Gildersleeve Park for Mobile Hom

Gildersleeve Park for Mobile Homes

GILDERSLEEVE MANAGEMENT CO., INC.

RULES AND REGULATIONS, REVISION 2012

The purpose of these Rules and Regulations is to ensure a harmonious relationship between tenants and neighbors residing in Gildersleeve Park for Mobile Homes. The setting forth of what is expected of a tenant by the landlord should eliminate any confusion or friction between tenants, neighbors, and the landlord. The close proximity of mobile home living necessitates a set of guidelines which equally applied, protects everyone governed thereunder and protects their investment as well. The vast majority of mobile home owners prefer a reasonable set of rules and regulations to adhere to and live by.

1. Gildersleeve Park for Mobile Homes shall be used by its tenants for residential purposes exclusively. No business use is permitted. No peddling, soliciting, nor circulation of petitions is permitted. Pursuant to § 233 of the Real Property Law, no other use will be allowed that is in violation of federal, state, and local laws which may be detrimental to the safety and welfare of other persons residing in the mobile home park.

2. If the Lease or Rental Agreement is entered into by one tenant, same shall be construed to permit occupancy by the tenant, immediate family of the tenant, one additional occupant, and dependent children of the occupant, provided that the tenant or the tenant's spouse occupies the premises as his or her primary residence.

3. If the Lease or Rental Agreement is entered into by two or more tenants, same shall be construed to permit occupancy by tenants, immediate family of tenants, occupants and dependent children of occupants; provided that the total number of tenants and occupants, excluding occupants' dependent children, does not exceed the number of tenants specified in the current Lease or Rental Agreement, and that at least one tenant or a tenant's spouse occupies the premises as his or her primary residence.

4. The tenant shall inform the Gildersleeve Management Co., Inc., of the name of any occupant within thirty (30) days following the commencement of occupancy by such person or within thirty (30) days following a request by the landlord.

5. No occupant or occupant's dependent child shall, without express written permission of the landlord, acquire any right to continued occupancy in the event that the tenant vacates the premises or acquires any other rights of tenancy.

6. All children shall be confined to their lot and will not be permitted to play in the street or roam through any other tenant's lot.

7. All monthly lot rentals shall be payable in advance on the first day of each month. Any rent not paid by the tenth (10^th) day of each month shall incur a late charge equal to five (5%) percent of the amount of unpaid rent as of the tenth (10^th) of the month. In the event legal proceedings are instituted to collect unpaid rent, the landlord shall be entitled to an award of legal fees as determined and fixed by a court of competent jurisdiction and same are to be included in the judgment awarded.

8. No mobile home should be sold to stay in the park without the written approval of the landlord. Please consult the landlord before concluding any sale. The landlord will assist any tenant who desires to sell his mobile home. Tenant will be responsible for all charges incurred in moving of the mobile home, plus storage fees at the rate of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars per day. Gildersleeve Management Co., Inc., will not be responsible for any damages to mobile homes located anywhere on park property.

9. If upon written notice any tenant who fails to comply with cleanliness or other regulations, the management will have the work completed and will bill the tenant accordingly.

10. The tenant is responsible for the proper care and maintenance of his or her mobile home and lot. The tenant shall maintain their lot in a clean, neat, and attractive manner with grass, shrubs, and non-park owned trees trimmed as often as necessary. Tenants may not store bottles, cans, trunks, boxes, or equipment, etc. on their lot outside of their storage shed. Neighboring tenants will have access to walk around the side of their home to wash the home and windows, and have access to the water supply and heat tape. Therefore, plants and shrubs should not be against your neighbor's home.

11. All telephone numbers, both business and residential, should be registered with the park office for emergency purposes.

12. Any additions such as storage sheds, enclosed rooms, fences, decks, awnings, air conditioners, or any other kind of additions must be approved by the landlord. Air conditioners must be installed on your patio side of the mobile home in order not to disturb your neighbor. Any construction commenced prior to approval by the landlord shall result in the removal at his or her expense. No pools or hot tubs are permitted on Gildersleeve park grounds.

13. Tenants with steel storage sheds are responsible for keeping them in good repair and painted. Tenants may replace a steel storage shed with aluminum or wood with siding after prior approval of the landlord. The landlord reserves the right to require removal and replacement of poorly maintained storage sheds.

14. Tenants are prohibited from tampering with any meter, meter boxes, sewer connection, electrical lines, or any other park equipment or property. Any damage resulting from such tampering will be the tenant's responsibility. Tenants are further cautioned against driving pipes or stakes in the ground and against digging without first checking with the landlord in order to avoid damaging underground installations.

15. Tenants shall take care not to clog toilets or sink lines with heavy or greasy debris since such use can cause sewage problems. Any obstruction between the mobile home and the cesspool/sewer line is the tenant's responsibility. Any leak that fills the cesspool will be the responsibility of the tenant to pump his or her cesspool.

16. Heat tapes should be plugged in before the first frost or no later than November 1^st to prevent the exposed water lines from freezing. The repair or replacement of frozen water lines or heat tapes will be the tenant's responsibility.

17. No wash is permitted to dry outdoors on Sundays and holidays. Tree to tree or patio post to post, wash lines are prohibited. Umbrella type wash lines are permitted.

18. No more than one dog per mobile home. Dogs must be walked on a leash outside the park grounds and away from other homes. Dog waste must be cleaned up immediately, anywhere within the grounds, including tenant's lot. As of December 1, 2001, no dogs weighing in excess of 20 pounds will be permitted on park grounds due to insurance regulations. Any tenant's dog who is barking excessively will be deemed a nuisance and be handled as such. Dogs are not to be left outside of the home unattended. Please have guests leave their pets at home.

19. Do not throw bread or any other food on the ground to feed the birds or squirrels. Bird feeders aboveground are permitted. The feeding of dogs and cats on your patio is prohibited as it may bring stray animals and rodents into the park.

20. Unreasonable noises including, but not limited to, those generated by loud music and television are prohibited between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Violations of privacy, intoxication, and disorderly conduct are prohibited and may result in police arrest and/or eviction if the rights of other tenants are affected. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in park roadways and parking areas. If a tenant fails to cure a violation or persistently violates the rules after receipt of a ten (10) day written notice from the landlord, then eviction proceedings may be initiated.

21. All tenants, guests, and delivery vehicles must abide by the speed limit of 8 mph in the park.

22. Every tenant will be held responsible for any disturbance or damage caused to any other tenant or their property due to their own conduct or the conduct of their guests or pets.

23. Commercial vehicles, except those making local deliveries, are not permitted in the park. Pick-up trucks owned by tenants and used as a personal vehicle are permitted.

24. All vehicles must be registered with the park office including make, model, and registration number. No unregistered vehicles, trailers, boats, or personal watercraft may be stored on park grounds. Owners of such vehicles will be notified to remove the vehicles or they will be towed at the owner's expense.

25. All tenants are prohibited from washing their cars by hose, changing oil, flushing radiators, repairing, dismantling, or overhauling their vehicles on park grounds. Only emergency repairs are permitted, such as changing a flat tire or jumping the battery. Tenants are responsible for any damage to roads due to a leak from their vehicle.

26. Due to limited parking spaces, tenants will be allowed a maximum of two (2) parking spaces per mobile home, one car per person parked in pre-approved designated spaces. Absolutely no parking of cars between mobile homes is allowed except where driveways have been approved by the landlord.

27. Due to the limited parking spaces, visitors must park in designated visitor parking spaces or outside the park grounds. The parking of vehicles on main roads or restricted areas is strictly prohibited due to fire code regulations. Violators will be towed at their own expense.

28. Due to sanitary conditions and current Board of Health regulations, garbage must be in plastic bags and tied closed before placing in dumpsters. Please attempt to throw garbage to the rear of the dumpsters.

29. Shrubs, grass, leaves, tree branches, and newspapers should be put in bags or tied into small bundles and placed in dumpsters Mondays through Thursdays, only. Do not put these items in dumpsters on the weekends. All building materials, furniture, mattresses, appliances, or any other large items should not be put in or around dumpsters, please consult with the landlord for a designated storage location.

30. The landlord reserves the right of access to all lot locations for the purposes of utility maintenance and inspection.

31. The landlord will attempt to deal promptly and fairly with any complaints that are submitted in writing and delivered to the park office during normal business hours. However, all personal grievances must be settled between the tenants.

32. The landlord shall not be liable for any debts, liabilities, or damage claims for personal injury, including tenants and their guests.

33. Eviction proceedings will be instituted against a tenant for failure to pay rent after thirty (30) days written notice to cure has been provided to the tenant.

34. A resident will be given ten (10) days to correct a violation of these Rules and Regulations after receiving written notice. If he or she fails to correct said violation he or she will then be asked to vacate the lot within thirty (30) days.

35. As to the tenants who are not under a written lease, the landlord reserves the right to revise these Rules and Regulations at any time upon giving a thirty (30) day written notice to all tenants.

36. Revision to Section No. 18 dated September 16, 2007. No dogs weighing in excess of twenty (20) pounds including, but not limited to, Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, and Doberman Pinchers will be permitted on park grounds due to insurance regulations. Revision to Section No. 18 dated September 28, 2012. Dogs are not to be left outside of the home unattended.

37. Revision to Section No. 12 dated September 28, 2012. No pools or hot tubs are permitted on Gildersleeve park grounds.

All of the Rules and Regulations heretofore mentioned are provided for the convenience and welfare of the park residents. We realize that some of these rules may sometimes cause inconveniences, but they are necessary for keeping Gildersleeve Park for Mobile Homes a clean and well kept community.

GILDERSLEEVE MANAGEMENT CO., INC.

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