RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BUILDINGS 1 THROUGH 7

At Poinciana we live in a relatively small community where all residents should make every effort to maintain

uniform standards of behavior, so we will have an atmosphere of pleasant and congenial living. If everyone

cooperates, it will not be necessary for your Board of Directors to take unpleasant action against violations.

Therefore, all owners should carefully read, review and comply with the condominium documents and these

rules, and advise their guests, visitors and anyone who they invite onto condominium property to do so as well.

We are a residential condominium designed and intended as housing for older persons. The members of the

community voted to operate as housing for older persons as that term is used and defined in the applicable

Federal and State Fair Housing Laws.  Accordingly, all units in the association shall be held for occupancy by

persons fifty five (55) years of age or older and no permanent occupancy by persons under the age of twenty

one (21) shall be permitted. No occupancy shall be permitted to an individual between the ages of twenty one

(21) and fifty Five (55) unless the unit is occupied by at least one person fifty five (55) years of age or older.

*Note: In the case of inheritance, special considerations apply.

1. IN COMMON AREAS, CATWALKS AND STAIRWAYS, the entrance and alcove must be kept free and clear at all times, areas must be kept free of plants, golf carts, bicycles, shoes and articles of clothing, etc.
2. RAILINGS AND BALCONIES may not be used for hanging carpets, tablecloths, bathing suits or any other items. Shaking mops, tablecloths and carpets outside is also forbidden.
3. SUNBATHING on catwalks and grassy areas is prohibited. No furniture or other equipment is to be placed outside any unit. Injury to a passerby could result in a negligence suit.
4. PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS: All garbage or other items you wish to dispose of must be placed inside a securely tied plastic bag and put down the chute or directly in the dumpster. DO NOT OVERFILL BAG! NEVER leave items, including but not limited to garbage or papers on the garbage room floor. No cardboard boxes down the chute. SEE REMINDER ON TRASH ROOM DOORS. No items, including but not limited to garbage, furniture, appliances, construction material or TV’s may be discarded, stored, placed or left outside any unit of in any common area. Do not leave these items next to or near the dumpster; you must remove them yourself from the condominium property or have someone else remove them for you. RECYCLING: Please follow recommended guidelines which are updated periodically.
5. TV’s, RADIOS and all other noise shall be kept at a reasonable level and as low as possible during the hours of 10:00PM to 8:00AM. Dishwashers, garbage disposals, washers and dryers should not be used during that time. Any noise that “reasonable” disturbs neighbors is prohibited.
6. BARBECUING is not permitted on patios or adjacent grassy areas. It is a violation of the Fire Laws.
7. FEEDING OF DUCKS and STRAY ANIMALS is PROHIBITED on CONDO PROPERTY –NO EXCEPTION. VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED.
8. PETS. No pet allowed. Notes: Exception applies to “Assistance Dogs” as defined: “Guide Dog”, “Hearing Dog” and “Service Dog” for the handicapped and must be Certified as such.
9. BULLETIN BOARDS are designed for official Association use and only authorized notices are permitted; all other notices are prohibited. Poinciana organizations may post notices of functions with approval.
10. CHILDREN: The rule of parent of grandparent control applies. They shall be responsible for the behavior of their children and grandchildren. Under no circumstances may they become residents except as specified in our Condo Documents. Florida courts upheld the “adult only” provisions.
11. GUESTS are defined as all visitors and residents who are not Condo owners or approved renters. The office is to be notified if visitors stay beyond two (2) weeks. Among the other remedies provided by law, the Association may demand that any such individual immediately vacate if they violate these rules or any provision of the Condominium Documents. IMMEDIATE FAMILY, consisting of Parents, Children, Grandchildren and their respective spouses, may visit without the unit owner(s) present as long as there is at least one person over the age of 55. ALL OTHERS may only visit with the unit owner(s) present.
12. DAMAGE: Unit owners are responsible for any damage to condominium property caused by his or her negligence or willful or wrongful acts. Unit owners will also be jointly and severally responsible fo any damage to condominium property caused by the negligence or willful or wrongful acts of their guests, renters or anyone they invite onto condominium property.
13. EMPLOYEES are to be treated with dignity and respect. At no time may a unit owner voice a grievance directly to an employee; the matter should be brought before the Board of Directors. No employee is permitted to perform any activity for residents during their working hours. The Association is not responsible for any recommendations by employees regarding repairs or reconstruction to a unit.
14. ANTENNAS or satellite dishes are not permitted on the outside of the units.
15. BROKEN SCREENS, windows and doors are to be repaired or replaced within ninety (90) days. Any exceptions must be approved by the Board. Repairs not satisfied within six (6) months will be made by a licensed contractor at the unit owner’s expense.
16. SHUTTERS are specifically governed by the Condominium Act. Because of the construction of our buildings, shutters must be installed inside the condo unit and must be white. This ruling will be enforced after September 12, 2006. IF shutters are installed after this date, they must conform to the condo’s specifications.
17. ALL EXTERMINATING of apartments is the responsibility of the unit owner. Termite infestation must be dealt with immediately.
18. FIRST FLOOR OWNERS will be permitted to plant or landscape in the three (3) foot area adjacent to their patio. However, if owners choose to landscape, the Association shall, at all times have the absolute right to remove such landscaping if it becomes necessary to do so, without compensation to the owner. Moreover, such landscaping must be maintained in a first class manner. In the event such landscaping is not maintained as specified, the Association may, among other remedies available to it, remove the landscaping. If an owner chooses not to plant, the Association will maintain the grass area.
19. MEN and WOMEN should be properly attired at all times. This means wearing shirt or other similar covering whenever in non-pool areas. Shoes must be worn at all time by everyone; except in the pool or in the pool area.
20. SMOKING is not permitted in the elevators or anywhere in public areas; only inside individual units.
21. UNIT LEASE or RENTAL: Unit may not be leased for the first two (2) years of ownership. No unit owner may rent of lease his unit without approval by the Board of Directors. Rental on individual units will be limited to one time within a twelve (12) month period for a minimum of three (3) months.
22. KEYS: All residents shall leave duplicate apartment keys at the Condo Office. Air conditioning closets may not be locked. IF the Association has to break a lock in an emergency, the cost of repair or replacement of the door will be at owner’s expense.
23. PARKING: Numbered parking spaces may only be utilized by passenger cars and only by the unit owner or renter assigned to use the particular numbered space. Park only in your own numbered space. Trucks, boars, trailers, mobile homes, motor homes and motor cycles are not permitted to be parked or stored anywhere on condominium property. SUV’s are permitted. All cars must have current tag and plates. DO NOT BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE. Guests, employees, service people or any individual who is not a resident, renter or owner may not park in any of the numbered spaces or anywhere except parking areas marked “GUEST”. IF the owner or renter assigned to use the particular numbered space contacts the office that a guest, employee or service person will park in his or her assigned numbered space, they must have approval from the Association. No servicing of cars can be done on condo grounds except in an emergency. No storage of incapacitated vehicles is permitted in condo parking areas. Cross-hatched parking in front of the buildings is for ambulances and other emergency vehicles or commercial garbage pick-up trucks only. It must never be used for general parking.
24. AUTOMOBILE KEYS: If you plan on being away for an extended period of time, please leave a set of your car keys at the Condo office or with a neighbor in case your car has to be moved for an emergency. In the event you choose to leave your keys with a neighbor, you must notify the condominium office which neighbor you have left your keys with.
25. REQUEST OF CONDO DOCUMENTS for viewing must be submitted via certified mail and only one request is accepted each month. No emails, faxes or phone calls will be accepted.