THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PURSUANT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION AND ARTICLE VIII OF THE ASSOCIATION’S ARTICLES AND BY-LAWS, AND ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL UNIT OWNERS, TENANTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES AND GUESTS.
FINES FOR VIOLATION OF THE ASSOCIATION’S ARTICLES COVENANTS, BY-LAWS, AND THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE APPLIED ON THE HOMEOWNER’S ACCOUNT AT A RATE OF $25 A DAY. ALL FINES WILL SERVE AS A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY UNTIL PAID IN FULL.
NORTHDALE CONDOMINIUM ASSICIATION, INC
SECTION A. – GENERAL RULES
1. The Board of Directors normally meets on the first Monday night of each month except when National Holidays fall on a Monday. In such cases, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Attendance is limited to Unit Owners only, and all Unit Owners are encouraged strongly to attend and participate in these meetings. Meetings will start with an open session where Unit Owners may address the Board of Directors on any pertinent matter involving the Association and the conduct of it’s’ business. After the Open session is ended, the Board meeting will end with an Executive session at which only Board members and officers are present.
2. Condominium assessments are due on the FIRST (1st) day of each month. Assessment payments received are applied first to any outstanding past due balances, and if the amount paid is not sufficient to cover all past due balances, the Unit Owner will be charged a late charge for the current month’s assessment. Any Unit Owner with an outstanding account balance, or balances, on the last day of each month will be charged 8% per annum interest on all outstanding balances for the entire month. All accounts over ninety (90) days past due may be turned over to the Association’s attorneys for collection and may be reported to the Credit Bureau.
Any Unit owner leasing his unit(s), WITHIN (10) DAYS AFTER
3. LEASING A UNIT, provide the Association with a copy of the signed lease, and a “Resident Information Sheet” form stating the names of the tenant, number of tenants, home and work telephone numbers for emergencies, number and type of vehicles, and so on. The Unit Owner must also see that his tenants are provided a current copy of the Association’s Rules and Regulations.
NORTHDALE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
SECTION B. – INSURANCE RULES
The Association’s general insurance policy is designed to protect the Association and affected Unit Owners in cases of major catastrophes such as fires, tornadoes, and the like. There is a $5,000 deductible on the master insurance policy. The policy provides for restoration of a damaged unit to its’ original “as built” bare walls condition only. It does not cover upgraded carpet or light fixtures, furniture, TV’s, electronics, computers, appliances, clothing, jewelry, guns, credit cards, or any other personal items of any type. Such coverage is provided by a Condominium Owner’s Insurance Policy purchased by the individual unit owner. In order to protect the individual Unit Owner and the Association, the following rules apply to all Unit Owners.
1. All resident Unit Owners must have a Condominium Owner’s Insurance Policy (Form HO-6) with Northdale Condominium Association, Inc. shown as an “Additional Insured” on the policy. This policy provides coverage for all items listed above as well as personal liability and medical coverage for accidents such as some one falling in a unit and breaking their leg, etc. Unit Owners must see that their insurance agent provides the Association with a Certificate of Insurance showing the Association as “Additional Insured”.
2. All Unit Owners who rent out their units must secure an insurance policy or rider to an existing policy that provides the same coverage as a Condominium Owner’s Insurance Policy (Form HO-6). In addition, such unit owners must require their renters to purchase a “Renter’s Insurance Policy” showing Unit Owner and Northdale Condominium Association, Inc, as “Additional Insured”. This is for the renter’s and the Unit Owner’s protection as well as for the Association’s protection. The insurance agent must provide both the Unit Owner and the Association with a Certificate of Insurance showing the Unit Owner and the Association as “Additional Insured”.
3. When it is necessary to file a damage claim, the Unit Owner should first contact their insurance agent to notify them of the problem and file a claim. The Unit Owner should then notify the Association’s Property Manager of the situation. The Property Manager will notify the Association’s insurance agent who will coordinate with the Unit Owner’s insurance company in the handling of the claim.
SECTION C. – VEHICLE AND PARKING RULES
These rules apply to the parking and use of vehicles in the Complex. If any Unit Owner or Tenant violates any of these rules, they will be subject to having the offending vehicles towed away at their expense, and likely imposition of a fine.
1. Each unit is allocated two (2) parking spaces by the Association, which are numbered with the unit number. Only two (2) vehicles (including motorcycles and similar vehicles) are allowed per unit and they must be parked in the assigned spaces. Spaces marked “VISITOR” or unmarked spaces are reserved strictly for visitors and cannot be used as extra parking spaces by residents. Vehicles parked in visitor spaces or parked in spaces assigned to other units without the Unit Owner’s permission for more than twenty four (24) hours will be subject to fining or towing.
2. All resident vehicles must have a Northdale Parking Sticker attached to the right front
windshield. Stickers are available at Homeside Properties after the Unit
Owner or tenant completes an Association vehicle registration form available on your Association website at www.homesideproperties.com. Each unit owner or tenant will be issued a sticker for each vehicle (no more than two) owned by the Unit Owner or Tenant. If a Unit Owner or Tenant owns one vehicle, they get one sticker – no extra stickers will be issued to individuals with only one vehicle.
3. No junk, inoperable, or abandoned vehicles are allowed in the Complex. All vehicles must have a current vehicle tag or license plate. Any vehicle that does not have a current tag is not allowed to be parked on the property. Any such vehicle will be towed if brought on the premises.
4. Repair work on vehicles is allowed so long as the vehicle is not disassembled more than two days, and all materials such as motor oil, parts, etc., are kept off the parking lot surface. Used motor oil, etc., must be drained into a proper container and disposed of according to EPA rules. Any type of work on vehicles belonging to non-residents is specifically prohibited.
5. SECTION F. PROBLEM RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
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7. There will be NO PARKING allowed in front of the dumpsters from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Vehicles parked in front of dumpsters will be towed without notice to the vehicle owner at their expense and a fine may be imposed.
8. No parking is allowed on the curb or in the street around the Clubhouse circle at any time. If someone has rented the Clubhouse for a social occasion, they will have to make arrangements to use other Unit Owner’s parking spaces, dumpster spaces (if after hours), or the Visitor spaces.
9. No “Go-Carts”, mopeds, or similar motorized, non-titled vehicles are allowed on the Association grounds, streets, or sidewalks.
10. No oversized vehicles such as trucks or campers are allowed on the premises. Parking is limited to cars, small vans, pickup trucks, motorcycles, and similar vehicles. Motorcycles count as a vehicle if parked in a regular parking space. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL MOTORCYCLES OR SIMILAR VEHICLES BE PARKED ON THE SIDEWALKS OR GROUNDS. Vehicles with rails, ladders, covers, etc., that extend past the length of the vehicle itself are not allowed.
11. No boats, trailers, campers, etc. are allowed in the complex.
12. NO bicycles, skateboards, motorized vehicles, or similar conveyances will be ridden or driven on the grass or the common areas.
13. The speed limit on the Complex streets is TEN (10 MPH) miles per hour and will be strictly enforced. Offenders will be reported to the Lawrenceville Police Department if necessary.
SECTION D. – UNIT UPKEEP RULES
1. No signs may be placed on a unit’s exterior or on the common elements. “For Sale” or “For Rent” signs may be placed in one upstairs window of a unit; however, no “Apartment for Rent” signs may be used. ALL such signs can be no larger than 24” by 24”.
2. No lawn furniture, bikes, toys, garden hoses, or any other personal items will be left on the yards or common areas.
3. Any architectural changes, including patio enclosures, to the exterior or a unit or painting of doors and shutters must be approved in advance by the Board of Directors. The planting of plants or shrubbery is allowed within reason; however, the Board should be consulted prior to such undertakings. Upkeep of any planting done by residents will be the sole responsibility of the resident. The Association and its contractors will have no responsibility for upkeep of and no responsibility for any damages to anything planted by residents.
4. No window awnings, window boxes, flags, or similar items are allowed on the fronts or backs of any unit. Flower pots and hanging baskets are allowed on patios. No window air conditioning units allowed.
5. Damage to any of the Common Areas caused by any owner, tenant, or an owner’s or tenant’s children will subject the resident responsible for payment of cost of repairing said damages. No one is allowed on any building or storage room roof for any reason.
6. Patios will be maintained in a sightly fashion and kept clean and clear of GARBAGE and any other unsightly items. No garbage or garbage cans may be left on patios. Exterior fences will be kept in good repair; and may be stained with the permission of the Board. Patio fence replacement must meet the original architectural requirements, and any exceptions must be approved by the Board.
7. All storm doors and windows must be white aluminum or similar storm doors and windows with six panes over six panes.
8. All windows must have curtains, drapes, window blinds, or similar coverings. Temporary coverings such as sheets or blankets are allowed for no more than two weeks. All window coverings must be white or off-white in color. Broken blinds need to be either repaired or replaced as they are not acceptable. All screens need to be in good repair and free of holes.
9. All satellite dish installations need prior approval from the ACC/Board of Directors. The satellite dish needs to be installed on the rear portion of the roof behind the ridge line and any cables cannot be exposed. No cables should be visible on the roof or fronts of the units.
10. During severe cold weather, pipes in many units are subject to freezing. It is the Unit Owner’s or tenant’s responsibility, whether absent or at home, to insure that pipes do not freeze. This is done either by turning off the water at the main valve located behind the water heater in each unit and draining all faucets, or by leaving the heat on high enough (60 degrees or higher) to prevent pipes from freezing. Opening all kitchen sink cabinet doors will help circulate air and caulking the gap between the patio and where it meets the outside wall will also help.
11. All perishable garbage must be put in plastic bags, and securely tied to prevent opening of the bags. This is to cut down on odors, rats, and the like in the dumpsters. NO GARBAGE OR GARBAGE CANS ARE TO BE PLACED BY FRONT DOORS OR ON PATIOS. GARBAGE MUST BE PUT INTO THE DUMPSTERS AND NOT ON THE GROUND. ANY GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS WILL BE SEARCHED FOR THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS VIOLATING THIS RULE AND A FINE WILL BE IMPOSED FOR FAILING TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THEIR GARBAGE. Only perishable household garbage should be placed in the dumpsters. Toxic materials such as paint and large items such as furniture and appliances are not allowed to be placed in the dumpster and the City of Lawrenceville will not pick up these items. You need to arrange to dispose of those at your own expense. Anyone caught disposing of any items that is not allowed in the dumpster will be fined $200.
SECTION E. – CLUBHOUSE USE NOT FOR LEASE AT THIS TIME
The upper level of the Clubhouse is available for use for small family parties and social gatherings, and may be reserved for use by residents only who are twenty one (21) years old or over by contacting the Property Manager. A non refundable rental fee of $50.00 and a refundable deposit of $100.00 is required to cover any cleanup required. Any damage to the Clubhouse is the responsibility of the resident who reserved the Clubhouse.
1. The person reserving the Clubhouse must sign a Waiver and Responsibility Form by which they assume all responsibility and legal liability for the party and any injuries or damages that might occur. The Clubhouse cannot be used without this form being signed by the resident reserving the clubhouse. The Association reserves the right to refuse to let any resident use the Clubhouse if deemed necessary.
2. All parties and gatherings must end by 11:00PM. No loud noise or music will be allowed. ALL windows and doors of the Clubhouse must be closed at 9:00PM to avoid disturbing nearby residents. Any violations of this rule will cause the party or function to be shut down immediately.
3. The Clubhouse will be cleaned by the user by 1:00PM on the day following the activity, and will be inspected by the Board to ascertain if there are any damages and that it is properly cleaned. The resident’s deposit check will be returned after the inspection if everything is satisfactory. All cost of cleanup or repairs will be subtracted from the resident’s deposit before returning.
4. Any and all damage to the Clubhouse, furniture, fixtures, grounds, etc. that occurs during such an activity will be the sole responsibility of the person who reserved the Clubhouse, and that person will be billed accordingly.
SECTION F. – PET CONTROL
1. All dogs are to be walked along the outer perimeter (fence) of the Complex, and NOT in front of or immediately behind any building in the Complex. This ban includes all grassed areas, flower beds, shrubbery areas, and the entire circle around the Clubhouse. Any person caught not picking up after their pet will be fined $50.
2. No dogs over 30 pounds allowed and no more than two pets per unit.
3. All DOGS must be kept on a leash while outside and be under the full verbal and physical control of their owner. The City of Lawrenceville has a dog leash law and it will be enforced.
4. ALL PETS must have a collar, rabies tag, and tag identifying the owner to avoid being picked up by Animal Control. Gwinnett County requires that all dogs and cats have rabies shots, etc.
5. No Dog pens or similar items are allowed on patios. Dogs may not be left unattended on the patio are not allowed to be tethered (tied up) on the patios or on any portion of the common property. Dog owners will be responsible for cleaning up any dog droppings around their patios. Dog owners will be liable for any damages to the Common Elements by their dog and will be solely liable if the dog bites or attacks a person.
6. Any pet which endangers the health of any owner or tenant, or which creates a nuisance or unreasonable disturbance or which the Board deems dangerous as determined is the Board’s sole discretion, may be permanently removed from the Complex upon seven (7) days written notice to the animal’s owner. If the owner or tenant fails to remove the animal, the Board may remove the animal. Additionally, any pet which in the Board’s sole discretion presents an immediate danger to the health, safety and welfare of the community may be immediately removed by the Board without prior notice to the pet owner.
Unit Owners should report outside maintenance and other related problems to the Property Manager, Nickie Chance at Homeside Properties, 678-297-9566 x 125 or nickie.chance@homesideproperties.com. For follow-up purposes, the Board of Directors requires that all maintenance requests, complaints, or other problems be submitted in writing,
TENANTS – PROCEDURES
Complaints or grievances will be reviewed by the Property Manager when received, and any immediate action necessary will be taken as soon as possible depending on the nature of the complaint or problem. Any member of the Board of Directors or any of the Board’s officers can review and approve any action taken.
If the Unit Owner is not satisfied with the handling of the complaint or problem, he may present the matter in person before the full Board at the next monthly meeting. The decision of the full Board in such matters will be final.