Rules and Regulations

The Rules and Regulations of New Allegheny Homeowners Association, as amended on July 13, 1994

These rules and Regulations shall be deemed in effect until amended by the Board of Directors and shall apply to and be binding upon all present and future Unit Owners/Residents, mortgagees, lessees, and occupants of the Units and Common Areas and their agents, employees, invitees and any other person or entity who or which may use the same. The Unit Owner/Residents shall at all times obey these Rules and Regulations and shall use their best effort to ensure that they are faithfully observed by their families, guests, invitees, lessees, and persons over whom they exercise control and supervision. These Rules and Regulations are as follows:

1. All Unit Owners/Residents shall park their vehicles in their garages. If a second vehicle is owned, it may be parked in the driveway, but only head-in so as to avoid damage to garage doors. Common Area parking is to be reserved for GUESTS ONLY. Guests are also to park head-in to avoid damage to landscaping. No vehicles shall be permitted to be parked on grass or in front of Units along the right-of-way. In addition, parking shall be limited to currently licensed, inspected automobiles in operating condition. No vehicle repairs, except minor repairs taking less tan 24 hours, will be permitted.

2. No Unit Owner/Resident shall make or permit to be made any noises that will interfere with the rights, comforts or conveniences of other Unit Owner/Residents.

3. Pets are limited to two dogs or two cats or one of each. Pets are to be on a leash when outside of the Unit and the excrement of these pets must be cleaned up by their Owner IMMEDIATELY. Any Unit Owner/Resident owning a pet must also comply with all City of Pittsburgh ordinances dealing with pets.

4. The sidewalks, entrances, and all Common Areas must not be obstructed or encumbered or used for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and from a Unit.

5. The personal property of all Unit Owners/Residents shall be stored within their Unit.

6. All trash, garbage and other waste must be placed out for collection in accordance with City of Pittsburgh ordinances.

7. No Unit Owner/Resident shall make any changes to the exterior of a Unit without first receiving written approval from the Board of Directors.

8. Except as otherwise permitted in the Declarations and By-Laws, no sign, advertisement, notice, or lettering shall be exhibited, displayed, inscribed, painted or affixed in, on, or upon any part of the Property, or in, on or upon any part of a Unit by any Unit Owner/Resident. The only exception shall be a real estate or “For Sale” sign. Only one sign per Unit is permitted and this sign shall not advertise the sale price of the Unit. Decals and/or stickers regarding security, safety or emergency considerations are permitted to be displayed on any window.

9. The Board of Directors reserves the right to require the removal of any interior blinds, shades, screens, panels, window or door coverings attached to or hung, or used in connection with any window or door in a Unit, in such a manner as to be visible to the outside of the Unit, if the same, in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, are offensive or inappropriate in appearance

10. No nuisances shall be allowed upon the Property nor any use or practice which is the source of nuisances to occupants or which interferes with the peaceful possession and proper use of the Property by its residents.

11. No Unit Owner/Resident shall permit any use of his Unit or make any use of the Common Areas which will increase the rate of insurance upon any part of the Property.

12. No unlawful use shall be made of the Property or any part thereof; and all valid laws, zoning, ordinances, and regulations of all governmental bodies having jurisdiction shall be observed.

13. All appliances and electrical equipment of any kind and all appliances of every kind, however powered, installed or used in a Unit shall comply with all rules, requirements, regulations and recommendations of all public authorities and boards of fire underwriters having jurisdiction.

14. Drains shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which designed. The cost of repairing any damage to the Unit or Common Areas resulting from any misuse shall be borne by the Unit Owner of the Unit where the misuse occurred.

15. No Unit Owner/Resident shall bring in or store any flammable, combustible or explosive material in their Unit.

16. Questions or concerns should be directed, in writing (except in emergencies), to the managing agent employed by the Board of Directors. These will then be directed to the Board for appropriate action.

17. No Unit Owner/Resident shall conduct or permit anyone to conduct any business out of his/her Unit which shall be in violation of any zoning ordinance of the City of Pittsburgh or Allegheny County.

18. Employees of the Management Company, selected by the Executive Board of Directors, shall not be asked to perform any function or service except that for which they are so employed.

19. Violations of these Rules and Regulations shall be processed in the following manner:

A. An alleged violation must be reported in writing and include the following information.

(1) the nature of the violation;

(2) the date and time of the violation;

(3) the location of the violation;

(4) the name and/or address of the offending party;

(5) the name and/or address of the person reporting the violation;

(6) a statement that the person actually observed the violation;

(7) and any other pertinent information which would be useful to the Board of Directors.

B. Upon receipt of one (1) letter containing the above information, the Board will instruct the Managing Agent to write that Unit Owner/Resident and inform him or her of the nature of the alleged violation, as outlined above.

C. Upon receipt of two (2) letters containing the above information or upon a majority vote of the Board at a Board meeting, the Board shall send a letter describing the alleged violation and requesting that the violation cease and if appropriate state that any damage caused by the Unit Owner/Resident will be repaired at the Unit Owner/Resident’s expense.

D. If the party does not comply with the letter, or, if the alleged violation endangers residents, Common Areas or other structures, or if the Board determines that a letter would not be effective, then the Board of Directors or its authorized agent will send a written notice to the party stating the following:

(1) a description of the nature, time and place and the alleged violation;

(2) a demand that the alleged violation cease and that any damage to the Common Areas be restored;

(3) a statement that, if the alleged violation does not cease within ten (10) days of the date of the letter, that a fine in the amount of $50.00 shall be imposed upon the offending party; AND

(4) a statement that if the alleged offender wishes to appeal such fine, he must contact the Board in writing within ten (10) days from the date of the letter, requesting a hearing at the next Board meeting;

(5) a warning that if the violation is of a “continuing” nature, and continues past such ten (10) day period, then an additional $5.00 fine will be imposed on each day thereafter until the violation has been cured;

(6) a warning that if the violation shall occur again an additional $50.00 fine shall be imposed for each occurrence;

(7) and that the damage caused by any violation will be assessed against the offending party, and that attorney’s fees may be assessed.

E. In the event the offending party requests a hearing before the Board, the Board will stay the imposition of any fines until the Board disposes of the case.

F. At such time as the level of fines against the offending party reaches $500.00, and have not been paid and/or the violation is continuing, the case will be turned over to the attorney for the Association for collection and/or to obtain a court order to enforce the Rules and Regulation.

G. If the violation has ceased but the fine(s) have not been paid within thirty (30) days of imposition, regardless of amount, the case will be turned over to the attorney for the Association for collection.

H. Any damage to Common Areas will be assessed against the offending party. The offending party shall have the opportunity to appeal this assessment in the same manner as the violation of the Rules and Regulations.

I. If, at any hearing the Board rules in favor of the Unit Owner, the occurrence shall be removed from the file and not held in the future as a violation under this policy and all fines will be waived.

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2. No Unit Owner/Resident shall make or permit to be made any noises that will interfere with the rights, comforts or conveniences of other Unit Owner/Residents.

4. The sidewalks, entrances, and all Common Areas must not be obstructed or encumbered or used for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and from a Unit.

5. The personal property of all Unit Owners/Residents shall be stored within their Unit.

6. All trash, garbage and other waste must be placed out for collection in accordance with City of Pittsburgh ordinances.

7. No Unit Owner/Resident shall make any changes to the exterior of a Unit without first receiving written approval from the Board of Directors.

10. No nuisances shall be allowed upon the Property nor any use or practice which is the source of nuisances to occupants or which interferes with the peaceful possession and proper use of the Property by its residents.

11. No Unit Owner/Resident shall permit any use of his Unit or make any use of the Common Areas which will increase the rate of insurance upon any part of the Property.

12. No unlawful use shall be made of the Property or any part thereof; and all valid laws, zoning, ordinances, and regulations of all governmental bodies having jurisdiction shall be observed.

13. All appliances and electrical equipment of any kind and all appliances of every kind, however powered, installed or used in a Unit shall comply with all rules, requirements, regulations and recommendations of all public authorities and boards of fire underwriters having jurisdiction.

14. Drains shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which designed. The cost of repairing any damage to the Unit or Common Areas resulting from any misuse shall be borne by the Unit Owner of the Unit where the misuse occurred.

15. No Unit Owner/Resident shall bring in or store any flammable, combustible or explosive material in their Unit.

16. Questions or concerns should be directed, in writing (except in emergencies), to the managing agent employed by the Board of Directors. These will then be directed to the Board for appropriate action.

17. No Unit Owner/Resident shall conduct or permit anyone to conduct any business out of his/her Unit which shall be in violation of any zoning ordinance of the City of Pittsburgh or Allegheny County.

18. Employees of the Management Company, selected by the Executive Board of Directors, shall not be asked to perform any function or service except that for which they are so employed.

19. Violations of these Rules and Regulations shall be processed in the following manner:

A. An alleged violation must be reported in writing and include the following information.

(1) the nature of the violation;

(2) the date and time of the violation;

(3) the location of the violation;

(4) the name and/or address of the offending party;

(5) the name and/or address of the person reporting the violation;

(6) a statement that the person actually observed the violation;

(7) and any other pertinent information which would be useful to the Board of Directors.

B. Upon receipt of one (1) letter containing the above information, the Board will instruct the Managing Agent to write that Unit Owner/Resident and inform him or her of the nature of the alleged violation, as outlined above.

(1) a description of the nature, time and place and the alleged violation;

(2) a demand that the alleged violation cease and that any damage to the Common Areas be restored;

(3) a statement that, if the alleged violation does not cease within ten (10) days of the date of the letter, that a fine in the amount of $50.00 shall be imposed upon the offending party; AND

(4) a statement that if the alleged offender wishes to appeal such fine, he must contact the Board in writing within ten (10) days from the date of the letter, requesting a hearing at the next Board meeting;

(5) a warning that if the violation is of a “continuing” nature, and continues past such ten (10) day period, then an additional $5.00 fine will be imposed on each day thereafter until the violation has been cured;

(6) a warning that if the violation shall occur again an additional $50.00 fine shall be imposed for each occurrence;

(7) and that the damage caused by any violation will be assessed against the offending party, and that attorney’s fees may be assessed.

E. In the event the offending party requests a hearing before the Board, the Board will stay the imposition of any fines until the Board disposes of the case.

F. At such time as the level of fines against the offending party reaches $500.00, and have not been paid and/or the violation is continuing, the case will be turned over to the attorney for the Association for collection and/or to obtain a court order to enforce the Rules and Regulation.

G. If the violation has ceased but the fine(s) have not been paid within thirty (30) days of imposition, regardless of amount, the case will be turned over to the attorney for the Association for collection.

H. Any damage to Common Areas will be assessed against the offending party. The offending party shall have the opportunity to appeal this assessment in the same manner as the violation of the Rules and Regulations.

I. If, at any hearing the Board rules in favor of the Unit Owner, the occurrence shall be removed from the file and not held in the future as a violation under this policy and all fines will be waived.