GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Screening/Orientation Committee:top

   Information will be provided concerning Lake Emerald activities, rules and regulations, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a Lake Emerald resident.

   1. All new residents must complete an application for residency and must attend an orientation meeting prior to occupancy. All occupants residing in a unit for more than 30 consecutive days or for a total of 60 days in any one calendar year must attend these sessions. Failure to secure an appointment for orientation shall be sufficient for eviction. There is an application fee that is determined by the Board of Directors for this screening procedure which must be paid at the time the Application is submitted for review.

   2. Infants and children under the age of 6 years need not attend a screening/orientation meeting but must be registered as occupants of the unit.

   Please call the Management office at (954) 735-1718 to schedule an appointment with the Screening/Orientation Committee.

2. Resident and Guest ID cards:top

   Each resident or guest must carry a Lake Emerald ID card or be able to produce it on request to show Security, Management and Clubhouse personnel or other residents. Two guest identification cards will be issued to each owner; additional guest cards may be obtained from the Management Office.

3. Unit Occupancy:top

   Lake Emerald was conceived and designed as an adult community. Current law allows families with children to live here as well. The maximum number of residents that may occupy any unit will be limited to no more than four (4) persons for a two (2) bedroom unit, or two (2) persons for a one (1) bedroom unit. Owners requesting permission to have an additional resident occupant (e.g. family member, companion, care giver, etc.) in their unit must request authorization from both Management and the President of Board of Directors, prior to occupancy. Owners wishing to lease their units must present a signed lease to the Management Office with all names of persons occupying the unit.

   A unit may not be leased for less than 4 months; no rooms are to be leased and no transient tenants are permitted.

   UNITS MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE.

4. General Rules:top

   Residents will be held liable for any violations of condominium rules and regulations by their family members (including children), guests, employees, contractors or vendors.

   1. Children under 12 years of age while playing on the walks around the edge of the lake or in the pool areas must be supervised by an adult (18 years or older). Children may not play on catwalks, in public hallways or on paved roadways. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF THEIR CHILDREN.

   2. Residents will be held financially responsible for any property damage to any community property or the private property of the residents caused by a member of their family, guest, employees, contractors or vendors.

   3. The Lake Emerald Owners Association Rules & Regulations Compliance Committee will hear and document any rule infraction and offer the violator an opportunity to refute the rule violation claim prior to recommending an appropriate fine to the Board of Directors.

   4. Children under 16 are not allowed in the clubhouse without an accompanying adult (age 18 or older) and proper Lake Emerald ID.

   5. All vehicles, pets and boats must be registered with the Management Office.

   6. All facilities are to be used by the residents and guests at their own risk.

   7. Any incident involving personal injury or property damage must be reported to our Security and/or Management Office as soon as possible.

   8. Refrain from disturbing other residents.

   9. Examples of nuisances prohibited:

      1. Talking in loud tones, playing of radios, television or other audio devices at levels loud enough to be heard in neighboring units.

      2. Parties and other activities creating nuisance-level noise.

      3. Excessive noise levels occurring before 8:00 AM and after 11:00 PM are a violation of Oakland Park Ordinances and offenders may be subject to arrest and prosecution.

      4. Noise caused by unattended pets, day or night. Failure to correct any such violation may subject the resident to removal of pets involved.

      5. Slamming of doors.

   10. Do not feed wildlife – ducks, gulls – stray animals including cats & dogs.

   11. Bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, inline skates and scooters are not allowed in the pool area, on catwalks, in hallways, in the clubhouse, wooden decks or on the tennis courts.

   12. Skateboards are not permitted on the premises.

   13. Littering of any kind, particularly cigarette butts, beer and soda containers is prohibited.

   14. No person shall introduce into any Lake Emerald unit any article, which exceeds the maximum weight stress of any floor or walls of the building. This would include the installation of a hot tub or spa on the patio/balcony area and aquariums exceeding 50 gallons.

CONDOMINUM UNITS

Unit Exteriors:top

1. hanges to the exterior of the buildings are not permitted; this includes installation of window air conditioners.

2. The use of banisters or guard rails to air or dry clothes, rugs or other personal items is not permitted.

3. Antennas (radio and television) and satellite dishes are not permitted on the common areas.

4. No potted plants, flowers, trees, hanging baskets, lawn chairs, grills, windsurfers, baby carriages, toys, etc. are to left outside overnight in the hallways, catwalks or outside the patio area without the approval of Management. Bicycles may be stored in the outside bicycle rack if provided or inside the unit. After 30 days, Management can remove such items from the common areas.

5. No plants, flowers or trees may be planted outside the patio area unless such planting conforms to the Association Rules and Regulations. Specifications are available at the Management Office.

6. First floor owners may place concrete-material stepping-stones at lakeside patio entrance doors provided that they extend no more than 36 inches from the patio entrance and are not more than 36 inches wide.

7. All residents must request in advance of any installation of hurricane shutters via an application that can be obtained at the Management Office. All hurricane shutters must conform to currently existing hurricane shutters with regards to all aspect of those already installed and must maintain uniformity to the exteriors of the building. All hurricane shutters must conform to any and all building codes established by local and federal governments. The owner having the shutters installed will be held fully responsible for all damages to the building structure in the areas where the shutters are to be installed due to improper installation.

Unit Interiors:top

1. Fire Marshall Code prohibits storing in any unit or patio areas, any flammable or hazardous materials such as propane gas, gasoline or oil based paints.

2. Section 14.5 or the Declaration contains provisions prohibiting residents from creating a nuisance that is source of annoyance to other residents’ peaceful and proper use of their unit. This includes hard surface flooring such as tile, marble, wood or other without proper sound insulation. The Association requires that prior to installing any hard surface flooring that a ¼ inch soundproofing material be installed. This material may consist of cork or some other approved soundproofing material. It is a requirement that the owner complete a signed Affidavit along with providing a sample of the soundproofing material to the office prior to actually installing the hard surface flooring material. Management reserves the right to inspect the installation of the soundproofing material prior to the final installation of the hard surface flooring. Soundproofing material is not required for ground floor units. A copy of the Affidavit is available at the Management Office.

3. Screened patio areas must be maintained in neat condition. No laundry drying or unsightly storage is allowed on the patio. The patio is not to be used as a kennel for any animals – dogs, cats or birds; this is due to the noise. Painting of the patios is permitted within the guidelines of the colors to be used; specifications are available at the Management Office. The installation of appliances such as washers and dryers on the patio/balcony is prohibited.

4. All balcony enclosures of any type are strictly prohibited, as per the condominium documents.

Windows and Doors:top

1. Signs and notices (other than holiday greetings) shall not be displayed in/on any window, door or on the common areas. Painting of the entrance door is to be of a color as specified by the Management Office.

2. Window film (non-reflective) may be placed on windows. However, the use of foil, newspaper, sheets or towels is not permitted. Appropriate window covering or drapes should have a neutral (white or beige) backing.

3. Security screen doors which open out towards the catwalks must follow the specifications available at the Management Office. All owners wishing to install these doors must have advance approval of the door prior to installation. All currently installed security doors must be in good, sound working condition. Association Maintenance will remove those that are found in need of repair. These doors are not to be propped in the open position. Owners that have installed these doors that have locks must provide the Management Office with an access key as required in the condo documents. Owners must obtain a building permit as required by law.

MAINTENANCE

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Management personnel or contractors/workmen (authorized by Management) may enter any unit at a reasonable hour, when necessary, for the maintenance, repair or replacement of any common elements in cases of any emergency which is necessary to prevent any further damage to a unit or any other unit. Except in an emergency, as determined by Management, entry will be made by pre-arrangement with resident or owner. All repair personnel must sign in at the Management Office and any contract work must be pre-approved through them prior to commencement of such repair work.

KEYS

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A current key to each unit must be kept in the Management Office locked “key file” for use in any emergency. Keys on file will be released during normal business hours only to the resident, unit owner or to a person holding written permission from the resident or owner. Management will not release keys to exterminating companies, real estate agents, personal maintenance companies, etc. wishing to enter units. Residents who wish others to enter their units must make their own arrangements for entrance to their units. During an emergency such as water damage, the Association will use whatever means necessary to enter a unit and any repairs will be the responsibility of the owner/renter.

TRASH

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Normal household garbage is to be disposed of in securely tied plastic garbage bags and placed in appropriate receptacles or thrown down the trash chutes on each floor. Do not leave garbage on the trash room floor. Call the Management Office for disposal instructions and charges or contact a charitable organization for disposal of large items such as furniture or appliances. Cardboard boxes should be broken down and placed next to the dumpster to prevent the possibility of blocking the dumpster chute – do not attempt to discard cardboard boxes down the trash chute as they become logged inside the chute and other trash piles up.

Use the recycling bins (green dumpsters) located in the trash rooms or parking lots. Recycle glass jars, glass bottles, newspapers and aluminum cans. Please refer to the attached memos regarding what is to be recycled and the dumpster rules as posted by the City of Oakland Park.

BULLETIN BOARDS AND SOLICITATION

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Notices authorized by the Board of Directors or Management will be displayed in the glass bulletin boards located by the mailboxes in each condo building. The glass-enclosed bulletin board outside the main door to the clubhouse is the official location for all official Lake Emerald Owners’ Association notices. Commercial/business advertising is not permitted on the bulletin boards. Distribution of commercial notices or other material to individual units in not allowed without prior permission from Management or the Board of Directors. Some paid advertising may be included in the distribution of the Lake Emerald “Reflections” newsletter or on Lake Emerald’s television channel 15. Residents may place notices on the open bulletin boards if you have articles for sale or donation. No offensive material is to be posted anywhere within the complex.

There shall be no soliciting by any person or company anywhere on the common grounds for any cause except as authorized by the Management Office.

RESIDENTS’ VEHICLES

General Rules:top

1. All vehicles must have a current Lake Emerald decal, guest pass or commercial pass. Vehicles without decals or visible passes will be towed immediately.

2. All Decals must remain affixed to registered vehicles.

3. Neither car washing nor repair work (other than emergency repairs) is permitted on the premises.

4. Vehicles, which produce excessive noise, will not be permitted on the premises.

5. The 15 MPH speed limit must be observed.

6. Commercial vehicles are allowed in the complex only for the purposes of pick up and/or deliveries to residents, clubhouse and /or management employees.

7. Guest pick up trucks, recreational vehicles or vans are permitted if the guest obtains a daily pass. They are allowed overnight with Management’s permission; all of these vehicles must be parked in the clubhouse guest parking, and have a valid parking pass issued by the office clearly displayed.

Vehicle Definitions & Specifications.top

1. All resident vehicles must be for private use (non commercial) and maintained in good repair and appearance.

2. Pick up trucks and vans are permitted only if they are for private use and shall not display any commercial lettering. These vehicles may not exceed 20 feet in length or 8 feet in width.

   1. Resident pickup trucks must have a clean empty bed. Unsightly items such as ladders, tools, merchandise, roof racks, etc. are not permitted unless the truck bed is properly covered with a professionally installed tarp.

   2. Resident vans must have windows on all panels. Unsightly items such as ladders, roof racks, etc. are not permitted.

   3. Commercial vehicle is defined as any vehicle listed below which either has outside lettering displaying information identifying a business or other non personal use of any kind is defined by a reference to the Florida State definition as truck, truck/trailer, semi-trailer, tractor, crane, power shovel, well driller, bus, wrecker or hearse. Private passenger vans, SUVs, and private pick up trucks should not exceed weight of 7,000 pounds.

   4. Recreational vehicles as defined by the Florida Statues are any mobile homes, travel trailers, camper trailers, motor coaches or motor homes, boats or boat trailers, or any vehicle with a similar description.

   5. Motorcycles, mopeds and motorized scooters are not permitted in the complex.

Registration of Vehicles:top

1. All resident vehicles must be registered at the Management Office.

2. Only two vehicles per unit are permitted.

3. Each vehicle must have a decal affixed to the vehicle and a transmitter.

To Obtain Decals & Transmitters:top

1. Drive your vehicle to the Lake Emerald Management Office, Building 108, for vehicle approval.

2. A resident must have his/her driver’s license, vehicle registration in resident’s name, and proof of insurance coverage for the vehicle. Renters must also show a copy of the current lease. Renters must renew their ID’s and decals annually. Decals are not transferable and new decals are required on a newly acquired vehicle.

3. The Board of Directors establishes fees for decals and gate transmitters.

4. The Management Office accepts checks or money orders only; no cash.

5. The transmitters must be returned to the Management Office upon moving.

Parking Rules and Regulations:top

Vehicles violating these rules and regulations shall be subject to towing at the expense of the resident and/or his/her guest. All guests should be informed and warned accordingly.

1. Vehicles must have a valid Lake Emerald decal physically affixed or an approved current guest pass to park on the Lake Emerald complex. The guest pass must be visible on the front dash of the vehicle.

2. All vehicles are to be parked head in, not backed in, to protect the landscaping and residents from fumes and noise.

3. “Piggyback” parking, one vehicle behind another, is not permitted.

4. Vehicles, which are clearly inoperable, will be towed after sticker procedures have been exhausted.

5. Vehicles without visible license plates or with expired plate registrations are not permitted to park at Lake Emerald. A ten-day grace period is allowed for expired license plate registration.

6. It is forbidden to park in the following areas and is subject to immediate towing:

   1. On the grass

   2. In a no parking or fire zone area

   3. In front of a dumpster

   4. On pavers in front of the main entrances to building

   5. In a handicapped spot without a legal handicap permit on display

   6. In an assigned parking spot without the owner’s permission

7. Vehicles may be covered; covers will be removed if unsecured or unsightly.

8. Recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles may be allowed to park on a temporary basis in clubhouse guest spot for 48 hours; a special pass must be obtained from the Management Office.

9. Limousines are considered to be commercial and may not be parked overnight; they are allowed into the complex only for the purpose of picking up or leaving passengers.

10. The Management reserves the right to waive the parking rules for clubhouse events and special circumstances. There are 70 available parking spots for clubhouse events

Guest Entry and Vehicle Passes:top

1. The guard house should be called prior to your guest’s arrival, telephone number is 954-497-1549. If you are not calling from home, a PIN number must be used.

   1. The guard house issues only 24 hour passes with proper photo ID of your guest. There will be a maximum of 14 passes per vehicle per month issued.

   2. Long term guest vehicle passes can be obtained from the Management Office for up to a maximum of 30 days. This will be limited to two (30 day) passes during a 12-month period, not to be concurrent.

   3. Frequent visitor passes are limited to 3 per unit. The resident must complete a frequent visitor authorization request form and return it to the Management Office. This will allow specific guests into the complex any time. These names will be on file at the guardhouse. To remove names from the frequent visitor list, a new request form must be submitted to the Management Office. The Management may grant an exception to this rule for medical reasons.

   4. Real estate agents will be permitted to enter with a guest pass upon presenting real estate license and driver’s license. Agents must be specific as to which units are to be visited and visit those units only. The owner of the unit must complete a contractor’s notification form at the Management Office before real estate agents can show the unit.

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Delivery and service calls may be made from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday thru Saturday. Exceptions are made for emergency repairs such as air conditioning, plumbing, etc. Other exceptions are for courier service such as UPS, Federal Express, US Postal Service, DHL, Airborne Express and similar carriers after 7:00 PM.

MOVINGtop

1. Owners and/or their agent must notify Management as soon as a unit becomes vacant; security guards will be advised of vacant units.

2. New residents must complete an application, be screened and attend orientation prior to receiving their ID, decal and move in permit.

3. A move in permit must be received by the guardhouse prior to the moving date.

4. Moving hours are 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday thru Saturday. No move in or move out is permitted on Sundays or holidays.

5. Resident/Owner must obtain an Elevator Key from the management office to facilitate above ground floor moves. This prevents damage to the actual elevators.

6. Overnight parking for the moving trucks or self-drive trucks can be arranged by the Management Office. A special permit is available and overnight parking is limited to the clubhouse parking area.

7. PODS (portable on demand storage) – if you intend to use this type of storage container, the size is limited to a parking space and you must obtain permission from Management before the container is brought onto the premises and the maximum time allowed is 30 days.

8. Moving Vans in excess of Thirty (30) feet are prohibited. No semi-tractor trailer moving vans will be allowed.

PET REGISTRATION AND RULEStop

All animals must be registered with the Lake Emerald Management Office. Pets are defined as a dog, cat, fish or a bird. No exotic animals are permitted. No dogs with a generally recognized vicious propensity are permitted. A listing of dogs not permitted is available at the Management Office.

1. Only two pets per unit are allowed; combined weight of the two pets shall not exceed the 25-pound weight limit when fully grown.

2. After paying the pet registration fee as determined by the Board of Directors, a Lake Emerald pet tag will be issued. You must present proof of current rabies inoculation and a current Broward County license. You must bring your pet to the Management Office so that a photograph can be taken.

3. Renters must present written permission from the owner that a pet is permitted in the unit.

4. A “Hold Harmless” agreement must be signed and presented to Management.

5. Abide by all of the rules regarding pets at Lake Emerald.

6. Pets must be kept on a leash not to exceed 6 feet in length when outside of your unit. They must be walked away from the following areas: pools, clubhouse, catwalks, boardwalks and sidewalks. Pets are not permitted in the clubhouse or the Management Office, on the wood decks or docks. Preferably, pets should be walked along the fenced areas around the outer perimeter of the complex.

7. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up any “droppings” when walking their pets and should carry the necessary equipment for this purpose.

8. Pets must be kept under control at all times and are not to be excessively noisy, malicious or disturbing to other residents. Pets are not to be confined to the patio/balcony area at any time.

9. Residents may not “babysit” unregistered pets.

If a resident does not follow these rules, Management will revoke any such pet authorization and require the resident to remove the pet from the premises. Any owner/renter who currently has an authorized pet should contact the Management Office to update their files. The “Hold Harmless” agreements are important so that the Lake Emerald Owners Association is not liable. In addition, the pet registration and pet tags provide a means to identify authorized pets.

NOTE: Oakland Park City Ordinance No 0-88-20, Section 13-20 states: “It shall be unlawful for any person walking a cat or a dog to allow the dog or cat to defecate upon private property of others or upon City property unless the animal excrement is removed by the person. Provided however, that nothing contained herein shall apply to seeing-eye dogs in the company of handicapped persons.”

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1. Pool and whirlpool hours are from dawn until dusk. Pools and Spas are not to be used after dusk as they are not approved for after hours usage by the Dept. of Health.

2. Each person using the pool or sauna must have a Lake Emerald ID card or be able to produce it upon the request by Management, clubhouse personnel or security personnel and residents.

3. The use of the pools or lake by residents and guests is at their own risk.

4. Each person is required to conduct themselves in an orderly manner. No running, roughhousing, excessive splashing, diving or jumping from the ledge of the pools is permitted. Anyone who is not conducting themselves in an orderly manner will be requested to leave the area by Management, clubhouse or security personnel or by a resident upon request.

5. Children age 14 and under are not permitted in the pool area unless accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Children may not use the pool, sauna or whirlpool unclothed or wearing diapers. PROPER SWIMMING ATTIRE IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE POOL/SPA/SAUNA AREAS.

6. Pets are not permitted in the recreation areas as defined in the bylaws.

7. All residents and their guests must shower before entering the pool, whirlpool or sauna.

8. All chairs and chaises at the pool areas should be protected with a towel when using sun tan oil or similar lotions. Chairs and chaises are not to be removed from immediate pool area.

9. Use of radios or other audio equipment is not permitted at any pool or recreational areas unless personal earpieces are used.

10. No food or drinks are permitted within 4 feet of pool; only unbreakable containers are permitted at pool areas. ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS CONTAINERS IN POOL AREA OR ADJACENT DECK AREAS.

11. Lifesaving equipment is to be used in case of emergency only. No recreational floats are permitted; no diving equipment of any kind is permitted in the pool.

12. No ball playing or Frisbee tossing in the pools or on the pool decks.

13. For safety reasons, no bicycles, tricycles or skates of any kind are permitted in pool area.

14. No extension cords are permitted in pool area.

15. Each unit is permitted a party of not more than 12 guests at the pool. Units may not be combined to increase the party size without the written approval of Management.

16. No foreign objects can be attached to the trees within the complex.

CLUBHOUSE GENERAL RULEStop

1. Everyone must have an official Lake Emerald ID card and show it to any authorized person, such as Management, clubhouse or security personnel upon request.

2. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older and be directly supervised at all times.

3. No bare feet or swimming attire is permitted in the clubhouse building.

4. No animals are permitted in the clubhouse.

5. All clubhouse game equipment must be signed out with presentation of proper Lake Emerald ID card and returned when finished.

6. All residents must assume responsibility for any damage to the clubhouse and facilities done by themselves or their guests.

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1. Playing time is limited to 30 minutes when someone else is waiting.

2. Equipment must be signed out with the presentation of proper Lake Emerald ID card and returned when finished.

3. Any damaged equipment or damaged pool table should be immediately reported to the clubhouse manager or designated representative.

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1. No meetings or functions are permitted in the clubhouse without prior approval of the clubhouse manager and in come cases, the President of the Board of Directors.

2. Application for permission to use the clubhouse for private functions is limited to residents and resident’s immediate family.

3. A requested date may be made in advance but final clearance will be granted only if there is no conflict with planned Association functions.

4. Maximum occupancy will be adhered to and is subject to applicable fire codes.

5. The main ballroom, the center reception area, the card room and the pool table rooms can be rented for private functions.

6. Rental of any clubhouse area is subject to a security deposit, room use, janitorial and security fees established by the Board of Directors. The applicable rules and fee schedule are available at the clubhouse.

7. The rental fee is for a minimum of four hours. If the function extends over four hours, an additional rental fee is added.

8. Any damage charge and service fees will be deducted from the security deposit.

9. A Certificate of Insurance and Occupational license must be submitted to the clubhouse management if an outside caterer is used.

10. If intended use or actual use of clubhouse premises is found to be misrepresented, the authorization can be revoked and deposit money/fees provided can be forfeited.

CLUBHOUSE PRIVATE FUNCTION RULEStop

1. The resident applicant reserving the clubhouse for private functions will assume full and total responsibility for any and all damages, including pilferage.

2. Parking must be in the clubhouse spaces only unless otherwise approved.

3. All deliveries and pick-ups must be made at the loading dock.

4. Ice, trash bags, ashtrays, tablecloths, silverware, dishes, glasses, chaffing dishes, etc. must be provided by the resident/applicant. No glass objects are permitted outside of the clubhouse.

5. Use of kitchen appliances and equipment is prohibited. The kitchen is to be used only for setup or cleanup purposes.

6. Use of association’s stereo, television or public address system is not permitted.

7. The piano can be played but not moved. If found to have been moved, a fine of $100 will be charged.

8. No furniture is to be moved from one room to another or out of the clubhouse without the manager’s written permission.

9. After the event, the resident/applicant or their employed caterer is responsible for placing the trash into plastic bags and disposing of it in the dumpster at the loading dock area.

10. Private functions must end by 12:00 AM; the clubhouse must be vacated and secured no later than 1:30 AM. The City of Oakland Park Ordinance requires that no excessive noise be permitted after 11:00 PM.

11. Failure to abide by the clubhouse private functions rules will result in the denial to the resident of any future reservation requests.

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1. Residents under the age of 16 are not permitted in the exercise room at any time; this is due to insurance reasons.

2. Report immediately any damage or missing exercise equipment to the clubhouse manager or the Management Office.

3. Exercise room is accessible during normal office and clubhouse hours.

4. The use of the exercise room and the equipment therein is at users own risk. LEOA and its Management will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries to any person using the exercise room or its equipment.

5. You must bring towels and wipe down equipment after use.

6. Weights must be returned to rack and clean up area after working out.

7. Do not admit any person without a key unless you can identify the resident and they are able to produce a Lake Emerald ID.

8. Shut doors and turn off lights and all equipment (television, radios, fans) when leaving.

9. You must purchase a key to the exercise room if you desire to use this area when the clubhouse is not open. The Board of Directors determines the cost of the key.

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1. Use of the tennis courts for any purpose other than playing tennis is prohibited.

2. Proof of residency (Lake Emerald ID) shown upon request; one of the players must be a Lake Emerald resident.

3. The tennis court hours are from 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM.

4. All court lights must be extinguished after night use.

5. Court time is limited to one hour when other people are waiting.

6. Proper tennis attire is required, including soft-soled shoes.

7. Do not admit any person without a key to the courts unless they can produce a valid Lake Emerald ID.

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1. Barbeque grills are located at the tiki hut areas for use by all residents.

2. The use of personal barbeque grills, gas, propane, electrical or charcoal is forbidden on patio, pool area, sidewalks or parking areas. THE ONLY AREAS WHERE YOU MAY BARBEQUE ARE AT THE TIKI HUTS.

3. Our Security Guards have been instructed to call the Fire Department when they witness someone barbecuing on their patio/balcony, or anywhere that is not a designated barbecuing/grilling area. When they arrive be prepared to be fined up to $500.00.

4. You are responsible for the clean up before vacating the area.

5. Again, no propane tanks may be kept or stored in any unit or on any patio/balcony; this is in direct violation of the Fire Codes.

6. Reservations are required for parties exceeding 6 guests with a list of guests’ names to be provided on a reservation form. This form is available at the Management office during their normal business hours. Units may not be combined to increase the party size without the written approval from the Management Office.

LAKE RULEStop

1. Swimming in the lake is discouraged and is at the swimmer’s own risk. Life preservers are required while in the lake. No Lifeguards are on duty, swimming is AT Your Own Risk.

2. Throwing anything into the lake is prohibited.

3. Fishing is permitted by residents and their guests only; do not fish where the PROHIBITED signs are posted; all fishing lines must be attended to at all times; use of nets or spearing traps is not allowed.

4. White carp must not be removed from the lake.

5. No cleaning of fish in the lake or in the common areas.

6. Those fishing in front of any building should refrain from disturbing the occupants of individual units.

7. No floating docks are permitted in the lake without the permission of Management.

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All boats, windsurfers, watercraft, and trailers must be registered at the management office. Permission for mooring or storing a boat or trailer at the boat locker must be secured at the Lake Emerald office. The office will issue a decal at a fee established by the Board of Directors. Unregistered boats/trailers will be impounded and disposed of by Management unless reclaimed with 45 days. Any monies realized from the sale will be placed in the general funds of Lake Emerald Owners Association..

BOAT REGISTERATIONtop

1. Lake Emerald decals are to be permanently and prominently displayed on the boat, windsurfer or watercraft.

2. Before decals can be obtained, you must provide proof of adequate liability insurance of at least $10,000 to the Management Office and a Hold Harmless agreement releasing the Lake Emerald Owners Association harmless of any claim resulting from an accident from operating a boat or windsurfer on the premises must be signed and submitted to the Management Office.

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1. No boat, windsurfer, or watercraft may be parked in the resident’s assigned parking spot or in guest spot. However, permission may be granted by the Management Office to park them at the clubhouse parking area for a limited time.

2. No more than two boats, or watercraft per unit are permitted to be moored on the lake. Management reserves the right to remove any boat.

3. All boats must be moored at least 25 feet from the shoreline using standard buoys, not plastic cartons. No boats or windsurfers are to be attached to the shoreline, dock or terrafix.

4. A resident’s guest boat, windsurfer, or watercraft may be permitted if the resident assumes full responsibility for the actions of their guests in accordance with all Lake Emerald regulations.

5. No diesel or gasoline operated power watercraft is permitted on the lake.

RULES COMPLIANCE COMMITTEEtop

The following procedures will be in effect for violations of Lake Emerald Owners Association’s Rules and Regulations:

1. A committee entitled Rules Compliance Committee will be established. This committee will be made up of three non-board members; members will be appointed by the Board of Directors.

2. A resident may file a written complaint with the Property Manager. The complainant shall provide his/her name, address and telephone number, the nature of the offense, the time, date, name, address and telephone number of the person against whom the complaint is made.

3. The Property Manager will respond to the complaint with a letter to the offender and a copy to the complainant and the Board of Directors.

4. Upon receipt of a second complaint of the same nature, the Property Manager will advise the Board of Directors in writing of the two complaints at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors.

5. The Board of Directors, after receiving the second complaint, will forward the complaint to the Rules Compliance Committee, who will notify the offender and complainant with at least a two week notice (by certified mail) advising them of the time and place of a hearing to be held to review the offense. The committee will advise the parties that they may bring additional documentation of their side of the complaint to present to the committee. The parties may represent themselves at the hearing or have legal counsel present with them.

6. After the hearing and a decision is made, the committee will present their findings to the Board of Directors at their next regular meeting. A fine can be imposed only upon the approval of a majority of the Board of Directors.

7. The fine rate for various offenses is to be established by the Board of Directors.

8. No fine shall exceed $100 per violation. A fine may be levied on the basis of each day of a continuing violation provided that no such fine shall in the aggregate exceed $1,000.

9. Nothing in these Rules & Regulations shall prevent the Board of Directors from seeking further legal action in civil court.

10. In the event a renter has had more than two violations of any nature, the Board of Directors may elect not to renew the lease.

11. These rules have been verified to conform with Chapter 718.303 (3) of Florida Statutes.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGStop

1. The official location for posting of the notice of Lake Emerald Owners Association, Inc. Board of Directors meetings is the glass-enclosed bulletin board located just outside of the main clubhouse door.

2. The frequency, duration and the manner of resident participation at Board of Directors and at committee meetings are required to be announced. All such meetings shall be open to all unit owners. Except in the cases of an emergency, adequate notice of all such meetings, along with identification of agenda items, shall be conspicuously posted on the condominium property at least 48 continuous hours proceeding the meeting. Written notice of any meeting at which non-emergency special assessments, or at which amendments to rules regarding unit use will be proposed, shall be mailed or delivered to all unit owners and posted conspicuously on the condominium property not less than 14 days prior to the meeting.

3. Participation by the residents at regular Board of Directors and certain committee meetings at which a quorum of members is present must be adhered to by the following:

   1. Before the meeting, each resident must sign up with the secretary his/her desire to address the Board of Directors or the committee on a particular agenda item.

   2. The president/chairperson will establish a time frame of no more than 20 minutes for resident discussion of any one particular agenda item unless extended by a majority of vote of the Board of Directors or committee.

   3. All unit owners of record who wish to speak on an item specifically listed on the Board of Directors or committee agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time and will be permitted to speak in the order they have registered and observe the following rules:

      1. After having been recognized by the president/chairman the speaker must identify himself/herself for the record by name, building and unit number.

      2. All remarks must be addressed to the president/chairman.

      3. Each speaker will have 3 minutes to address the Board of Directors or committee on the particular agenda item, speaks once on the particular agenda item and will not be permitted to yield his allotted time to any other speaker.

      4. After all registered speakers have spoken on a specific agenda item, a registered speaker who has already once addressed the Board of Directors on the agenda item may be permitted to speak for an additional 3 minutes. This will only be allowed if time remains that was allotted by the Board of Directors for that particular item.

      5. No personal remarks concerning Board of Directors members or other individuals are permitted. No negative comments about individuals will be allowed.

      6. It is understood that these rules apply only if a quorum of the Board of Directors or committee members is present at the time of the meeting.

      7. While electronic recordings may be made by an owner of record at any Board of Directors or committee meeting in which a quorum exists, only the approved minutes of the secretary shall reflect the official records of any such meeting.

      8. Residents are only authorized to use audio and video equipment that does not produce distracting sounds or light emissions.

      9. Audio and video equipment must be assembled and placed in position in the meeting room before the commencement of the meeting.

      10. Anyone video taping, photographing or recording a meeting shall not be permitted to move about the meeting room in order to facilitate the recording.

      11. Any unit owner who wishes to use any audio or video equipment at a meeting must give the Board of Directors advance notice.

4. Frequency, Time, Location, Notice and Manner for Records Inspection:

   1. All official records of Lake Emerald Owners Association shall be maintained at the present Lake Emerald Association Office, 108 Lake Emerald Drive, Oakland Park, FL 33309.

   2. Request for inspection of any records, other than approved minutes must be made in writing to the association president.

   3. Inspection of specific association records requested by any owner of record or by his/her authorized representative is permitted with an appointment during the regular association business hours of Monday thru Friday as posted. A representative of the association shall be present during this scheduled appointment.

   4. The association will then provide the requested information within 5 regular business days (holiday excepted) for association records of the past 12 months.

   5. No documents can be removed from the Management Office by a unit owner or his/her representative. Copies of requested documents can be made available to association members at a cost per page established by the Board of Directors on the available copy machine. Should the volume of pages to be copied be of such quantity, the time necessary to prepare such copies shall be reasonable. If the management copy machine is unavailable, the association shall make arrangements to make copies outside the association and all expenses associated shall be that of the unit owner requesting the documents.

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Lake Emerald Owners Association, Inc.
108 Lake Emerald Drive
Oakland Park, Florida 33309
Phone: 954-735-1718
Fax: 954-497-1541

Rules & Regulations Resident Acknowledgement

Building / Unit Number:

I hereby acknowledge that I have received a complete copy of the Rules & Regulations of Lake Emerald Owners Association, Inc., and do agree to read and follow them.

I further agree that if I am found to be in violation of any of the Rules, Regulations or of any of the Associations Condominium Documents that I may be fined in accordance with the fining policies established by the Board of Directors and administered by the Rules Compliance Committee, and/or subject to other outside actions that may become necessary to enforce the Associations Documents.

I also acknowledge that these Rules & Regulations are subject to review and modification/changes by the Board of Directors at any time.

Signed:

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