REVISED AND
RESTATED
RULES AND
REGULATIONS
OF
SHUMWAY
CONDOMINIUM
Preamble
The following are the Rules and
Regulations for Shumway Condominium adopted, revised, codified and restated as
of the 15
day of January 2007 by the Board of Directors of Shumway
Condominium Owners Association pursuant to the authority granted to the Board
in Article 10 of the
Declaration of Shumway.
We are living in close
association with our fellow residents and common courtesy dictates that our
actions not infringe on the rights of other residents. These Rules are designed
to ensure that each of us achieves the maximum enjoyment of our homes. Each
member of the community, whether owner, tenant or guest, must abide by the standards
of the community and comply strictly with the Declaration, Bylaws and these
Rules to promote the harmony and cooperative purposes of the community. Each
owner is fully responsible for the compliance of their family members, guests,
tenants and other occupants of the owner's unit while they are within the
Shumway boundaries. The Board has the authority to make prudent exceptions to
these rules from time to time.
1. Definitions
1.1 As used in these Rules,
"Governing Documents" means the Declaration, the Bylaws and the Rules
of the Association adopted as provided in the Declaration and Bylaws, as these
documents may be lawfully amended and/or adopted from time to time.
As used in these Rules, "occupant" means anyone who occupies a
unit as a permanent residence or who stays overnight in any unit more than
fourteen (14) days in any calendar month or more than sixty (60) days
per calendar year.
As used in these Rules, "related party" means a person who has
been certified in a written document filed by a unit owner with the Association
to be the parent, parent‑in‑law, sibling, sibling‑in‑law,
parent's sibling, or lineal descendant of the owner or the lineal descendant of
any of the foregoing persons, the officer, director or employee of any owner
which is a corporation, or the partner or employee of any owner which is a
partnership.
As used in these Rules, "renting" or "leasing" a unit
means the granting of a right to use or occupy a unit, for a specified term or
indefinite term (with rent reserved on a periodic basis), in exchange for the
payment of rent (that is, money, property or other goods or services of value);
but does not mean and include joint ownership of a unit by means of joint
tenancy, tenancy-in-common or other forms of co-ownership.
As used in these Rules, "tenant" means and includes a tenant,
lessee, renter or other non‑owner occupant of a unit that is not occupied
by its owner. For the purposes of the
Rules, the term tenant shall not include a related party.
Further rules are contained in the Declaration. Nothing contained herein is intended to
conflict with the Rules contained in the Declaration. In the event of a
conflict, the Declaration shall prevail.
2. Applicability of Rules
2.1 Owners are responsible for the conduct of all members of
their family or household and for the conduct of their tenants and guests. Each
Unit Owner and tenant is jointly and individually financially responsible for
any damage done to condominium property of other owners by all the members of their
family or household, their tenants and their guests.
2.2 All lessees and tenants are subject to the Rules,
Declaration and Bylaws of this Association. Rental or Lease Agreements must
include the following statement: Rental
or lease of this condominium is subject to all Rules, Declaration and Bylaws of
the Shumway. Failure to comply with the Association Rules, Declaration or
Bylaws shall be considered a violation of the terms of this agreement.
2.3 A signed copy of the lease or rental agreement must be
filed with the Association prior to any tenant or lessee moving into a unit.
3.
Rules Enforcement
3.1 The Board of Directors has the authority to enforce the
rules, and has delegated this authority to the Property Manager. Please notify
the Property Manager or in an emergency a Board member, of any rules violations
or questions. All enforcement actions shall be consistent with the bylaws as
amended which are incorporated herein this reference.
3.2 The Board has classified the Rules violations into three
levels with corresponding monetary fines for each level. In the following
publication of the Rules and Regulations, violations are preceded with a
"1", "2" or "3" to indicate the level of
violation.
Level 1 (minor)
1st
offense = Warning to the owner and occupant 2nd offense = $50.00
Subsequent
offense = $75.00
Level 2 (medium)
1st
offense = Warning to the owner and occupant 2nd offense = $75.00
Subsequent
offense = $100.00
Level 3 (serious)
1st
offense ‑ Warning to the owner and occupant 2nd offense = $100.00
Subsequent
offense = $150.00
3.3 In case of ongoing and/or willful noncompliance with a
formal violation notice, the Board may elect to assess separate violation fines
for each day or week of continued violation, as the Board deems appropriate for
the violation. See amended By Laws Article 9 which is herein incorporated by
reference if resident desires to proceed in the hearing process.
3.4 Penalties assessed against a unit resident and/or unit
owner shall be collectable as delinquent assessments, under Article 12 of the
DECLARATION AND COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS FOR SHUMWAY, A CONDOMINIUM
(Declaration)
4. Special Fees
4.1 Move-In Fee: A non-refundable fee of $500.00 will be
charged to the unit each and every time a new owner, occupant, or tenant moves
into a unit. This move-in fee is an assessment against the unit and will be
collected at escrow from a new owner, or paid by the unit owner at the time a
new occupant moves in.
4.2 Resale Certificate: A Fee of $150.00 will be payable by
the owner to the Property Manager before the re-sale certificate is prepared.
If Board meeting minutes are required there is an additional $25.00 fee.
4.3 Realtor’s Sign Fee: A sign fee of $30.00 shall be paid
by the owner to the Home Owners Association when a listing sign and/or brochure
are displayed by the Agent.
5.
Common / Limited Common Element Rules
5.1 In order to preserve the uniform exterior appearance of
the buildings, and the common element visible to the public, the Board of
Directors has the sole authority to provide for the painting and other
decorative finish of the buildings, decks, patios, rails or other common
element or other limited common element and to prescribe the type and color of
such decorative finishes. The common and limited common elements shall not be
reconstructed, rebuilt, altered, removed or replaced except by the Association
acting through the Board of Directors. The Board’s power extends to the
screens, doors, awnings, rails, antennas or other visible portions of each unit
and building.
5.2 Exterior shades are specifically
prohibited, unless approved prior to installation by the Board of Directors.
(Violation Level 3 Subject to
Removal)
5.3 No owner or occupant shall install wiring for electrical
or telephone installation, television antennae, machines or air conditioning
units, plumbing, etc. on the exterior of the buildings or which protrude
through the walls or roof of the buildings except as authorized by the Board,
in writing, prior to any work being done.
(Violation
Level 3 with repair bill to owner)
5.4 Owners are prohibited from hanging decorative items from
any common or limited common elements doors and walls.
(Violation Level 1 Subject to Removal)
Temporary
seasonal decorations are allowed in limited common elements, provided they are
appropriate for the season and only displayed during the traditional season
being celebrated. In no instance shall attachment methods penetrate or adhere
to any walls, floors decks, etc. The Board reserves the right to determine what
is appropriate and the display duration.
5.5 Owner’s may place free – standing furniture and art
objects in their exterior common elements entry hallway, provided it does not
obstruct any normal hallway access, is scaled to the size of area available,
and the Unit Owner receives the approval of all other Owners residing on the
same hallway extension.
5.6 Any planters placed on decks by
residents or owners must be maintained by them. No planters or pots shall be allowed to be
attached to railings, or placed directly on the ledges of decks, or directly (use
frogs, stands or spaces which allow air under the pots) on the rubberized
surface of decks and patios. Empty planters must be removed from view at all times
(Violation
Level 3)
5.7 Patio furniture and barbeque covers should be
Consistent with existing exterior colors.
(Violation Level 1)
5.8 No
bed sheets, blankets, etc. shall be used for window coverings. All window
coverings shall be on the interior of the unit. Exterior shades, tents, blinds,
or awnings are specifically prohibited,
unless approved prior to installation by the Board of Directors.
(Violation Level 2)
5.9 Temporary deck
umbrella’s must be safely secured to prevent a flying hazard.
5.10 No Unit Owner shall display, hang, store or use any
clothing, sheets, blankets, laundry, or other articles which in the sole
determination of the Board are unsightly or inappropriate on his or her patio
or deck or outside the Unit.
(Violation Level 2)
5.11 Hallways/entryways should be kept as clean as possible by
residents to reduce the cost of cleaning.
5.12 Objects, including throw rugs, are not to be cleaned, hung
or shaken out over patio edges or in entrance ways.
(Violation Level 1)
5.13
Owners may not accumulate garbage,
waste, paper, boxes or large or unattractive items, including without
limitation furniture, tires, refrigerators, freezers, garbagecans,
cleaning materials, large plastic bags, etc. in any common or limited common
elements such as decks, patios, lanais, or entry ways.
(Violation
Level 1)
5.15 Any damage or freezing of interior water lines due to
unprotected hose bibs or hoses left connected during the winter are the sole
responsibility of the owner
6. Sale Signs
6.1 No “For Sale” signs will be allowed in the individual
units or elsewhere on the condominium property including the entrances to
Shumway, except a single sign at each entrance stating “Condominium for Sale. Contact your
Broker.” Such sign will be furnished by the Association and its design and use
will be determined by the Board of Directors.
(Violation Level 1)
6.2 “Open House” signs may be temporarily placed at the
property entrance if removed after each open house. Persons viewing such open
houses must park on the public right of way adjacent to Shumway; provided,
however that if such person is disabled and unable to walk the distance from
the public right of way to the open house, transportation may be provided for
such persons by the realtor or the selling owner.
6.3 No garage sales or other public solicitations are
permitted on the condominium property.
7. Household
Content Moving and Construction work
7.1 Each Owner is responsible for the full coordination and
planning of all major and household contents moving or remodel work. The
Property Manager shall be consulted when trucks and ramps are to be
accommodated.
7.2 Construction and remodeling activities shall be carried
on in the Condominium only between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays,
excluding holidays, unless prior approval for performing such work on weekends
shall have been granted by the Board. Prior to commencement to the work fill
out Architectural Review Form and submit for approval. See appendix 1
7.3 No owner, or contractor shall
overload the electric wiring in the Building, or operate any machines,
appliances, accessories or equipment in any manner which, in the judgment of
the Property Manager, causes an unreasonable disturbance to others, or connect
any machines, appliances, accessories or equipment to the heating or air
conditioning, or to the plumbing or electrical system which might overburden
the facilities therefor or affect any other unit or the common elements. Any
permits required from the City of Kirkland
must be obtained and a copy must be given to the Property Manager before work
commences.
(Violation
Subject to cost that might accrue while power might be out)
7.4 Elevator protective pads shall be used when transporting
furniture, appliances, carpets, construction materials, or other bulky items in
the elevators. Unit owners and residents are responsible for contacting the
Property Manager at least three working days before a project or move begins
and at the end or the project or move.
(Violation
Level 2)
8. Trash
8.1 Trash pick up is provided each week. Utilize the
recycling containers and chutes provided. Do
not put refuse, garbage or trash on the floor of the recycling or trash
container areas nor in any other common elements. The trash areas must be kept
as clean and as sanitary as possible. Please refer to the sticker on top of
recycle bins for any changes of the recycling process.
8.2
Do not dump
liquid of any kind or amount down the chutes. Dispose of liquids properly
first. Liquids in the chutes and bins cause odors, and are extremely costly to
clean.
(Violation
Level 2)
8.3 All garbage must be put in plastic bags and
securely tied before disposing in dumpster.
(Violation Level 1)
8.4 Boxes put in recycle bins are to be flattened and, based
on Kirkland
recycle requirements, are not to exceed 24 by 24 inches. Owners should take
large boxes such as those used for moving, appliances, audio-visual equipment, etc.
There is one at 117th and 60th in Kirkland.
(Violation
Level 1)
8.5 No rubbish or debris of any kind shall be dumped,
placed, or permitted to accumulate in any portion of the common elements or
limited common elements except in appropriate containers and locations provided
for the collection of same.
8.6 Christmas trees, hazardous material and excessive trash
or extra‑large items ‑ e.g. mattresses, carpeting, etc. are not to
be put in dumpsters. They will not be picked up and must be taken to an
appropriate off-site disposition site by the unit resident. Violation of this
rule will result in excess charges billed to the unit homeowner.
8.7 Common elements littering is a violation. Do not throw
cigarette butts, wrappers or other articles on the grounds. Place these items
in proper receptacles. Clean up any spillage or breakage for which you are
responsible.
(Violation
Level 3)
9. Insurance
9.1 Residents are required to purchase condominium
homeowner's policy to protect personal property of the resident and any damage
to the building for which the resident is responsible. Refer to the Amended
Declaration for Liability and Insurance policy information. (Note: In 2011 the Master HOA policy included a $100,000 deductible, which
owners will need to cover in the event of a claim. Please contact the Property Manager to
discuss insurance expectations more fully.)
9.2 No Unit Owner or occupant shall permit anything to be
done or kept in the units or in the common or limited common elements which
will increase the insurance premiums thereon or result in the cancellation of
such insurance on any unit or any part of the common or limited common
elements, without the consent of the Board of Directors. Fire codes restrict
the storage of any items in the common hallways. There shall be no Storage of
gasoline or other combustibles on the premises. This is restricted by insurance
underwriters and fire codes.
(Violation Level 3)
10. Noise and
Offensive Activities
10.1
The spaces
between lower and upper units and common walls between units and common spaces
have minimal sound insulation. Avoid creating any noise, odors or disturbance
which would unreasonably annoy other owners or occupants at any time. Keep
stereos, appliances, phones on decks, TVs, musical instruments, heavy walking
and voices, etc. at a low enough level so that others around you will not be disturbed. Do not
slam cabinet doors/and or drawers.
(Violation Level 1)
10.2 Quiet
hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. seven days a week. Do not operate
washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals and vacuum
cleaners during these hours. Take extra
care to keep any noise level down during this period. If Owners wish to have
gatherings after these hours, the event timing must be cleared with all
affected neighbors.
(Violation
Level 1)
10.3 There is to be no loud
or boisterous conduct in the common areas or limited common elements including
center court.
(Violation
Level 2)
11.
Storing Items in Garages
11.1 Carts that are
either collapsible or free standing should not exceed 36” X 2’ X 2’ for
homeowners/tenants to use to carry items to and from their units. They can be
stored either in the homeowners unit or in front of their parking stalls.
(Violation Level 1)
11.2 Kayaks can be stored on the walls within the perimeters
of the homeowners parking stalls. Please contact the Property Manager for
proper guidance for installation.
(Violation Level 3)
11.3 Anything else that is stored in the garages without
prior approval will be required to be removed.
(Violation Level 1)
12. Vehicles
and Parking
12.1 Careful driving
must be used when driving on Shumway property.
12.2 Excessive
vehicle noise from damaged mufflers, etc., is not allowed. Honking of horns
within Shumway is prohibited except to warn of imminent danger. When starting
your vehicle and leaving, make your exit as quietly (no engine
"revving" or long warm‑ups) and as quickly as possible. Turn
your car stereo down while on the Shumway property. No vehicle shall be left
running for more than 2‑3 minutes to prevent exhaust build‑up
around buildings and in garage areas and to keep noise levels down. Vehicles
shall not be left running unattended.
(Violation
Level 1)
12.3 No motor
rebuilds, body work or major vehicle repairs shall be done on the property.
Only very minor adjustments of vehicles are to take place on the Condominium
property. No work that can produce spillage of any kind on the asphalt or
concrete ‑ e.g. oil, grease, anti‑freeze or radiator water is
allowed. Oil changes are not to be done on the Condominium property.
(Violation Level 1)
12.4 No vehicles
will be allowed to drip oil or gasoline on the garages or parking areas. Clean
up will be at owner’s expense.
(Violation
Level 1)
12.5 No vehicle
shall be parked in a manner that obstructs another vehicle or takes up more
than one parking space other then their own.
(Violation
Level 1)
12.6 Keep your
vehicle locked at all times, and do not keep valuables in your vehicle. The
garage security fences do not prevent determined thieves and thefts have
occurred in the garages.
(Violation
Level 1)
12.7 Vehicles must be parked in designated parking spaces only. Those parked
outside designated parking spaces will be towed at owner's expense. Parking by
residents is restricted to the garage, and only in assigned parking spaces,
except by special Board permission.
Residents may not park in driveways or in guest parking areas, except
Residents may park in a guest spot for a reasonable time (maximum 30 minutes)
to load or unload or to run up to their unit(s) to retrieve something. No
parking at any time in the fire lanes.
(Violation Level 1 and can exceed to towing of vehicle)
12.8 Loaning or
renting a parking space shall only be to other residents of Shumway and does
not require permission of the board.
12.9 Parking spaces
are restricted to use for parking of operative motor vehicles; other types of
vehicles, equipment or other items may be parked or kept therein only if
permitted by the Association subject to the rules and regulations of the
Association. The Board of Directors may require removal by the owner of any
improperly parked vehicle, inoperative or unsightly vehicle or pieces of
equipment that occupies that parking space.
(Violation
Level 1)
12.10 Extension cords
in the garage are a safety and fire hazard and are not allowed for anything
other than short term use.
13. Residents
Parking Violation Enforcement
13.1 Any vehicle parked which violates the
provisions of these rules is subject to being towed at the owner's risk and expense.
Vehicles which present an immediate danger to life or safety or which are
parked in a fire lane or other marked "No Parking Area" or in another
resident's designated space, or which are obstructing traffic or another parked
vehicle or parking space are subject to being towed without notice.
13.2 In all other cases the Property
Manager shall post on the windshield of the vehicle a Notice of Violation.
Repeated violation or failure to remedy a continuing violation for a period of
seven days will result in the vehicle being towed at the homeowner’s expense
without further notice. If the offending vehicle's owner can be identified from
vehicle registration records or is otherwise known, a copy of the Notice of
Violation shall also be delivered to the owner's unit.
14. Guest and
Employee Parking
NOTE: A “Guest” is
a non-resident, visiting a resident for a short period of time.
14.1 No guest parking is
permitted in the spaces provided for guests for longer than 7 days in any 30
day period, except under special circumstances, where a special parking permit
from the property manager will be required for longer than 7 days and must be
displayed on the dashboard of the car.
(Violation
Level 1)
NOTE: A “Guest Employee” is a
non-resident working for a resident.
14.2 Guest employees shall
not park in guest parking stalls, for more then 7 days in a 30 day period.
(Violation
Level 1)
15.
Pets
15.1 Well behaved, suitable
domestic household pets, including dogs, cats and birds are permitted on the
Condominium property. Each unit may maintain no more than two domestic
household pets. Each pet must be properly licensed as required by applicable
law. No livestock, reptiles, poultry, rabbits or other animals whatsoever,
shall be allowed or kept in any part of the condominium. No animal may be bred
or used therein for any commercial purpose.
(Violation Level 1
and can be Subject to Removal)
15.2 Pet owners are responsible for their pets. If any resident
keeps a dog or cat in his or her unit, he or she must take all care required to
ensure that the pet does not disturb other residents. Unit Owners and any other
persons keeping a pet are jointly and individually responsible for any damage
which their pets may do to common areas and facilities or to the property of
another owner or occupant. Damage done by a pet to the property of another
resident is a matter strictly between the pet owner and the person whose property
is damaged.
15.3 Pets shall not be allowed on any common elements or
limited common elements allocated for the use of more than one unit, unless
they are on a leash or are being carried to or from a unit to a public walk,
street, or a designated pet relief area.
15.4 Pets may not be left unattended, tied outside a unit, on
patios, decks or any other part of the common elements.
(Violation
Level 1)
15.5 Pets should be taken off property to relieve themselves.
As an alternative, a homeowner may take their pet to the designated pet relief
areas. These areas are located (see attached map). However, it is required that the first choice
would be to take the pet off the property. All pet debris, such as feces, must
be immediately picked up after deposit, tightly bagged in plastic, and disposed
of properly.
(Violation
level 1) (See appendix 2 for map
designating pet areas)
15.6 Pets are to be fed inside the resident’s unit. If there is
any possibility that any pet food or other remotely editable substance is kept
in a storage area, that substance should be in a
sealed and rodent-proof container.
(Violation Level 1)
15.7 The Board of Directors may require the removal of any
animal which the Board in exercise of reasonable discretion finds to be
unreasonably disturbing other Unit Owners. If the owner continues to violate
rules concerning pets, the board may exercise this authority for specific
animals even though other animals are permitted to remain.
15.8 Breeds of Dogs that are not permitted at the Shumway are:
Any type or mix of pit bulls or Rottweilers.
(Subject to Automatic Removal)
16. Smoking
16.1
No person may carry or smoke any kind if lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette,
tobacco, or any other lighted smoking apparatus, equipment or product
(hereinafter referred to as “Smoking Apparatus”) in any of the Common Elements
or Limited Common Elements at any time. No person may smoke or otherwise burn
any Smoking Apparatus in any Unit in a manner which causes smoke to be a
nuisance or annoyance to any other resident of the Condominium.
(Violation level 1)
17. Notices Re
Ownership and Emergency Contacts
17.1 All Unit owners shall be registered with the Property
Manager. Property Manager shall provide a form which calls for the name,
telephone numbers, and correct street address of the owner of the unit, the
unit number and names and telephone numbers of all local emergency contacts.
18. Safety,
Security and Access
Emergency Access to Owner Units
18.1 In order to
facilitate the handling of emergencies (e.g. fire, water, water leaks, clogged
plumbing, debilitating personal injuries within units, or other incidents where
there is a risk of personal injury or property damage) owners are encouraged to
arrange for access to their units in their absence with neighbors, nearby
relatives or friends, and/or the property manager. Failure to provide
such access may necessitate calling the fire or police department to break down
the unit door in the event of an emergency at the expense of the owner.
Extended Absence
18.2 Each resident is
responsible for making arrangements for the care and maintenance of his/her
unit during periods of extended absence from his/her unit. Arrangements should
include a walk-through of the unit at least every 10 days to look forsigns of water or gas leakage, adequate heating, dry
toilets which could allow sewer gasses into the unit, and any other potential
problems.
18.4 Residents are
encouraged to notify the Property Manager of any period of extended absence
from the property.
19. Access Control
19.1 The site access FOB’s are individually programmed into the
access control system and provide a record of each entry, should this
information be needed.
Residents
should notify the Property Manager immediately if a FOB or door key is lost or
stole. Stolen FOBs can be locked – out of the access system and rendered
useless.
19.2 Residents should not let persons not known to you onto the
Shumway complex or into any building thereof. All doors and gates must be
securely closed after entry or exit.
19.3 For convenience, should an Owner get
locked out of his/her own unit, the Owner may install a spare-key in the
recycle./trash room. Contact the Property Manager for guidance.
CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION
The undersigned president and
secretary of Shumway Condominium Owners Association certify that the foregoing
Rules were duly adopted by the Board of Directors in accordance with the
procedures provided in Section of
the Declaration at a meeting of the Board duly held on the
day of
and shall be effective on the day
of .
DATED this
day of .
SHUMWAY CONDOMINIUM OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
By:
President
ATTEST: The above amendment
was properly adopted.
By:
Secretary