Rules & Regulations
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The degree to which residents respect each other's right to the quiet enjoyment of the community will ultimately shape the quality of life at Windsor Meadows. Condominium Association rules and regulations are effective in securing and preserving your right to the quiet enjoyment of your community. In this regard, it is incumbent upon Windsor Meadow's Board of Directors, acting through the Property Management Department, to invoke all measures necessary to enforce such rules and regulations, it is hoped that the enforcement of the following rules and regulations will never become necessary.
1. Condominium Fees
1.1 Payment In terms of meeting the financial obligations of the Association, it is imperative for every owner to remit condominium fees on the first (1st) day of every month. Checks are payable to: Windsor Meadows Condominium Association, and should be mailed to: Windsor Meadows c/o Sentry Management Corporation P.O. Box 5393 Manchester, NH 03108-4727
1.2 Late Fees A ten dollar late fee will be charged to Unit Owners who fail to remit condominium fees by the fifteenth (15th) day of each month.
1.3 Legal Recourse All unsettled delinquent accounts will be referred to the Condominium Association's attorney for collection. All associated legal fees will be assessed to the Unit Owner.
2. Land Use
2.1 Generally The Common Property will not be used in a manner which is inconsistent with the residential character of the Property. No one will obstruct, commit any waste in, or otherwise cause any damage beyond reasonable wear and tear to the Common property. Nothing will be stored in the Common Property without prior written consent of the Board. Nothing will be altered, construed in, or removed from the Common Property without prior written consent of the Board.
The Common Areas, and each of the units, are hereby intended for residential use by the Owners & residents.
No obnoxious or offensive use will be made part of the property and nothing will be done therein which is or will become an annoyance or nuisance to the other Owners. No use will be made of any part of the Property which will constitute a fire hazard or which will result in the cancellation of insurance on any part of the Property or which is in violation of any law, ordinance or governmental regulation applicable thereto. No use will be made of any part of the Property without prior written consent of the Board.
Unit owners and residents will be responsible for all damages to any and all other Units and/or the Common Areas, which the failure to properly maintain and repair the unit or which misuse of the Common Areas may cause.
2.2 Common Property There will be no use of Common Property which injures or scars the Common Property or the plantings thereon, increases the maintenance thereof, or causes unreasonable embarrassment, disturbance or annoyance to the Owners in their enjoyment of Windsor Meadows.
All garbage and refuse from the Units will not be placed on any common areas and seen by neighboring units. No refuse will be permitted on decks or front porches at any time.
2.3 Maintenance of Limited Common Area Owners will be responsible for the maintenance of the exterior platforms and entrance ways which service only one Unit, all of which are Limited Common Areas, and will keep all Limited Common Areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Repair of the Limited Common Area will be the responsibility of the Unit Owners Association.
2.4 Outside Activities There will be no organized sports activities, picnicking or fires, or storage of boats, except in areas approved by the Board. A charcoal fire in a protective metal barbecue container may be used in the designated area providing it is carefully guarded and not hazardous to building or surrounding property.
3. Resident Conduct
3.1 Noise Owners, guests and lessees will be expected to reduce noise levels between 9:00 pm and 9:00 am so that neighbors are not disturbed. At no time are musical instruments, radios or televisions, and any other sound generating devices will at all times be kept at a sound level that does not impact any other resident of the Condominium, whether inside the buildings or out. A complaint by any Unit Owner or Resident of the Condominium regarding any offensive sound level will be evidence of a violation of this paragraph, regardless of the time of day. If noise levels become intolerable, contact Brentwood Police.
3.2 Offensive Activities No offensive activities will be permitted at Windsor Meadows, nor will anything be done or placed on the property which may become a nuisance or cause of unreasonable embarrassment, disturbance, or annoyance to other Owners or the public. Unit Owners and residents will comply with and conform to all applicable laws and regulations of the United States and of the State of New Hampshire, and all ordinances, rules and regulations of the Town of Brentwood and will hold the Board of Directors, the manager or other owners harmless from all fines, penalties, costs and prosecutions for the violation thereof or a noncompliance therewith.
3 .3 Littering There will be no littering of paper, cans, bottles, cigarette butts, and other trash on the common/limited common area.
3.4 Storage No Unit Owner or resident will, at any time, bring into or store in his Unit any flammable, combustible or explosive fluid, material, chemical or substance, except such lighting and cleaning fluids as are used for residential use. Wood stoves or similar devices will not be permitted in any units.
3.5 Electrical Installations in Units All radios, television or other electrical equipment of any kind or nature installed or used in each Unit will fully comply with all rules, regulations, requirements or recommendations of the Board of Fire Underwriters and the public authorities having jurisdiction, and the Unit Owner and/or a resident alone will be liable for any damage or injury caused by any electrical equipment in such Unit.
3.6 Action in Violation of Law, etc. There shall be no use of or activity in any Unit or Common Area which shall be in violation of a governmental law, ordinance, rule or regulation.
3.7 Weapons Weapons of any type, as defined by Brentwood ordinances or New Hampshire laws, will not be carried outside of an appropriate carry case. This means unholstered weapons are not allowed. Violators will be reported to the pertinent civil authorities.
4. Unit Improvements and Alterations
4.1 Appearance/Alteration of Exterior Buildings Structural alteration of any exterior building is strictly prohibited. Examples of structural changes include but are not limited to, the installation of screened enclosures, awnings, skylights, deck/porch enlargement, painting, etc. The WMCA approved storm door style is the only one to be installed on the front and rear of the units. Information regarding these doors may be obtained from the WMCA Board via management. These doors must be a "full-view" with almond or white trim. NOTE: All doors within a building MUST be of the same color.
Before having a door installed you must get permission from the WMCA board via management. Window air-conditioners are strictly prohibited at all times.
4.2 Appearance/Alteration of Interior Units All windows and patio doors must have proper window coverings (blinds, drapes, shades or curtains) within 30 days of occupancy. Exceptions to this timing requirement may be in the case of a delay in delivery or custom drape orders requiring longer manufacturing lead times. Any plastic used to cover windows and patio doors for energy conservation in the winter must be affixed inside the unit, not on the outside and must not be visible from the outside. Tinting and/or frosting of windows is strictly prohibited. No signs of any nature shall be maintained in the interior of any unit, which is visible from the exterior of said unit. (Exception are "decals" required for safety) Examples include, but are not limited to, "tot tender", "pet finder", "handicapped", "hearing impaired', "blind occupant", "security alarm in use", "contact in case of emergency", etc. Any sign not indicative of a safety matter is strictly prohibited.
5. Exterior Unit Appearance
5.1 Generally No commercial signs, awnings, outside window covering, or equipment will be hung, posted, or otherwise placed as to be within public view or within view of other Owners. Portable air conditioning units are not permitted. Unit owners and residents will be responsible for keeping their decks in clean and sanitary condition. Owners/residents will ensure the decks are not utilized for storage. Items permitted on the decks are: Lawn chairs, outdoor plants and grilles on back decks only. At no time will anyone nail, screw or bolt anything directly onto the building. American flags are the only flags permitted to be flown at Windsor Meadows. They may only be attached to the deck post at the corner of your front deck which is the furthest away from your driveway. Any questions concerning the placement and/or the hanging of a flag, please call the WMCA Board via management.
5.2 Rubbish Trash must be in tied plastic bags and/or placed in trash barrels. Trash burning any where within the WMCA is strictly prohibited. Outside storage of any/all trash containers is strictly prohibited. Trash is to be placed at the end of the driveway no earlier than the night prior to trash pickup.
5.3 Clothes Lines No clothes, linens, or other materials shall be hung or shaken from windows, placed on window sills, hung or draped from a balcony or railing, or otherwise left or placed in such a way as to be exposed to public view. Outdoor clotheslines or other outdoor clothes drying or airing facilities are not permitted in the Condominium.
5.4 Patio/Deck Use Patios shall not be used for storage of trash cans, toys, bicycles, spare tires, boxes, etc. These items should be placed inside your own unit. Patio furniture and grills are restricted to the rear patio or deck, and shall not be stored on the grass. Clothes, bedding, laundry or the like may not be hung, aired, dried from windows or on patios, decks, or porches. Outdoor clothes lines and clothes driers are strictly prohibited. Hot tubs and storable pools are not allowed.
5.5 Holiday Decorations Winter holiday decorations, including lights, and other holiday displays, must not be put up earlier than December 1st and must be taken down no later than January 15th. The location of these displays is limited to the limited common area. Holiday decorations for all other holidays are limited to display for two weeks prior to and the week following the stated holiday.
6. Children & Guests
6.1 Conduct Owners will be held responsible for the actions of their guests. If occupancy by guests creates a nuisance to other Owners, the Board will have the right to request that the guests leave. Responsibilities for such supervision will rest with any Owner who is the host of such guests.
7. Insurance
7.1 Policies Each Unit Owner will maintain his own insurance policy on his own Unit and on his personal property contained therein.
Each Unit Owner will be responsible for the association's two thousand five hundred dollar ($2,500.00) deductible should any claims be made against the master policy and the unit is deemed as origin of damage incurred.
7.2 Cancellation No Unit Owner or resident will use his unit in such a fashion as to result in the cancellation of the insurance maintained by the Board of Directors on the Condominium or in any increase in the cost of such insurance, except that uses resulting in an increase in premiums may be made by specific, written arrangement with the Board of Directors providing for the payment of such increase insurance costs by the Unit Owner or resident concerned.
8. Vehicles
8.1 Vehicle Registration No motor vehicle other than a properly registered, private passenger-type vehicles, or any boats, minibikes, trail-bikes, snowmobiles, trucks, mobile homes, camper trailers, boat trailers, utility trailers, or similar terrain vehicles will be parked or stored anywhere on the Property.
8.2 Parking No vehicle will be parked in such a manner as to impede or prevent ready access to any entrance of any building. There is no parking on the street at any time by residents and their guests per Brentwood Town Regulations. Residents are requested to park in their unit's driveway. Community parking lots are suggested for visitors. Long term parking by unit owners in community lots is not permited. Parking in any designated "NO PARKING" area will be tagged by the WMCA Board. The first occurrence will constitute a warning. The second occurrence will result in towing of said vehicle at the owners expense. Permanent parking/storage of boats, snowmobiles, campers, trailers and like vehicles in any common area or limited common area is strictly prohibited. Short term storage is permitted on a case by case basis by the WMCA Board. Any vehicle without current license plates, not removed within 48 hours after notification from Management by certified letter, will be towed at the owners expense. Any vehicle on Windsor Meadows property must be properly registered. Off road vehicles, including but not limed to: all-terrain vehicles, snow mobiles, motor bikes, and mini-bikes, may NOT be driven anywhere on WMCA Property. This includes all paved and non-paved surfaces. Motorcycles, and similarly licensed vehicles, using "side or kick" stands require that a metal/wood plate placed under the stand when parked any where within the WMCA parking areas and/or driveways. The maximum number of vehicles, authorized to be parked on a daily basis on the common property per unit shall be equal to the number of licensed drivers domiciled in the unit up to a maximum of three (3) per unit.
Repair or maintenance of any vehicle is prohibited within the WMCA. Exception are restricted to necessities such as replacement of headlamps, wiper blades, flat tires, fluid replenishing, and jump starting.
The Board or their agent, will have the absolute power or cause to have removed, at the Unit Owner's expense, any item from the common area, limited common area, or convertible land that is not expressly authorized to be placed there under this Article. This includes all types of personal property. Every Unit Owner and resident will and hereby does, agree to indemnify and hold harmlessly the Board, its individual members and its agents from any liability arising from such removal under this Article.
8.3 Damage Each Unit Owner or resident will be responsible for any physical damage to the Condominium caused by either their vehicle or the vehicles of their tenants, invitee, or guests. If a vehicle causes damage to the parking lot, for example, by leakage of oil, transmission fluid or antifreeze, the Unit Owner or the residents of the unit the vehicle is associated with are liable to the Association for the cost of repair of the parking lots/roadways.
8.4 Speed Limit The speed limit for all vehicles within the complex parking lot is 10 mph.
9. Pets
9.1 Restrictions A. Pets may not be kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purposes.
B. Each Unit owner or resident keeping a pet which is offensive or causes or creates any nuisance or unreasonable disturbance or noise will be: 1. Fined in an amount determined by the Board or assessed by the Board for the cost of the repair of such damage or cleaning or elimination of such nuisances, and/or 2. Required by the Board to permanently remove such pet from the Condominium upon seven (7) days written notice form the Board. C. Each Unit Owner, or resident, agree to hold the Board and its agents harmless against loss or liability, and to indemnify the Board of Directors, and their agents for any actions of their pets within the Condominium. D. All pets must be registered with the Association. E. Maximum number of pets allowed per unit is two (2). F. Dogs and cats are not allowed to roam freely. They must be confined to the inside of the unit or leashed when brought outdoors. G. Dogs and cats may be tethered to the front and back decks with the following restrictions: a non-chain tether may be attached to the deck/porch support. This must not exceed 10 feet in length and the unit owner must be outside with the pet at all times.
10. Yard Sales
10.1 Approval Necessary No yard sales, flea markets, or similar activities for profit will be conducted in a Unit area or in a Common Area without the prior written approval of the Board of Directors. In the use of the Units and the Common
Area of the Condominium, Owners will obey and abide by all valid laws, ordinances and zoning and other governmental regulations affecting the same and all applicable Rules adopted by the Board. The Common Area will be used only for the furnishing of the services and facilities for which they are reasonably suited and which are incident to the use and occupancy of the Units.
11. Unit Access
11.1 When Necessary An Owner will grant a right of access to his Unit to the Board of Directors or the Manager, or to any other person authorized by the Board for the purpose of making inspections or for the purpose of correcting any condition originating in his Unit and threatening another Unit or Common Area, or for the purpose of performing installations, alterations, or repairs to the mechanical or electrical services or other Common Area in his Unit or elsewhere in the building provided that requests for entry are made in advance to the Owner. In case of any emergency, such right of entry will be immediate whether the Owner is present at the time or not.
12. Sale of Units
12.1 Notification Procedure 1. Upon listing of Unit with a Realtor, Unit Owners will notify the Board of Directors of such action and provide the name of such Realtors. 2. Each time a Unit is to be leased, the Board will also be notified. 3. On sale or lease of the Unit, the previous Owner will provide the Board with the name of a new Owner and their current address, phone number, and move in date. 4. All fees and assessments must be paid prior to sale.
12.2 Leases of Units In the event that any Unit Owner will lease his unit, such leases will provide that the tenant will comply with all applicable provisions of the Declaration of Condominium, By-Laws, and any Rules or Regulations adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors. These documents, then in effect, will be incorporated into each lease by reference and will be a part of each lease.
13. Administration
Any consent or approval given by the Board or Directors under these Rules and Regulations may be added to, amended, or repealed at any time by the Board.
The Board in its discretion, may delegate any or all of its power and duties to the Manager or managing agent, if any, of the Condominium at any time. Said delegation may also be revoked at any time.
14. Complaints
14.1 Procedure Complaints of violations of these rules by the Bylaws of the Association should be made to the Board through the Property Management Department either verbally or in writing. If the Board feels that the complaint is justified, it will take whatever action it deems necessary. The complainant will be notified in writing by the Board as to what action has been taken.
15. Rule Making
15.1 By Board Rules concerning the operation and use of the Common Area may be promulgated and amended by the Board of Directors, provided that such Rules are not contrary to or inconsistent with the Condominium Act, the Declaration or Bylaws. Copies of the Rules will be furnished by the Board of Directors to each Owner and tenant prior to the time when the same will become effective. Fines may be prescribed for violations of any rule or Bylaw. The amount of such fines will be determined by the Board of Directors.
16. Fine Schedule for Violations of Bylaws and Enumerated Rules and Regulations
16.1 Where no fine is specified herein, violations of the enumerated rules and regulations and Bylaws will result in the following fine assessments: Warning Letter No Fine First offense: $25.00 Second offense: $25.00 Subsequent offenses: $75.00
16.2 All fines will constitute a lien against the unit of the assessed violator. Failure to remit assessed fines will result in the referral of the account to the Association's legal counsel. Legal fees associated with such referral will be charged to the assessed Unit Owner. Further, the Unit Owner's right to vote at annual meetings may be suspended until such payment is made.
16.3 Obligation of Unit Owner The unit owner is responsible to the Association for the actions of his tenant, resident, family, licensee, invitee, agents, employee and subcontractor, and it will be deemed the absolute responsibility of the Unit Owner to ensure compliance with these provisions by the aforementioned parties.
Last Modified 06/20/2006