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Lakeside Manor
Condominium Association
RULES AND REGULATIONS
PRIOR TO FEBRUARY, 2009


Lakeside Manor Condominium Association
Rules and Regulations

Promulgated by the LMCA Board of Directors
2500 Lee Road, Winter Park, Florida 32789

See the unedited version here of revised rules as of February, 2009.
This document is presented as a community service for use by
Lakeside Manor members and prospective unit buyers.
Feel free to print a copy for future reference.

                      

                      

Table of Contents
Information on LMCA Documents
How To: Sell – Lease – Occupy
How To Tips
LMCA Rules & Regulations
Definitions
General Requirements
Condo Units & Guests
Clubhouse and Pool
Laundries & Lockers
Picnic and Barbecue
Lakefront Piers
Boats and Boat Facilities
Bicycles, Skate Boards & Toys
Garbage Receptors and Trash Dump
Vehicles and Car Wash
Enforcement of Rules & Regulations
Noise Violations and Domestic Violence
Community Living
Hotline Information & Referral Numbers

LAKESIDE MANOR CONDOMINIUM DOCUMENTS

When purchasing a unit in Lakeside Manor Condominium, the purchaser should become familiar with the Association’s Official Documents. The covenants of the Documents govern many aspects of the way we live in this private community.

The Documents contain the Articles of Incorporation, the Declaration of Condominium, the By-laws, and several incidental but important sections. The Documents authorize the Board of Directors to make and enforce certain Rules and Regulations, R's & R’s. The R's & R’s also govern some aspects of controlled living at Lakeside Manor Condominium.

The following paragraphs provide some insights into the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and LMCA residents.

By-laws of LMCA Page 3, Section 5 POWERS,
"The property and business of the Association shall be managed by the Board of Administration, which may exercise all corporate powers not specifically prohibited by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or the Declaration of Condominium. The powers of the Board of Administration shall specifically include, but not be limited to, the following: "Sub-Paragraph H, "To make reasonable Rules and Regulations for the occupancy of the units and the use of the Common Elements."

Declaration of Condominium, Page 6, Paragraph 4,
The Association through its Board of Directors has "the power to adopt reasonable Rules and Regulations for the maintenance and conservation of the Condominium Property, and for the health, comfort, safety and welfare of the unit owners, all of who shall be subject to such Rules and Regulations".

By-laws of LMCA, Section 3, Page 13,
"Violation: In the event of a violation of the provisions of the Declaration, the Articles of Incorporation or By-laws, which violation is not corrected within ten (10) days after notice from the Association to the unit owner to correct said violation, the Association may take such action as it may deem appropriate, including the institution of legal action, to correct the violation. Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to require that the Association furnish notice to any unit owner of his failure to pay any Assessment, sum or other charge due the Association. In the event such legal action is brought against a unit owner which results in a judgment for the plaintiff, the defendant shall pay the plaintiff’s reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs."

Declaration of Condominium for LMCA, Article 17, Page 10,
"Remedies For Violation: Each unit owner shall be governed by and conform to this Declaration, the Articles, and the By-laws. Failure to do so shall entitle the Association or any other unit owner to recover damages or obtain injunctive relief or both, but such relief shall not be exclusive of other remedies provided by law."

The issuance of these Rules and Regulations to each owner and/or resident constitutes a formal notice from the Association that each owner and each tenant is obligated to become familiar with, and to comply with the Covenants of the Condominium Documents and the Rules and Regulations.

Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the Association’s Board of Directors. All residents shall be notified of any such changes.

REQUIRED APPLICATIONS TO OCCUPY, SELL, LEASE

Owner must occupy unit. In order to occupy or sell a unit the owner and prospective occupants must comply with the following procedures.

SPECIAL NOTICE: A Lakeside Manor unit purchased after March 21, 2002 may NOT be leased or rented, i.e., must be owner occupied.

APPLICATIONS

All copies of documents provided to the Board and/or Management must be full size, 8 1/2 " x 11", and legible, no exceptions.

Application To SELL Unit
Owner provides Management with:

1. Copy of "Owner’s Notice of Intent to Sell" completed and signed.
2. Copy of the Purchase Agreement duly signed by both parties with a check for $50.00 for transfer of ownership.
3. Copy of LMCA Official Documents, Declaration, By-laws, etc.
4. Copy of the latest R's & R’s for prospective buyer.
5. Copy of "Application to Occupy" for each individual 14 years old and older to occupy the unit with a $50.00 check for the first occupant and a $35.00 check for each additional occupant 18 years old and older.
6. Signed "Release Form" for each occupant 18 years old and older.

Application To LEASE Unit
Owner provides Management with:

1. Copy of owner signed "Owner’s Notice of Intent to Lease".
2. Copy of signed Lease Agreement (one-year minimum lease is required).
3. Copy of signed "Application to Occupy" for each tenant 14 years old and older with a $50.00 check for the first occupant and a $35.00 check for each additional occupant 18 years old and older.
4. Signed "Release Form" for each occupant 18 years old and older.
5. Copy of the latest R's & R’s for prospective Lessee.

Application to OCCUPY Unit
Owner planning to occupy or to add a tenant, shall provide Management with:

1. Owner signed approval in the case of a non-owner resident accepting a tenant.
2. One separate "Application to Occupy" for each new occupant 14 years old and older together with a $50.00 payment for the first occupant plus a $35.00 payment for each additional occupant 18 years old and older.
3. Signed "Release Form" for each tenant 18 years old and older.
4. Owner must provide each tenant with current Rules and Regulations.

IMPORTANT TIPS

INTERVIEW FOR OCCUPANCY
After you have completed the required paperwork and returned it to the Management Company, you must request an appointment with the Board.

GOOD CONDO NEIGHBOR
Read and abide by the R's & R’s. Tolerance of the differences between the personalities and beliefs of others is encouraged. A friendly smile is always in order and you may find a friend.

DRIVING AND PARKING VEHICLE
Observe the speed limit and watch for other vehicles backing out. Read Rule No. 63. Park head-in-forward-only in the assigned space.

RESERVING THE CLUBHOUSE
Read Rule No. 30. Call Management Company. Fill out the reservation application including a deposit of $50.00. Please obey the R's & R’s.

HOSTING VISITORS
Read Rules Numbers 4, 7, 11, 20, 23, 26, 31, 37, 50, 64, and 75.

DISPOSING OF GARBAGE
Read Rule No. 60. Keep your garbage receptacle clean.

PORCH AND BALCONY
Read Rule No. 13. Keep your porch and/or balcony clean.

COMPLAINTS TO BOARD

DO NOT CALL BOARD MEMBERS. Resident may write a signed comment or complaint and then place it in the office door mail slot. A request may be included for the complaint to be heard at a Board meeting. Please be brief, and specific.

LMCA RULES & REGULATIONS

RULES and REGULATIONS include the General Requirements, which are outlined below with specific use requirements for both units and common elements. The specific use requirements are given under the following headings:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
CONDO UNITS AND GUESTS
CLUBHOUSE AND POOL
LAUNDRIES AND LOCKERS
PICNIC AND BARBECUE
LAKEFRONT PIERS
BOATS & BOAT FACILITIES
BICYCLES, SKATE BOARDS & TOYS
GARBAGE RECEPTORS & TRASH DUMP
VEHICLES AND CAR WASH

DEFINITIONS

OWNER: Each individual having ownership in a unit.
OWNER-RESIDENT: Owner who resides at Lakeside Manor.
OWNER NON-RESIDENT: Owner who leases to others.
RESIDENT NON-OWNER: Tenant(s) occupying a unit who is not owner.
RESIDENT: Owner or non-owner resident living at Lakeside Manor, and properly interviewed by the interview committee.

Note: These R's & R’s contain a list of violations for which fines have been pre-set by the Board and approved by the Fine Review Committee.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Owners and residents of LMCA are required to be familiar with the Association’s Documents and to comply with the Covenants of the Documents including the latest compilation of the Rules and Regulations. No owner or resident is exempt. Refusal to comply with the Covenants or R's & R’s may constitute a violation that may result in a fine being levied against the unit owner and/or resident and subsequently collected by the Association’s attorney.

1. Owners have signified their acceptance of controlled living according to the Declaration of Condominium, the By-laws, and the Rules and Regulations upon their purchase of a condo unit, and they have implicitly agreed to comply with and abide by all the provisions of these Documents. Owners are liable for the compliance of their guests and tenants as well.

2. Unit owners, residents or their authorized agents may conduct business transactions with the Association, the Board of Directors and/or the Management Company. All residents have equal right to use common facilities. Only owners may attend Board and Membership meetings.

3. All payments of maintenance fees, assessments, charges, fines and vehicle parking fees are the responsibility of the unit owner and shall be paid by the owner or an authorized agent.

4. Owners and non-owner residents are liable for fines levied by the Board of Directors and approved by the Fine Review Committee for violations by themselves, their tenants, and /or their respective guests. Note: Rules and Regulations concerning guests: See Rule # 4, 7, 11, 20, 23, 26, 31, 37, 50, and 64, 70, 75.

5. No noisy parties, illegal or immoral acts, drunkenness, vulgar language or disturbing actions are permitted any time day or night. From 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM, residents and their guests shall maintain a quiet time. During this quiet time, noises of any kind shall be kept at a very low minimum, so as not to disturb other residents. This quiet time includes activities inside parked vehicles, driving vehicles around the complex, walking around the complex, through courtyards, through breezeways, up stairs, on balconies and inside all units.

6. No noise producing devices shall be placed outside any unit, or attached to common elements. All items, materials and devices attached to common elements by residents are subject to approval and/or removal by the Board.

7. Guests: Day time local guests: Adult host resident 18 years and older must be present with their local day-time guests at all times when guests are using the swimming pool, the pool deck, the clubhouse, and/or the lakefront facilities.

Residents are prohibited from inviting local friends and relatives to visit on an open invitation basis to use the pool, clubhouse or lakefront facilities without being present with them at the facility.

Out of town guests spending the night. Out of town guests 18 years old and older may use the pool, clubhouse, lakefront facilities and laundry, without the host resident being present. All guests using the common facilities are subject to being asked to identify themselves by any Association member. The guests must give proper identification.

All persons under the age of 18 using the pool, clubhouse, or lakefront facilities must be accompanied at all times by an adult. If there is a question of a person’s age, the person is subject to being asked to show some form of ID, or be asked to leave the facility.

8. Pets: No pets of any kind are permitted to be kept, maintained, or to visit, anywhere on the premises or inside individual units or inside vehicles. Only human beings are permitted to reside at or to be present in a LMCA unit. However, upon special written request and approval by the Board, small, quiet birds and small aquariums up to 30 gallons may be permitted inside units. No bird or aquarium shall be placed outside the unit at any time for any reason. Residents with aquariums are responsible for any water damage that might occur to common elements and/or neighboring units. If an approved bird becomes a nuisance to neighbors, the bird’s owner must remove the bird.

9. No signs, lettering, notices, advertising, logos, or printed matter shall be placed anywhere on the common elements or on/in a resident’s vehicle. No derogatory or vulgar printed matter pictures or For Sale sign shall be placed outside a unit or inside a unit so as to attract viewing from the outside. Exception: Publications, notices and unit numbers authorized by the Board.

For Sale or Lease signs and other respective printed matter may be posted on laundry and clubhouse bulletin boards and must be dated upon posting, and replaced with new date every thirty (30) days. Only official Association notices and messages may be placed adjacent to the mailboxes or at each unit’s exterior door.

No commercial signs, For Sale signs, notices, advertising, lettering, or logo shall be permitted on vehicles of residents or guests. Vehicles with commercial advertising or logos providing periodic services or repairs are permitted, but shall not be permitted to stay over-night.

10. All common elements, pool, clubhouse, courtyards, breezeways, stairways, walkways, covered walkways, lakefront facilities, parking spaces, lawn areas, and landscaping shall be kept in a neat, clean and uncluttered condition. No common walkway, or balcony shall be blocked or crowded with plants, lawn chairs, etc., so as to restrict passage to less than 30 inches.

11. Approved materials, which may be placed on balconies and walkways, include potted plants, hanging baskets, neat and clean lawn chairs, side tables and holiday decorations. No balcony, walkway or porch shall be used for storage of athletic equipment, fishing tackle and accessories, skiing equipment, bicycles, barbecue grilles, bags of charcoal, lighter fluid, bags of soil, ice chests, buckets, ladders, ash trays, glasses, bottles, miscellaneous building products, unused furniture, cardboard boxes, mops, brooms, toys or any other items not approved by the Board. Residents shall remove unsightly and /or dead potted plants, hanging baskets and patio furniture from sight. All porch and balcony lawn chairs and tables, etc., placed on the exterior of a unit must be neat and clean without ragged and torn cushions, or unsightly rag, towel, plastic or fabric covers.

Makeshift furniture such as wood crates, wire spools, concrete blocks with wood shelving, discarded interior furniture, etc., is not permitted as porch, walkway or balcony furniture. The Board has the authority to determine the acceptability of such chairs, tables, plants, etc., which are placed upon common elements.

No clothes, blankets, mattresses, sheets, curtains, table cloths, oil cloths, towels, wash cloths, bathing suits, door mats, mops, brooms, dusters, or any other plastic, rubber, or fabric material shall be hung over balcony railings or draped over balcony furniture or on shrubbery for sunning, drying, airing, or any other purpose.

12. When Moving: When residents are moving in or out of a unit, they shall make every effort to keep the balconies, porches and walkways clear of household materials and equipment and to minimize the length of time such items remain outside the unit. Mattresses, chairs, and all other household furniture shall not be left outside the unit over night. Packing boxes, whether already emptied or full shall not be accumulated on the exterior of a unit for more than two days, and shall not block any walkway. If unpacking takes longer than two days, the remaining packed boxes shall be taken inside the unit for unpacking. No moving van, moving trucks, repair vehicles, carpet cleaning vehicles, or other types of service vehicles are permitted to drive into the breezeways, but shall stop short of entering the building line. However, resident’s automobiles are permitted to pull into the breezeways for loading and unloading, provided they do not protrude into the walkway at the rear of the breezeway and are removed immediately thereafter.

13. Leaving food materials outside for squirrels, ducks, raccoons, birds and other animals or creatures is not permitted. This becomes an attraction for unpleasant rat infestation, raccoon and opossum activities. Feeding of any domestic animals or wildlife on this property is strictly prohibited. Violators may be fined.

14. No "for profit" organization, commercial business enterprise, or sales oriented group may reserve common elements.

15. Soliciting is not permitted on the premises. Residents should inform violators, and ask them to leave. Residents are requested to call the business that is in violation and ask them not to solicit and to remove all such advertising paraphernalia.

16. Non-resident owners are not permitted to use the pool, clubhouse, and /or the recreational facilities without an accompanying adult host resident.

CONDO UNITS AND GUESTS

17. Owners, owner residents, non-resident owners and their guests shall comply with all General Requirements as well as all of the specific use requirements for condo units and common elements.

18. All units shall be used solely as single family residences within the meaning of zoning ordinances and codes of Orange County, Florida for R-3 Zoning. The ordinance allows Home Type Businesses, classified as "Mobile". This classification means that all business transactions, except telephone work and individual paper work, must be performed away from the premises. There shall be no visiting clientele, no employees, no significant truck deliveries, and no use of guest parking, no storage of equipment and materials, and no signs posted on the premises for the purpose of operating a business.

19. Sell, Lease or Add Occupant: Unit owners who wish to sell or lease a unit, or take in an additional occupant are required to comply with and provide completed LMCA forms: Owner’s Notice of Intent to Sell, Owner’s Notice of Intent to Lease, and Application to Occupy, along with the required fees. Owner and/or resident must allow the Board a maximum of 20 days for interview and approval if all new occupants prior to move-in. A non-owner resident is not permitted to take in an additional resident without the unit owner’s written consent.

20. Frequent Guests with vehicles: When a resident has over-night guests using a parking space in excess of 7 nights a month for two consecutive months or more, or for fourteen (14) nights in one month, the resident must provide an "Application to Occupy" for that frequent guest and pay the required fee. If the resident is a non-owner resident, he/she is required to provide the Board with written approval from the unit owner to have a new occupant. The proposed new occupant must appear for an interview before move-in. If the Interview Committee accepts the new occupant, and if a second parking space is available and assigned, a fee of $20.00 per month for one vehicle parking space is required. If no second parking space is available, and the guest or guests continue to park in guest spaces, the resident or guest is required to pay a fee of $50.00 per month for each additional guest space in which the vehicle is parking. This vehicle is called a "Roving Vehicle". Should a second parking space become available, it may be assigned for the regular $20.00 per month. No unit owner or resident may be permanently assigned or use a third vehicle parking space for any one unit for any reason unless it qualifies as a "Roving Vehicle". See Rules # 22, 65, and 66.

21. Second floor residents having ceramic tile or hardwood floors must apply rubber tips on the bottom of chairs subject to being moved frequently, particularly dining room chairs in order to reduce the loud sounds transmitted through the concrete floor to lower unit occupants.

22. For aesthetic reasons, window coverings facing the outside shall be white, off white, beige, or a neutral color, with no pattern or design.

23. When owner or resident expects to be absent from his/her unit and wishes to have a friend or relative (guest) stay in the unit in his/her absence, the owner resident must notify the Management Company in writing, giving the occupant’s name, and vehicle license number. Non-owner residents must provide written permission from the owner to the Management Company to have such an occupant. See Rule 23

CLUBHOUSE AND POOL

24. Swimmers must comply with the poolside rules posted on the wall and they must shower at the pool shower prior to entering the pool. Swimmers with oils and /or suntan lotions applied to their body are not permitted in the pool. Shower is located at the northeast corner of the screened area.

25. Clubhouse and pool are open between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. daily. Swimmers must return the safety rope to its "cross the pool" position when leaving the pool.

26. No glass containers of any kind are permitted on the pool deck or in the pool. Smoking is not permitted inside the clubhouse, but is permissible at poolside, provided the smoker disposes of cigarette butts and cleans ashtrays after use. Food is permitted in the pool area provided all food particles and debris are cleaned up prior to leaving and taken to your own garbage receptor.

27. Residents may reserve the clubhouse and barbecue deck, but not the pool, by completing the reservation form obtained from the Management Company and providing a $50.00 deposit. The deposit will be returned if the facility is properly cleaned at the close of the reserved period. No alcohol is permitted at these functions. Damage to the facilities is the responsibility of the reserving unit resident. All activities including clean up shall be concluded no later than 9:59 P.M.

28. All "in town" guests using the swimming pool, the clubhouse, and/or the lakefront facilities must be accompanied at the facility by their adult host resident at all times. Guest from "out of town" 18 years old and older and their children staying over night may use the facilities without the host resident being present. However, they should expect to be asked to identify themselves. Resident and guests are limited to eight (8) persons in the pool at one time. Prevailing codes limit the pool occupancy to 16 persons.

29. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to use the clubhouse and pool facilities without the presence of their resident host. Be aware that there is no lifeguard at the pool at any time. Practice safety.

30. When pool deck chairs are removed from beneath the roof overhang, they shall be returned, after use, to under the overhang to protect them from getting wet from rain, which causes fungal growth and mildew. Persons using oils and suntan lotions are required to place a towel over the deck chairs to protect them from being soiled.

31. No horseplay, roughhousing or running activities permitted in the clubhouse, in the pool, or on the pool deck.

32. Class instructions for profit and/or non-profit in swimming, diving, scuba and/or other water sports or activity is not permitted.

33. Babies wearing diapers and/or who are not toilet trained are not permitted in the pool in order to protect swimmers against E-coli.

LAUNDRIES AND LOCKERS

34. Laundries are open from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.. The facilities shall not be used between 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.. Laundries are for the use of residents only. Guests are not permitted to use the laundry facilities. Medical attendants and maids/servants may use the facilities to wash a resident’s laundry, but may not use the facilities for their own laundry. Residents who have a medical attendant and/or maid services must notify the Management Company in writing of that person’s identity and vehicle license number. Frequent over-night guests are not considered residents and therefore are not allowed to use the facilities until they have qualified as a resident.

35. Laundry equipment is of residential quality, not designated to handle large heavy or bulky materials such as rugs, comforters, bedspreads, and blankets, carpeting, etc. Residents are not permitted to wash or dry such heavy materials in the laundry rooms.

36. Residents must attend to their laundry promptly and shall not leave it in the machines for prolonged times after completion of the cycle. Other residents may remove unattended laundry left in washers and dryers beyond the completed cycle and place it on top of one of the machines or on reserve laundry machines. A resident can occupy as many machines at one time as is necessary for his/her laundry. However, common courtesy should prevail.

37. Lockers are not to be used for storage of flammable materials. No perishables shall be kept in the lockers. No items or materials may be left unattended on the outside of the lockers. Items and materials left in violation of this rule are subject to removal and disposal.

PICNIC AND BARBECUE FACILITIES

38. Residents shall not barbecue in locations other than the three barbecue areas provided, two at the lakefront and a third in the center courtyard. At Association sanctioned activities a barbecue may occur on the lawn behind the clubhouse, or in case of rain, under the pool overhang.

39. All barbecue equipment, charcoal, and related items must be kept inside the resident’s unit or in the storage locker. No such equipment or supplies shall be kept on porches, balconies, or walkways.

40. Picnic tables and grilles may be used for picnic purposes and group activities during the hours 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.. Quiet time use of tables is permitted provided the noise level is very quiet. Use of grilles is not permitted after 10:00 P.M.

41. All picnic and barbecue materials and waste must be removed by the user immediately after use and disposed of in the resident’s own garbage receptor. After use, the barbecue grill must be brushed clean with the brush provided and the picnic tables and benches washed clean of food and drink spills. Avoid leaving food at the picnic tables and on the ground over night in order to discourage rat infestation and ants.

LAKEFRONT PIERS

42. Chairs on the covered deck shall not be removed from under the shelter.

43. Fishing from the piers is permitted, however, no fish cleaning or bait cutting is permitted. No worms, blood bait, cut fish parts, snails, clams, or other contaminating materials shall be placed on the pier benches or the pier decks. Caught fish shall not be left to die in grass areas. After fishing, clean the deck of all debris, food, paper, bait containers, etc.

44. No boat, motor, battery, boating accessories or any other material shall be tied to, chained to, or otherwise kept on the surface of the pier decks. All decks and pier walking surfaces shall be kept neat and clear at all times of such items, except when actually attended by a resident.

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BOATS AND BOAT FACILITIES

45. Only residents to whom boats and trailers are registered are authorized to use the boat slips, trailer parking spaces, or the boat-loading ramp. Boat owners are required to show purchase slips or ownership papers for confirmation of ownership.

46. Boats and boat trailers must be kept clean and neat. Boat covers must be securely fastened and kept in a neat manner. No boat trailer shall be parked on the grass areas or outside the trailer parking spaces. All trailers must be kept in operable condition with inflated tires.

47. Resident boat owners must be in their boat with their guests. Residents may use another resident’s boat with owner permission.

48. No boat trailer shall extend beyond the end of the white parking stripe more than 24" into the driveway.

49. Boat trailer parking spaces are for boats and boat trailers and shall not be used for storage or parking of other types of trailers such as utility trailers, work trailers, etc. Moving vans and trucks that do not exceed the length requirement specified in Rule # 70 are exempt from this rule for one night only. Oversize moving vans may park along the curb for one night. Exception: Board of Directors may temporarily assign a trailer parking space to a resident for a second vehicle parking space as long as the trailer space is not needed for a boat trailer. If the space is subsequently needed for a boat trailer, the Board will revoke the assigned space.

50. Jet skis, air boats, and loud high performance craft with open exhaust are not permitted to use the lakefront facilities including piers, loading ramp, and boat trailer parking spaces.

51. Boat operators must maintain safe operation of their boat when using lakefront facilities, and within 100 feet of the shoreline.

52. Boat loading ramps on the lake are highly restricted by the lake’s surrounding residents. The Board, at its discretion in extenuating circumstances, may allow a boat to be removed and returned to the lake using the ramp. The Sheriff’s Office may use the ramp as they wish.

BICYCLES, SKATE BOARDS AND TOYS

53. Inside bicycles storage space is available on a limited "first come first serve" basis for a fee of $12.00 per year plus a $5.00 deposit on the key. All other bicycles shall be kept inside the resident’s unit or on the West Side of the clubhouse in the concrete pad in the pipe bicycle racks, and never on balconies, porches, breezeways or other common elements.

54. All items such as athletic equipment, fishing equipment, skiing equipment, boating equipment, skate boards, scooters, tricycles, strollers, in-line skates, and toys of any type shall be kept inside the unit and never on balconies, porches, breezeways or other common elements.

55. The use of skate boards, scooters, bicycles, tricycles, in-line skates, and other similar wheeled vehicles are not permitted on the driveways. An adult closely attending a baby in a stroller and the like is permitted. Bicyclists entering and leaving the premises may use the driveways.

56. No children are permitted to play in parking spaces or in driveway areas.

GARBAGE RECEPTORS AND TRASH DUMP

57. Keep your garbage receptor area clean in consideration of your neighbors. Please, no empty bottles, cans and pizza boxes on the deck. Garbage is picked up on Tuesday and Fridays after 8:00 A.M.. On days other than pick-up days, garbage must be placed in tied plastic bags set inside the garbage receptors. Only on garbage pick-up days is garbage permitted outside the receptors. On other days when there is no scheduled pick-up, no garbage shall be placed outside the receptor. If a receptor is full, residents are required to hold their garbage in their unit until a scheduled pick-up day. Residents putting garbage out are requested to be considerate of those who must walk past the garbage receptor areas when entering or leaving the premises. Open bags of smelly garbage are not pleasant for anyone. Other items such as discarded clothes, boxes, mops, brooms, rugs, bags full of papers, just plain trash, pizza boxes, shoe boxes, shopping bags, etc., are not to be put out on days other than pick-up days.

58. Orange County requires residents to separate their recyclable waste into blue plastic bags, and non-recyclable waste into white plastic bags.

59. No open containers holding paint, grease, oil, flammables, toxic chemicals, or other substances which may spill or leak when the garbage is being removed by the refuse workers is permitted in the garbage bags. All such legally disposable fluids must be sealed in non-leaking containers placed inside the tied plastic bags.

VEHICLES AND CAR WASH

60. Residents must park vehicles front-end-in only in their assigned parking spaces and never park in guest spaces for more than 10 minutes. Neither residents nor guests are permitted to park along the curbs except to load and unload and then for no more than 10 minutes. A resident moving in, out, or unloading a number of unusually heavy items requiring a longer time may use a guest space or park along the curb, but residents must expedite loading or unloading and move the vehicle immediately.

61. Residents are not permitted to park in guest spaces in order to hold their assigned space open for an expected guest.

62. When a resident who owns a second vehicle desires a second parking space the resident must make a written request to the Management Company. The request requires an accompanying $20.00 check for the first month’s parking fee. If a space is available and is assigned by the Board, the resident shall pay a monthly parking fee of $20.00. When no second parking space is available for second vehicles, the resident must park the second vehicle off site or comply with Rule # 66.

63. In the absence of an available second parking space for a resident’s second vehicle, the resident may request permission from the Board for special consideration to accommodate the resident’s needs. The second vehicle may park in guest spaces on a first come first served basis (with no guarantee a space will be available) by paying a parking fee of $50.00 per month. This is called a "Roving Vehicle."

64. Residents may park their first or second vehicle in another unit’s assigned space only by written agreement between two unit owners, and a written notice to the Management Company.

65. No second vehicle parking space shall be assigned to any resident who does not own a second vehicle. Residents who have frequent guests must comply with Rule # 23, Frequent Guest with Vehicles. Residents may not reserve, use or be assigned a third vehicle parking space. Exception, boat trailer parking spaces.

66. All vehicles parking on the premises must be currently licensed. Improperly licensed vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

67. Vehicles which are NOT permitted on the premises. No motor cycle, motor bike, motor scooter, motor home, RV, travel trailer, animal trailer, heavy duty long bed truck, truck with more than four wheels, vehicle loaded with debris, and/or construction materials, vehicle without mufflers, vehicle with straight pipes, dune buggy, sand buggy, contrived vehicular contraption, or loud, oversized and/or unsightly vehicles, or "high boy" jacked-up vehicle with oversize tires is permitted on the premises. This shall not include moving vans, public vehicles, and construction and repair vehicles providing daytime services. At night, service vehicles are permitted only for emergency purposes. Moving vans, moving trucks and trailers may park along curbs for one night only.

"Unsightly vehicle" is defined as a vehicle which is not substantially whole as when purchased new, a vehicle substantially wrecked and not repaired, a vehicle with damaged fenders, bumpers, doors, radiator grilles or other exterior surfaces, a vehicle missing a fender, bumper, or door, a vehicle with cut off top, front or rear end, a vehicle loaded with debris and/or construction materials; a vehicle with prolonged flat tires, a vehicle displaying flags or numerous bumper stickers, a non-drivable vehicle, a vehicle crudely and unsightly painted, a vehicle with camouflage paint, a vehicle with paint worn through to the undercoat, a vehicle with signs, names, or logos, broken out windows and/or windshield; any vehicle having characteristics not normal to a reasonably safe and fair conditioned drivable vehicle. Violating vehicles are subject to being towed at owner’s expense.

No vehicle shall park on the premise with objects atop the vehicle, slung underneath, or tied to the sides, front or back such as sporting equipment, plastic containers, wood boxes, homemade containers, boat or boating equipment, construction equipment, construction materials, furniture, lumber, trash, or any other type of material. Vehicle dashboards, rear interior decks, and all other interior spaces shall be kept free of clutter, neat and clean. Exception: Brief periods of time when moving in or out.

"Oversized Vehicles" are those that extend beyond the white parking stripe more than 16 inches when parked against the concrete bumper. Unit owners must apply in writing and receive written approval from the Board for any vehicle exceeding this requirement prior to parking on the premises. The Board can give approval only if an appropriate space is available which will not cause a hazard to other drivers.

Prospective residents are hereby cautioned to be sure that their vehicles meet this requirement prior to signing any binding agreement for unit purchase, leasing or occupancy purposes. Vehicles in violation of the R's & R’s are not allowed to park on the premises and are subject to being towed at owner’s expense.

The vehicle owner whose vehicle leaks damaging fluids upon the asphalt pavement is responsible for the cost of repairing the damage caused by the leaking fluid.

68. No resident’s automobile or truck may be stored on the premises for more than a month, without being attended by a resident. The resident must notify the Management Company in writing of such vehicles. No non-resident’s vehicle may be stored on the premises unless the Board receives and approves a written request from the unit owner for such storage. No trailers, except boat trailers, are to be permitted or parked on the premises. See Rules 70 and 80.

69. Vehicle repairs requiring removal of engine oils, gear and engine grease, other motor fluids such as transmission fluids, and brake fluids, are not permitted. Minor vehicle repairs such as battery replacement, tire changing, non-oil/grease operations, and non-painting operations are permitted. Major or semi-major automobile repairs are not permitted.

70. Vehicles are not permitted to jump the concrete parking bumpers.

71. The cleaning of vehicles by removing debris and/or other materials stored in the trunk or inside vehicles and placing them in or adjacent to any resident’s parking spaces or in driveways is not permitted. Such activities must be done at the lakefront in the boat loading ramp, and not in the space for car washing. The car wash space must be left open for car washing. Any trash produced thereby must be removed immediately by the resident.

72. Only residents may wash resident’s vehicles in the wash area. Residents must comply with the rules printed on the sign at the car wash. Washing, waxing and detailing vehicles of guests, friends or relatives is not permitted on the premises.

73. After vehicles are washed and vacuumed at the car wash space or boat ramp area, the resident must remove all resulting trash.

74. Detailing vehicles is not permitted in the wash space, but is permitted on the drive leading to the boat ramp leaving the wash space open for others. The wash space is for washing, vacuuming and cleaning only. See Rule # 74.

75. Residents who have regular over-night guests who park in guest spaces must comply with Rule # 23.

76. Owners residing at LMCA part of the year having two vehicles on the premises for that part of the year may maintain a second vehicle parking space year around.

77. Small moving vans, moving trucks, moving trailers, repair vehicles, carpet cleaning vehicles or other type of service vehicles are not permitted to drive into the breezeways, but must stop short of entering the outside or front line of the building.

78. Resident may pull their vehicle into the breezeway for loading and unloading, providing they do not protrude into the walkway at the rear of the breezeway and the vehicle is removed immediately.

LMCA
Rules and Regulations

ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

Each Association member has the right to refuse the use of our recreational facilities to a person whose conduct is in violation of the Association’s Official Documents and/or Rules & Regulations.

The failure or refusal of an owner or resident to comply with a notice of violation and/or to pay a levied fine may result in corrective action by the Board of Directors. The violator may be requested to appear before the Fine Review Committee, which may result in an additional fine being levied against the unit owner or resident; or the Board may proceed with legal action, i.e., ask the Association’s attorney to take legal action, in which case, the owner or resident will be responsible for the attorney’s fee and any court costs.

The following is a list of certain Rules & Regulations for which fines have been pre-determined and approved by the Fine Review Committee as allowed by Chapter 718 Florida Statute, Condominium Act.

The list herein constitutes the first notice to all owners and residents that such violations will result in an immediate request to appear before the Fine Review Committee or agree to pay the fine in lieu of appearance. The listing of violations below should not be construed to mean that violations of the rules would not result in a fine. The fine amounts listed below are for a one-time occurrence.

Rule # 5 Loud parties, disturbance of quiet time $50.00
Rule # 7 Guest violations, intentional violation $25.00
Rule # 8 Pets on premises $50.00
Rule # 11 Commercial signs $10.00
Rule # 13 Balcony and porch materials $10.00
Rule # 14 Hanging materials over balcony, etc., $10.00
Rule # 23 Guest violation, frequent guests $50.00
Rule # 31 Guest violation, no resident host $25.00
Rule # 36 Babies in pool, health hazard $50.00
Rule # 37 Laundry, non resident use $10.00
Rule # 60 Garbage, garbage prior to pick-up days $10.00
Rule # 63 Parking along curb $10.00
Rule # 64 Parking in guest space $10.00
Rule # 65 Parking, no space available $50.00
Rule # 70 Motorcycle, oversize vehicles, etc., $50.00

NOISE VIOLATIONS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The Association’s Documents contain a requirement for a quiet time zone during the hours of 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.. All residents and their guests are required to comply with the quiet time rule. See Rule # 5.

Every resident of LMCA is entitled to live in peace and quiet during the night hours. Those who violate the quiet time are subject to being fined by the Board of Directors and possibly reported for disturbing the peace by other residents.

WHEN A VIOLATION OCCURS

First, it is not always safe to approach a person who is excited or aggravated over some issue, especially at night. Don’t try to be the judge and jury and settle the matter between these persons. Exercise extreme caution if you do decide to speak with the offenders. They may be become violent when angry.
You may choose to make a written report to the Management Company giving the time, date, unit number and the type of violation. This will create an official record of the offenses. The Management Company may write a letter to the offender. This would become the first notice to the resident of the violation of quiet time. The letter may notify the resident that the next violation of quiet time will result in the resident being requested to appear before the Fine Review Committee.
If the situation is severe, immediately call the Winter Park Police to report the incident. When the officer appears on site, advise him/her of the offense and ask that a police report be made. Ask the officer to give you his/her business card with the date and case number written on it. Don’t wait until things have quieted down. That may be too late for the Officer to make a report. Call immediately!

Winter Park Police Department
Non-emergency complaint line
407.644.1313

COMMUNITY LIVING
By Richard White
Excerpted from the Orlando Sentinel
Note: The Board can be held liable for inaction.
This is why your Board enforces the R's & R’s.

Q. We are a small community, which operates with a good Board. The problem is that they don’t like to enforce our deed restrictions because everybody knows everybody, and we are afraid to make enemies with our neighbors.

Can a homeowner take the Board to court for not enforcing the restrictions?

A. Yes, any owner can take the association and Board to court for failure to enforce the documents. This is a problem with neighbors trying to enforce violations against neighbors. Enforcement should be in the form of a letter, not by phone or direct contact.

Violation letters should be in third person. The letter should say something like the following:

"Please refer to section XYZ of our documents that says ‘no parking on the grass.’ It was reported that you had a car parked on the grass XYZ date. Please take action not to park on the grass again. Failure to act may result in …

If possible, attach a photograph to the letter and file. You should have a Rule Committee to review infractions and mediations. The committee should be independent from the Board and have powers to overturn enforcement or make recommendations to the Board.

HOTLINE REFERRAL AND INFORMATION NUMBERS

For legal advice, contact a Condominium attorney or call the State Bureau of Condominiums hotline at: 1.800.226.6028. Winter Park Police Department, non-emergency complaint line at: 407.644.1313.

SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR NEW RESIDENTS

The LMCA Association Members, Residents, and Board of Directors welcome you to our community. It is a very pleasant place to live with beautiful oak trees, quiet courtyards, a clubhouse, swimming pool, picnic tables, barbecue pits, boat slips, and a serene lake. If you live here by the "Golden Rule", you’ll experience peace and enjoyment at Lakeside Manor. The Condominium Documents, i.e., the Declaration of Condominium, the By-laws, and these Rules and Regulations provide a viable method for the Board of Directors to maintain tranquility.

If you are purchasing a unit, you will be expected to be familiar with, and to comply with the Covenants of the Condominium Documents, including the Rules and Regulations.

If you are a Non-Owner Resident in our community, it is important that you know what the R's & R’s require of you and your visitors; and that both you and your unit owner are responsible for compliance with the R's & R’s.

Each individual, each prospective owner and/or non-owner occupant must make application and be interviewed by the Interview Committee for approval and admission prior to taking possession of or occupying a unit. At the interview each individual will be expected to have provided all the necessary documents and to have read the Rules & Regulations. Each person will be asked to sign a statement that he/she has read, understands and will comply with the Rules & Regulations, which are printed in this booklet. By Florida law, The Condominium Act, Chapter 718, when you purchase a unit at Lakeside Manor, you have agreed to comply with and be bound by the covenants of all the Condominium Documents, the Declaration of Condominium, the By-laws, and the Association's Rules & Regulations.

After application and prior to your interview our Management Company will obtain a credit report, check with your last place of residency, and run your nationwide criminal record check. The information derived from these records will be considered at the time of your interview.

Transfer of ownership requires a transfer fee of $50.00.

Each individual, 14 years old and older, occupying a unit is required to complete a separate Application to Occupy form. Each person 18 years old and older must pay an application fee as described below.

APPLICATION TO OCCUPY FEES

1. First occupant over 18 years, $50.00
2. Each occupant over 18 years thereafter, $35.00

2009 Rules Revision is next.

      

 

 

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