HOMEOWNERS GUIDELINES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN MANAGING AND USING CONTRACTORS
We congratulate and encourage all homeowners who can afford to invest in remodeling and enhancing their home, as long as all construction work is performed in accordance with condominium rules and permits.
To make sure we’re all on the same page and aware of important rules that contractors should adhere to in order to minimize inconvenience and irritation to your neighbors, and help you avoid additional financial liability, we provide this convenient listing:
These rules apply to Do-It-Yourself projects and Contractor Projects.
Contractors are permitted to perform construction services Monday through Saturday only. Work that creates invasive noise must commence after 9am and conclude by 5pm.
Inform your contractors that they are responsible for the proper disposal of bulk materials and debris off-site .
Items that cannot be put in dumpster, or left near dumpster or anywhere on the property include:
- closet doors
- kitchen cabinets
- carpet, tile
- mirrored/glass
- wall panels
- sinks and toilet bowls
- electrical panels and wiring
- paint, solvents and chemicals
- and or any other household fixtures.
The Homeowner or contractor must clean up all mess made in common areas each day they make a mess.
CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PROPERTY ON SAME DAY
- All boxes are to be broken down and flattened and removed from the property on same day.
- Contractors are not permitted to use the elevator for transporting work materials.
- The homeowner and contractor will be held financially liable for prompt repair of any damage to building in the course of performing construction, preparation, and completion of work. Homeowner and contractor are also responsible for thorough clean-up of any residue left in parking courtyard, foyer, stairwells, walkways and on doors and walls.
- Electrical and plumbing work must be performed by licensed contractors only. Homeowners are not permitted to perform Do-It-Yourself electrical or plumbing projects.
- If plumbing work requires building water to be shut off, residents need to be informed a minimum of 48 hours in advance. In such cases, the homeowner must inform the board with appropriate date and time.
- Building water shut off can only be performed by a Board Director.
- When a contractor damages common areas and or does not abide by the above the homeowner will receive notice of financial responsibility and can be fined, if warnings are ignored, until the repair or removal is satisfactorily completed.
These rules and obligations should be taken very seriously. Homeowners Association Board Members are empowered to document all breaches of condo rules and execute enforcement within legal guidelines. Video Surveillance will also be used.