Playa del Mar Rules &
Regulations
PREFACE
The following rules are designed to make living in our condominium
pleasant and comfortable for everyone. In living together, each
of us not only has certain rights but also certain obligations to
other Owners and/or residents. We must remember that the restrictions
we impose upon ourselves are for our mutual benefit and comfort.
The following Rules and Regulations do not supersede the Declaration
of Condominium Documents or any other legal obligations of the Owners
of the Playa del Mar Association, Inc. They are authorized by the
Declaration of Condominium and have been reviewed by our legal counsel.
VIOLATIONS OF RULES AND REGULATIONS: Residents should report
violations of the Rules and Regulations, misbehavior, nuisances,
and questionable or suspicious actions to the Manager or, if his
office is closed, to the Security Desk in the Main Lobby. Security
personnel and / or the Manager, if in a position to personally observe
infractions of the rules, may intercede.
Official response to Rules violations will be:
- 1. Explanation of the Rule(s) involved and a written warning.
- 2. If the offense is repeated, the action will be reported
to the Board of Directors by the Manager,
and may result in legal action.
- 3. Further infractions of the Rule will result in legal proceedings.
Notice of violations should be directed to Security or to the
Manager and not to members of the Board of Directors or to Officers
of the Association.
Violations serious enough to warrant Board action should be
presented in writing to the Manager's Office. The names of those
making the complaints will not be disclosed to those persons to
whom the complaint refers, unless required by legal action.
If necessary, these Rules may be changed from time to time by
the Board of Directors, and notice of any such change or changes
shall be given - in writing - to the Owners. Each unit Owner and/or
Lessee must sign a form acknowledging acceptance and receipt of
the Rules and Regulations.
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2. INSPECTION AND COPYING ASSOCIATION
RECORDS
(This is a synopsis, detailed version in the Mgmt. Office)
A. An association member, or an association member's authorized
representative, desiring to inspect or obtain copies of the Association's
records shall submit a written request to the President of the Association
or other person designated by the President. The request must specify
the particular records which the association member or representative
desires to inspect or obtain copies of, including pertinent dates
or time periods. The request must he sufficiently detailed to allow
the Association to retrieve the exact records requested.
B. Inspection or copying of records shall be limited to those
records specifically requested.
C. No association member or authorized representative shall
submit more than one written request for inspection or copying of
records in a thirty (30) day period. No written request shall be
submitted for the same records requested in a prior written request
within the preceding twelve (12) months.
D. The association member or authorized representative requesting
copies shall pay the reasonable expense of copying which expense
shall not be less than the actual cost of copying, nor more than
the highest rate allowed by law. Payment in advance of copying may
be required. Until such other sum is duly adopted by the Board,
copies shall be charged at $.25 per page.
E. No written request for inspection or copying shall be made
in order to harass any association member, resident or Association
agent, officer, director or employee.
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3. RESIDENTIAL USE RESTRICTIONS
APPLICABLE TO APARTMENTS
(DOC Chapter XIII as Amended 2-24-87)
The Playa del Mar Condominium is an Apartment residence. It
is not to be used as a motel or hotel or for any other transient
or commercial purpose. In order to provide for a congenial occupancy
of the building and security of the residents, the use of the property
shall be restricted to and will be in accordance with the following
provisions:
Single-Family Residences: The apartment units of Playa del Mar
Condominium shall be limited to use by immediate members of a single
family. No apartment unit shall be utilized by more than the members
of a single family unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors.
If title vests in any entity other than a natural person or
persons or in multiple families, then such entity or multiple families
shall designate in writing the single family to occupy the apartment
unit; and Association approval of said designee shall be subject
to the same Rules, Regulations, and requirements regarding qualification
for occupancy as apply to prospective tenants seeking approval for
occupancy. Once a designee is so approved, such designation may
be changed only once in any 12 month period.
Occupancy Level: The number of residents who shall be permitted
to occupy an apartment unit in Playa del Mar Condominium is:
- (A) One Bedroom - Three Persons
- (B) Two Bedrooms (One-Bedroom Convertible)- Four Persons
- (C) Three Bedrooms (Two-Bedroom Convertible)- Six Persons.
The maximum number of residents permitted in each apartment
unit must be adhered to in accordance with the restrictions set
forth above. However, occasional overnight guests and members of
the immediate family will be permitted not to exceed two persons
above occupancy level. "Occasional" shall be deemed to
mean a period not exceeding seven consecutive days.
Classification of Residents: Residents shall be comprised of
four classifications:
(1) Owners
(2) Lessees
(3) Spouses of Owners or Lessees
(4) Members of the immediate family - Immediate
family consists of the residents' parents, sisters
and brothers, sons and daughters, grandchildren, and a single person
living with an Owner or Lessee - any
of whom may be accompanied by their respective spouses and children.
Residents may designate members of their family as guest occupants
of their apartments in their absence so long as the occupancy levels
referred to previously are respected. The use of an apartment by
a resident's immediate family in the resident's absence will necessitate
the resident notifying the Manager in writing (on a form available
from the Manager's Office) at least one week prior to the intended
arrival of the immediate family - giving their names, relationship,
and approximate length of stay - stating also that these guests
are not tenants and are not paying rent or any other consideration
for the use of the apartment.
Visitors or overnight guests, other than immediate family (as
described above) with proper identification, will be permitted only
while the Owner or Lessee is in residence in the apartment.
Under no circumstances will overnight guests be permitted in
an apartment in the absence of the resident of the apartment whether
or not the number of overnight guests would be within the permitted
occupancy levels.
No person likely to interfere with the safety, welfare, or health
of other residents shall be accepted as an occupant in the leasing
or purchase of an apartment.
All guests must abide by the same Rules and Regulations of the
Condominium in effect for the residents, and the residents should
advise their guests that their stay will be terminated if any of
the Rules and Regulations are violated. The Owner will be liable
to the Association for any attorney fees and costs which may be
incurred in enforcing these Rules against a resident or his guests.
* Registration Required: Only residents
are not required to register at the Security Desk located in the
main lobby of the Playa del Mar Condominium. All others must register
- giving their names, date and time of arrival. Registration must
also show who is sponsoring each guest. The Security Desk must announce
the guests presence to their hosts before they will be admitted
to the elevators.
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4. USE OF COMMON PROPERTY AND
LIMITED COMMON PROPERTY SUBJECT TO RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION
(DOC Chapter XVI)
The use of COMMON PROPERTY and LIMITED COMMON PROPERTY by the
Owner or Owners of all apartments, lessees and all other parties
authorized to use the same, shall be at all times subject to such
reasonable Rules and Regulations as may be prescribed and established
governing such use or which may be hereafter prescribed and established
by the Association.
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5. PLAYA DEL MAR CONDOMINIUM
TO BE USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES, RESTRICTION AGAINST NUISANCES, ETC.
No immoral, improper, offensive, or unlawful use shall be made
of any apartment, balconies, or of the COMMON PROPERTY, or of the
LIMITED COMMON PROPERTY (the latter -defined as all separate and
designated parking spaces); and all laws, zoning ordinances, and
regulations of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction
of Playa del Mar Condominium shall be observed. No Owner, Lessee,
guests, or other occupants of any apartment shall permit or suffer
anything to be done or kept in any apartment or on the COMMON PROPERTY
or the LIMITED COMMON PROPERTY which will increase the rate of insurance
on Playa del Mar Condominium or which will create, or constitute
a nuisance, or obstruct or interfere with the rights of any other
occupants of the building, or annoy them by unreasonable noises,
or which interferes with the peaceful possession and proper use
of any other apartment, or the COMMON PROPERTY, or the LIMITED COMMON
PROPERTY.
New, TILE / MARBLE / GRANITE / STONE / WOOD FLOORING must be
installed with proper soundproofing material and documentation of
the installation must be provided to the Management office prior
to the installation.
PLAYA DEL MAR IS A SMOKE FREE BUILDING: Smoking is prohibited
in all interior common areas - except designated EMPLOYEE smoking
areas (Law - State of Florida).
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6. PETS
NO DOGS - Owners, Lessees, members of the
immediate family, guests, or visitors are NOT permitted to bring
any DOGS onto or in the premises of Playa del Mar Condominium. Owners
of any apartment unit and their immediate family are permitted to
bring pet animals ("Pets") onto the premises of Playa
del Mar Condominium, with the exception of dogs, but only upon the
conditions set forth in this regulation. Lessees and visitors other
than immediate family members of Owners are NOT permitted to bring
any Pet onto the premises of Playa del Mar at any time, and each
lease of any apartment unit shall specify that no lessee or visitor
may bring any pet into the leased apartment unit, as a condition
of approval of the lease.
Conditions:
1. Pets must be the following domesticated animals generally accepted
as such: cats, fish (in aquariums), birds (which must be caged),
amphibians and reptiles (which must be kept in appropriate cages
or terrariums), hamsters and gerbils (which also must be caged).
NO other types of animals shall be considered Pets and shall be
permitted upon the premises of Playa del Mar Condominium at any
time.
2. Large pets (those exceeding 20 pounds) are not permitted at any
time. No pet may exceed 20 pounds in weight.
3. All Pets shall be properly cared for, fed and watered and wastes
removed on a regular basis. Any failure to adhere to this policy
shall be deemed to constitute a nuisance per se and shall be abated
as a nuisance.
4. Any obvious violation of this regulation, such as loudly screeching
birds, foul odors or abandoned Pets shall be treated as an emergency
situation, giving rise to a right of entry into the affected apartment
pursuant to Rule "RIGHT OF ENTRY INTO APARTMENT IN EMERGENCIES"
of these Rules and Regulations.
This regulation is expressly subject and subordinate to the
regulation regarding restrictions against nuisances( see PLAYA DEL
MAR CONDOMINIUM TO BE USED FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES, RESTRICTION AGAINST
NUISANCES, ETC.).. If any Pet, or the conditions under which any
Pet is maintained (for example failure to control noise or to remove
odorous wastes), creates unreasonable noise, any offensive odor
or other condition which interferes with the use and enjoyment of
the Playa del Mar Condominium by any other resident, then upon complaint
by such resident, the management shall investigate and shall take
such steps as are necessary to abate such nuisance, including requiring
removal of the offending Pet or Pets and Pet conditions. Without
limitation of the foregoing, noisy pets shall be considered a nuisance
per se and shall not be permitted to remain in the Playa del Mar
if the noise cannot be abated by the Owner.
NO PETS are permitted in the main lobby, lounges, library, pool
or deck area, promenade, beach, outside driveways or parking areas.
NO PETS are permitted on any balconies. No pet may be allowed to
roam freely at any time, and ALL Pets must be properly leashed or
caged and carried when outside the Owner's apartment unit in all
portions of the Building. Dogs must be curbed and must be exercised
OFF THE PREMISES of Playa del Mar Condominium. For purposes of this
regulation, the Premises includes the beach area. Pets are not permitted
to use the passenger elevators (except in the North and South wings).The
service elevator must be used, except when the service elevator
is being used for moving or deliveries.
EXCEPTION - There is one exception: For dogs residing in apartments
at Playa del Mar prior to August 12, 1992, these dogs are to be
considered as "grandfathered" into acceptable ownership
status through their natural life spans. They are not to be replaced.
Such dogs are to be subject to the Condominium Rules specified above.
"Grandfathered" dogs must have been registered with the
Manager's Office by November 1, 1992, and owner must have appropriate
documentation. "Grandfathered" dogs must meet certain
health qualifications, i.e. a veterinarian's certification that
the pet has received all required immunization shots and a certificate
of age and identity. Current residents with grandfathered dogs must
submit photographs of their dog (1) face and (1) full profile.
THE RULES CONCERNING PETS SHALL BE RIGIDLY ENFORCED FOR THE
BENEFIT OF ALL UNIT OWNERS AND RESIDENTS.
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7. RECREATION AND PLAY
(DOC CHAPTER XVI)
No one is permitted to use the COMMON or LIMITED COMMON areas
except for the purpose for which they are intended - specifically
running, ball playing, and other forms of play, except as specifically
provided for by the nature and use of the various rooms and COMMON
areas. ROLLER SKATING,IN-LINE SKATING,BICYCLE RIDING and SKATEBOARDING
are prohibited anywhere in the building or on Playa del Mar property.
All persons must wear footwear at all times except in the pool
and beach areas. Children should be attired in the same manner and
conform to the same Rules as adults and shall be properly supervised.
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8. CHILDREN AND THEIR ACTIVITIES
Children under six years of age must be accompanied outside
their apartment at all times by an Owner/the Lessee or a responsible
adult. Such children must be supervised at all times while in the
Recreational areas, lobby, hallways, and community rooms.
Children must wear footwear at all times except at the pool,
promenade/sun deck, or beach.
Under no circumstances will children be allowed to congregate
or run and play in the public rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways,
recreational areas, or parking garages.
Owners are financially responsible for any damage caused by
their children or guests.
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9. PROPERTY DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY
Owners, Lessees, and their children - including guests and visitors
and their children - shall not mark, mar, damage, destroy, or remove
any part of the building, its equipment or furnishings, including
all outside or promenade deck furnishings. The responsible Owners
shall pay the cost of restoring the area or property affected, and
such replacement or restoration must be to the satisfaction of the
Board of Directors.
Owners are further charged with the responsibility for any violation
of the Rules and Regulations by any of their Lessees, guests, immediate
family or visitors. It is, therefore, the Owner's responsibility
to know that the above are fully acquainted with the Rules and Regulations.
ALL new Water Filters must be installed with copper piping and
metal fittings.
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10. SELLING AND LEASING
(DOC CHAPTER XXVII)
In the event a unit Owner plans to sell or lease an apartment,
said unit Owner shall obtain detailed procedure forms from the Manager's
Office. It is mandatory that the instructions set forth in these
forms be complied with in order to sell or lease an apartment. No
apartment may ever be rented without the use of the lease form which
has been approved by the Board of Directors. No apartment shall
be leased during the first year from the closing date of the sale
of said apartment. Apartment leases must be for a minimum period
of one year and up to a maximum of two years. All applicants for
purchase, lease, or lease renewal of an apartment MUST be interviewed
personally by the Admissions Committee. Lessees are not granted
the right nor the privilege of subleasing.
Pets are not permitted in the leasing of an apartment (see PETS).
Owners, Realtors, Agents, etc. are not allowed to use Lockboxes
in connection with any sale or lease at Playa del Mar.
Article XXVII of the Declaration of Condominium gives the Playa
del Mar Association the Right of First Refusal to purchase or lease
an apartment. In the event a Lessor leases an apartment with an
option to purchase same, said Lessee is required to be further approved
for purchase by the Board of Directors at the time of such purchase.
No member of the Playa del Mar staff is permitted to participate
in the sale or lease of an apartment. Any COMMON PROPERTY or additional
LIMITED COMMON PROPERTY (parking spaces) may be leased to an Owner
or Lessee of any apartment in Playa del Mar and then only to the
extent of any such ownership or lease. A record of said lease must
be made of record with the Association. The Association reserves
the Right of First Refusal of all such sales and leases as it does
with apartments. However, there shall always be one parking space
and one storage space affiliated with each apartment.
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11. PROCEDURE FOR SELLING OR
LEASING
(DOC CHAPTER XXVII)
1. All applicants are to be informed that the Association will
require a screening application, which will include information
deemed necessary for residency at Playa del Mar.
2. The application is to be filled out completely; otherwise,
it will not be processed. Particular note should be made of the
regulation governing occupancy of apartments. The names and ages
of all members of the prospective Owners' or Lessees' families must
be shown as well as the following information.
A. Current address and length of residency
B. Previous address and length of residency
over the preceding three years
C. The foregoing must include names and
telephone numbers
D. The apartment Owner shall provide the
Association with a copy of the complete purchase contract
or Lease Agreement.
3. The application must be returned to the Manager's Office
with a copy of the completed purchase contract or Lease Agreement
accompanied with a check in the amount of $100 as the clearance
fee (cash will NOT be accepted).
4. When all information on the application has been received
by the Management Office, the prospective purchasers or Lessees
will be scheduled for an interview with the Admissions Committee.
All adult residents who will permanently occupy the apartment must
be present at such interview. Unless otherwise specified in writing
by the Board of Directors.
5. After the interview with the Admissions Committee has been
completed, the Committee will make its recommendation to the Board
of Directors. The applicant will be notified of the decision of
the Board within 15 days. Exact adherence to these Rules will expedite
the application process.
6. The Manager's Office will be very pleased to answer all questions
pertaining to the Admissions application and will assist in every
way possible to expedite its processing. The Board of Directors
and/or the Admissions Committee are not to be contacted directly
concerning the application.
7. Each new Lessee shall be required to provide the Association
with a security deposit in the amount equal to one month's rent
as an attachment to the Lease Agreement - which deposit shall be
returned to the Lessee within 15 days after Lessee vacates the apartment
-less any costs of expenses incurred by the ASSOCIATION for damage
to COMMON PROPERTY attributed to the Lessee and set forth in writing
within said 15-day period.
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12. SECURITY AND SAFETY
(DOC CHAPTER XXVII)
Special DOM security locks have been installed for our safety.
These keys cannot be duplicated. They should be kept on the person
at all times and not left where they can be picked up by others.
Particular caution should be exercised when on the beach.
Additional keys or replacement of lost keys can be obtained
from the office upon deposit of $100 per key - which deposit will
be returned only upon return of the same numbered key.
The original issue of keys must be returned to the office upon
termination of residence. A charge of $100 shall be assessed against
the Owner for each key that is not returned.
The beach gate and all COMMON AREA doors must be closed so as
to enable activation of the automatic lock after entering or exiting.
Propping these doors and the gate open or allowing unknown persons
to enter is strictly prohibited.
Ground-floor fire exit doors are connected to a central alarm
and are to be used for emergencies only.
Do not use the elevators in case of fire.
Instructions and procedures for emergencies and apartment security
are available at the Manager's Office. Garage door openers must
be returned to the office upon termination of residency. This is
a responsibility of the Owners.
For protection of personnel and property, a "Five Mile
Per Hour" speed limit must be respected by all vehicles entering,
exiting, or otherwise traveling over condominium property including
ramps, front deck, and garages. Vehicles must not encroach upon
walkways.
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13. ABSENCE OF RESIDENT
Even for absences of short duration, for the resident's own
protection, the Manager should be notified of departure and planned
return dates. For an extended absence, the Manager must be informed
in writing if the apartment is to be serviced in any way during
the resident's absence including the name of the service company
and what services are expected.
Inform the Manager in writing as to what arrangements have been
made with reference to mail, parcel, and other deliveries. Playa
del Mar Association and its employees will not be responsible for
any loss or damages resulting from the resident's authorized admission
to resident's apartment. Any and all furnishings must be removed
from balconies during any absence during hurricane season, and any
extended absence of longer than two (2) weeks.
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14. RIGHT OF ENTRY INTO APARTMENT
IN EMERGENCIES
(DOC CHAPTER XVI - AS AMENDED 2-24-87 AND ALSO FLORIDA LAW)
The general personal safety and health of all and the prevention
of loss and damage to contents due to insect infestation, fire,
water-line breakage, or emergency requires that a key for each lock
for each apartment and air- conditioning room (if locked) be deposited
with the Manager. The Board of Directors of the ASSOCIATION for
entry in relief of the above, or any other person authorized by
it, shall have the right to enter such apartment for the purpose
of remedying or abating the cause of such emergency, and such right
of entry shall be immediate.
Failure to provide such a key makes an apartment Owner (and/or
Lessee) totally responsible and liable for resulting injuries, loss
of life, or property damage. Further, PLAYA DEL MAR ASSOCIATION
will not be responsible for loss or damage resulting from entry
in the event that emergency access is required.
Keys deposited with the Manager will only be surrendered to
guests, service or domestic personnel, when directed, in writing,
to do so by the owner. Further, PLAYA DEL MAR ASSOCIATION will not
be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from surrendering
said keys.
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15. DOORS, HALLS, CORRIDORS,
CATWALKS, AND BALCONIES
Apartment doors opening on hall corridors must be kept closed
at all times to conform to Fire Department Regulations and so as
not to interfere with hall and corridor air conditioning. Furthermore,
apartment doors opening into hall corridors may not be modified
for ventilation purposes as this modification would permit entry
of smoke or gases in the event of fire; this practice is strictly
against Fire Department Regulations.
Passages, balconies, elevators, staircases, corridors, and common
elements must not be obstructed in any manner. For the sake of uniformity
and/or public safety, rugs, mats, plants (real or artificial), pictures,
plaques, shelves, tables, etc. may not be placed outside doors in
hallways, corridors, or walkways. Temporary seasonal decorations
on entrance doors are excepted providing ordinary safety and Fire
Department Regulations are respected. It is not permissible to drape
or hang anything from windows, balconies, or walkways which would
be visible from the outside.
NO carpeting is permitted to be installed on walkways or balconies.
Tiling and waterproofing of balconies must comply with Playa del
Mar specifications.
Catwalks are provided for use in emergencies such as fires for
provision of routine maintenance services such as window washing
and for access to apartments when the elevators are out of service;
otherwise, they are off limits.
No shaking of rugs, mops, tablecloths, etc. from windows, balconies,
or catwalks is permitted. Clotheslines or drying racks of any description
are not to be employed other than within the apartment for any purpose
of airing or drying clothes, bathing suits, or other apparel or
furnishings. Throwing any kind of objects, cigars, cigarettes, etc.
or sweeping dirt or water from balconies is not permitted (Ordinance
C-69-85, Section 21-15.1 - City of Fort Lauderdale).
Abusive or foul language in any of the common areas is prohibited.
Waterproof containers must be used for all potted plants. No painting
of balcony walls, railings, ceilings, or doors will be permitted.
No alterations to outside apartment walls, windows, catwalks, or
balconies (excepting hurricane shutters for which proper permits
have been previously acquired and approved by Playa del Mar Association)
are permitted. Smoke-(platinum) tinted plastics on inside of windows
is permitted; however, the use of mylar- type foil or aluminum foil
is not permitted. To alter the outside appearance of any windows
in any apartment (except inside draperies and drapery material),
approval of the Board of Directors is required.- Cooking of any
sort on balconies by whatever means is strictly prohibited.
To control food odors in halls and corridors, kitchen doors
must be closed; and the electric-range exhaust fan must be used
when cooking.
No advertising, commercial or otherwise, shall be permitted
anywhere in the building except on the bulletin boards specifically
provided for that purpose (non-commercial only).
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16. ROOF
The roof - a part of the COMMON AREA - is off limits to all
residents, guests, and visitors. The roof area is restricted to
essential building maintenance and service personnel.
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17. TRASH DISPOSAL
Trash chutes are ONLY to be used between the hours of 8 A.M.
- 9 P.M.
Recycle bins on each floor must be used to dispose of items designated
for recycling.
All trash and refuse, which the kitchen sink will not process, must
be securely bagged and tied in heavy plastic bags and placed in
trash chutes.
All cartons must be disassembled and flattened and taken to the
ground- level trash rooms.
Do not shake in, or empty, dust cloths, mops, vacuum-cleaner bags,
etc., down the chutes in the trash rooms.
Do not force any over-size items into the trash-chute.
Do not place any hangers, carpet, etc. in the trash chute.
Cigar and cigarette butts must be fully extinguished before bagging.
Any volatile waste or rags must be removed from the building and
disposed of properly.
Contractor waste is NOT allowed to be disposed of in the trash
chutes or in the trash rooms at Playa del Mar, contractors and delivery
persons must take all types trash items with them.
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18. SOLICITATIONS
No apartment Owner, guest, or any personnel shall be permitted
(directly or indirectly) to solicit the sale or rental of services,
goods, wares, merchandise, real estate, or apartment units within
the public areas or on the bulletin boards without the Manager's
permission. Conducting of any business (directly or indirectly)
by an apartment Owner, guest of an Owner Lessee, or any other person
is strictly prohibited within such public areas or facilities. This
provision is intended to prohibit a unit Owner, Lessee, or any other
person from soliciting on the condominium property for the collection
of funds for organizations or selling goods and newspapers and/or
magazine subscriptions.
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19. SECURITY GUARDS
An adequate and reasonable security staff with supplemental
devices has been established for the general safety and security
of the residents in the Playa del Mar Condominium. Security personnel
have the responsibility and the authority for the enforcement of
our Rules and Regulations. All persons must comply with their requests
or risk any sanctions ordered by the Board of Directors. Guests
who do not abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Association
may be asked to leave the area.
Residents should report any violations of these Rules and Regulations,
misbehavior, nuisances, and other questionable or suspicious actions
or conditions to the Manager or, if the office is closed, to the
Security Desk in the main lobby. Serious violations requiring Board
action must be reported in writing to the Manager's office.
If and when a security guard finds it necessary to call someone's
attention to an infraction of the Rules and Regulations, please
remember that it is his/her duty to do so.
Telephones at the security desks must be kept free for staff
use at all times. Personal calls are not permitted.
Security guards should not be called upon to leave their posts
to unlock doors, assist in carrying packages, or to perform other
personal services.
No one is allowed to enter into areas reserved for security
guards unless approval is first obtained from the guard. Everyone
is expected to cooperate fully with them in enforcing the Rules.
There shall be no loitering in the security desk area of the
lobby. This area is only for guests or others waiting for security
clearance and for owners and residents who are waiting for transportation
(for periods of ten (10) minutes or less) to depart from the premises.
Of course, owners or residents may pass through this area as necessary
while exiting or entering the building. The presence of others in
this area can serve to distract security personnel and create congestion.
In the interest of better management, Owners, Lessees, guests,
and personnel of Playa del Mar should conduct their business at
the security desks as expeditiously as possible - thus providing
time for the guards to carry out their legitimate functions. Loitering
in these areas is to be avoided.
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20. DELIVERIES
All goods and packages of every description (including food,
flowers, and other perishables) must be delivered through the receiving
room, which is only a short term storage area, in the lower-level
garage area of the building. Playa del Mar Association will not
be responsible for any type loss or damage to such property. Residents
will be notified that merchandise and/or packages are being held
for them in the receiving room. It shall be the resident's responsibility
to see that the delivered items are picked up immediately.
Residents must notify the Manager's Office in advance of any
significant delivery or move in / move out. The elevator must be
reserved accordingly. A $150.00 deposit is required for the elevator
when the reservation is made.
Moving furniture and/or personal belongings in and out of the
building is restricted to the hours of
8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Mondays through Fridays. Unloading of vans or trucks
should not be initiated after 3:30 P.M. unless it can be terminated
by 5 P.M.
Single deliveries that do not require locking off or holding
the elevators may also be performed during the hours of 8 A.M. -
1 P.M. on Saturday.
NO MOVING OF ANY DESCRIPTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY OR LEGAL
HOLIDAYS. NO APARTMENT MOVE IN OR MOVE OUT ON SATURDAY. THERE ARE
NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE DIRECTIVES.
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21. SERVICE PERSONNEL
All domestic and service personnel must be cleared through lower-garage
security guards. They must be identified, signed in (and out), and
must be announced to the resident before being allowed to enter
the elevator. All domestic and service personnel will use the freight
elevator if the unit is in the main tower.
Except for emergency repairs, service personnel will be admitted
only between the hours of 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. daily and 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.
on Saturdays. Service vehicles are to be parked on the designated
lower north deck area.
No admittance will be granted on Sundays and legal holidays
except in cases of emergency.
Owners and/or Lessees must supply their apartment keys to domestic
or service personnel whom they have properly requested to be admitted
to the apartment in their absence. Owners and/or Lessees will be
responsible for any loss or damages caused by their domestic or
service personnel.
Contractor waste is NOT allowed to be disposed of in the trash
chutes or in the trash rooms at Playa del Mar, contractors, service
and delivery persons must take all types trash items with them.
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22. MAINTENANCE SERVICE
All requests for service must be made to the Manager's Office
in writing. Maintenance personnel have been instructed not to accept
verbal requests for service other than through the Manager's Office.
There will be no deviation from this procedure. Our maintenance
personnel are primarily retained for maintaining COMMON and LIMITED
PROPERTY areas. If a resident needs special maintenance assistance,
the Manager will make available a list of recommended service companies
for the resident's consideration. Maintenance personnel are required
to carry out their daily assignments without interruption. They
are not permitted to carry packages or perform other personal services
without the Manager's specific approval. Our maintenance staff (with
the prior approval of the Manager) may be used for providing needed
services in an apartment for which the occupant will be duly charged.
Owners and/or Lessees will be responsible for any loss or damages
caused by their maintenance, domestic or service personnel.
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23. COMMON AREAS AND LIMITED
COMMON PROPERTY ATTIRE
No one shall appear in or use the main lobby, recreation rooms
in any attire other than proper street clothing. Footwear must be
worn at all times when residents and their guests are outside their
apartments. Bare feet will not be permitted at any time in any undercover
areas including the garages. In no case will wet bathing suits be
tolerated other than at the pool and beach areas or to and from
these areas to individual apartments.
Since the mail room is situated just off the lobby, cabana wear
and beachwear - properly covered, dry, and presentable - may be
worn to obtain mail from the mail room.
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24. VEHICLE PARKING - LIMITED
COMMON PROPERTY (LCP)
Only passenger-type vehicles bearing current license plates
and in good operable condition are permitted to park in garage parking
spaces and in the outside parking spaces. No vehicles in any description
of disrepair are allowed anywhere on the premises. Flat tires must
be repaired immediately. All vehicles must be parked "head
in" with the exception of service vehicles parked with special
permission. Vehicles belonging to employee and domestic personnel
are to be parked on the upper north deck.
Excepting those for service, all other vehicles located on the
premises are to be for personal use only and of non-commercial nature.
No vans(except mini- vans), trailers, boats on trailers, motor homes,
motorcycles or motorbikes, campers or recreational vehicles are
permitted to park on the premises except as hereinafter provided.
Cargo trailers may be parked in or near the lower- level garage
for limited periods of loading or unloading providing arrangements
have been made in advance with the Manager or the Security Chief.
Vans which do not exceed a height of 6' or a length of 18' and which
have received the prior approval of the Manager may be parked in
assigned undercover parking spaces. No vehicles with illegal/noisy
mufflers are allowed on the property.
All vehicles must be properly identified to be allowed to park
in garages. No vehicle will be allowed to park in garages in LIMITED
COMMON PROPERTY parking spaces without proper identification decals
or vehicle identification cards. There are no exceptions. This is
a security measure designed to protect Owners, Lessees, and their
guests.
An identification decal bearing the number of the parking space
shall be issued for each vehicle in each parking space. Before issuance
of an identification decal to the Owner or Lessee of a parking space,
the Owner or Lessee shall make of record in the Association office
the name of the Owner of said space, the apartment number, and the
telephone number of said person authorized to occupy said space.
These decals shall be permanently affixed to the left-hand side
of the front bumper for cars parking in the lower garage and on
the right-hand side of the rear bumper for cars parking in the upper
garages. Otherwise, they must be affixed in full view on corresponding
areas of the window whenever possible.
A different decal is issued for "second" or additional
vehicles of an Owner or Lessee. Such vehicles may not be parked
in spaces marked "guests", but instead they may be parked
on the upper exterior north deck. The above rules apply to temporary
identification cards as well. Temporary identification cards shall
be placed on top of the dashboard - face up on the right-hand side
of the vehicle. Temporary identification cards are issued primarily
for leased cars.
No "For Sale" or "For Lease" or any other
type of advertising shall be permitted on any vehicles located on
the premises (except for service vehicles). All advertising for
the sale of any vehicle or any other personal property shall be
confined to the bulletin board in the garage-level area which advertisements
must be approved by the building Manager prior to being placed on
the bulletin board.
Each apartment Owner or Lessee has the right to park in his/her
assigned space(s). No apartment Owner or Lessee may park in those
spaces designated for "Guests Only." An apartment Owner
may give permission to a tenant to park in the assigned parking
space(s) of that apartment Owner. In the event a tenant is to use
assigned space(s) for more than two days, the apartment Owner must
file a written statement with the Association stating the name of
the apartment Owner giving permission, the name of the person to
whom permission is given, the license number and make of that person's
car, and the length of time for which such permission is granted.
The staff will issue a temporary permit indicating the time of use
and parking space which permit must be displayed on the dashboard
of the vehicle.
At no time shall an apartment Owner's or Lessee's car occupy
more than the Apartment Owner's or Lessee's assigned parking space(s).
Parking over the boundary line of any parking space(s) is prohibited.
If an apartment Owner, his/her family, or his/her Lessee owns more
cars than his/her assigned spaces, then the apartment Owner, his/her
family, or tenants must park the extra automobile on the outside
north deck of the parking facility. As an alternative, a resident
is allowed to rent a garage space when available from an Owner or
Lessee; such notices are placed on the lower-garage bulletin board.
No parking spaces may be sold, rented, or leased to a non-resident
of Playa del Mar. Major vehicle repairs (including oil changes,
radiator flushing or charging batteries using common area electricity)
are not permitted on COMMON PROPERTY or LIMITED COMMON PROPERTY.
Owners are responsible for any fluid leakage under their vehicle
(s). Walking on the painted walkways is recommended where possible.
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25. CAR WASH
The following are the guidelines according to which residents
are permitted to wash/wax their cars in the common areas of the
garages.
Absolutely, no car waxing in the two designated car-wash areas
in the lower garage.
Only licensed and insured car wash/wax services are allowed to perform
these services for Playa del Mar residents on the property.
Car washing/waxing is limited to residents' cars only.
Waxing can only be done in the resident's garage parking space of
car being waxed. Parking space must be left clean - all litter must
be picked up.
Any type treatment applied tires/wheels must be applied by rag and
not excessive to leave any residue on the floor.
Anyone washing/waxing a car in any area must clean up any litter,
liquid soap/chemicals from the entire area utilized.
Security is in charge of enforcing the rules and is responsible
to report violations by anyone using the facilities.
Any damage by any person washing or waxing a car will have to be
paid by the car washer or by the car owner/resident.
The Board reserves the right to prevent the car wash/wax services
from working or coming on the property at any time or to change
these Rules and Regulations at any time.
Smoking is prohibited in the garages and car wash areas.
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26. BICYCLES
Bicycles of Owner and Lessee residents must be kept in the bicycle
rack only in the lower-level garage when not in use. It is recommended
that they be chained and locked to the rack. It is not permitted
to transport bicycles to residents' apartments on elevators or stairways
nor to store them in apartments.
All bicycles must be registered with Lobby Security on weekdays
during business hours. This registration must be renewed annually.
It is strictly prohibited to ride bicycles in the garage or
anywhere on the premises.
Playa del Mar Association will not be responsible for theft
or damage to all or any part of an Owner's or Lessee's bicycle while
on the property.
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27. SHOPPING CARTS AND CLOTHES
/ LUGGAGE CARRIERS
There shall be grocery carts kept in the north wing lobby-level
garage, south wing lobby-level garage, and in the lower-level garage.
There shall be clothes/luggage carriers kept in the lower-level
garage, the clothes/luggage carriers must be signed out with and
returned to the security guard. It is recommended that residents
returning to Playa del Mar by taxi or car with heavy luggage aboard
direct their driver to the lower garage where there is easy access
to carts for carrying luggage.
No luggage cart or other conveyance is to be brought to the
lobby/security desk entrance for pickup or unloading of luggage
or other items.
All residents must return all carts and carriers to their respective
storage spaces immediately after use. This does not mean merely
to put them on an elevator and then program the elevator to return
them to the lobby or lower- level floors.
If a resident does not return carts to their respective storage
points, the resident is respectfully requested not to use the carts
or carriers. It is especially important that residents not leave
these carts in their apartments overnight. They represent COMMON
PROPERTY and were purchased for the use of all residents; and everyone
is entitled to use them.
The service elevator is to be used by apartment residents in
the main tower building for all wheeled vehicles, packaged groceries,
grocery and clothes/luggage carriers, etc. The passenger elevators
may only be used for wheeled vehicles when the service elevator
is out of order.
Wheelchairs may be used in either service or
passenger elevators.
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28. OCEAN LOUNGE
The lounges are for the sole use of all Owners and Lessees subject
to the following: The Social Committee may schedule social events
- open to all residents and their guests - limited, however, to
the capacity of the facility. No parties or events may be scheduled
which are for the benefit or pleasure of any outside group or organization.
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29. PRIVATE PARTY - OCEAN LOUNGE
1. Owners or Lessees must request a private party date in writing
to the Manager so as to not conflict with other resident requests
for the use of the room. In addition, the Owner or Lessee must complete
the "use" contract (see back of book) available in the
Manager's Office.
2. Private parties will be held only in the Ocean Lounge and may
not be extended to the Library. Time is limited to 1 A.M. of the
following morning.
3. A deposit of $250 shall be made at the time of submitting the
reservation form - which deposit shall be returned subject to a
deduction (if necessary) for cost of any damage or repair plus the
following: a charge will be imposed for professional cleaning if
deemed necessary by the Manager; leftover food, drinks, etc. must
be disposed of immediately after the party by the host.
4. The Manager or his representative will inspect the Ocean Lounge
before and after the private party to determine the condition of
the premises and any possible damages that might have been incurred
during the party. If damage has occurred the Manager will report
it to the President of the Board in writing. The President or Manager
will decide the extent of the damage and the cost to repair - which
cost shall be assessed against the host or against the Owner of
the host's apartment in the event the host fails to pay.
5. An alphabetized guest list must be furnished to Lobby Security
- not less than 24 hours prior to the affair.
6. All social affairs must be limited to the legal capacity (176)
of the Ocean Lounge.
7. No beverages or food will be allowed outside of the Ocean Lounge.
8. No Owner or Lessee will be allowed to have more than one private
party in the Lounge during any three month period.
9. The Association and its Board of Directors shall not be responsible
for any liabilities which may arise in relation to any party which
is held in the Ocean Lounge including social events sponsored by
any social committee.
10. No smoking is allowed in the building.
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30. ELEVATORS
Each 16-story wing has one high-speed passenger elevator to
service residents. The tower section has two high-speed elevators
and one freight elevator in the west (lobby) end and one high-speed
passenger elevator in the east end of the building. In the tower,
service personnel and employees of moving companies should use the
freight elevator. Residents or guests in the tower section, desirous
of transportation to the lobby or to any other floor, will use either
of the two high-speed passenger elevators in the west end of the
building or the high-speed passenger elevator in the east end of
the building. Residents will push only one button to signal the
elevators for service. They should not push both the high-speed
passenger elevator button and the slow-speed freight elevator button
to signal for passenger service. Residents should not push any elevator
button and hold it. They should not push both the up and down buttons.
Our elevators are programmed to answer the signal when buttons are
pushed. Lack of consideration on the part of residents in operating
elevators causes breakdowns, delays the use of any elevator by other
residents, causes two or three elevators to answer one call, and
greatly increases electricity and maintenance costs. The names of
violators will be turned in to the Manager, and infractions will
be dealt with by the Board of Directors. Do not block elevator doors
open in order to hold a car as an alarm sounds after a short delay
calling building personnel to the scene. Such holding action is
also discourteous to other residents. Also, do not manually attempt
to force doors open.
This is a smoke free building and state law prohibits smoking
or the carrying of lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pipes on elevators.
Receptacles are available for disposing of lighted tobacco at the
entrance to each elevator; they are not for any other purpose.
In the event of a fire DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS.
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31. BULLETIN BOARDS
All notices to be posted on any and all bulletin boards must
be approved by the Manager's Office. Unauthorized notices will be
removed. All notices will be posted by the Manager' Office.
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32. EXERCISE ROOMS - MEN'S AND
WOMEN'S
These rooms are to be utilized only for the purpose of which
they are intended. The exercise rooms are intended to be used only
for physical exercise with the apparatus provided and such other
exercises as may be logically included in a program of physical
fitness. For the health, safety, and welfare of all residents, children
under the age of 14 years are not allowed to utilize the exercise
rooms without direct adult supervision at all times. Use of the
exercise rooms and the equipment therein is at the user's own risk.
Playa del Mar Association will not be responsible for injuries
resulting from the use thereof.
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33. BILLIARD ROOM
The billiard room is intended to be used solely for the purpose
of playing the game of billiards in its various forms. The participants
are requested to adhere to the normal rules of courtesy in regard
to such games. Any use of the equipment except for playing the game
of billiards is strictly prohibited, and anyone misusing or abusing
the equipment will be asked to leave the billiard room.
Individuals utilizing the billiard room are also requested to
be courteous of the rights of other persons who also use the equipment
and to allow other individuals who are waiting to utilize the same
within a reasonable period of time. For the health, safety, and
welfare of all individuals, only adults and juveniles - under 18
years of age - under adult supervision at all times - are allowed
to use the billiard room; and the unit Owner involved shall be financially
responsible for damages (see PROPERTY DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY). Owners
and Lessees must sign for the billiard room equipment at the Lobby
Security Desk.
At no time shall any individual be permitted to eat or drink
(alcoholic or non- alcoholic beverages) within the confines of the
billiard room.
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34. CARD ROOMS
The card rooms are designed solely for the purpose of playing
card games, chess, checkers, backgammon, dominoes, Parcheesi, Monopoly,
Mahjong, and other sedentary games as may be in the same categories
as those games listed. Anyone utilizing the card rooms for purposes
other than described above shall be requested to leave if such activity
interferes with the intended use.
At no time shall any individual be permitted to eat or drink
(alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages) within the confines of the
card room.
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35. TV / MOVIE ROOM
The TV / Movie Room is intended to be used solely for the purpose
of watching TV / Movies. Residents are requested to adhere to the
normal rules of courtesy.
Guests are allowed if seating permits, Unit owners have seating
priority over guests.
Any use of the equipment by residents is strictly prohibited
without prior approval, in writing, from the Board of Directors.
Individuals utilizing the TV / Movie Room are also requested
to be courteous of the rights of other persons who are watching
the TV / Movie.
For the health, safety, and welfare of all individuals, adults
and juveniles (under 18 years of age), under adult supervision,
are allowed to use the TV / Movie Room.
Damages: the unit Owner involved shall be financially responsible
for damages (see PROPERTY DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY).
At no time shall any individual be permitted to smoke, eat or
drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages) within the confines
of the TV / Movie Room.
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36. SWIMMING POOL / BEACH AREA
PROMENADE / SUN DECK
Any Playa del Mar security guard or the pool attendant has the
authority to ask anyone to leave the area who does not comply with
the rules set forth herein or as publicly posted. The Rules governing
this section are as follows:
1. It is against the Board of Health Regulations for anyone
with an infection to enter the pool. Anyone with a skin, ear, or
other infection cannot use the pool.
2. A SHOWER IS REQUIRED AT THE POOL AREA BEFORE ENTERING THE
POOL. Anyone who leaves the area and returns must shower again before
reentering the pool.
3. All suntan oils, creams, and other lotions must be removed
by showering before entering the pool.
4. When using patio furniture in bathing attire, underlying
toweling must always be used in order to keep the surfaces clean
for the next user.
5. Cut-offs and "T" shirts are not permissible; only
conventional bathing attire is permitted. Rest rooms should be used
for changing swimming attire.
6. Chaise lounges and tables shall not be reserved over long
periods of non- use by placing towels or other articles on them.
7. No objects of any kind - including rafts, floats, flippers,
snorkels, masks, toys, etc. - are permitted in the swimming pool
except swimming goggles and float aids that are attached to the
bather's body. Plastic play pools are not permitted on the promenade
deck or the pool area level.
8. Running, jumping, and playing games around the pool and promenade
areas are prohibited.
9. NO EATING - No food, drink, gum, bottles, metal or glass
containers of any kind are to be taken to the swimming pool or promenade
deck. EXCEPT - within 25' of the Barbecue Grills on the promenade
deck.
10. BARBECUE GRILLS - For safety, Security must be notified
prior to, and after the use of the Barbecue Grills, so they can
turn the gas on and off. Residents are required to clean the Barbecue
Grills, tables, chairs and all litter, after using the Barbecue
(S).
11. No pets of any kind are allowed on the beach, in the swimming-pool
area, or on the promenade/sun deck areas.
12. The swimming pool will be open from 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. During
the winter months, October 1st, thru May 1st, the pool temperature
will be maintained at 80 degrees, or as near as possible.
13. Residents/Guests using the swimming pool, promenade, or
beach areas are required to do so in a manner considerate of others.
Obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated.
14. The use of loud playing radios, portable TV's, tape decks,
etc. annoying other residents and guests will not be tolerated.
15. An Adult must be in the water, in the swimming pool, with
children UNDER FOUR YEARS OF AGE.
16. Children who are not toilet trained must wear diapers with
protective rubber pants over the diaper.
17. Chairs, tables, and chaise lounges in the swimming pool
area may not be taken to the promenade deck or to the beach area.
Chaise lounges and other furniture on the promenade deck may not
be taken to the swimming pool or to the beach areas.
18. The beach area (down to the line 50' west of the mean high
water line) is part of the Playa del Mar Condominium property and
is subject to all rules pertaining to guest, Owner, or visitor usage
as any other area belonging to the Association.
19. Sand and tar must be removed from the feet when leaving
the beach area. Mineral spirits, paper toweling, and running water
are provided for the removal of tar.
20. The swimming pool, beach, and promenade/sun deck areas must
be left in a clean condition for the mutual benefit of all residents.
21. Feeding of seagulls, snipes, or pigeons on the beach, promenade
and pool decks and apartment balconies is prohibited.
22. No chairs, lounges, or tables are permitted within four
feet of the coping outlining the pool.
23. No diving or jumping into the pool is allowed. This is a
safety requirement for pools less then eight feet deep.
24. No inflatable of any description or motors for use with
inflatable may be stored in the garage or any other COMMON PROPERTY
areas. Launching of motorized inflatable from the beach is prohibited
by law.
25. Beach chairs, rafts, and other beach paraphernalia normally
stored on the racks in the garage, that are provided for this purpose,
should be replaced on the racks after use and NOT carelessly thrown
on the floor. Above items must be identified with the owners name
and unit number.
26. Umbrellas must be left closed on windy days, as determined
by the pool attendant or security.
27. Beach volley ball may only be played North of the Barbecues.
The beach area or beach as utilized in these Rules and Regulations
is defined to mean that property owned by the Condominium - which
property ends 50 feet west of the mean high-water line.
The Playa del Mar Association, Inc. will not be responsible
for injuries or drowning sustained in or about the swimming pool,
promenade, sun deck, or the beach and beach area (see above paragraph
- also see CHILDREN AND THEIR ACTIVITIES).
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37. MOVING
The Manager's Office must be notified at least one week in advance
of moving in or out of the building so as to prevent conflict in
the scheduling of the use of the elevators and security personnel.
When reserving an elevator for your move, you must pay a deposit
of $150 in the Manager's Office to cover possible damage to elevator
padding and carpet. Deposit will be returned after above requirements
have been satisfactorily completed.
On moving day you must;
1. Return all DOM security keys to the office.
2. Return all overhead garage-door operators to the office (if they
were obtained from the office).
3. Have the security staff remove the bumper identification sticker(s)
from your vehicle(s).
These rules apply also to those residents who do their own moving.
Moving furniture and/or personal belongings in and out of the
building is restricted to the hours of 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Mondays through
Fridays. Unloading of vans or trucks should not be initiated after
3:30 P.M. unless it can be terminated by 5 P.M.
NO MOVING OF ANY DESCRIPTION WILL TAKE PLACE
ON SUNDAY OR LEGAL HOLIDAYS.
NO APARTMENT MOVE IN OR MOVE OUT ON SATURDAY.
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38. RESIDENTS USE OF OUTSIDE
CONTRACTORS
AND SERVICE COMPANIES
It is the responsibility of the resident to inform their service
company or contractor of the Playa del Mar Contractor Rules as posted
in the lower- garage security window.
Because you are responsible for any and all damage to the COMMON
AREAS and for your own protection inside your apartment, we suggest
you request a "Certificate of Insurance" from your contractor
or service company. Make sure they have Liability and Workmen's
Compensation Insurance and also a current Broward County or Fort
Lauderdale license.
Owners and Lessees are responsible to ensure that service companies
and outside contractors do not discard refuse in Association dumpsters
or trash receptacles at any time.
The Manager's Office will be glad to assist you.
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Playa del Mar
3900 Galt Ocean Drive - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 561-0990 - Fax: (954) 563-9239
[email protected]
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