RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING LAUREL OAKS
AT COUNTRYWOODS CONDOMINIUM II

1.  SIGNS Without prior written approval of the Association, no unit owner shall cause any sign of any nature whatsoever to be posted within the common elements or in any unit if such sign may be seen from the exterior of the unit.

2.  DAMAGE. ALTERATIONS, NEGLIGENCE A unit owner shall be liable to the Association for damage to common elements caused by the unit owners, his family, and his or their invitees or lessees. A unit owner shall be liable for the expense of any repair or replacement rendered necessary by his negligence or by that of any member or lessee, but only to the extent such expense is not met by the proceeds of insurance carried by the Association. A unit owner shall pay the Association the amount of any increase in its insurance premiums occasioned by use, misuse, occupancy or abandonment of a unit or its appurtenances, or of the common elements, by the unit owner.

3.  DUTY TO MAINTAIN All fixtures and equipment installed within a unit shall be maintained and kept in good repair by the unit owner. No owner shall perform any act, nor allow any condition to exist, that may impair the structural soundness or integrity of another unit or impair any easement, or which will adversely affect the value of other units, or which will alter the exterior appearance of any unit, except as permitted under these rules and The Declaration of Condominium.

4.  STORAGE, OBSTRUCTIONS All common areas shall be kept clear and may not be used as storage areas, either on a temporary or permanent basis. Sidewalks, entrances, driveways, passageways, patios and courts, if any, must be kept open and shall not be obstructed in any manner.

5.   DRYING Items may be dried on the balcony or porch in a discrete location not visible from other units or from the common elements. This does not prohibit the use of an energy conservation device, however, when used, such energy conservation device, when possible, should be used in such a manner as not to be visible from common elements. When the energy conservation device is not in use, it should be stored out of sight.

6.       SOLAR FILM No solar film shall be placed on any window of a unit, which is visible from any portion of common elements. The Board of Directors may waive this rule in writing when the unit owner requests their desire to install clear solar film, which provides hurricane protection. Unit owner must submit the request in writing with a copy of the manufacturer's specifications.

7.       DRAPERIES All draperies, blinds and other window treatments visible from the outside exterior shall be in a white, off white or light beige color and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. The Board may require any such window treatment to be removed where no prior approval of same has been obtained.

8.       RIGHTS OF OTHERS Each owner and occupant, and their guests and invitees, shall use the common elements in such a manner as shall not abridge the equal rights of the other authorized users of the common elements to the use and enjoyment thereof.

9.       NOISE. NUISANCE No illegal, noxious or offensive activity shall be permitted or carried on, on any part of the land, nor shall anything be permitted or done thereon which is, or may become, a nuisance or a source of embarrassment, discomfort or annoyance to any person. No trash, garbage, rubbish, debris, waste material or other refuse shall be deposited or allowed to accumulate or remain on any part of the condominium property. No fires for the burning of trash, leaves, clippings, or other refuse shall be permitted on any part of the land except by the Board of Directors. (Source: 2:07 Declaration of Covenants)

10.   TRASH All garbage or trash must be place in approved city-provided containers, no earlier than 7:00 PM or later then 6:30 AM on the designated days of collection, Monday and Thursday. Containers must be stored inside the unit by 8 PM on the day of collection. Dunedin will pick up used appliances and other large items upon special request. RECYCLING - All units have been issued a blue recycling bin. Recycling materials are collected once each week on Mondays. All residents are encouraged to participate in the city's recycling program. Recycling containers are to be stored in the unit after collection.

11.   PETS No pet(s) shall be permitted in any unit or on the common elements without prior written approval from the Board of Directors of the Association, which approval may be revoked, for cause. No dogs of any aggressive breed may be kept in any unit or brought onto the common elements of the condominium for any reason. Aggressive breeds are defined as, Wolf Hybrids, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Pit Bulls and Chows. In no event shall more than two (2) pets be maintained in any unit. No pet(s) will be allowed to create a nuisance to other owners. Each owner must clean up and remove from the common elements any pet waste of their pet(s). All pets must be on leashes while within common elements. No pet(s) shall be left unattended outside a unit at any time. Any violation of the above rules will result in immediate revocation of permission to keep the pet(s) in question.

12.   AERIALS No exterior radio or television mast, tower, pole, wire, aerial, antenna, or appurtenances, thereto, nor any other exterior electronic or non-electronic equipment, structures, devices, or wires of any kind shall be installed or maintained on the roof of any unit or upon the exterior of any unit or any other portion of the common elements.

13.   ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE No electrical machinery, device or apparatus of any sort shall be used or maintained in any unit which causes interference with television or radio reception in any other unit.

14. PARKING

A.    VEHICLES Vehicles shall be parked only in designated, marked parking spaces. Parking spaces may be used only for private vehicles. No commercial truck, commercial van, camper, recreational vehicle, boat, motorcycle, or any vehicle with exterior signage or lettering advertising the trade or service of the owner or operator of the vehicle, or any vehicle which has equipment or inventory used in the trade or occupation of the driver may be parked upon the condominium property unless parked entirely in a garage unit or when on the condominium property for the purpose of making a delivery or providing a service within the condominium and then only for the period of time necessary for that purpose. In the event of violation of these restrictions, the Association, by its Board of Directors, or any managing agent of the Condominium, shall be entitled to have any such vehicle removed at the expense of the owner of such vehicle.

B.   GENERAL PARKING RULES

1.       Unit owners with one (1) vehicle shall park in their garage or driveway. 

2.       Unit owners with two (2) vehicles shall park one (1) in the garage and one (1) in the driveway.

3.       Unit owners with three (3) vehicles shall park one (1) in the garage, one (1) in the driveway, and one (1) in a public space. Unit owners with three (3) vehicles must have three (3) licensed drivers living in their unit.

4.       Vehicles shall not be parked on the grassy areas of the property, parked having the wheels over the curb, by fire hydrants as marked on the street, in the middle of the street between the islands, by mail boxes, or on any area painted yellow or marked by No Parking signs.

C.   STICKERS/TAGS All Unit owners and/or their occupants will be issued one (1) sticker for each vehicle with a licensed driver, up to three (3), and one (1) temporary tag. The stickers should be displayed on the left lower comer of the rear window of the vehicle. The temporary tag, intended for visitors, should be displayed on the rear view mirror. The President or his designees has the authority to issue additional visitor tags for a period of up to thirty (30) days from the date of the request. At the end of thirty (30) days, a new written request must be submitted or the tag(s) must be returned. The temporary tag(s) is/are to be used on any vehicle parked on Condominium land unless parked in the garage.

D.   STORING VEHICLES No owner, resident or occupant of any unit shall store a vehicle in any public parking space for over 48 hours. A vehicle is deemed to be stored when it remains in the same parking space for 48 consecutive hours. Vehicles that are not currently registered or vehicles that are disabled, such as vehicles with one or more flat tires that remain in that condition for more than 48 hours, shall be deemed to be stored and must be relocated to a different parking space within the condominium not less frequently than every 48 hours.

E. SPEED LIMIT The maximum speed limit within the condominium property is 15 MPH or less if safety or other conditions dictate. 

F. VEHICLES LEAKING FLUIDS Owners of vehicles leaking fluids will be notified by letter. Vehicles shall be repaired within ten (10) days after notice. If the violation continues after notice is sent to the owner of the vehicle, the owner will be subject to a fine. Vehicle owners shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to the common elements, including the pavement. The Association has the right to repair the common elements at the expense of the owner of the vehicle.

15. CAR COVERS No car, truck or van cover of any kind may be used on any vehicle parked within the common elements.

16. MECHANICAL REPAIRS There shall be no major mechanical repairs performed on the common elements or on the driveway. Notwithstanding the foregoing, flat tires may be repaired or replaced and batteries may be jump started or charged when necessary. Minor repairs may be performed in the garages.

17.    ALTERATION OF COMMON ELEMENTS Owners shall not make any alterations to the common elements.

18.  LEASING

A. Only entire units may be leased and only the lessee and his family, servants and guests may occupy the unit under authority of any lease.

B. No lease shall have a term of less than thirty (30) days. There must be thirty (30) days between each thirtv-dav lease and no more than three (3) thirty-day leases during any calendar year.

C. All leases shall provide an undertaking on the part of the lessee to be familiar with, and abide by, the Declaration of Condominium and these Rules and Regulations.

D. Any unit owner desiring to lease his unit shall first give written notice to the Association through its Board of Directors or an office thereof, by submission of a copy of the proposed lease, which shall include the names of the proposed lessee and all other occupants who will be occupying the unit, along with a one hundred dollar ($100.00) check, payable to the Association. The Association shall have fifteen (15) business days from the submission of the proposed lease and the required application fee within which to approve or disapprove of the lease by written notice. If disapproved, the proposed lease shall not be made. In the event the Association fails to give written notice of its disapproval of such lease within the said fifteen (15) business day period, then the lease shall be deemed approved without the necessity of further action by the Association.

E. Unit owners leasing their unit shall be jointly responsible for any damage to the Condominium property caused by the lessees and for such lessees compliance of the terms of the Declaration of Condominium and all Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Association.

F. Unit owners must present their lessee for an interview with two (2) members of the Board of Directors before they occupy said unit. This meeting will review Rules and Regulations and the Bylaws of the Association. 

19. COST AND ATTORNEY'S FEES Article XXII, Section 2 of Declaration of Condominium provides as follows, "In any proceeding arising because of an alleged failure of owner to comply with the terms of the Declaration, its exhibits or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, as said documents and regulations may be amended from time to time, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of costs of the proceeding and such reasonable attorney's fees as may be awarded by the court."

20. RUGS AND MOPS. ETC. Rugs and mops shall not be shaken out of windows or doors or on balconies. Mops shall not be hung or stored against exterior walls, doors, and railings or on balconies. No clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, bathing suits, laundry or any other kind of articles shall be hung out of unit or on the common elements.

21. GRILLS. SMOKERS. ETC. Each unit owner shall be permitted to have a propane gas grill only. No charcoal grill or smoker shall be allowed at a Condominium unit or on the balcony of a Condominium unit. Charcoal grills and smokers shall only be allowed in those designated areas found on the Condominium property.

22. GENERATORS.  In the event of an extended power outage as a result of a named storm the use of generators is permitted.  Generators are allowed to be placed in the following common areas after the storm has passed.  Downstairs end units (Ashton), will be permitted to place generators outside their front doors but not obstructing the walkway or they can be placed behind their units.  Upstairs end units (Brockton), may place generators outside their front doors but not obstructing the walkway.  The townhouse units may place generators behind their units only.  All generators must be removed from the aforementioned common areas with in 24 hours of power restoration. 

23. ROOF Unit owners, their guests, tenants or their invitees are not permitted on the roof for any purpose.

24. SOLICITATION There shall be no solicitation on any part of the common elements.

25.  GARAGES Garage doors to individual units should at all times remain closed except when entering or exiting the garage or while working in the garage. No screening or other type of enclosure, other than the garage door, shall be permitted.

27.   GARAGE SALES No garage sales, yard sales or other such activities shall be permitted at any time on Condominium property.

28. PATIOS are limited to 8 feet out from the rear of the property; pavers are to match the pool deck finish; the Architectural Committee approves on a case by case basis.

ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Board of Directors has the authority and responsibility under State Condominium Law to enforce the rules and regulations fairly and consistently to all unit owners, tenants and guests.

For the first offense, a letter will be sent to the unit owner or his tenant stating the alleged offense, requesting compliance with the rules and regulations. The unit owner will receive a copy of all notifications that are addressed to his tenant, guest or invitee. A unit owner, family member, tenant or invitee who continues to violate the rules and regulations will be notified by letter, of the date, time and location of a hearing. The review committee will be selected by a drawing of no less than three (3) unit owners to review the alleged offense with the unit owner or his tenant. The unit owner or his tenant will be given 15 minutes to present the reason(s) why a fine should not be imposed for the alleged offense. The committee must agree to the imposition of a fine or it will not be imposed.

Revised 3/25/06