Community Guidelines

• Apartment Alterations

  Holes should not be drilled in your apartment without our prior written consent, nor should any nails, hooks, or screws be used on any floors, doors, windows, tub, shower, appliances, or fixtures in the apartment. Nothing should be fastened to the floors, doors, windows, walls, appliances, or fixtures in the apartment, the exterior walls, or porches of the buildings. Please refrain from hanging signs, advertisements, or notices on the outside or inside of any apartment or building. Management must approve any alteration or addition to the locks prior to installation. You are permitted to change the locks on your apartment; however, a copy of the key must be turned into management in case of emergencies. If you would like your locks changed, management will be glad to change them for you for a fee.

• Balcony/Patio/Terrace

  Please keep the breezeways and patios/balconies neat and clean at all times. Please do not use the balcony, patio, or terrace of your apartment to store personal property. Additionally, no towels, rags, rugs, laundry, or other items should be hung from any balcony or terrace, nor should anything be thrown or dropped from the windows, balcony or terrace. The use of outdoor grills on balconies is PROHIBITED by county ordinance. If you use a grill from your patio, you must move the grill to the grass area 15 FEET FROM THE BUILDING. Management shall have the right to remove and dispose of any items left in the hallways or other common areas without replacing these items or reimbursing the owner.

• Common Areas

  Common areas, sidewalks, entrances, lobbies, hallways, elevators, or stairways of the community should not be used for any purpose other than entry and exit. Please do not place or store furniture, equipment, or personal articles in any common areas for any period of time. We may remove any such items at any time, at your expense, including any storage costs.

• Equipment Use

  All equipment located in your apartment or community should be used in a reasonable and careful manner. Equipment includes such things as toilets, sinks, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, building access system, elevators, appliances, or other facilities. If you or your family, guests, or visitors use any equipment in a manner that causes damage to the equipment, you could be held responsible for the costs of repairing or replacing it.

• Facilities

  If your community has a pool, you must pay any required fees prior to usage. For your safety, please obey all pool rules and regulations. Games, sports, and other recreational activities are permitted only in designated areas. All rules and regulations must be obeyed including the days and hours that recreational facilities may be used. We may at any time discontinue any recreational services or close down facilities either temporarily or permanently.

• Heavy Items

  Items which weigh more than we determine is reasonable for the floor loading of the apartment are not permitted. You must check with us before bringing heavy items (i.e., waterbeds, safes, etc.) into the apartment.

• Light Bulbs

  It is your responsibility to replace any bulbs that burn out during your occupancy. However, as a courtesy, we will replace any bulbs that burn out during the first 30 days of occupancy.

• Lock Out

  If locked out, please call management at (301) 644-8000.

• Motor Vehicles

  Do not leave valuables in your car. Secure items such as car phones, radar detectors, and portable stereos. Never leave cash or jewelry visible. Please keep in mind we may remove any vehicle at the owner’s expense if it appears abandoned, inoperable, does not display an inspection sticker and/or license plates, or the inspection and/or registration is expired. We apologize, but due to local water restrictions and hazardous substance ordinances, we cannot allow residents or their guests to work on their vehicles in the community parking areas. Vehicles may be washed only in designated areas. If there is no designated area, then washing vehicles is not allowed.

• Parking

  We require that your vehicle be properly tagged. Vehicles that are inoperable, such as flat tires, expired tags, or invalid inspection stickers will be subject to towing at the sole risk and expense of the owner. NO COMMERCIAL Vehicles (vehicles used for commercial usage), boats, RV's, trailers, or the like are permitted to park on the premises. Please note that there are HANDICAPPED parking spaces that have been assigned by the office. Please do not park in these spaces without a handicapped permit or your vehicle will be towed.

• Peaceful Enjoyment

  Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. seven days a week. All residents, their family, and guests should conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb their neighbors or community staff. Noise, odors, or any other actions that cause a disturbance are not permitted. Please do not interfere with the rights, comforts, or convenience of other residents or community staff. Remember you are responsible for the conduct of your family, friends, guests, and anyone you invite into the community. We will make reasonable efforts to stop neighbors from disturbing your peace, but we cannot be responsible for controlling their actions. If you are seriously disturbed by activities at your neighbor’s apartment, please call the police.

• Pest Control

  Routine pest control is done on a bi-weekly basis. If you have any special requests or need service prior to the regular treatment of your building, please call the office so we can schedule your apartment for treatment.

• Pets

  You must notify the office before adding pets of any kind to your apartment home, as all pets must be pre-approved by management for residency. Please contact the office for information on the criteria used and the fees assessed for approved pets. Your pet must be walked on a leash at all times when outside of your apartment. Please walk your pets on the outer perimeters of the community only. Your cooperation in cleaning up after your pet is greatly appreciated. Pet stations equipped with bags are located throughout the community. Please contact the office for pet walk areas and pet station areas. Restricted breeds include, but are not limited to: Dobermans, Rottweillers, Pit Bulls (or American Stafford Shire Terriers), Chows, and German Shepherds. $500.00 refundable fee for pets $40.00 monthly pet fee per pet There is a limit of two pets per apartment.

• Safety

  We conduct regular light inspections to make sure all outside lights are operating. If you notice a light out, please help us by reporting it to the office immediately. Keep doors and windows locked. Notify the Leasing Office immediately of any faulty door or window locks. Lock your car doors and windows when you are home or away. Keep valuables out of sight. Do not leave valuables in your car. Secure items such as car phones, radar detectors, and portable stereos.

• Satellite Dishes

  Antennas and aerials are not permitted on this property. Satellite dishes are permitted with conditions and provisions. You must have a signed Satellite Dish Addendum on file prior to installing your dish.

• Soliciting

  Our community is private property and soliciting is strictly forbidden. This is for your privacy. We ask that you cooperate with management by reporting to the Leasing Office any solicitors who may call on you or leave pamphlets/brochures at your door, except by invitation.

• Supervision of Children/Guests

  Leaseholders will be held personally responsible for property damage caused by their children and/or guests. Please be sure that your children are supervised at all times. Our community policies do not allow parents or guardians to leave children without adult supervision.

• Trash

  All trash should be placed in plastic bags and disposed of in the dumpster. All boxes and cartons should be broken down before being placed in the dumpsters. Management will assess a $50.00 charge to the resident for each bag of trash that is found that is not properly disposed of.