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What are the CC&Rs? |
The covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) are the governing documents that dictate how the homeowners association (HOA) operates and what rules the owners -- and their tenants and guests -- must obey. These documents and rules are legally enforceable by the homeowners association, unless a specific provision conflicts with federal, state or local laws. |
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| What's the parking like? |
| All the upper, 1-bedroom + loft townhomes get 2 assigned spaces, the 1 bedroom condos get 1 assigned space. All parking is in the gated, subterranean parking garage. View parking map |
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Can I put in laundry hook-ups? |
There is nothing in the CC&Rs that prohibit this, and upon approval of the HOA Board (with proper permits and a licensed plumber/contractor), this will be allowed. There are also 2 laundry facilities on the property. |
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Can I change the windows? |
CC&Rs page 18 section 2.04 (c): Any change to the exterior appearance of a Unit must be approved by the Board in accordance with the governing Documents and applicable laws. |
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What do my monthly HOA dues cover? |
CC&R’s page 19 section 2.05: Repair and maintenance of the Property by Association. |
Except as otherwise specifically stated, the Association (not individual Owners) is responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and altering Common Areas and exterior surfaces of Exclusive Use Common Areas (where applicable) including the following:
(1) Subfloors, bearing walls (except for the finished surfaces thereof);
(2) Plumbing and pipes in Common Area walls;
(3) Roofs;
(4) Electrical lines in common walls and Common Areas, lighting fixtures in Common Areas;
(5) Common Area landscaping, including irrigation systems and related fixtures;
(6) Finished surfaces and structural components of balconies, balcony railings, if any;
(7) Patios, if any;
(8) Storage spaces, if any; and
(9) Parking spaces
(10) All water, including individual units. The water (and water heater) is on a master meter. This usage was budgeted into the monthly HOA dues. This specific item is not in the CC&Rs, but will be amended at the first HOA meeting. |
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What about the balconies? Am I responsible for them? |
The Home Owners Association pays to maintain the balconies; however each homeowner is responsible for preventive maintenance. See CCR’s section 3.18:
3.18 Drains Located on Exclusive Use Balconies.
(a) Each Owner is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the drains that lie appurtenant to the exclusive use balconies of their Unit. Improperly maintained drains may cause water blockage and/or potential flooding which can detrimentally affect other Owner' in adjoining Units. Owners will be held liable for failing to clear the debris, leaves, garbage, dirt and other materials that may obstruct or block these drains and the drains on all adjoining Common Areas.
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(b) Additionally, an Owner may not engage in any activity which could obstruct, damage, impair or alter the flow of water through such drains. Activities include, but are not limited to, interfering with or altering the established drainage pattern, disposing of hazardous substance within the sewer system or drains, placing any object which might otherwise
block the flow of water, allowing debris or other matter to accumulate in the drain opening, and/or intentionally or negligently damaging the drain in any manner that might prevent water from freely flowing through the drain. Any damage, losses, or costs incurred due to an Owner's failure to regularly maintain such drains or the intentional or negligent acts of an Owner or an Owner's Occupants or invitees, even if the damage is to a portion of the drain that is otherwise maintained by the Association or another Owner, shall be the responsibility of the Owner. |
(c) All repairs shall be subject to prior approval of the Board and/or according to the standards set forth by the Architectural Committee in compliance with the terms of this Declaration. An Owner is obligated to promptly notify the Association in the event that an Owner detects damage to such drain units. Should an Owner fail to comply with the regulations set forth in this provision, the Association and/or the Architectural Committee is authorized to enter Owner's Unit or Exclusive Use Common Area to remedy the violation, and shall be reimbursed by that same Owner for any costs or expenses incurred therefrom. |
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Can I have a pet or two? |
CCR’s page 28 section 3.08 (a, b):
3.08 Animal Regulations.
(a) A maximum of two (2) 35-pound domesticated cats and/or dogs may be kept in a Unit, unless a greater number is authorized by the Board and provided they are not kept, bred or raised for commercial purposes and they are kept under reasonable control at all times. |
| (b) In addition, small domesticated animals (e.g., birds, hamsters, fish, turtles) may be kept in a contained environment (cage or aquarium), provided they are not kept, bred or raised for commercial purposes, and subject to the following sub-paragraphs of this Section... |
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Why does the HOA cover everyone’s water? |
There is a single master water heater for each building (1116 and 1118). This is disclosed and explained, CC&Rs page 86 section 16.07 Disclosures.
(a) Declarant does not in any manner guarantee or warrant that the Property will be soundproof or insulated to any particular degree from noise or sound emanating from within or without the Property, including noise or sound emanating from Lots, heating, ventilation air conditioning systems, plumbing, Common Area(s), garages, etc.
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| (b) The underground parking garage under the building at 1118 East Palmer Street has a high water table and requires that the Association vigilantly perform its duties under Section 2.05 herein, in order to avoid water seepage into the garage. |
| (c) Neither building contains individual waterheaters for each unit. There is one water heater per building and each Unit must share use. |
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