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VILLAS OF PINECREST RULES AND REGULATIONS

P LEASE REFER TO C ONDO D OCS FOR O THER RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Villas of Pinecrest has 206 Units. Because this is a joint venture, we as owners of an individual unit, have combined interests and concerns as to what happens to the condominium as a whole. It is important, therefore, to have a set of Rules and Regulations.

The inside of your condo unit is your private home just as if it were a single dwelling. You own it and are responsible for maintaining it. In addition to owning your own condo unit, you are a co-owner of The Villas of Pinecrest undivided common elements and limited common elements.

The supplementary Rules and Regulations were adopted on August 5, 1999 and have been revised from time to time.

The facilities of the Villas of Pinecrest are for the use and enjoyment of the owners.

These regulations have been established and adopted to maintain high standards, pleasant living conditions, and for the common welfare and best interest of all Villas of Pinecrest owners and will be strictly enforced.

Owners that lease their units are responsible for providing their tenants with a set of all Rules &

Regulations and are also responsible for their acts or lack thereof of their respective tenants.

Please refer to your Condo Documents for additional information.

1. Insurance

Compliance is essential to the successful operation of the Villas of Pinecrest. Violations of these Rules and Regulations are subject to the maximum allowed fines per incident. All unit owners and all tenants are strongly urged to purchase respective insurance for their units. The

Association insurance does not cover any unit interior or contents in the units. Homeowners, as well as tenants, are strongly urged to purchase Flood Insurance. The Association’s Flood

Insurance does not cover any unit’s interior or content therein.

Per Section 14.15 of the Declaration, individual unit owner shall be responsible for purchasing at their own expense, liability insurance to cover accidents occurring within their own unit, and for purchasing insurance for their own personal property and living expenses.

2. Balconies

Furniture on balcony must be Patio Furniture Only.

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The exterior of the condominium and all other areas appurtenant to the condominium shall not be painted, decorated or modified by any owner in any manner without the written consent of the board.

Balcony floors may be painted a neutral color or covered with light colored tile or marble or as decided upon by the board (in writing).

The unit owner is responsible for the water-proofing and full maintenance of the balcony face and deck.

The exterior of all window decorations (draperies, shades, etc.) must be a neutral color. No reflective material of any kind (like aluminum foil, etc.) will be permitted on the windows or glass doors.

Balconies are to be kept clean and in good appearance at all times. No articles of clothing, towels, beach apparel, cleaning material, rocks, etc. may be placed on balconies or railings where they may be visible. No furniture, which extends higher than the rail on the balconies, shall be placed there. Nothing should be on the balcony except for Plants and Patio Furniture

(No indoor furniture shall be placed outside).

There should be nothing on or attached to the balcony railings including plants or any other objects. Nothing should be hanging from the balcony ceiling other than the regular ceiling light fixture.

Nothing may be thrown, poured, or shaken from the balconies or windows. Cigarettes and matches are particularly dangerous and must not be tossed over railings. Nor shall any unit owner sweep or wash any dirt, debris or water from their balconies unto the common areas or limited common areas.

No cooking is permitted on balconies. No fire or cooking devices of any kind to include gas or charcoal grills are permitted on balconies.

No signs (excluding security signs) advertisements (for rent / sale signs) or notices shall be exhibited, displayed, inscribed, painted or affixed in or upon any part of the condominium property.

No awnings, canopy, shutters except hurricane shutters which conform to the specifications adopted by the Board as elsewhere provided in these Rules or other projections, shall be attached to the outside walls, doors, balconies, windows or other portions of the building or common areas, unless approved by the Board in writing.

No exterior antennas and satellites dishes, except those preempted by government law. Written consent is needed to affix anything on the structure and consent may be withheld on grounds of aesthetics. No satellites dishes shall be affixed to buildings.

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Unit owners may display one portable or removable United States Flag in a respectful way. You may also use holiday decorations, nothing may be nailed to the door or building. Decorations must be removed one (1) week after the holiday.

Owners shall remove all loose or movable objects from balconies during a hurricane warning or whenever their unit is to remain vacant for an extended period. Owners shall be responsible for any damage to property, common areas or limited common areas of the Association or to the property of other owners, which is caused by loose objects falling or flying from their balconies.

No resident, family or guest shall make any disturbing noises on the balconies.

Sweeping debris off the balconies or hosing balconies are prohibited. Waterproof containers shall be placed under all flowerpots located on balconies .

3. Building Interiors and Hallways

Exterior surfaces of doors opening into hallway may not be altered without permission of the

Association, nor shall individual owners alter hallways or place furniture or other objects in the hallways except with the written permission of the Association. No door decorations are permitted except in the case of holidays. See Balconies . No doormats are to be placed in corridors.

The halls, entrances and stairways may not be obstructed with anything at all. Bicycles, surfboards, beach umbrellas, carriages, toys any personal items, and chairs are not permitted in the hallway or stairways.

No flammable combustible or explosive fluids or chemicals shall be kept in any unit or common areas.

Work done in any unit, whether performed by a resident or by a contractor which can include but is not limited to: carpet work, tiling, heavy carpentry, etc., shall be done between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

A Building/Remodeling packet must be obtained and authorized for any building or remodeling work to be performed. See “Work Authorization” section.

Any damage done to the structure, while performing the above work, to any common element or any limited common element during renovations or alterations will be the liability of the unit owner.

No waterbeds are allowed. Any unit owner in violation of this rule shall be held fully responsible for any and all damages resulting from rupture of the waterbed. Further, any other damage caused by waterbeds (including but not limited to structural damage is also the responsibility of the unit owner).

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Smoke detectors may not be altered or compromised and should be kept in proper working order.

Cigarette butts must be extinguished and disposed of properly. Not to be disposed of over the balcony or on the ground.

4. Noise

Unreasonable noises that will create a disturbance to other residents are prohibited.

Any work requiring the use of tools such as drills, hammers, etc, should be limited to the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Monday - Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays no Sundays.

All occupants shall exercise extreme care at all times while making noise, specifically with the use of musical instruments, radios, televisions, amplifiers, etc, that may disturb other occupants.

Reasonable volume of all sounds and voices (including but not limited to barking dogs and crying babies) shall be enforced between the hours of 11.00 p.m. and 8.00 a.m.

Children must be carefully supervised while they are on condominium property. Playing and loud noises will not be tolerated in corridors, parking lot, club house, stairways, and other common areas. Children may play in designated playground area if supervised by an adult with and at the unit owner’s liability.

5. Garbage

All food waste must be placed in plastic bags or wrapped in plastic and securely tied before placing in trash bins. Garbage shall be placed in bins only. Not on the floor or sides of bin.

Proper disposal will help avoid odors, poor sanitation, and attraction of rodents, bugs and vermin.

Doors to garbage areas/bins must be closed at all times.

Loose contents of wastebaskets, ashtrays and packing materials should be bagged and securely tied before placing in the bin. No lighted cigarettes or cigars shall be thrown down the bin.

Bottles, cans and jars should be rinsed before placing in the recyclable bin.

Any movers and deliverymen are to be instructed by owner to take all boxes and packing materials with them when they leave the premises. The materials are not to be placed in the bins or hallways.

Owners are responsible for removal of all excess materials and debris such as from alterations or improvement of any condo unit.

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No Large Items (items that do not fit in a standard trash bag) are to be placed in the containers or disposed of anywhere within the Villas of Pinecrest. Large items are to be disposed of off the premises, at the owners’ risk and expense.

6. Moving and Deliveries

Moving time is restricted to the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays and

Saturdays from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. NO SUNDAY.

Any damage caused to common and/or limited common elements (including but not limited to stairways, doors, fences, etc) during moving or deliveries will be responsibility of the unit owner.

Moving in and out of the building should be accomplished in a professional and orderly manner.

Movers must remove from the condominium property all boxes, crates or packing material.

Items not removed by movers will be the responsibility of the person moving in or out. Movers shall be instructed to take all boxes and packing materials with them when they leave the premises. The materials are not to be placed in the bins or hallways.

Owners are responsible for removal of all excess materials and debris such as from alterations or improvement of any condo unit.

No Large Items (items that do not fit in a standard trash bag) are to be placed in the containers or disposed of anywhere within the Villas of Pinecrest. Large items are to be disposed of off the premises, at the owners’ risk and expense.

7. Access Control

All exterior doors should remain locked at all times.

Maximum security requires the continuous cooperation of all residents. Residents should immediately notify the Access Control of any suspicious person or incident. Residents should refrain from distracting the Access Control personnel from their assigned duties and should neither instruct, harass nor criticized them. Any criticism or instruction shall be directed to the

Management Company. No person other than an Association Officer shall direct, supervise or in any manner attempt to assert any control over employees of the Association.

Visitors will not be admitted, unless the owner or tenant allows it. No one is to be admitted to the buildings unless identified by the Access Control person as a unit owner, tenant or approved visitor.

Access Control shall be notified immediately of any emergency.

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Access Control is required to challenge any stranger entering the property. To avoid confusion and annoyance, notify Access Control or condominium personnel in advance of expected visitors and guests and also notify Access Control when service personnel are to work in your condo unit (see “work Authorization”).

7(a) Access Control Clicker

It is the Owners responsibility to provide Clickers to their tenants for each vehicle. As a part of the application process, an application must be submitted for the purchase of a clicker for each vehicle. If the application is not approved, clicker fees will be returned in full. Clickers will expire 5 days after the last day of their Lease or Sale of the unit. All vehicles must be registered.

8. Parking and use thereof

Parking space may not be used for any other purpose than parking private vehicles.

Commercial vehicles, such as pick up trucks, vans or cars carrying advertising signs, trailers, recreation vehicles, boats and boat trailers or vans of more than 10 passengers may be parked on designated area by the first five parking spaces on the east side of the guest area by the canal for a limited amount of time (not to exceed 7 days). Non-resident, Guest vehicles are limited to a maximum of 7 days parking in a designated Guest parking space.

No derelict or junk vehicles that cannot operate on their own power shall remain on the condominium property for more than 48 hours. No repair of vehicles shall be made within the condominium property. No maintenance, service or repairs shall be performed except in an emergency.

Vehicles must be parked between the painted lines assigned to unit numbers (space/unit number should be painted on the bumper) and pulled up close to the bumpers. No parking is permitted within the driving lanes or in such manner as to impede access to other spaces. Vehicles shall not be parked in spaces assigned to other units. Any infraction of parking rules should be reported to Access Control or condominium personnel. Towing will occur immediately following notification to Access Control or condominium personnel of such violation. Any other infraction of the parking rules should be also reported to Access Control. If such violation continues after notice, within one hour, appropriate action will be taken, such as towing or imposing maximum fines and fees.

Vehicles may not exceed 5-mph speed within the condominium property.

Service company vehicles or delivery vehicles are allowed to park in spaces designated by

Access Control.

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Staining asphalt with grease or oil leaks from motor vehicles should be corrected immediately.

It is the responsibility of each owner and lessee if such problem is not rectified immediately.

The unit owner will be fined 125% of the cleaning charges per incident.

Car washing is not allowed on the property. Professional car washing is prohibited on the property. Anyone caught opening water spigots or washing cars on sight will cause the unit owner to be fined without any prior violation notice.

Parking on property is at your own risk. The Association is not responsible for damage, theft or vandalism of any vehicle.

Bicycles shall be parked in designated bicycle area. Motorcycles or scooters shall be parked in their assigned parking spot. Only 1 motor vehicle per parking spot.

Derelict bicycles will be disposed of without any prior notice. All unit owners are STRONGLY urged to lease storage spaces for their bicycles as Association assumes no responsibility for stolen or damaged bikes.

9. Swimming Pool

All persons using the pool do so at their own risk.

The pool may be used from sunrise to sunset.

All persons are required to shower at poolside before entering pool.

Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.

Children who are not toilet trained, nude or in diapers are not permitted to use the pool.

Users of suntan oils or other lotions are required to protect patio furniture by covering it with a beach towel.

Beverage or food is not to be consumed within 6 feet of pool. NO GLASS WARE is permitted in pool area. NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED ANYWHERE WITHIN THE COMMON

AREAS.

Bathers must be dry before entering the buildings. Proper bathing attire is required. No topless or nude bathers will be allowed.

Except for life preservers, no toys or objects of any kind including flippers may be taken into the pool.

Anyone caught playing with the Life Preserver will be subject to immediate fine (to the unit owner) without any prior violation notice.

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Running and diving is prohibited.

Under no circumstances are pets permitted in or about the pool deck or area.

No one with a communicable skin disease or skin disorder or bandaged wound may enter the pool.

No loud radios, roller blading, skateboards, bikes or games involving running or shouting are permitted in pool area.

Use ashtrays. Do not use planters as ashtrays, or the floor to dispose your cigarettes or cigars.

Do not toss cigarettes or cigars over the railings.

Chaise Lounges shall not be reserved. No food or glassware is permitted at the pool.

Disorderly conduct of any kind in the pool or in the pool area is prohibited and is ground for ejection.

11. Tennis Court

For tennis court reservations and key, please see Access Control.

Court hours are from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Court is for tennis use only.

Guests must be accompanied by resident or have a Guest Card.

Only tennis shoes are allowed on the court. (No black soled shoes).

No food or glass containers in the court area.

No roller blades, skateboards or bicycles.

No unattended children.

Management is not responsible for any accidents or injuries while using this facility.

Under no circumstances are the tennis courts (or any other part of VOP) to be used for commercial purposes.

12. Recreation Room and Party Procedures

The recreation room will be made available for the use of its residents and invited guests on a first come first served basis. Maximum capacity is 60 individuals. No smoking allowed in

Club House.

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Reservations must be arranged through the Management Company. The person giving the party is responsible to obtain their own liability insurance, the Association will in no way be responsible for any accidents occurring before, during or after the party or to any damages to any individuals attending such party or as a result of the party.

A Hold Harmless Agreement will be provided by the Association upon payment of the deposit.

Said Agreement must be executed and returned to the Association 24 hours prior to the event.

If executed Hold Harmless Agreement is not delivered to the Association, no event will be permitted.

A refundable deposit of $ 200.00 shall be paid prior to set up for the party. The room will be checked by Access Control before and after the party. The deposit will be returned within 10 working days if no damage has occurred and the facilities are as clean as or cleaner than before the event. A lease fee of $ 50.00 is required at the time the room is reserved and a lease agreement must be signed.

Persons under the age of 18 will not be permitted to use the recreation facilities without supervision of an adult unit owner or lawful occupant over the age of 18. Unit owners shall be responsible for all actions of children visiting or occupying their unit at all times while or about the condominium property .

No one shall be permitted in recreation room wearing a wet bathing suit or when suntan oil and cream are used.

13. Gym

The gym will be used at the owner's own risk. The Association will in no way be responsible or any accidents occurring while in the gym.

The gym room should be locked at all times.

Children under 16 years of age may use the Gym equipment if they are accompanied and supervised by an adult. Food or drinks (except bottled water) are not permitted in the gym room at any time.

Hours for the Gym will be 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Proper attire is required. Sneakers, shirts and pullovers must be worn at all times. No "cutoff shorts" or sandals.

To ensure a comfortable atmosphere for everyone, please be courteous and respectful of others.

Return and rack weights when finished.

Allow others to take turns on the weight machines.

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Wipe off equipment when finished.

Swearing, grunting, and loud noises are distracting and offensive to others.

Don't drop weights on the gym floor.

Pick up your towels, water bottles, newspapers, etc.

Don't monopolize several pieces of equipment while others are waiting.

No one shall be permitted in Gym wearing a wet bathing suit or when suntan oil and creams are used.

14. Children

Children are not to play in public halls, stairways or parking areas. Reasonable supervision must be exercised when children are playing on the playground area and pool area. Loud noises will not be tolerated. Fines will be imposed for violation.

Children will be the direct responsibility of their parents or legal guardians, who must supervise them while they are within the condominium property. Full compliance with these rules and regulations shall be required, if not fines will be imposed.

15. Pets

One pet per unit, not to exceed 35 pounds (Seeing Eye Dogs are excluded from this weight limitation) is permitted in the condominium units.

Pets must be leashed, at all times, even if carried, when outside the unit and attended by an adult; this includes common areas and parking areas. Pets must be walked only in designated pet walking areas. Owners must immediately clean after their pets. Violators are subject to an automatic fine.

Pets are not allowed to stay on balconies if owner is not present on the balcony with them. No feeding of pets or stray animals outside of unit.

Pets are not allowed in any common area of the property.

Violations shall entitle the Association to all their rights and remedies including the right to fine a unit owner and or to require any pet to be permanently removed from the condominium property within three days of written notice.

Each unit pet owner shall assume full responsibilities and liabilities for personal injuries or property damage caused by and/or to their pet.

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Pets must be registered with the Association. Written approval from the Board of Directors is required prior to ownership of any exotic pets. There is a $50 application fee.

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Any pet that is not registered with the Association is considered an unregistered pet.

Unregistered pets are not allowed on the premises. Pet sitting is not allowed on the premises.

All pets must be registered whether temporary or permanently in your unit.

16. Guests

Association approval is required for anyone (including but not limited to guests, visitors, invitees, residents, etc.) who visit or otherwise reside in a unit, more than 2 weeks (see Lease

Applications). Any Guest residing more than 2 days must register with Access Control.

Owners are responsible for the conduct of their guests within the condominium property and shall familiarize their guests with these rules and regulations.

Guest(s) is anyone who has not been approved for residency in the condo association.

17. Sales and Leasing

The Board of Directors has voted to retain professional services as a means of screening potential residents.

No unit owner may lease a unit more than twice during a twelve-month period, and no rental shall be for less than a six-month term per section 15.07 of the Condominium Declaration. The association has the right to approve or reject all rentals.

A copy of the owner's sale/lease agreement, Application for sale/lease approval, and

Application for Occupancy Approval must be approved by the Board prior to the residency.

A non-refundable fee of $ 100.00 made payable to Villas of Pinecrest Condo Association for screening services to conduct a background check is required, along with a full application, before any process can get started on the leasing of a unit. Expedited fees are $125.00

Pet registration fee is $50.00 (not to exceed 1 pet / unit, limit 35 lbs.)

Husband, wife and children under eighteen years of age, will require only the head of household to apply.

A rental security deposit equal to one (1) month rent will be required of all lessees. The cost of repair of any damage to the common areas by the lessee, their children guests or pets will be deducted from this deposit. This deposit will be in a separate non-interest bearing account and will be refunded within thirty days of move out.

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The Board may request a screening interview with prospective renters or buyers prior to residency approval.

Simultaneously with the submission by the owner of an application for sale or lease of his unit, the owner shall also sign a receipt/acknowledging that they have been provided a copy of the

Rules and Regulations to the tenant or potential buyer of the unit.

All rules apply to owners, renters, guests and visitors. Fines are made to the unit itself and are therefore the unit owner’s liability.

The Association has 10 days in which to act on a sale or lease transaction after receipt of all properly completed forms. Incomplete packages are deemed unreceived.

Without a signed, sealed and notarized certificate of approval from the condominium, the buyer or lessee will not be permitted to move in.

After a unit has been rented, the unit owner is considered to have transferred the right to use any of the condominium facilities or common areas or elements during the period of the lease.

There is an exception for Leasing of storage units.

Former renters or unit owners who caused any damage at the property or violate any of the provisions of the condominium documents will not be approved for new occupancy.

An owner, his lessee or guest shall be joint and severally liable for the cost of repair or replacement damages of any kind, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, etc.

In the spirit of maintaining comfortable living conditions, the maximum density of unit occupancy shall be as follows:

The total number of people per unit shall not exceed the following, beyond a 24 hour period:

One bedroom units 2 adults and a minor

Two bedroom units not to exceed 4 people (minors included)

Three bedroom units not to exceed 5 people (minors included)

Governmental laws may further limit the above.

18. General

Solicitation: There shall be no solicitation anywhere on the premises for any cause.

Units will be used only as residences. Small home based businesses are allowed provided no clients are received in the property per Section 22.03 of the Declaration.

Owners will be monetarily responsible for all damages caused by the use, misuse or lack of maintenance resulting from their unit (and the content therein, including, but not limited to all

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A/C, appliances, fixtures, electrical perils, plumbing perils, gas perils etc.). Damages shall include, but not limited to all attorney fees. These damages shall not be the responsibility of the

Association.

No hazardous or combustible materials are allowed on property. Any one that violates this rule will be responsible for the removal, cleanup, or any damages that this may cause.

19. Violations, Complaints, Suggestions and Fines

Violations of rules shall be reported to the Management Company, preferably in writing. If they are not available, the chain of command will follow: Assistant to the Board, Treasurer, Vice

President, President, in the event of their absence, then report it to Access Control.

The Management Company and/or Board will call violations to the attention of the violating owner.

The Board of Directors under the Declaration of Condominium has the authority to enforce these rules and regulations and to take action against violators.

It is intended that these rules and regulations will be periodically reviewed as deemed appropriate. Members are invited to submit in writing to the Board of Directors their suggestions for rule changes so that the Board may consider them periodically.

Any and all violations of these rules and regulations may be submitted to the Association attorneys for consideration and the Board of Directors shall, as it may determine, take such action after the legal consultation.

Each violation shall be subjected to a fine of up to One Hundred Dollars, ($100.00) per violation per incident. A fine may be levied on the basis of each day of a continuing violation, with a single notice and opportunity of hearing, provided that no such fine shall in the aggregate exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00).

All damages assessed to any owner shall be payable in 30 days from date of assessment and shall accrue maximum allowable interest thereafter.

20. Fining Procedures

The Board will appoint a Violations Grievance Committee comprised of three (3) unit owners.

Any unit owner in violation of the Association's governing documents shall be advised in writing.

If the violation is not cured within the time allowed, the Association will send another notice to the unit owner, advising that a hearing has been scheduled before the Violations Grievance

Fining Committee.

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Hearing before the Violations Grievance Fining Committee should be scheduled not less than

14 days from the date of the notice. Hearing is for Owners, not tenants. In the hearing, the owners shall have the opportunity to respond, present evidence or oral argument on all issues involved. They may also have the opportunity to respond, review or challenge any material considered by the Association. If Owners do not appear, the hearing will proceed.

After the hearing, the Violations Grievance Fining Committee will send their recommendations in writing to the Board of Directors and Owner.

If the Violations Grievance Committee recommends the imposition of a fine, the Board will establish the amount of the fine at the scheduled meeting and written notice of the amount of the fine will be sent to the owner with a dead line for payment. Maximum legal interest will apply passed the dead line.

21. Fire Safety Procedures, Fire Rescue Emergency – Dial 911

In Case of Fire:

Get your family out of fire and smoke area.

Call Fire Department and notify all residents by using closest Fire Pull.

Call Access Control to report location of fire.

Fire extinguishers are located on the walls. Feel all doors before opening. If door is hot or smoke is seeping, DO NOT OPEN DOOR. If door feels cool, open cautiously.

Know Your Building:

Use fire exits and keep them clear.

Check your fire exits. Know where they are.

If trapped (if fire on hallway blocks your access to exits), close your door and seal off cracks around door and vents.

If ever caught in smoke, keep low, take short breaths (through nose) until you reach safety. If alarm sounds and you have no fire, get out of the building.

Notify management of missing, broken or non-illuminated exit signs.

22. Notices

For most up to date and accurate information, please contact the management company.

Associate’s office number is 305-740-6733.

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Bulletins will be placed above mail boxes and only by the Association.

The association also has a website: WWW.VOP.CC

23. Payments to the Association

Monthly maintenance payments, special assessment payments and other payments due to the

Association are due on the first day of each month or as otherwise directed by the Board of

Directors.

Payments must be Mailed or Hand Delivered-NO EXCEPTIONS to the Foster Company.

The Condo Office on the premises is not authorized to accept HOA payments. Any payment dropped off or sent down the door slot will not be considered accepted or posted. These payments will be returned and you may be subject to late fees.

Payments received after the 10th day of the month shall be assessed a late fee of $25.00 and may incur maximum allowable interest. A demand letter will be sent after the 15th of the month.

Accounts more than 30 days past due shall be turned over to the Association attorney for collection. After 60 days the lien is filed, a foreclosure action may be instituted.

It is a unit's owner responsibility to provide payments to the Association of all fees and charges incurred by or on behalf of the owner's unit. Failure of an owner's agent to make timely or complete payments to the Association shall not be grounds for waiver or charges which the agent's action may cause.

All legal fees and costs associated with collections of association’s fees or payments shall be the responsibility of the unit owner.

24. Hurricane Shutters

Association written approval shall be required before any shutters are installed. See Work

Permit Authorization.

Unit owners are responsible to ensure that proper license, insurance and permits are obtained before installation.

Accordion shutters (not Removable Panels) are permitted. The color allowed is white.

All accordion shutters must be reopened and storm panels removed 72 hours after a storm and installation thereof, and cannot exceed 72 hours before the respective storm.

All screws must be flush mounted and all edges must be rounded.

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City/municipal permit is required for all applicable work.

Contractor and owner’s affidavit is required for work authorization.

Contractor insurance is required for work authorization.

Contractor license(s) is required for work authorization.

25. Window / Sliding door replacement:

The unit owner may at the owner expense and liability change the sliding doors and windows of the unit (Upon the association’s approval) to impact doors and windows. The windows must be

PGT or equivalent grade, white, single hung windows. The doors must be PGT or equivalent grade, white sliding doors. There can be no designs on the doors and windows, including but not limited to colonial or Brittney style.

A clear outline of all work to be performed is required for work authorization. A rendering or a picture of all doors and windows to be replaced must be included in the work authorization package.

City/municipal permit is required for all applicable work.

Contractor and owner’s affidavit is required for work authorization.

Contractor insurance is required for work authorization.

Contractor license(s) is required for work authorization.

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