordinances.   No food is to be placed in recycling bins.   Bottles, cans or other recyclable containers must be empty and washed or rinsed.

 

  • Washers and dryers are provided in laundry rooms of each floor.  Operating cards for the washers and dryers can be obtained and value added in the third floor laundry room.  The laundry rooms may be used only 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and laundry should be removed from washers and dryers promptly when finished, in order to make them available to other residents.

 

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     Laundry rooms may be used for washing and drying clothes only.  Owners/occupants may not store detergents, clothing, tables, laundry baskets or any other items in the laundry rooms. Clothing must be removed from laundry rooms promptly. Lights in the laundry rooms must be turned off when the rooms are not in use.

     

     

  • Owners/occupants must assist in the proper care of laundry equipment.  At a minimum, this includes:  following the manufacturer’s instructions for use as included on the machines, removing lint from the washing machines and dryers after each use, and not using excessive amounts of soaps and detergents in appliances.

 

  • The grocery cart kept in the lobby stairwell is for the sole purpose of transporting articles to and from units and should be immediately returned to the stairwell after each use.

 

  • If any employee of the Association, at the request of an owner/occupant, moves or handles any articles, on the Condominium property, then such employee shall be deemed an agent of that owner/occupant.  The Association shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or expense that may be suffered or sustained in connection therewith.

 

USE OF COMMON ELEMENTS
 
Rules-Common

  • Owners/occupants may not obstruct the common elements.  Nothing may be stored in or on the common elements.  Any items left in or on the common elements for 24 hours will be removed and disposed of without notification.

 

  • Owners/occupants may not decorate or furnish the common elements in any manner.

 

  • Owners/occupants may not impair the structural integrity of the building or change the building structurally in any way.   No owner/occupant shall make any alterations to the water, gas, heating, electrical, or plumbing systems, or make any structural additions, alterations, or improvements in or to a unit before approval by the Board of Directors.  For any additions, alterations or improvements in or to a unit, owners must first obtain appropriate architectural forms from CMA for review and approval by the Board of Directors.  Hours of such work, as well as required permits for licensed tradesmen, in the architectural forms must be followed. Please refer to the Remodeling Guide and Regulations for more information on this topic;  available from the CMA..

 

  • Owners/occupants may not alter or add anything to the Common Elements.

 

  • Owners/occupants may use the water closets and other water and sewer apparatus only for the purposes for which designed.  Owners/occupants may not pour oil or paint down drains and may not throw sweepings, matches, rags, ashes, or other improper articles down the drains.  The cost of repairing any damages resulting from any misuse shall be assessed against the owner of the unit causing such damage to the drainage system.

 

  • Owners/occupants may not plant flowers, trees, shrubbery, plants, or crops of any type anywhere on the common elements without the prior written consent of the Board of Directors.

 

  • Owners/occupants may not erect fences around or on the common elements, without the prior written consent of the Board of Directors.

 

  • The use of grills or burners is allowed only on the patio area, not on balconies.

 

  • Smoking or carrying lighted cigarettes, cigars, or pipes is not permitted in the interior common areas of the building – including the lobby, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, or trash rooms.   Smoking or carrying lighted cigarettes, cigars, or pipes in the elevator is prohibited by law and punishable by a fine.

 
Rules-Association
ASSOCIATION
 

  • The Board of Directors has the right and the duty to charge a unit owner for damage to the common property as a result of negligence, carelessness, misuse, or willful act by that owner, his tenants, or guests.

 

  • All condominium fees, assessments, and other charges imposed by the Association are due and payable on the first day of each month.  A late fee of 10% or $25.00, whichever is less, will be added to any charge or assessment not received by the CMA by the 10th of the month.  Payment should be made directly to the CMA’s office or lockbox by direct debit, check, or money order, payable to the 1510 Condominium.  Cash will not be accepted.

 

  • If packages, keys, money, or articles of any description are left with an employee or agent of the Association, the owner/occupant assumes the sole risk therefore and the owner/occupant, not the Association, shall be liable for injury, loss, or damage of any nature whatsoever directly or indirectly resulting therefrom or connected therewith.  The Association assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage in such cases.  Deliveries requiring entrance to a unit will not be accepted without the prior written permission of the owner/occupant.  No owner/occupant shall direct, supervise, or in any manner attempt to assert control over or request favors from any employee or agent of the CMA or the Unit Owners Association.

 

  •  Complaints regarding the management of the Condominium or regarding actions of other residents must be made in writing to the CMA or to the Board of Directors.

ASSESSED CHARGES FOR RULES VIOLATIONS
 
Rules-Violations

  • Assessments for rules violations in the amount of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for a single offense, or Ten Dollars ($10.00) per day for an offense of a continuing nature will be charged.

 

  • Before an assessed charge is made for rules violations, the following procedures will be followed:

    • The Board of Directors will notify the unit owner that the Board has received probable cause to believe that rules have been violated by either the owner or their tenant(s) and give at least fourteen (14) days notice to the unit owner of a hearing to allow the owner to present his/her side of the rules violation.

    • Notice will be given by certified mail or hand delivery, to the unit owner’s address of record with the Association.

    • The hearing will allow the unit owner a reasonable amount of time to present his/her side of the issue of the rules violation, to present witnesses, and to be represented by counsel if he/she chooses.

    • The Board will provide written notice of the decision to the unit owner and will state if assessed charges have been made and the amount of those charges.

 
Rules-Adoption
ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
 

  • These Rules and Regulations, as approved by 1510 Condominium Board of Directors, become effective on January 1, 2013.

 

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