As joint owners in the common elements of The Lakes at
Larchmont Condominium #1 Association, unit owners,and by
extension, their families, tenants and guests, share the
responsibility of making the community a pleasant place
to live for all of us. This enhances our quality of life,
while protecting the considerable financial investment
which our units represent.
Only the residents of a community can establish the kind
of team spirit and culture which will foster the neighborly
environment, which can make The Lakes a truly outstanding
place to live. To facilitate this, the Board of Trustees,
on behalf of the owners’ association, has adopted the following
guidelines, rules and regulations, which will aid all of us
in safeguarding the property, safety, privacy, and peace of
mind of our neighbors and ourselves. These rules and regulations
are, in addition to, and consistent with the use restrictions
as outlined in the Master Deed and By-Laws, and the
Municipal Code of Mt. Laurel Township, and, State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle
Code Title 39.
These rules and regulations are subject to change as deemed
necessary by your Board of Trustees.
A. COMPLAINTS, REQUESTS, & INQUIRIES
1. All requests, inquiries and complaints related to The
Lakes, shall be made in writing to the Management Company
and the Board of Trustees.
2. Names of the complainant will be held in strict confidence.
RESIDENTS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ABIDE BY THE RULES
AND TO REPORT VIOLATIONS TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD HAS THE
AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY THE VIOLATOR OR
BY LICENSED CONTRACTORS. CHARGES AND/OR FINES WILL BE ASSESSED
AGAINST THE VIOLATOR.
B. GENERAL
1. Unit owners are responsible for tenants, guests and
invites to comply with the Association's Declaration, By-Laws
and these Rules and Regulations. They must send lease documents
to Management Company.
2. Unit owners, residents or any of their agents, employees,
licensees or visitors SHALL NOT at any time, bring into
or keep in their units, any FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTIBLE or EXPLOSIVE
fluids, materials, chemicals or substances, except for household
use and in household quantities. No Gas Grills
3. Kerosene heaters shall not be permitted for use within
the Lakes.
4. Toilets and other drains in the buildings, shall be
used only for the purposes for which they were designed.
Any damage to the common plumbing resulting from misuse
of plumbing and/or drains in a unit, shall be repaired by
the Association and paid for by the owner of the unit.
5. A minimum temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit will
be maintained in all units during the cold weather months
between November 1st and May 1st to prevent potential damage
to common plumbing through freezing of pipes. Any damage
will be repaired by the Association and paid by owner.
6. All association fees are due on the 1st of each month.
If fees are not received in Management Office by the 15th
of the month, a $10.00 late charge will be assessed.
7. ABSOLUTELY no peddlers or solicitors of any kind are
allowed in the Community. Report any solicitors to the management
personnel immediately.
8. Power tools shall not be used between 9:00 p.m. and
9:00 a.m. of the following day.
9. For Sale and For Rent signs are prohibited.
A maximum of three (3) “Open House” signs are allowed to
be posted within the development, but must be put up and
taken down on the day of the open house.
10. Portable and/or permanent sports/recreational fixtures
and/or facilities are prohibited within The Lakes community.
These include but are not limited to basketball backboards,
street hockey nets, volleyball nets, etc.
Organized sports/recreational activities (including but not
limited to pick-up football, basketball or baseball/softball games)
are likewise prohibited within the Lakes community.
11. Each unit owner is responsible for purchasing and
maintaining standard condominium homeowner’s insurance coverage
(for example, an H06 policy).
Such coverage shall be sufficient to adequately cover all
contents and upgrades, as well as general liability.
C. BUILDING ACCESS, PARKING AND DRIVEWAYS
Parking areas and lined spaces will be designed to provide
both convenience and aesthetics for residents.
As in most situations of possible contention, the use of common
sense and consideration for your neighbors can enhance community
rapport and avoid resentment.
1. Walkways, entrances, passages and courts surrounding the
building shall not be obstructed.
2. Parking is allowed in designated, lined parking spaces only,
with these spaces limited to the parking of one vehicle each.
Parking in any designated “No Parking” area is prohibited.
Any vehicle found parked in a designated “No Parking” area will
be tagged. The first occurrence will constitute a warning.
Any vehicle tagged twice will be towed. All towing charges will
be charged to the unit owner.
3. Parking of commercial vehicles, defined as a vehicle with
commercial license plates and/or with any lettering on its body,
is strictly prohibited. Ladder Racks, Ladders, Tool Boxes, Snow Plows,
are strictly prohibited, Parking of boats, campers, snowmobiles
and trailers is likewise prohibited.
4. All vehicles must have current license plates, a current
registration card, and a valid inspection sticker to be legally
parked on the premises.
Title 39. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, PARKING.
39:4-56.6. Parking on private property without consent; removal of vehicle; costs.
No person shall park or leave unattended a vehicle on private property without the consent
of the owner or other person in control or possession of the property or for a period in
excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency or disablement
of the vehicle in which case the owner or operator thereof shall arrange for the
expeditious removal of the vehicle.
The owner or other person in control or possession of the property on which a vehicle
is parked or left unattended in violation of this section may remove or hire another person
to remove and store the vehicle. It shall be the obligation of the owner of the vehicle to
pay the reasonable costs for the removal and for any storage which may result from such
removal before he shall be entitled to recover the possession of the vehicle. If the owner
of the vehicle refuses to pay such costs or fails to make any claim for the return of the
vehicle within 90 days after such removal, the vehicle may be sold at public auction in
accordance with the provisions of N.J.S. 2A:44-20 through N.J.S. 2A:44-31.
5. Motorcycles must park horizontally against the curb line,
so as not to take up a parking space, but allow a car to also
fit into the same parking space. Motorcycles, motor bikes,
mini bikes, mopeds or any other terrain vehicles, shall not be
parked or stored on patios.
None of these shall be driven anywhere on Lakes Property by unlicensed persons.
Neither shall these vehicles be ridden anywhere on the grassy areas.
New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles N.J.S. Title 39:4-71
Go-Ped's, Motorized scooters, Not Permitted.
6. There shall be no repair or maintenance of any vehicles
anywhere on the common grounds with the exception of head lamps,
flat tires, jump starting, and fluid replenishing.
7. Motorcycles require a metal plate under kickstands
when parked on Association parking lots.
8. Parking is prohibited at any time along the incoming side
(EAST SIDE OF FOREST LAKE DRIVE.)
9. Parking is prohibited on both sides of Tarnbrook Drive
between Albridge Way and Carrington Court.
Vehicles Per Condo Unit
10. The number of vehicles authorized to be parked on a
daily basis on the common property per unit shall be equal
to the number of licensed drivers domiciled in the unit,
with a maximum of three (3) vehicles per unit.
D. PATIO-BALCONY USE
Patios and balconies are limited common areas intended
for the use and enjoyment of residents. They allow each
resident to enjoy the outdoors in close proximity to home.
However, they are visible to your neighbors and potential owners.
1. Firewood shall be stored on patios, not touching any wooden
surfaces, and not on lawn areas. There is a quarter cord limit
on the patio-balcony because of the weight.
2. Patios and balconies shall not be used for storage of trash
cans, toys, bicycles, spare tires, boxes, etc. Patio furniture
must be restricted to the patio or deck, and shall not be placed
on the grass. Other items should be placed in your storage facility.
3. No gas or charcoal grills are permitted to be used or stored
anywhere on The Lakes Condos property. Electric grills are permitted.
Violators are subject to fines as follows:
3:A. The Association will fine in accordance with the fine schedule;
3:B. The Association will hold the offending unit owner responsible
for payment of any fines issued by the Mount Laurel Fire Marshall
to the Association for violation of this rule.
NOTE: Violations of the Fire Code concerning grills are subject
to fines up to $5,000.00.
4. Clothes, bedding, laundry or the like shall not be hung,
aired or dried from windows or on patios and balconies.
Outdoor clothes lines shall not be used at any time.
E. TRASH DISPOSAL
To maintain our common areas in a pleasing and sanitary
condition, and to avoid extra trash removal expense which could
result in higher monthly fees, it is important that all residents
properly dispose of waste material in the dumpsters provided.
1. Trash shall be in tied plastic bags.
2. Trash bags shall be placed inside the dumpsters.
3. Trash shall not be burned anywhere on the common grounds,
in accordance with New Jersey law.
4. Receptacles such as metal or plastic trashcans, or bags,
shall NOT be permitted to stand along the outside wall
of any building.
5. In accordance with the New Jersey Recycling Act and the
Burlington County Regional Recycling Program; all paper,
aluminum and glass trash must be deposited in the designated
drop-off areas as they become established in The Lakes for
recycling purposes. It is unlawful for residents to deposit
recycleables into the dumpsters once recycling drop-off areas
are established.
F. APPEARANCE/ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
It is important to safeguard the structural integrity of the
buildings for our safety and security. To provide aesthetic
appeal of the condominium buildings, which will help to protect
and enhance their value and our investment, it is essential
that their visual appearance be pleasant, standard and
consistent with the architectural design.
Please keep this in mind when choosing decorative items which
will be visible from the outside of the building.
1. Neither the exterior of the buildings nor any of the grounds
shall be altered in any way without written approval from the Board.
2. All windows and patio/balcony doors in units shall have proper
window coverings (blinds, drapes, shades or curtains) within 30 days
of settlement. Exceptions to the timing requirement may be made in
the case of a delay in delivery, or custom drape orders requiring a
longer manufacturing period. Exceptions are valid only by approval
in writing from the Board of Trustees granted upon presentation of
proof of order/delay from the resident’s vendor.
3. Winter holiday decorations, including lights, and other exterior
displays shall be put up no earlier than December 1st and taken down
no later than January 15th.
4. Any plastic used to cover windows and patio/balcony doors for
energy conservation in winter shall be affixed inside the unit,
not on the outside, and must be invisible from the outside.
5. All landscaping plans other than the Board’s blanket approval
of planting flowers and mulching must be approved in writing by the Board.
No flowers exceeding 12 inches in height or bushes of any type,
including rose bushes, will be allowed.
6. The approved storm door style is the only one to be used.
Information can be obtained by contacting the Management.
7. No sign of any nature shall be maintained in the interior
of any building or dwelling unit which is visible from the
exterior of any such building or dwelling unit.
8. No window air conditioners are permitted.
9. Entrance ways, patios and balconies shall be kept clean,
and newspapers are to be picked up regularly.
10. Interior window areas may not be cluttered with personal
items that are visible from the exterior, thereby creating
an unsightly appearance.
11. The approved replacement window and sliding glass door
style is the only one to be used. Information can be obtained
by contacting the Management Office at 856-273-8483.
12. Over-the-Air-Reception-Devices (OTARDS), such as satellite
dishes which are 1 meter (39 inches) in diameter or less, may be
installed on a unit owner’s deck or patio. Installers of such
devices must be covered by adequate liability insurance.
Installation of such devices on common property (for example,
roofs, sides of buildings and the common area around the buildings)
is not permitted... Such devices which are greater than 1 meter
in diameter are strictly prohibited.
13. No structural alteration to the interior of any unit may be
made without the advance written approval of the Board of Trustees.
Such alterations include, but shall not be limited to, the moving
of walls and installation of new flooring.
14. Hardwood flooring and ceramic tile flooring
shall not be permitted in any unit.
G. PETS
Mt. Laurel Municipal Code Article III entitled
"Vicious or Potentially Dangerous Dogs"
(adopted 74-1991 as Section XII of Ordinance No. 1991-16).
Section 70-17 of this Article provides that Mt. Laurel has adopted
the New Jersey Vicious Dog Act (N.J.S.A. 4:19-47) which includes
the power to restrict and/or prohibit such dogs from its jurisdiction.
ARTICLE III Vicious or Potentially Dangerous Dogs [Adopted 74-1991 as Section XII
of Ord. No. 1991-16]
§ 70-17. Incorporation of statutory provisions.
The Township of Mount Laurel does hereby incorporate N.J.S.A. 4:19-47 et seq. as applicable.
§ 70-18. Responsibilities of owners.
The owner of a dog which is declared vicious or potentially dangerous shall be
responsible for all actual costs and expenses in impounding and destroying the dog,
convening the panel, notices and such other administrative functions as may be required
to be provided by the township.
§ 70-19. License fee.
The annual license fee for a potentially dangerous dog shall be the sum of $150.
§ 70-20. Special license tags.
Said license shall provide for the issuance of a dog registration number and a red
identification tag. The last three digits of the registration number shall be the
three-digit number assigned to the Township of Mount Laurel pursuant to the regulations
promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:19-19 et seq.
For those of you fortunate enough to have a pet as a companion,
please have some consideration for your neighbors.
Dogs and cats just put outside and allowed to roam freely do not
endear one’s fellow residents.
It’s not very much fun to have to clean one’s shoes after walking
in the wrong place, or to experience temporary heart failure behind
the wheel of a car when a small animal suddenly appears directly in
front of one’s bumper.
Please help your pet to be a welcome member of the community.
1. Dogs, cats, caged birds and tropical fish may be kept as
domestic pets, provided they are not kept for commercial purposes
or for breeding. A maximum of two domestic pets is allowed per unit.
Any other animals, such as livestock or poultry of any kind,
regardless of number, shall not be maintained, kept, bred, boarded
and/or raised within any unit or on any common grounds.
2. Pets shall not roam freely on the grounds, but must be carried
or leashed and accompanied by their owners, or a designated responsible
person within the Condominium common areas.
3. Pets are not permitted to soil on the common areas maintained
by the landscaper. Pet owners are responsible for the immediate
removal and disposal of any deposits from pets on any of the common areas.
There is a leash ordinance and a scoop ordinance in Mt. Laurel Township.
OBEY THE LAW!
4. Pets shall not at any time be left unattended nor be tied or
chained in front of, or on the patio, balcony, behind a unit,
or anywhere else on the common grounds.
5. Pets shall be registered and inoculated as required by law.
6. All pets shall be registered with The Management Company.
856-273-8483.
7. Pet owners are responsible for preventing any disturbing
noises by their pets or any other interference with the rights,
comforts and conveniences of other residents.
H. RULES AND REGULATIONS ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Any violation of a Rule or Regulation should be brought
to the attention of the Condominium Property Manager.
This may be by telephone and confirmed in writing, by any resident.
2. A certified letter will be written to the violating resident
(and the unit owner, if a tenant resides in the unit) directing
that the violation cease. A resident (or investor/owner) who
receives a certified letter, but does not agree that a violation
exists, must call the Property Manager within 3 days to discuss
the situation. A lack of response will be assumed to be an
admission of the violation.
3. Violations which have not been corrected will be reviewed
immediately by the Board of Trustees for further action.
4. If the violation does not cease, a $25.00 fine will be
imposed on the unit owner. The fine will be doubled each
month until the violation ceases.
5. A unit owner in violation of the Covenants Committee
Rules is responsible not only for payment of a fine, but also
for returning the property to its original status.
Violations not promptly corrected will be corrected by the
Association and the cost will be billed to the unit owner.
6. Fines will be added to your monthly association fees and
non-payment will result in a lien against the unit.
7. A unit owner may appear at any regular Board of Trustees
Meeting to discuss either a violation or fine.
Management must be notified by owner 3 days prior to meeting.
8. In the event that an unauthorized vehicle parked at
The Lakes is not removed after reasonable efforts to contact
the owner have been made, then The Board of Trustees is
empowered to have the vehicle towed.
