Rules & Regulations of Hollingsworth Place

The governing documents of Hollingsworth Place Condominium Association contain provisions that are designed to protect the property values of the individual owners, maintain an esthetic eye appeal, and insure that Hollingsworth Place is a plesant place to live. The board of directors would like to remind residents of their responsibilities in this effort.

Parking

Residents (owners and tenants) must park their vehicles in their garages. They are not allowed to park their vehicles on any portion of the common element area, except temporarily or in emergencies, and then in front of such residents' units. In this event, the parking time for a resident cannot exceed one hour. Guests who are visiting a resident of Hollingsworth Place may park in the designated parking areas of Hollingsworth Place, which are the paved lot in the rear of the buildings and in front of the hosting resident's garage, providing that such parking does not impede the flow of traffic. There are restrictions on guest parking. Guests may not park on the premises of Hollingsworth Place for more than 15 consecutive days or more than 30 total days per year (alternating or switching vehicles does not restart the count of days). No vehicle shall be parked on the grass or any landscaped area for any reason whatsoever. Parking violations will subject the offending unit owner(s) to monetary fines and, beyond that, legal action.

Garbage

A previous board of directors negotiated with the city to place five 95-gallon garbage bins and three 95-gallon recycle bins along the rear fence on the northwest corner of the property. This arrangement is in lieu of each of the twelve residents having a 35-gallon garbage bin and a 35-gallon recycle bin. Each owner is paying for a 35-gallon garbage bin and a 35-gallon recycle bin, even though we have 95-gallon bins along the rear fence. Personal garbage cans should not be left in this area. Please put garbage in plastic bags and tie the tops of the bags. Doing so will help keep our garbage and recycle bin area clean and neat. Please flatten corrugated cardboard boxes and other containers before placing them in the recycle bins to abide by city rules and make more room for other residents to use the recycle bins.

Selling or Leasing a Unit

An owner wishing to sell or lease his unit must in writing notify the board of directors as to the name and address of the intended buyer or tenant. The provisions of this paragraph are rather complex, so owners should rely on the board of directors to guide them through this process of selling or leasing their units. In the case of a lease, landlords are required to include in the lease document a provision to terminate the lease, if the tenant fails to comply with all association's documents, rules and regulations. The Declaration of Condominium givesthe association, acting through the board of directors, the authority to compel the termination of a lease, if the owner does not act. NOTE: The Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) was signed into law on September 13, 1988 and became effective on March 12, 1989. The Act amended Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in housing sales, rentals or financing.

Upper Unit Flooring Surfaces

As of October 24, 1996, second-floor owners may not replace padded carpeting with a hard flooring surface, unless such owners install an acoustical barrier acceptable to the board of directors. Kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, and grandfathered-in rooms are exempt from this provision.

Animals

A resident may have one dog weighing 25 pounds or less or one cat, and other household pets. Animals may not be raised or bred for commercial purposes on the premises. Animals are not allowed out unless accompanied by their owners. The back of the property behind the buildings is designated as a dog walk area. Owners will clean up after their pets.

Nuisances

Residents shall not do or allow anything to be done which will interfere with the the rights of the association or disrupt the quiet enjoyment of other residents, including unreasonable noises, odors, immoral or illegal acts, and other annoyances.

Unit Usage

Condominium units shall be used only as single-family residences. In the case of leased units, only persons named in the lease may live in the subject unit.

Common Element Areas

Residents must obtain written permission from the board of directors to alter any of the common element area. This includes planting of bushes, flowers, etc...