THE RESIDENCES AT RIVER EAST CENTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION. RULES AND REGULATIONS HANDBOOK (Revised 06/09)

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1 THE RESIDENCES AT RIVER EAST CENTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS HANDBOOK (Revised 06/09)

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction / Mission Statement 3 Administrative Fees 4 Air Conditioning/Heating 4 Assessment Payments 4-5 Automobiles 5 Bicycle and Storage Areas 5 Business Center 5 Children 5-6 Common Areas 6 Construction and Unit Renovations 6-7 Contact with Contractors, Vendors, etc. 7 Corridors, Unit Doors and Decoration 7-8 Deck Area 8 Deliveries 8-9 Door Staff 9-10 Electricity.. 10 Elevators Emergencies 11 Fines 11 Fire 11 Fitness Center 12 Guests 12 Hospitality Room Household Sales 13 Insurance-Mandatory Laundry Room Loading Dock 15 Lobby 15 Locks and Keys 15 Lockouts 16 Luggage Carts 16 Mail 16 Maintenance Requests Moves 18 Open Houses 19 Parking 19 Pest Control 19 Pets Plumbing 21 Residential Courtesies 21 Sale/Lease of a Unit Satellite Dishes 22 Screens/Window Washing 22 Security Smoke Detectors 23 Soliciting / Advertising 23 Sprinklers Stairwells 24 Storage Lockers 24 Television/Cable 25 Trash Chutes 25 Enforcement Policy 26 Schedule of Fines / Hearing Procedure 27 Fee Schedule 28 2

3 Introduction / Mission Statement Living in the Residences at River East Center Condominium (River East) is a shared living experience. In order for all residents to fully enjoy this experience, and for smooth and effective operation of the Residences of River East Center Condominium Association, it is essential to describe in detail the obligations and responsibilities of each Unit Owner and their tenant(s). The information contained in these Rules and Regulations ( Rules ) is for the benefit of Unit Owners, tenants of Unit Owners, Management and building personnel to ensure cooperation between all concerned. The Unit Owner is responsible for making all occupants, guests and invitees fully cognizant of the Rules and Regulations and for ensuring that they abide by the Rules. The basic rights and obligations of Unit Owners are set forth in the Association s Primary Governing Documents, namely: the Illinois Condominium Property Act; the Declaration of Condominium for the Residences at River East Center Condominium, as amended from time to time; and the By-Laws of the Association attached to the Declaration. The Primary Governing Documents provide that the Board may adopt such reasonable rules and regulations as it deems advisable for the maintenance, beautification and conservation of the property, and for the comfort, security and overall welfare of the Unit Owners and occupants of the Residences at River East. Cooperation and compliance with the Rules and Regulations are necessary for the maximum enjoyment of all who live in River East. Minor infractions of these rules can cause disputes. The following are the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Directors of the Residences at River East Center Condominium Association. The provisions of these Rules highlight and supplement the provisions of the Primary Governing Documents to provide a framework to facilitate amicable communal living. The Primary Governing Documents shall prevail in the event any inconsistency appears to exist between these Rules and the Primary Governing Documents. 3

4 1. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 1.1 The Association reserves the right to charge reasonable fees for the cost of photocopying, processing documents, etc. required by Unit Owners or residents related to the sale or lease of a unit. 2. AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING 2.1 The Residences at River East Center is equipped with a central chilled and hot water system. The building system provides chilled or hot water (seasonal) to the fan coil units in your condominium unit. The use of draft dodgers (articles that block the air flow under unit entry doors) is not recommended, as they make the ventilation system in the building less efficient. 3. ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS 3.1 Monthly assessments and other billed charges are due and payable on the 1 st day of each month. Statements should be received around the 25 th of the month for the assessment due on the 1 st of the next month. 3.2 A $50 late fee will be assessed if all amounts due are not paid in full by the 10 th of the month. 3.3 A return envelope is enclosed with your statement which must be mailed directly to the lockbox address. Please note that the Management office and Doorman will not accept assessment payments. All payments must be mailed to the lockbox. 3.4 You may elect to have payments automatically debited from your account, or pay via credit card. Contact the Management office for more details on these programs. 3.5 All communications concerning payment of assessment, status of Unit Owner s accounts and the like should be in the form of a letter to the Management office and not included with the assessment payment. 3.6 We suggest you retain your canceled checks or money order receipts to provide a quick reference, in the event there is any question regarding your payments. If, for any reason, a check is returned to us, a handling fee of $25 will be charged to your account, as well as a late payment fee of $ Any account on which the full assessment, including any administrative charges, fees or special assessments, has not been paid within 60 days of the original due date may be turned over to the Association attorney to commence collection proceedings. 3.8 The Board s remedies for non-payment of assessments and related charges include eviction, foreclosure, and any or all other available legal actions. 3.9 Any and all costs incurred in collecting delinquent payments shall be charged to and shall be paid by the responsible Unit Owner. This includes, but is not limited to, any 4

5 and all attorneys fees, tract book search costs, lien filing fees, skip tracer fees and any other cost or expenses incurred by the Association 3.10 Fines and special assessments for damage to the common elements or for repairs chargeable to a specific unit may also be collected as in the case of assessments by the Association and its Board No Unit Owner shall be relieved of the obligation to pay assessments whether by renting the unit or not making use of the unit, the common elements or the limited common elements All assessments, service fees, and other charges will be billed directly to the owner of a unit(s). It is the owner s responsibility to pay all charges, on time, and obtain reimbursement from their renter(s). 4. AUTOMOBILES 4.1 Doormen and other building staff shall not move or park vehicles of any type. Owners shall be responsible for their own and their guests vehicles. 4.2 Parking in front of the building is limited to 15 minutes and is at your own risk. Note that parallel parking is prohibited. (Violation of this rule is classified as a Class Three violation.) 5. BICYCLES AND STORAGE AREAS 5.1 The bicycle storage room is located on the Lower Level Only bicycles belonging to building residents may be stored in the bicycle storage room. The Management office will issue a bike assignment via a decal that must be affixed to your bike. For your safety please lock your bicycle in the bicycle racks. Unidentified and improperly locked bikes will be removed from the room. The number of bicycles per unit may be limited based upon available storage space. No motorized or other equipment (i.e. Big Wheels, scooters, etc.) may be stored in the bicycle room. 5.3 Management is not responsible for any items lost, stolen or damaged in the bicycle room or any storage area (please see INSURANCE). 5.4 Bicycles may not be taken on the passenger elevators. The door to the bike room must remain locked at all times. 6. BUSINESS CENTER 6.1 A complete set of rules for use of this facility are posted in the business center and available at the Management office. 7. CHILDREN 7.1 Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children, even when parents are not at home. 5

6 7.2 Children may not be left in the care of the Doorman. Children are not to use the elevators, lobby, hallways, or storage rooms as play areas and must be supervised by an adult in the common elements. 7.3 Be sure your children know what to do in an emergency. Both the Chicago Police and Fire Departments may be reached by dialing 911 in an emergency. 8. COMMON AREAS 8.1 The Common Areas are all portions of the building, except the units. Common Areas are designated as a Smoke Free Environment, except for the open deck area. 8.2 No person or pet may play, run, bicycle, inline skate or loiter in the Common Areas or other portions of the building, including, but not limited to, the corridors, stairwells, elevators, parking areas, 4 th floor common areas or front lobby. 8.3 All repairs and services performed within a unit are at the Unit Owner s expense, except when specifically set out in the Declaration or by the Board of Directors from time to time as an item to be maintained at the Association s expense. 8.4 The Association reserves the right to inspect units for any change in equipment affecting common elements, including but not limited to vents, plumbing, wiring, door checks or any conditions not conforming to applicable laws and ordinances. 8.5 Authorized representatives of the Association are entitled to reasonable access to the individual units as may be required in connection with common element maintenance, repair or replacements of the common elements or other portions of the building. A 48- hour prior notice shall be given, except in cases of emergency. 8.6 Residents shall not tamper with fire hoses, sprinkler valves, smoke detectors, fire safety system, or the lighting systems. 8.7 Unit Owners will be held financially responsible for any act or omission resulting in the damage of common elements by their tenants, children, family members or pets, as well as guests of their tenants and/or occurring out of the operation of their unit. (Violation of this rule is classified as a Class One or Two violation.) 8.8 Any Unit Owner or tenant causing damages to the common elements will be responsible for this repair and replacement. If the offender fails to repair the damage, the Association may do so and charge the owner or offender, which charge may be collected from the Unit Owner as in the case of assessments. (Violation of this rule is classified as a Class One or Two violation.) 9. CONSTRUCTION AND UNIT RENOVATIONS 9.1 A complete set of Construction Rules is available in the Management office and should be reviewed prior to starting any remodeling work in your unit. 6

7 9.2 Per the guidelines, any alterations to units must be approved by the Board, through the Management office before construction begins. Specifications for the job, including the nature and scope of the work should be submitted to the Management office for approval. The owner shall remain responsible for all damages resulting from the alterations. 9.3 Any unit alterations or drilling that alters/modifies a wall, ceiling or floor or involves plumbing or wiring must be done by a licensed contractor. City of Chicago permits shall be obtained when required. 9.4 Plans or sketches for all such contemplated alterations, proof of contractor s license and such certifications of insurance from the contractor and the Unit Owner as the Board may require must be submitted prior to the beginning of the work to the Management office to obtain written approval from the Board no less than four weeks prior to the start of construction. 9.5 Please note the permitted hours of construction: 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Saturday No Construction work on Sunday or Holidays. 10. CONTACT WITH CONTRACTORS, VENDORS, ATTORNEYS, ETC Contact between Unit Owners and persons engaged by the Association can generate unnecessary additional expense to the Association. Therefore, Unit Owners and tenants are not to contact or communicate directly with any contractor or vendor retained by the Association, or any Association employee concerning Association matters, except where permitted or required by these Rules and Regulations Any costs or expenses incurred by the Association as a result of any unauthorized contact shall be charged to the Unit Owner and will be added to and become a part of his assessments and shall be payable in the same manner as all other expenses. 11. CORRIDORS, UNIT DOORS AND DECORATIONS 11.1 Exterior of doors may not be changed, altered or painted a color other than that on all other doors of that floor without Board approval, with the exception of the addition of a lock, peep sight or small door knocker. If the Unit Owner violates this Rule, the Association may repair or replace the door as appropriate and may charge the Unit Owner for said repairs, which charge may be collected in the same manner as assessments. (Violation of this rule is classified as a Class Three violation.) 11.2 All unit entry doors must have automatic door closers and be kept closed at all times for security and safety reasons, and to comply with the City of Chicago Fire Code To comply with the City of Chicago Fire Code, no personal items such as boots, shoes, mats, strollers, etc. may be left in any hallways or corridors. Any items found in 7

8 the corridors in violation of this Rule are subject to being removed and disposed of at the Unit Owner s expense Except for reasonable door knockers and religious symbols, no signs or decorations of any type, are to be placed on or near unit entry doors. Temporary and reasonable door knockers and religious decorations relating to national holidays are permitted. The Board in its sole discretion shall determine what decorations are reasonable. (Violation of this rule is classified as a Class Three violation.) 12. DECK AREA 12.1 Only Unit Owners, residents and their guests are permitted to use the deck area All persons, for reasons of safety, are restricted to the area within the fence on the deck designated for public access. No articles may be thrown from the deck. Unit Owners are responsible for the conduct of their guests. Maximum occupancy of the deck area is 50 persons Subject to weather, the deck will be available May 1 through October Deck hours are 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight daily during the season identified above. The period between 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight will be considered quiet time. If radios or tape players are taken onto the deck, they should be played at a reasonable level so as not to disturb other residents. If residents complain about loud music, it could result in a requirement for the use of headphones No pets of any kind are allowed on the deck at any time Smoking is permitted on the deck area, provided the smokers clean up after themselves prior to leaving the deck. Dispose of cigarette butts in the ashtrays provided on the deck. Please do not dispose of cigarette butts or trash in the planters Grills are for use on a first come first serve basis; however, no one individual may use more that one grill at any given time. 13. DELIVERIES 13.1 Deliveries of small, parcels and packages (e.g., UPS, FedEx, etc) will be stored in the receiving room A tagged blank key in your mailbox indicates you have received a package. Residents must sign a log at the Doorman s desk to retrieve packages. Please pick up packages in a timely manner, as there is limited room for storing them We strongly recommend that residents be home or make arrangements with a friend when they are expecting a delivery of furniture, groceries, etc. If you are not able to be home, you may stop by the Management office and complete an authorization form allowing the delivery person(s) into your unit. We cannot escort him/her to your unit. 8

9 Since we will not witness the actual delivery, we cannot sign any receipts indicating acceptance or condition When purchasing a large item, such as furniture of any kind, be sure to find out the store s policy on deliveries. If the store requires someone to be in the unit at the time of delivery or someone to sign for the merchandise, then you must make arrangements to be available on the delivery date Deliveries of large packages, including outside suppliers or vendors, furniture, etc. must be made through the loading dock and freight elevators. Delivery times Monday through Friday are 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. No deliveries will be accepted on Sundays Be sure the delivery company is aware of these delivery times, and then call the Management office to be put onto the schedule. If you cannot take delivery during these specified times, you must contact the Management office and see what other times may be available. The Office will do everything possible to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee dock availability due to move-ins and move-outs. Unscheduled deliveries could be turned away Any non-parceled delivery must be scheduled. If you are unsure if your delivery should be scheduled, please contact the Office The Association will not be liable for the loss or damage of such delivered property, nor shall it be liable for any property left for residents or by residents, with any Association employee The Association reserves the right to control and limit entry to the building by delivery people, as well as tradesmen, Maintenance, repair and sales people Deliveries of groceries, fast food or other perishable items may be delivered to the individual unit. All delivery personnel must sign in and out with the Doorman on duty and will be directed to utilize the service elevators Special care shall be taken not to damage hallway walls and/or stairwells. Any damage resulting from move-ins, move-outs, or deliveries will be charged to the resident responsible. 14. DOOR STAFF 14.1 The Door Staff s primary function shall be supervision of the lobby and common areas. Accordingly, the Doorman cannot undertake any activity, such as carrying luggage to a unit, or returning a cart to the Lobby, which would necessitate absence from the immediate vicinity of the Lobby Any activity which can be undertaken by the Doorman without taking him away from his primary responsibility of providing supervision of the lobby and common areas 9

10 such as assisting an occupant in the lobby with packages, opening the door or getting taxis, must at all times be secondary and subordinate to that primary function The Doorman will announce all visitors to the occupant. Except as otherwise provided below, no visitors will be allowed to enter without permission of the occupant If an occupant is expecting a number of guests, a list may be given to the Doorman. Only persons whose names appear on this list will be admitted without being announced Bulky parcels, household furnishings, and pets (including pets in carriers) may not be brought through the front doors. The loading dock door is to be used for these purposes. 15. ELECTRICITY 15.1 The electricity for each unit is individually metered and will be billed separately by Commonwealth Edison to the Unit Owner or occupant. 16. ELEVATORS 16.1 There are six (6) elevators serving the building, including two service elevators. Only one service elevator (RS2) may be used for moving or detained for any period of time. The other service elevator (RS1), which goes to the lower levels, may only be detained in the case of an emergency Passenger elevators are restricted to use by residents, building employees and guests. Delivery, Maintenance personnel and movers must use the service elevators only Bicycles, luggage carts, toys and pets, with the exception of service animals, are not allowed in passenger elevators. No bulky packages should be carried up on the passenger elevators. Please use the service elevators as well as the dock for these purposes Wheelchairs, walkers and baby carriages are allowed in the passenger elevators Smoking is not allowed in any elevator by order of the Chicago Fire Department No person may detain the elevators, for any purpose, unless previously scheduled by the Building Engineer Moving in and out of the premises and handling of heavy equipment are permitted only on prior notice to the Managing Agent. All moves in or out of the building as well as deliveries must be scheduled through the Management office. For move out fees and other related moving issues, see the section entitled Moves Never use the elevators in the event of fire; use the stairwells. 10

11 16.9 For your protection, there is an emergency phone in each elevator cab. In case of distress, pick up the phone to open a communication line directly to the Door Staff. 17. EMERGENCIES 17.1 If any repair emergency should arise in your unit after regular office hours, contact the Doorman at (x30). He will then contact the appropriate person/entity who will attend to your emergency as soon as possible In the event of a complete power outage in the building, an emergency generator will power one service elevator, one passenger elevator and emergency lighting on each floor. The Door Staff will provide direction during such an occurrence. 18. FINES 18.1 Unless otherwise stipulated in these Rules, the imposition of a fine (including the amount of a fine) for violations of these Rules will be at the Board s sole discretion, depending upon the nature of the offense and in accordance with the attached Enforcement Policy Offense means any violation of the Primary Governing Documents or Rules and will usually be described in a letter sent by the Board or the Managing Agent to the Unit Owner Before imposing a fine on any Unit Owner, the Board will give the Unit Owner notice and an opportunity to be heard before the Board The Unit Owner is responsible for all fines and fees incurred or caused by their renters. 19. FIRE 19.1 In the event of fire or smoke in your unit call the Chicago Fire Department by dialing The Residences at River East Center is equipped with smoke detectors, sprinklers, and emergency communication devices in all units and common areas of the building. Fire exits are clearly marked DO NOT USE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE Once you have notified the Fire Department, exit your unit, leaving the door unlocked but closed, and inform the Door Staff on the way out If a fire emergency occurs in the building, information will be provided via the emergency communication system by fire personnel. Please follow their instructions for sheltering in place or evacuation. 11

12 20. FITNESS CENTER 20.1 A complete set of rules and regulations for the use of the fitness center are available in the Management office Residents are required to complete a liability waiver, prior to being issued a key fob to gain access to the center. Contact the Management office for further information. 21. GUESTS 21.1 Residents who wish to allow entry of visitors to their units during their absence, whether family, friends or work personnel, must fill out written authorization with the person s name listed with the Management office No staff member is permitted to accompany such persons to the unit Entry may not be authorized by calling the Management office or the Doorman 22. HOSPITALITY ROOM 22.1 The hospitality room will be open for all residents, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on holidays or when the Management office is closed. It will also be closed to residents, if the room has been rented for a private event The hospitality room is available for rent Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m Use of the Hospitality Room is by reservation only. Reservations can be made through the Management office by doing the following: a. The room, which has a maximum capacity of 64 people, can be reserved on a first come, first serve basis with no less than 10-days prior notice. b. Contact the office to check to see if the room is available on the date of your event. c. The charge for using the room is $275. Also a $200 refundable security deposit is required. Both are payable by checks or money orders made payable to The Residences at River East Center. The security deposit will be refunded to you no later than 5 days after your event, if there is no damage caused by you or your guests to the room or common areas. d. A guest list must be provided to the Management office no later than 24 hours prior to the event. Management will provide a copy of the list to the Doorman on duty. Guests must present identification and will be refused entry to the building if they do not appear on the list provided by the resident. e. To make a reservation you must submit both checks along with the party room reservation forms available in the Management office. f. Only the Unit Owner or renter of record of the unit may reserve the hospitality room. Renters must have a signed waiver from the Unit Owner, accepting responsibility for the renter. 12

13 g. A walk-through of the room will be scheduled, prior to the event, with a representative from the Management office. A checklist will specify the items in and the condition of the room. The owner/renter must sign the checklist in agreement prior to the party. h. Renters and Unit Owners are responsible for their guests in the common areas, including the adjoining deck, hallways, elevators and Lobby for any disturbances and damage. i. No music shall be played after midnight. j. The resident shall return the room in broom-swept condition or the deposit may be used to defray charges for additional clean up. k. It is a non-smoking room. l. The Board may reject a room reservation in its sole discretion. m. Reserving the hospitality room does not include the use of the sundeck The hospitality room may only be used for social purposes and such other purposes, as are approved by the Board The resident reserving the room must be present for the duration of the reservation If the room is in use by a group of minors, one adult per 10 minors must be present at all times No more than two reservations shall be outstanding by one person or group, provided however, that the Board may grant special exceptions at their discretion Additional specifics on the room and reservations are on the reservation forms, or feel free to contact the Management office with questions. 23. HOUSEHOLD SALES 23.1 No sales of furniture, personal possessions, rummage or auction, to which the public is invited are permitted If a resident wishes to sell single items (i.e. sofa, table, etc.), they should do so by posting a notice on the boards in the laundry room. Postings for the laundry room boards must be on a 4 x6 index card and can be submitted to the Management office for posting and may be removed by the Board in its sole discretion No postings will be accepted from non-residents. 24. INSURANCE MANDATORYUNIT OWNER INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 24.1 Every Unit Owner is required to obtain and maintain an insurance policy providing a minimum of $500,000 of coverage for (1) personal liability and compensatory damages resulting from property damage caused to another unit that originates in the insured s unit, and (2) damage to another unit caused by the negligence 13

14 of the insured or his/her guests, residents or invitees, all as specified in Section 12(h) of the Illinois Condominium Property Act Proof of said insurance must be submitted to the Association in the form of a certificate of insurance each year. The Board reserves the right to assess a fine to the Unit Owner of $200 per month, if proof of insurance coverage is not provided annually It is suggested that renters have insurance to protect their personal belongings. The Association also suggests that you investigate an insurance rider to cover all types of water damage The personal liability of a Unit Owner or Association member must include the deductible of the Unit Owner whose unit was damaged, any damage not covered by insurance required above, as well as the decorating, painting, wall and floor coverings, trim, appliances, equipment, and other furnishings to another unit or the common elements. a) All unit-to-unit damage claims shall be resolved between Unit Owners and their respective insurance companies and/or legal counsel. If the homeowner who is responsible for damages does not hold a current insurance policy with coverage as described above, the Association will pay for repairs to the common areas and charge back the Unit Owner for all costs involved. Subject to notice and an opportunity for a hearing, a fine of no less than $200 for each month that insurance is not in place will be assessed to the Unit Owner. 25. LAUNDRY ROOM 25.1 The laundry room is located on the 4 th floor and is available 24 hours a day There are 10 standard washers and 10 standard dryers, as well as two Big Boy washers and dryers for larger items such as blankets, rugs, etc The laundry room is for use by the Unit Owners, residents, their guests and employees only. Any non-resident using the laundry room should be reported to the Doorman, and they will be requested to leave immediately Washers and dryers may not be reserved. Laundry shall not be left in washers or dryers for an extended period of time after the cycle is completed, as it may be removed. Residents who remove such laundry shall use due care in doing so No pets are allowed in the laundry room. Out of order tags should be put on any broken machine. Money lost in machines can be reported to the Management office Use of dyes in the washers is prohibited The Association is not responsible for damage caused by the washers or dryers or items left in the laundry room. 14

15 25.8 Laundry must be transported only in the service elevators, unless the service elevator is unavailable. 26. LOADING DOCK 26.1 The loading dock entrance is located on the north perimeter of the complex and can be accessed from Grand Avenue Permission to enter and use the loading dock must be obtained through the Management office. Please remember to book the service elevator time in conjunction with the loading dock, if necessary. The loading dock hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The dock is not available on Sundays The side dock door is to be used for residents, pets, and bicycles. 27. LOBBY 27.1 No one is allowed in the lobby with bare feet, robes, sleeping attire or bathing suits; only proper street attire should be worn As a courtesy to your neighbors, refrain from wearing scrubs or medical coats in the common areas of the building to avoid concerns regarding cross contamination. The good judgment of residents and consideration for others is expected in complying with this Rule No one may enter or exit the building on skates, skateboards, golf shoes, or other foot covering which might damage floors or carpeting Drinking and eating in the lobby are prohibited, unless at an Association sponsored function No person is permitted to play or loiter in the lobby, at the front door, in any hallway, corridor or elevator. 28. LOCKS AND KEYS 28.1 New residents should be given a complete set of keys, including the common area and mailbox keys and key fobs by the previous owner, or the Unit Owner if the unit is being rented The loss of keys and fobs should be reported to the Management office immediately. If an owner elects to change the lock on his door a copy of the new key must be provided to the Management office Fees for replacement common area keys are $5 and fobs are $50. 15

16 29. LOCKOUTS 29.1 A spare key to your unit can be left with the Door Staff, at your discretion, which remains in a locked cabinet, in the event it is needed by you as the result of a lockout If a resident is locked out of their unit and they do not have a key in the lobby box and/or there is a building emergency needing a Janitor to enter a unit, the resident should go directly to the Doorman on duty who will radio the Janitor on duty for assistance in obtaining the key from the Management Office box. There will be no charge for this service. 30. LUGGAGE CARTS 30.1 The carts will be kept in the front inner lobby and must be signed in and out, and residents may not keep carts longer than 30 minutes Carts must be returned to the Doorman in person and not left on the elevators or in the hallways The cart is not to leave the building property Anyone who violates this Rule may be required to leave a driver s license with the Door Staff for future use of a cart and be subject to a fine SERVICE ELEVATORS MUST BE USED WHEN UTILIZING LUGGAGE CARTS If anything is spilled on the cart, the user is responsible for its immediate cleaning If using the cart damages any of the common areas, the resident responsible shall pay the cost of repair and may be fined in accordance with the Association Rules. 31. MAIL 31.1 Mail will be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service, in the designated boxes indicated with unit numbers in the Lobby area. Each unit has its own address as follows: 512 North McClurg Court Unit # Chicago, Illinois Notify all friends, businesses, stores, banks, and other interested parties of your building address, and BE SURE THEY INDICATE THE CORRECT UNIT NUMBER The U.S. Postal Service may not deliver incorrectly labeled/addressed mail. 16

17 32. MAINTENANCE REQUESTS 32.1 In the event there is something in your unit that requires attention from our Maintenance staff, contact the Management office during regular business hours (9 a.m.- 5 p.m. M-F) to request a work order, or make the request via All work orders must be processed through the Management office so that we can follow-up on completion of the work In the case of units that are rented, maintenance requests that are deemed to be emergencies or that could cause damage to other units or common areas of the building will be completed and those charges will be billed to the Unit Owner s assessments. Management will advise the owner of these charges as they occur Charges for work orders, requested by renters that are deemed to be nonemergencies need to be approved by the Unit Owners prior to completion of the work order It is at the discretion of Management as to what needs immediate attention and repair Do not stop Maintenance personnel in the hallways and ask them to come into your unit. They are instructed not to do so, but rather to refer you to the Management office. We must have a written record of your request in order to perform the needed work, so please request a work order Charges for maintenance services will be charged to the Unit Owner s assessment. A current list of maintenance prices is available in the Management office We handle work orders as quickly as possible, depending on the degree of seriousness of the problem. Usually work requests are completed the same day they are received or within hours When a staff member enters your unit to complete work, a notice (yellow copy of the work ticket) will be left for you with indication of the completed work. After regular office hours, emergencies are handled by the Doorman who will contact the on-call Engineer Any problems that are not emergencies should be reported during Management office hours only, or a message can be left on the Management office voic system Fresh Christmas trees must be transported into the building via the loading dock and service elevator. Trees must be wrapped in a plastic tree bag. When disposing of the tree, it should again be wrapped in plastic, and you should contact the Management office and arrange time for Maintenance to pick up and dispose of your tree. 17

18 32.12 Unit Owners and residents are encouraged not to ask building personnel to do any personal work within the units. 33. MOVES 33.1 As soon as a Unit Owner decides to sell or lease, he should file a written notice of intention to sell or lease with the Management office The sale or lease of a unit requires a number of steps including the filing of certain forms with the Board/Association. These forms (Sale or Rental Packet) may be obtained from the Management office and must be submitted 30 days prior to sale or lease There is a $375 (non-refundable) fee for all move-outs or move-ins. In addition, a damage deposit of $500 will be required, refundable within 5-7 days of the move, provided there is no damage to the building All moving must be done through the loading dock area and service elevator The height of the loading dock is 12 6, and semi-trucks are NOT allowed in the loading dock area Move-in and move-out instructions are available in the Management office If a Unit Owner moves in or permits a prospective tenant to move into the building without abiding by the Rules, he will be assessed a $200 penalty All related move fees are defined in the attached fee schedule and must be received prior to the move A certificate of insurance from the moving company must be received prior to the move, additionally insuring: The Residences at River East Center Condominium Association and the Managing Agent. Coverages must be listed as follows: Coverage Minimum Liability Limits Workers Compensation and Occupational Diseases Statutory Limits Employer Liability $1,000,000 (Coverage B) Comprehensive and General Liability $2,000,000 each person Bodily Injury $1,000,000 each occurrence Property Damage $1,000,000 each occurrence Moves are allowed: Monday through Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 18

19 34. OPEN HOUSES If you are renting or selling your unit and would like to arrange for an open house, refer to the following guidelines: a. Contact the Management office for a RESERVATION FORM. b. The hosting Unit Owner or agent of the open house must escort guests to and from the unit, as we will not permit open house attendees to freely roam the condominium tower. In addition the host/owner/agent must be reachable by landline or cell phone so that the Door Staff can notify the owner/agent when guests arrive for the open house. Unit Owners and realtors are not permitted to sit in the lobby during the open house; your or your realtor must remain in the unit. c. You or your agent may not post signs of any kind either in or outside the building advertising the open house. Similarly the Association does not allow distribution of flyers or notices of any kind. As such, the Association recommends that you run a newspaper ad specifying the unit number that you are representing. The ad should instruct guests to see the door person on duty upon arrival. When guests arrive, the door person will contact the Unit Owner or agent via the landline or cell phone provided to us and announce the arriving guest(s). d. You may host an open house between the hours of 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. seven days a week. No open houses are permitted on Holidays. 35. PARKING 35.1 All issues regarding parking should be directed to Impark Parking at For your protection, you will find strategically placed Assistance buttons throughout the garage and at each stairway and elevator. Pressing these buttons will automatically activate a hands-free talk/listen speaker, connecting you to the main security office of the complex. If you experience a problem, please communicate with personnel who will help you. 36. PEST CONTROL 36.1 Residents shall notify the Management office, in the event that pests are found in a unit, and must authorize Management to enter the unit and any contiguous unit and to take such measures as may be necessary to exterminate Residents must properly prepare for the exterminators or pest control service may be denied. 37. PETS 37.1 The Residences at River East Center is a pet friendly condominium building, welcoming dogs, cats, fish and small birds as pets of our residents All pets must be registered with the Management office. A one time fee of $500 will be charged to the Unit Owner upon registration of a dog with the Management office. Dogs registered on or before June 1, 2009 are exempt from this registration fee. 19

20 Proof of necessary vaccinations and City of Chicago licensing requirements must be submitted upon registration The following additional restrictions are also applicable: Pets typically not kept in a first class high rise building are prohibited. Pets that exhibit aggressive behavior must be muzzled in the common areas. - Pets may not be kept for commercial purposes. - All pets must be registered with the Management office A maximum of one pet will be allowed per unit, except with the Board s prior written approval All pets are to be taken in and out of the building through the service entrance, with the exception of service animals that are not restricted. Pets are not allowed in the lobby, laundry room, hospitality room, Management office, business center, fitness center or sundeck under any circumstances, except service animals. Pets must be on a leash or in a secured carrier when they are in or being transported through the common areas. Only the service elevators are to be used to transport pets Owners are to make certain that a pet is well clear of the building before allowing the pet to stop. The owner is responsible for abiding by applicable animal refuse ordinances. Please use the plastic disposal bags provided in the dock area The Unit Owner shall be responsible for the actions of their pet and shall clean up any soilage caused by the pet in the common elements. The Unit Owner shall also be responsible for the repair of any damage to the common areas and the facade of the building caused by the pet The resident shall immediately call the Management office or the Door Staff, if a pet has an accident in a common area, so that Maintenance can clean the area in a timely manner. Cleaners used by our Maintenance staff, before a stain dries and sets, can help reduce permanent staining to carpets Cat litter should be deposited in a paper garbage bag and then tightly sealed in a plastic bag before being deposited into the garbage chute Owners of pets must ensure that the animal does not annoy other residents by continuing noise, nuisance, odors or damage. Any pets causing continuing nuisances or unreasonable disturbances may be permanently removed from the building upon three (3) days written notice from the Association Unit Owners shall be responsible for ensuring that their visitors or dog walkers comply with these regulations and shall be responsible for any failure to comply. 20

21 38. PLUMBING 38.1 Please do not try to fix plumbing problems yourself, since it might cause damage to other units or the common areas. If you suspect you have a plumbing problem, call the Management office. 39. RESIDENTIAL COURTESIES 39.1 The sounds of stereos, tape players, radios, and television sets may carry in spite of high quality sound insulation materials used in the walls of adjoining units. Due to this fact, do not mount your stereo speakers on the walls of your unit, and keep your volume and bass turned down so as not to disturb your neighbors. Also, please be considerate of your neighbors when entertaining If you are disturbed by another resident s noise, and you do not feel comfortable talking to your neighbors to remedy the situation, contact the Management office during business hours or the Doorman, and our staff will be happy to help resolve your problem. (Violation of this rule is classified as a Class Two violation.) 39.3 If you feel it appropriate and require action you will need to document your complaint in writing and submit it to the office. The complaint forms are available in the Management office or from the Door Staff No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on in any unit or in the common elements, nor shall anything be done therein, either willfully or negligently, which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the other Unit Owners or occupants No resident shall threaten or harass any member of the staff. (Violation of this rule is classified as a Class One violation.) 40. SALE/LEASE OF A UNIT 40.1 As soon as a Unit Owner decides to sell or lease, he should file a written notice of intention to sell or lease with the Management office The sale or lease of a unit requires a number of steps including the filing of certain forms with the Board/Association. These forms (Sale or Rental Packet) may be obtained from the Management office and must be submitted 30 days prior to sale or lease All leases, or memorandum of oral leases, shall be in writing and shall provide that the lease is subject to the terms of the Association s Rules and Regulations and Declaration A copy of every signed lease (or a written memorandum of an oral lease) shall be delivered to the Management office prior to occupancy of the unit The Unit Owner remains responsible for all expenses the Association incurs as a result of any action by a renter or due to a renter s action(s). 21

22 40.6 Unit Owners may only lease an entire unit, and no unit shall be used for hotel or transient purposes Unit Owners or renters will not be allowed to move into the building before the Unit Owner(s) has complied with the following: a. All paperwork must be completed and delivered to the Management office. b. Arrangements with the Management office for a moving date and elevator reservation must be made. c. Checks have been submitted to the Management office made payable to: The Residences at River East Center Condo. Assoc. 41. SATELLITE DISHES 41.1 Satellite dishes may not be attached to any common elements of the building, specifically including the exterior walls of the building or roof. 42. SCREENS/WINDOW WASHING 42.1 For your comfort, the windows in your unit that open will be provided with screens, and the screens stay on the windows throughout the year Windows will be professionally cleaned as necessary throughout the year. The cleaning of the inside of all windows, including screens, will be the resident s responsibility Window treatments, curtains, and blinds must be of white or lined with white material on the side visible from the exterior of the building. 43. SECURITY 43.1 Building security is only as strong as its weakest link. Unit Owners and residents can aide in strengthening this security by adhering to the following cautionary measures: a. It is absolutely necessary that the Doorman announce all visitors to the building, and the resident must give permission for the party to enter. All visitors must sign in and out on the Doorman s log. Residents are requested to cooperate with the Doorman in this regard. If more than 5 guests are expected, please provide the Doorman with a written guest list. Please advise your guests to have picture identification available. b. Whenever possible, residents are to avoid allowing strangers to follow them into the inner lobby elevator entrance hall or into the building from the garage or retail areas as well as the pedestrian dock door. When in doubt about a person, delay entering or exiting, and do not feel that you are being discourteous. c. When any suspicious persons are noticed anywhere in the building, the Doorman should be notified immediately. If you feel the threat of imminent danger, call the police first at 911, then contact the Doorman. d. Do not leave any common area doors open or unlocked and report non-functioning locks and doors immediately to the Management office or the Doorman. 22

23 e. In the event that you should lose any type of keys, the loss should be reported to the Management office immediately. In the event that a resident loses their parking transponder, keycard or common area key, notify the parking facility or the Management office. For security reasons, keep the name of the building and your name and address off of the parking transponders and key tags. 44. SMOKE DETECTORS 44.1 Smoke detectors are installed in every unit and are supplied with power from your electric panel If an accumulation of smoke reaches a smoke detector in your unit, a localized alarm will sound alerting the occupant of a possible fire. Be aware that the alarm may be set off by a smoke-filled room, burning food or a concentration of steam Please note that if a smoke alarm sounds in your unit, it is not transmitted to the Door Staff or the Fire Department. If the alarm goes off and you suspect a fire in your unit, contact the Chicago Fire Department at 911, exit your unit, ensuring you close the door behind you but ensure that it is unlocked. Advise the Door Staff of the situation upon reaching the lobby It is the responsibility of the Unit Owner to check the working condition of the smoke detectors in their unit. The smoke detectors are hard wired into the electrical system and do not require batteries. The detector is working properly if a green light is lit. If the light is not green, contact the Management office or Door Staff immediately. 45. SOLICITING AND ADVERTISING 45.1 No soliciting or distribution of flyers of any kind by Unit Owners, residents or non-residents will be permitted in the building or under unit doors. This includes outdoor boundaries, any lobby area or door-to-door solicitation. Examples of solicitation are political campaigning, charity collections, service promotions, business cards, and religious literature or restaurant menus Residents/Unit Owners may not leave materials of any type in the common elements or with the Doorman on duty For Board purposes, the Board may solicit or distribute notices or flyers No For Sale or For Rent or other displays shall be maintained or permitted on any part of the property. Unit Owners who wish to sell or rent any personal property may submit the advertisements to the Management office. 46. SPRINKLERS 46.1 There are sprinklers in every unit, public corridor and in all other areas of the building. The sprinklers are heat sensitive and will not be activated by the presence of smoke in your unit. 23