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RULES & REGULATIONS
The following rules and regulations have been adopted by Landlord in order to promote the convenience, safety, and welfare of all residents; to preserve and protect the Landlord’s property; and to make a fair distribution of services and facilities. These rules and regulations constitute a part of the Lease. Landlord reserves the right to amend these rules and regulations, as it deems necessary and appropriate and Resident agrees to be bound by and to comply with same.
- The resident is not to install anything that projects out of windows or balconies. Nothing is to be placed on the building exterior, i.e., TV or radio antenna, aerials, cables, clothesline, flags etc. No sign, advertisement, or notices shall be painted or affixed upon any part of the exterior of the apartment unit or building of which it is a part. Satellite dish systems may be installed only with prior written approval from landlord, see Satellite Dish Addendum.
- Children are to be supervised at all times. Playing in the streets is forbidden. Children must maintain peace and tranquility throughout the community at all times.
- Halls and stairways are to be kept clear of all personal property. No entryway, patio, balcony, porch or terrace shall be used for storage, hanging of laundry or in any other way that will be unsightly or offensive to neighbors or management.
- Residents or their family or guests shall not litter the premises or obstruct sidewalks, doorways or entryways. CONGREGATING IN OR ON THE BREEZEWAYS, LANDINGS AND/OR STAIRS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. CIGARETTE BUTTS ARE TO BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY! THE VOLUME OF YOU CAR STEREOS AND THAT OF VISITORS MUST BE KEPT WITHIN REASON.
- Residents and guests shall regard the comfort and quiet of other residents. Stereo and TV volume will be kept within reason at all times, and particularly after 10:00 P.M. (THIS INCLUDES INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF THE APARTMENT).
- GUESTS: Not to permit any guest or invitee to reside in the premises for any period exceeding two weeks (14 Days) per a one year period, per individual guest or invitee, (written permission is required for any guest in excess of 7 days continuous visitation) without prior written consent of the Landlord. Anyone found in your apartment who is not a registered guest or is in excess of the two week guest policy, may be considered a trespasser and ejected . If you are going to be gone for several days and will have someone house-sitting for you, please make sure they are registered at the office. You are responsible for any and all actions, including breach of lease for noise or any other activities. People located on the premises who are not registered and are causing a disturbance, or the Landlord has reasonable cause to suspect illegal activities, or a general nuisance, the Landlord retains the right to have those persons ejected for trespassing and take appropriate actions to secure the Tenant's dwelling unit of further future invasions.
- Waterbeds or other liquid filled furniture are permitted; however, a copy of Lessees current Renters Insurance Policy must be provided to the Rental Office prior to installation of such furniture. The Policy must cover the Community for any damage, including ruptures or leaks of the waterbed or liquid filled furniture.
- Often there may be special code requirements or structural considerations of which the tenant is not familiar. In order to prevent overloading of the premises and any damage that might be caused thereby, tenant shall not move into, use or keep in the apartment without the written permission of Landlord, or its Agent, any article or piece of furniture or equipment weighing more than six hundred (600) pounds.
- Residents shall report faulty equipment promptly.
- Window treatments where, no blinds exist will be lined or backed with white or almond so as to create a uniform appearance throughout the community. Temporary measures are acceptable during the initial days of occupancy; however, such measures must be removed and replaced with proper treatments within five (5) days.
- Virginia law states that the tenant may install burglary prevention devices provided that (a) installation does no permanent damage; (b) security code be given to landlord; and (c) upon termination of occupancy, the tenant shall upon request of the landlord, remove all such devices and repair all damages.
- Lockouts: Authorized personnel will admit tenants who have been locked out during business hours at no charge. After hours there will be a charge of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) assessed to your account. Picture ID is required. Only leaseholders will be admitted.
- Management has the right to enter premises and make inspection where deemed necessary, under reasonable notice and reasonable times.
- Door to door soliciting is not permitted without written consent of Management, in which case the solicitor will carry a card of authorization signed by Management, ask for identification. Residents are requested to notify Management when unauthorized solicitors appear in the community.
- To insure cleanliness and sanitary conditions, it is requested that all loose garbage or trash be wrapped tightly or placed in plastic bags before being put in trash containers. Make sure that your trash is placed inside the containers and that extreme care be used to make sure no hot ashes or charcoal are put in the trash. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine will be imposed if trash is not placed inside the dumpster.
- Prudence, as well as local health and safety codes and state insurance regulations make it mandatory that no gasoline or other combustible or flammable materials shall be kept on the premises nor shall any activities be permitted which would increase the rate of fire insurance upon the property. Gas grills are not permitted on the property. The storage of charcoal grills will be permitted, but can only be used 10 feet away from the buildings. All grills must be attended at all times. The resident shall be responsible for any damages as a result of grills..
- Boats, trailers, buses, campers or open or large trucks may not be parked on the premises without written consent. If consent is given, Landlord may designate special parking places so that parked vehicles cannot obstruct sidewalks, endanger or impede traffic, interfere with use of lawn equipment or any other occupant’s quiet and pleasant enjoyment of their premises or violate fire regulations. Motorcycles: Motorcycle owners must provide flat bases so paving is not harmed. Cycle owners will be charged for any damage to asphalt. Motorbikes and motorcycles must be parked in parking areas.
- Abandoned vehicles, those which appear to be abandoned, and those which are either functionally inoperable or lacking proper licenses, inspection stickers, etc. will be posted with a seventy two (72) hour notice and towed at the owners expense.
- Parking or driving vehicles on lawn areas is prohibited, as is the washing of cars on the premises unless special areas are designated. Vehicles parked on lawn areas will be towed immediately at owners expense.
- Repairs to vehicles are not permitted on the premises including but not limited to changing oil, servicing of engine and/or power train.
- If deemed necessary for the landlord to issue a twenty one (21) day notice for any violation of the lease, and the violations are corrected within the required twenty one (21) days but repeated at a later date, the lease will be terminated at the time of repetition with a thirty (30) day notice from the landlord. Termination of Lease for these violations shall not release Resident from its obligation to promptly pay future rent due and/or payment of all applicable lease termination fees.
MILITARY:
- In accordance with the Service Members Civil Relief Act of 2003 and the Virginia Landlord and
member of the armed forces of the United States who: (1) is discharged or released from active
entering into military service, or (3) receives permanent orders to include a change in duty station of
five (35) miles, or (4) is deployed in excess of 90 days, or (5) is ordered to report to government supplied
resulting in the forfeiture of basic allowance for quarters may terminate their lease to be effective
therein, such date to be not less than 30 days after the first date on which the next rental payment
payable after the date on which the written notice is given. The termination date shall be no more
prior to the date of departure necessary tocomply with the official orders or any supplemental
interim training or duty prior to the transfer. Prior to the termination date, the tenant shall furnish the
a copy of the official notification of the orders or a signed letter, confirming the orders, from
commanding officer.. Orders MUST BE delivered by hand, carrier or U.S. Postal Service with
requested. No faxed or email copies will be honored. Effective date of Termination: Thirty (30) days after the first date the next rental payment is due and
the date the notice is delivered. * Voluntarily transferring to Military housing does not qualify as a Military Lease Break..
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand these rules and regulations and understand that they are considered to be part of my lease.
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