These Rules and Regulations are adopted by the Board of Directors pursuant to the Bylaws of the Association.
ALL OWNERS AND NON-OWNER OCCUPANTS, GUESTS, RENTERS OR RENTAL AGENCIES SHALL COMPLY WITH THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
1. Each unit may be used and occupied for residential purposes only.
2. No immoral, improper, offensive or unlawful use of the property shall be permitted. All valid laws, ordinances and regulations of all governmental bodies having jurisdiction shall be observed.
3. The premises shall not be used in any way or for any purpose which may endanger the health or unreasonably disturb the occupant of any unit (including bright or glaring light, loud or annoying sound, noxious or offensive odor). Occupants must exercise reasonable care in using kitchen devices (i.e., dishwashers, disposal units) and washers and dryers in such a manner and at such hours as may disturb others (usually between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.). Smoking in the common interior hallway is prohibited at all times.
4. No Owner shall permit any use of their unit or Common Elements which will increase the insurance premiums or result in cancellation of the insurance of the property.
5. Any damage to Common Areas or common personal property caused by an Owner, guest or tenant shall be repaired at the expense of that unit Owner.
6. No fireworks of any kind shall be stored, carried, ignited, displayed or exploded on any part of the property, except as expressly authorized by the Board of Directors.
7. No firearms shall be discharged on the property.
8. No unsightly objects or nuisances (including signs/posters) shall be erected, placed or permitted to remain on the premises ("open house," "for sale" and "for rent"). Placement of such signs will be permitted in the window by the front door only, but should be removed in a timely manner.
9. No fences, walls or other barriers shall be permitted.
10. No wiring or other installation (electrical, telephone, extension cords, television or radio antennae, air conditioning units, etc.) shall be placed on building exteriors.
11. No structure of a temporary nature (mobile home, recreational vehicle, tent or building) shall be placed or used on the property, either temporarily or permanently.
12. All parts of the property shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. No rubbish, refuse or garbage shall be allowed to accumulate nor any fire hazard to exist. Garbage and trash shall be disposed in the proper receptacles and shall not be allowed to stand or accumulate thereon. Garbage and trash may not be left in/on Common Areas.
13. No flammable materials shall be used for starting fireplace fires. Fireplaces shall not be left unattended.
14. No gasoline, motor oil or other flammable items shall be stored in the units.
15. Common sidewalks, driveways, entrances and passageways shall not be obstructed or used for any other purpose than ingress and egress. Personal property shall not be left or stored in/on Common Area. Appropriate outdoor patio furniture may be placed on the shared back deck with the understanding that others in the complex may use such furniture on the deck when the rightful owner is not using it.
16. The Association assumes no liability for nor shall it be liable for any loss or damage to articles left or stored in any unit or in/on Common Area.
17. No animals of any kind shall be raised or bred on the property.
18. Owners may keep dogs, cats or other animals as household pets, subject to the Rules and Regulations. However, if any pet proves objectionable because of noise or actions of an offensive nature, the Owner may be required to remove it from the property. No pet of an Owner shall be kept on/in the Common Area. Animals must be carried, walked on a leash or be under voice command by the Owner when in/on the Common Area.
19. Non-Owners are prohibited from having any animal in the unit or on the Common Areas unless they are the guests of the owners and the owners are residing in the unit during the same period of time.
20. Only propane gas and electric grills are permitted for barbecuing on the premises. All other types of grills are prohibited.
21. The decks and balconies shall be kept neat and tidy and shall not be used for open storage or hanging of garments or other articles inappropriate or inconsistent with normal deck and balcony use.
22. No occupant shall permit anything to be swept or thrown, nor permit mops, brooms, rugs, etc. to be shaken, out of doors, windows, off balconies or into hallways or stairways.
23. Firewood shall be stored only in recessed areas near unit entrances or in the garages.
24. Any damage or expense resulting from water flow (e.g., from tubs, showers, or damaged pipes within the Unit) shall be the liability of the unit Owner where the water originated.
25. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should anything penetrate the ceilings due to the radiant heating system. Damage to the unit, which will likely exceed $1,000.00, will be the responsibility of the occupant.
26. No work of any kind shall be done upon the exterior building wall by any unit occupant.
27. No commercial type vehicles, campers, trailers, boats, recreational vehicles or trucks over 3/4 ton shall be stored or parked on the property except as may be approved by the Board of Directors.
28. Any vehicle obstructing entrances, garages, dumpsters or fire hydrants will towed immediately at the owner's expense.
29. Abandoned or inoperable vehicles (defined as any vehicle which has not been driven under its own propulsion for a period of three (3) weeks or longer), except as hereinafter provided, shall not be stored or parked on any portion of the property.
30. A written notice describing the "abandoned or inoperable vehicle" and requesting removal thereof may be personally served upon the owner or posted on the unused vehicle if such vehicle has not been removed within (72) seventy-two hours. Thereafter, the Association shall have the right to remove the same without liability to it.
31. The expense of towing/storage shall be charged to the vehicle owner. If the vehicle owner is a member of the Association, the cost thereof shall be added to their next assessment due.
32. However, this shall exclude vehicles parked by Owners while on vacation for a maximum of 30 days (Wildernest Property Management, 468-6025, must be notified of make, model and license number of vehicles(s) being left in parking lot).
33. The above addresses the way abandoned, inoperable and stored vehicles are handled in the "low" season (from Easter to Thanksgiving). During "high" season (from Thanksgiving to Easter), all vehicles left standing in the same spot for (72) seventy-two hours or longer will be considered in violation of the Rules and Regulations and will be tagged as such. If not moved within (24) twenty-four hours, the vehicle will be towed at owner's expense.
34. Vehicles shall be parked only within designated parking areas. Any traffic flow markings and signs regulating traffic on the premises shall be strictly observed. Vehicles not parked according to the Rules may be towed at the vehicle owner's expense.
35. Speed limit in all parking areas in 5 miles per hour.
36. No mechanical work on vehicles is permitted.
37. Owners are responsible for the actions of guests, tenants and agents (including rental agents and contractors).
38. All entry doors into each unit will be master keyed to a master key which is retained by the management company. No Owner or occupant shall alter any lock or install a new lock on any entry door into any Unit so as to take it off the master key system.
39. Owners shall be responsible for providing keys to guests, renters or other persons entering with direct authority. If a rental agency is involved, it shall be the agency's responsibility to distribute keys to the renter. At no time is the management company responsible for providing access to private condominium units. Only people authorized by an owner or rental agency will be given access to any unit.
40. Owners may lease or rent their unit, upon such terms and
conditions as the owner may deem advisable, subject to the following:
a. Any such lease or rental agreement shall be in writing and shall provide
that the lease is subject to the terms of the Retreat Declarations, Articles
of Incorporation, Bylaws of the Association, and the Rules and Regulations
of the Association.
b. Any failure of lessee or renter to comply with the terms of the Declaration
Articles or Bylaws or the Rules and Regulations of the Association shall be
in default under the lease or rental agreement, enforceable by the Board of
Directors.
c. The maximum number of lessees/renters per unit shall not exceed 2 people
on leases that exceed 30 days duration.
d. A signed copy of each lease or rental agreement on leases that exceed 30
days duration shall be filed with the Board of Directors and the management
company.
41. Exceptions to these rules may be granted only with the written permission of the Board of Directors.
Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
The Board of Directors has the authority to institute a schedule of reasonable
charges against Owners or their agents for violation of these Rules and Regulations,
the Bylaws, the Declaration and the Articles of Incorporation. Reasonable
procedures (including notice of alleged violations and opportunity to be heard
by a grievance committee) may be implemented by the Board. All fees, charges,
penalties imposed by the Board and costs incurred by the Association in enforcing
the Rules and Regulation shall be considered assessments enforceable against
Units as set forth in the Bylaws and Declarations of Retreat at Wildernest
Condominiums.
The Board shall have the authority to take any remedial action it deems appropriate in the event of a violation of these Rules and Regulations, the Bylaws or the Declaration including assessment of charges and penalties, the filing of a lien, the filing of an action for injunction or money judgement, or filing of a suit for unlawful detainer.
Penalty Schedule
First Offense: Written warning
Second Offense : Discontinue cable TV service
(A fee to re-connect service is Owner's responsibility)
Third Offense: $25.00 Assessment against the Unit
Fourth Offense: $100.00 Assessment against the Unit
Fifth and Each
Following Offense: $200.00 Assessment against the Unit
This page last updated May 16, 2004