Captain’s Cove Condominium Trust -

Rules and Information

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Purpose Owner or Resident Questions Publication/Revision Date Fee and Fine Schedule Advertising Balcony Usage Bicycles, Roller Blades and Scooters Bulletin Board/ Communication Avenues Common Areas and Hallways Condominium Fee Payment Crime Prevention Directory of Names at Entrances Exterior of Buildings Fire Hazards Fire Alarm Systems Furniture/ Appliance Delivery Insurance Keys Laundry Facilities and Detergents Leases, Unit Use and Tenants Mailboxes Maintenance Office

Management Office Noise/ Offensive Activity Moving Procedures Ownership/ Occupancy Guidelines Organizational Structure Parking Lot Restrictions/ Guest Parking/ Car Repairs Pets Pool Renovations, Construction/ Improvements Requests and Complaints Sales/Transfers/Refinancing Smoking Snow Removal Storage Units Towing Trash Rooms Unit Owner Maintenance Window Treatments/ Screens Exhibit A - Schedule of Fees/Fines - 03/01/05 Exhibit B - Payment Timeline Exhibit C -  “Do’s and Don’ts”

Purpose: The purpose of the document is to provide helpful information and to communicate the rules and regulations to the unit owners and residents of Captain’s Cove Condominium complex.  In an effort to make living and/or owning here a pleasant experience, the Trustees of Captain’s Cove have approved the following set of rules. The Trustees would like to remind owners that they are responsible for the actions of their tenants and are expected to see that they are educated on and comply with the provisions of the Master Deed, Declaration of Trust, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations (collectively “governing documents”).  Please take the time to review the following information and we hope you will refer to it often to use as a guide to living in a cooperative environment.  

Owner or Resident Questions: If you have any questions regarding these rules, please contact the Property Manager in the office by telephone at 617-770-1598 or email at covetrust@comcast.net.  You may also contact the trustees directly by mail in their Captain’s Cove office mailboxes or at their email address of CaptainsCoveTrustees@yahoo.com. You may also find answers on the Captain’s Cove Web Site www.CaptainsCoveOnline.org The Board of Trustees meets on a regular basis to discuss condominium business.  Should you have a question or issue you wish to discuss directly with the Board, contact the Property Manager and request to be put on the Trustee meeting agenda, provide the nature of your issue, and you will be given an audience at the next meeting.

Publication/Revision Date: This handbook publication is dated January 1, 2005, and subject to ongoing revision by the Board of Trustees as they deem necessary, for the safety and consideration to all neighbors here at Captain’s Cove.  This publication supercedes all prior publications of rules governing Captain’s Cove, excepting the Amended and Restated Insurance Resolution, Satellite Resolution and Unit Owner Maintenance Resolution, all which shall remain in full force and effect.

Fee and Fine Schedule: The Board of Trustees determines a schedule of fees for certain services and a set of fines, which may be levied to any unit owner who fails to comply with the Master Deed, Declaration of Trust, Bylaws and Rules and Regulation of the complex.  The schedule of fees and fines is reviewed and possibly revised annually. The Trustees shall enforce obligations of the Unit Owners and may levy fines against the Unit Owners for violations of the M.G.L., c.183A (the “Condominium Act”), Master Deed, Declaration of Trust, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations (collectively “governing documents”), governing the conduct of the Unit Owners, residents and persons for whom they are responsible.  The current schedule is attached as Exhibit A. Each day a violation continues after notice shall be considered a separate violation.  Collection of fines may be enforced against the Unit Owner(s) involved as if the fines were common charges owed by the particular Unit Owner(s).  If any expense is incurred by the Board as a result of Unit Owner’s failure to abide by the Condominium Act, Master Deed, Declaration of Trust, Bylaws, Restrictions, Rules and Regulations, or by the misconduct of a Unit Owner or his family members, tenants, or invitees, the Trustees may assess those expenses exclusively against the Unit Owner, and such assessment shall constitute a lien against that unit and shall be enforceable as a common expense. 

Advertising: Posting of signs and other types of window displays of advertising such as “For Sale”, “For Rent”, “For Lease”, are not permitted in any part of the condominium common areas or parking lots.  The community bulletin boards may be used for notices by request of the Property Manager’s Office. Signs to be posted on bulletin boards should be typed or neatly printed.

Balcony Usage: Curbside appeal has a tremendous effect on property values.  The balconies are designed for seasonal furniture only and not to be used for storage (permanent or temporary).  No gas or charcoal grills are allowed per order of the Quincy Fire Department, however electric grills are permitted. Unsupervised children are not to be left on the balcony unattended.  No bicycles or fitness equipment are to be kept on balconies.  Screens should be attached to sliding doors and not laying loose on the balcony.  Flower boxes should be kept on the inside of railings.  Cigarettes are not to be tossed from balconies due to the fire hazard they cause. Unit owners are responsible for their guest’s behavior on this important issue.  Satellite Dishes may not be affixed to the buildings or railings of the balcony.  See Satellite Resolution for regulations of all Satellites and Antenna installations.  No laundry, sheets, clothes, etc. shall be hung on railings or racks on balconies.  No shaking of rugs, mops or brooms is allowed from balconies. The Property Manager will contact anyone who has inappropriate use of the balcony for immediate correction.  (See Exhibit A)

Bicycles, Roller Blades and Scooters: Bicycles and personal property shall not to be stored on balconies, tethered in common areas of the parking lot or hallways.  No bicycles, roller blades or scooters shall be ridden in the hallways or on tennis courts or in the parking areas, except to travel across.   (See Exhibit A)

Bulletin Board/ Communication Avenues: The Board of Trustees and the Property Manager use the bulletin boards to communicate information to the residents here. These community boards are also available to the residents for posting items for sale, or of interest, with approval from the Property Manager.  Posting of notices in common areas or doorways other than on the bulletin boards is not allowed.  “Communication Central” bins are in the lobby areas for residents to pick up information handouts to take home and read.  Please use the suggestion boxes provided for feedback to the Trustees or Property Manager.

Common Areas and Hallways: No alteration, construction or removal of property of the common areas, facilities or hallways is allowed without the prior written consent of the Board of Trustees.  The common areas and facilities shall not be decorated, furnished, or changed by any unit owner without written permission from the Board of Trustees.  Hallways are to be kept clear of any type of obstructions for safety reasons and as ordered by the Quincy Fire Department.  This includes mats, shovels, shoes or anything else, which could cause a tripping hazard in case of a fire.  Residents shall not leave any personal property in any common areas of hallways. (See Exhibit A). Nothing shall be altered or constructed in or removed from the common areas and facilities except upon the prior consent of the Board of Trustees.  No clothes, clotheslines, sheets, blankets, laundry or any kind of other articles shall be hung out of a unit or exposed on any part of the common areas or facilities.  The common areas and facilities shall be kept free and clear of all rubbish, debris and other unsightly materials.  The common areas and facilities shall not be obstructed nor used for storage without the prior written consent of the Board of Trustees. (See Exhibit A)

Condominium Fee Payment: Condominium fees and related charges are due and payable the first of each month. All units with balances outstanding as of the fifteenth of each month will be charged a late fee.  Balances, which remain unpaid, will be referred to an attorney for collection.  The cost of such collection action will be charged against the unit.   (See Exhibit B for payment timeline)

Crime Prevention: Observant residents and homeowners assist in deterring crime in a community.  Residents of Captain’s Cove are encouraged to call the police immediately if they see anything out of the ordinary or incidents, which occur inside or outside the buildings.  Residents are asked not to let people in the building unless they are your guests and not to let people in the door behind you who do not have a key to the building.

Directory of Names at Entrances: The entrance directories contain the names of the current residents.  The Property Manager will update this information upon notification of a new resident’s move into the building.  Unit owners and residents who do not want their names listed should notify the Board of Trustees.  The only place the new resident should post their name is on the door of their unit.

Exterior of Buildings: Any unit owner who experiences any invasion of water in individual units, or who notices water invasion from the exterior of the building, should notify the Property Manager immediately and complete required forms for reporting leaks so they may be tracked and corrected.  No sign, awning, canopy, shutter, radio or television antenna shall be affixed or placed upon the exterior walls, doors, railings or roofs of the common areas or units without the prior written consent of the Board.  (See Exhibit A)

Fire Hazards: Radios, televisions or other electrical equipment of any kind installed in individual units must comply with all the rules, regulations, requirements or recommendations of the Board of Fire Underwriters and the public authorities having jurisdiction.  The unit owner or resident alone shall be liable for any damage or injury caused by any electrical equipment in such unit.  No unit owner or resident or any of his agents, servants, employees, licensees, or visitors shall at any time bring into or keep in his unit any flammable, combustible or explosive fluid, material, chemical or substance except such lighting and cleaning fluids as are customary for residential use.

Fire Alarm Systems: Both buildings are equipped with hard-wired fire alarm apparatus.  Smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, fire extinguishers and sprinkler stations are located in the common area hallways.  Units contain smoke detectors, heat detectors, speakers and sprinkler heads.  If the alarm sounds in your unit, you should proceed to the nearest fire stairwell.  These stairwells are located at each end of the building.  Do not use the elevator to exit the building.  If you are in the elevator when the alarm sounds, it will take you directly to the first floor.  Individuals with disabilities should notify the Property Manager.  A list is posted in the Fire Alarm Control room so the Fire Department may be aware of any residents with special needs.  Captain’s Cove is also equipped with an emergency communication system, which the Fire Department may use if necessary.  Tampering with any of the unit or common area equipment is a criminal offense subject to prosecution.  The system is monitored so that the Fire Department is alerted of any possible tampering.  (See Exhibit A)

Furniture/ Appliance Delivery: Delivery of large items must be scheduled with the Management Office.  For purposes of this section, large items are defined as any furniture or large household item(s), which will not fit in a passenger car.  Deliveries are to be scheduled three days in advance through the Property Manager’s office.  A fee will be charged for deliveries to pad and lock the elevators and to provide floor protection for the lobby floors.  Deliveries may be scheduled from Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Deliveries on Sundays and Holidays are not permitted.    (See Exhibit A)

Insurance: Unit owners should refer to the Insurance Resolution and Declaration of Trust for insurance claim procedures.   

Keys: Keys and building access fobs should be provided to new owners from the previous owner. Renters should obtain keys and access fobs from the owner of the unit. Unit owners are encouraged to provide the Property Manager’s office with a duplicate key to the unit for emergency assistance in the event of a resident lock out.  In the event of lockout and no duplicate key has been provided, a locksmith will be employed at the owner’s expense.  In the event access fobs are lost, replacement fobs can be obtained in the office for a fee. (See Exhibit A)

Laundry Facilities and Detergents: Laundry facilities are located on the third, sixth and ninth floors of each building.  These facilities are maintained under the direction of the Board of Trustees.  A private contractor owns the machines and pays the Trust a commission each month based on use.  Each individual unit has a washer and dryer hookup.  The maintenance of the unit facilities is the unit owner’s responsibility.  Unit owners should contract with a reputable vendor on an annual basis for dryer vent cleaning.  The efficiency of the dryer is increased when the vent is kept clean.  High efficiency detergents, such as Arm & Hammer, are recommended for better pipe drainage in the building.  Hoses should be checked routinely and be of a non-burs table, steel-reinforced braid.

Leases, Unit Use and Tenants: The condominium property is for residential use only. No unit may be used or rented for transient hotel or motel purposes.  No unit may be used, in whole or in part, for business purposes.  No industry, business, trade, occupation or profession of any kind, commercial or religious, educational, daycare or otherwise, designed for profit, altruism, or otherwise, shall be conducted, maintained or permitted on any part of the property.  All unit owners are required to provide the condominium association with the name, address and contact person of each mortgage holder of their unit.  Failure to provide such information upon request in a timely manner may result in the association obtaining it by title search, the cost of which will be assessed to the unit owner.  Unit owners are also required to provide the Property Manager with names of occupants and copies of leases.  Chapter 183A requires an owner to provide the Board with the name of the responsible person for the maintenance of the unit.

Mailboxes: Each unit is assigned a mailbox located in the lobby of the building.  Keys should be provided from the previous owner.  The Property Manager will be responsible for routine review and labeling the boxes with correct unit numbers and to see that locks are kept in working order.  In the event one is broken, the Property Manager will arrange to have it repaired or replaced, as necessary, and the unit owner is responsible for the cost of a new lock.

Maintenance Office: Captain’s Cove has a Maintenance Office located in the 200 Building outside the right side of the lobby.  Although our Maintenance Superintendent is willing to help, in an effort to coordinate tasks and to minimize interruptions of important projects, we ask that your maintenance requests be directed to the Property Manager located to the left of the same lobby. 

Management Office: The Property Manager’s Office is open five days a week, Monday through Friday until five.  Two days a week the office opens two hours late and stays open until 7:00 p.m. in an effort to provide access to working residents.  The current daily office schedule is posted at the entryways of the buildings and on the office door. There is an answering service available to take calls on off hours or when the Property Manager is unavailable to answer due to handling business on the property or while meeting with vendors.  Please come by during open hours or leave a message and you will be contacted as soon as the Property Manager can get back to you.  The Property Manager will take package delivery for you if you are unavailable as a courtesy service.  The association is not responsible for loss or damage of any packages taken as a courtesy to its residents. 

Noise/ Offensive Activity: Unit owners, residents and their families, servants or guests are prohibited from willfully or negligently engaging in any activities, either in their individual units or in the common areas, which would be considered an annoyance, nuisance or offensive to their neighbors at any time.  Noise should be kept to a minimum between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.  Unit owners or residents should not conduct any vocal or musical practice or play any musical instrument or operate any musical playing equipment, radio or television during these hours if such sounds shall disturb or annoy their neighbors.. We all want the complex to be a pleasant place to live and ask your cooperation and consideration of your neighbors.  (See Exhibit A)

Moving Procedures: All moving in or out must be scheduled with the Property Manager three days in advance of the move so coordination of elevators to be padded, doors locked open and lobby floors protected on the day of the move.  There is a fee for moving setup, which should be paid at the time a move is scheduled. Moving hours are from 8:30 a.m. – completed by 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  No Sunday or Holiday moves are permitted at Captain’s Cove.  Failure to schedule moves properly will result in a fine. (See Exhibit A) .

Owners are responsible to see that their tenants are aware of the proper moving in and out procedures and will be held responsible for noncompliance with the rules.  At the time of scheduling a move, the Property Manager will provide written moving instruction information to the renter or unit owner. 

Ownership/ Occupancy Guidelines: The condominium property is for residential use only.  No unit may be used for business purposes.  No industry, business, trade, occupation or profession of any kind, commercial or religious, daycare, educational or otherwise, designed for profit, altruism or otherwise, shall be conducted, maintained or permitted on any part of the property. Each unit owner must maintain and repair his own unit to keep it in good order, in accordance with the provisions of the Trust.

Organizational Structure: The organizational structure of the complex is comprised of a Board of Trustees.  The trustees are responsible for all matters relating to the administration of the Condominium and the common areas.  The Trustee positions are for a period of three years and are staggered so not all Trustees will be new at one time.  The Management agent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the complex, for carrying out the instructions of the Trustees and in general acting in the best interest of the Unit Owners and residents.  Through the Managing agent, an on-site Property Management Office and Maintenance Superintendent’s office are maintained in Building 200 at Captain’s Cove. 

Parking Lot Restrictions/ Guest Parking/ Car Repairs: Each unit is designated one parking space.  Additional parking is available on a first-come, first-served, basis in the un-numbered spaces.  Parking in assigned spaces, other than your own, or in the fire lanes, or spaces designated for handicapped use only or any other area designated “no parking” may result in your car being towed and stored at your expense.  If someone is in your assigned space, you may have the automobile towed by contacting the towing company currently contracted with the complex.  It is solely your decision and not the decision of the Management office to have a car towed from your assigned space.  The tow company name and number are posted in the lobby areas of both buildings for your convenience. Guest parking is available in the un-numbered spaces.  Please advise the office if you have a guest vehicle staying for more than 48 hours. No washing or repairing of automobiles shall take place within or upon the Condominium property, nor shall the parking spaces be used for any purpose other than to park registered motor vehicles, excluding specifically commercial vehicles, trailers, campers, boats and other recreational vehicles. No unregistered, uninsured or inoperable vehicles shall be on the property at any time. Captain’s Cove does not allow owners or residents to park trucks with commercial plates, commercial vehicles, campers, trailers, boats or other recreational vehicles in assigned spaces at any time.  No unit owner, resident or guest shall park any commercial vehicle overnight in the lots without written consent of the Board of Trustees.  The Board may give permission in certain circumstances for owner’s commercial vehicles with signs, ladders, etc. to overnight park but only in restricted and remote areas of the lot. (See Exhibit A)

Pets: Captain’s Cove has a no-pet policy.  Unit owners may have been “grand-fathered” in if they had pets prior to the change in this policy.  Any unit owner who has a pet without express written consent of the Board of Trustees shall be subject to an initial fine and a fine monthly thereafter until the Property Manager has received confirmation that the pet has been removed. (See Exhibit A)

Pool: The pool is customarily opened Memorial Day Weekend and the hours and rules governing expected behaviors are reviewed and posted in the Pool area as well as communicated to the residents.  Passes are distributed to each unit according to the guidelines established by the Board of Trustees.  Residents are expected to show their current pool passes to the lifeguard when entering the pool area.  Persons without proper passes will not be admitted to the pool area.  The Property Manager should be contacted for passes for residents and for guests if necessary.  Lost passes will be replaced for a fee. (See Exhibit A)

The City Health Officer provides input to the development of some of the rules governing the pool area.  The pool is for everyone’s enjoyment but we do not want to disturb the residents of the building.  Some of the rules content is as follows: Anyone with inflamed eyes, infection, bandages or open abrasions shall not use the pool.  Children in diapers must wear rubber pants or special swimming diapers.  For safety reasons glass, breakable items and grills are not allowed in the pool area.  Children under 16 must be accompanied at all times by an adult resident of Captain’s Cove who is over 18 years of age.  No diving, running, ball playing, roller blades, bicycling, excessive noise, annoying behavior or horseplay will be permitted.  Animals are not allowed in the pool area.  Accessories such as air mattresses and balls are not allowed in the pool area.  Proper swimwear is expected in the pool.  No jeans, cut off shorts, colored T-shirts are allowed in the pool, but white T-shirts are permitted. Earphones must be worn when using radios or CD players.  The pool may not be used for any private function or party unless specifically endorsed by the Board of Trustees. Anyone using the pool after designated hours will be fined.  (See Exhibit A)

Power Failure: Both buildings are equipped with emergency generators. The generators will power only one elevator per building, the hallway lights and the fire alarm system.  Individual units will not be powered.  Power loss in individual units is the responsibility of the unit owner.  Should your electrician need access to the common meter room, please contact the Property Manager for assistance.

Renovations, Construction/ Improvements: Nothing shall be done in any unit or in, on or to the common areas and facilities which impair the structural integrity of the buildings or which would structurally change the buildings without the written approval of the trustees. Removal of debris is the responsibility of the contractor. Contractors may perform work between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. weekdays, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  No work is permitted on Sundays or Holidays.  Unit owners are subject to a fine if their contractor does any work outside of the allowed hours.  (See Exhibit A)

Requests and Complaints: Requests, complaints or comments about the building management should be communicated to the Property Manager, preferably in writing.  An email is considered “in writing”.  The Board encourages the community to communicate their comments through the suggestion boxes in the lobby areas of both buildings.  Cards and pens have been provided, and we welcome your feedback.  The Property Manager has been instructed to refer to the Board of Trustees any issue for which they are not contracted to resolve.

Sales/Transfers/Refinancing: Selling, transferring ownership or refinancing your unit may require certain documents. Please contact the Property Manager for assistance in obtaining such documents as 6-D certificates, master insurance policy information or agent contact.  The Board of Trustees will not accept requests from prospective potential buyers. It is solely the responsibility of the current owner to provide the prospective future buyer with any documents requested.  Some document copies may require a copy fee by the Management office.  (See Exhibit A)   

New owners should be provided with specific instructions to see the Property Manager following their closing so they can complete the Unit Owner Data form, obtain moving instructions and copies of the current Handbook of rules and information.

Smoking: There shall be no smoking of any kind, including but not limited to cigars, cigarettes and pipes in any portion of the buildings interior Common Areas and Facilities of the Condominium buildings.  This Rule shall not prohibit smoking within the Units, on the balconies or in the Common Areas and Facilities outside the building. Due to the potential fire hazard, no cigarettes shall be tossed from the balcony.  (See Exhibit A)

Snow Removal: The Board of Trustees, along with the Property Management, contracts each year with a snow removal company to plow snow, shovel and sand the parking lots. During a snowstorm, the contractor is required to keep the main lanes open.  Once snow has stopped, they will begin the cleanup of the parking spaces.  Residents should move vehicles after the storm ends to allow for individual spaces to be cleared.  The snow removal contractors are generally very accommodating to individual unit owners in assisting them clearing spaces if the cars are removed promptly after a storm.

Storage Units: The Board of trustees has created some storage areas for its unit owners to rent at a monthly fee. (See Exhibit A)  These units are extremely limited in quantity and vary in size.  There is currently a waiting list for these units.  If you would like to be put on the waiting list for additional storage on site, see the Property Manager to have you name added to the list. 

Towing: The Property Manager has been instructed to see that the fire lanes are kept clear and will have automobiles parked in “no parking” areas towed at the owner’s expense.  The Property Manager will post at the entryways the current towing company Captain’s Cove uses to keep the fire lanes clear.  If an unauthorized car is in your assigned space, it is the sole decision of the individual unit owner to have the car towed.  Neither the Property Manager nor the Maintenance Superintendent has authorization to have cars towed from individual spaces. 

Trash Rooms: Trash chutes are located on each floor to dispose of household rubbish.  Boxes, newspapers, carpeting and any large items should be brought to the first floor trash rooms and disposed of in the dumpsters provided.  Boxes should be broken down and collapsed before putting in the dumpsters to allow for more room.  Failure to follow these guidelines can cause clogging in the trash chutes.  There are security cameras throughout the building to assure that everyone adheres to the guidelines.  Failure to follow these guidelines can cause clogging in the chutes and is subject to a fine.   No furniture or computers are to be disposed of in the lobby trash rooms. (See Exhibit A) 

Unit Owner Maintenance: Each Unit Owner must maintain and repair his own Unit to keep it in good order in accordance with the provisions of the Trust and Unit Owner Maintenance Resolution.

Window Treatments/ Screens: Window and sliding glass door draperies, treatments or coverings, which are visible to the exterior of the building, shall be either off-white or white in color.  Screens should be in good repair and properly on tracks in all windows.  The unit owner is responsible to see that the screens in his unit are appropriately maintained.  The Property Manager can assist with suggestions for repair or replacement of damaged screens.  The Board of Trustees makes every effort to assure the curbside appeal of the property is maintained to insure our property values.  Unsightly balconies and window treatments can adversely affect these values.  Failure to comply with the rules may result in a fine. (See Exhibit A)

Note:  These rules, information and guidelines may be amended from time to time, as the Board of Trustees deems necessary.  These guidelines are meant to provide a framework of behavior so we can all enjoy our community together in harmony.

Exhibit A - Schedule of Fees/Fines - 03/01/05

 Fees and Fines

The following is a listing of fees for services and A fine schedule approved by the Board of Trustees and effective February 18, 2005.  The schedule is subject to ongoing review by the Board and subject to change without notice.  Unit owners who experience a warning or fine should contact the Property Manager as soon as possible to prevent further charges.

Exhibit B - Payment Timeline

Condominium Fee Payments

The purpose of this document is to provide information to unit owners on the process currently in place for late payment of condominium fees.  Below is the timeline of how the process occurs when a unit owner does not pay condominium fees on the first of the month.  This information was requested at the November 2004 Unit Owner’s Meeting and has been researched by Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, Suzanne Lillie, for the purpose of educating the community.

If you find you are facing a financial challenge, please be proactive. We would rather develop a plan that is in the best interest of your situation and your obligation to the community.  Collection and legal fees only add to your financial obligations.

Late charges / Attorney Fees : A late fee is charged to the unit owner’s account for each month the condominium fee is not paid.  All fees, including legal fees, incurred while attempting to collect the debt are charged to the unit owner’s account.

Exhibit C - “Do’s and Don’ts”

Helpful Hints

Listed below are some helpful hints to help our community.  They were developed in an attempt to inform the unit owners and tenants of suggested practices to help make our community a better place.  We ask you to please post these helpful reminders in your unit, and to leave them posted if you move on to educate future owners and tenants.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Topic	Action – “Do” or “Don’t”
Laundry Detergent	Please DO use Arm & Hammer High Efficiency Liquid Laundry Detergent to help minimize the suds problem some neighbors are experiencing.
Laundry Timing	Please DON’T do laundry on Sunday afternoon if you can possibly avoid it.  This seems to be when most of the suds backup problems occur.
Trash	Please DON’T leave large items in the trash rooms. Please DON’T put carpet remnants or boxes down the trash chutes.  These items cause clogs which need manual clearance. Please DO bring them down to the first floor trash room.
Hot Water Tanks	Please DO turn the water off in your unit if you are going away for more than two days. Please DO replace your hot water tank when the warranty runs out.
Garbage Disposals	Please DON’T put potato peels down the garbage disposal in your unit.  They are a common cause of clogs.
Home Owner’s Insurance Policy	Please DO carry insurance on your unit.  The master policy at Captain’s Cove has a deductible. Unit owners or their insurance are responsible for the deductible amount before the master policy takes over.  Review with your insurance agent to insure proper coverage.
Washing Machine Hoses	Please DO have your washing machine hoses checked and replaced periodically by your plumber.   Hoses should be non-burs table, steel-reinforced braid.  If yours are not, DO have your plumber replace them.
Bicycles	Please DON’T ride bicycles in the building and DO speak to anyone you see riding one. Please DON’T store it on your balcony.
Hallways	Please DON’T leave any items in the hallways.  This includes mats, shoes, shovels, etc.  If the fire department needs access to the hallways in case of emergency, these items could cause a tripping hazard.
Condo Fees	Please DO pay your condo fee by the first of the month or you experience late fees.
Leaks	Please DO report any leak you observe in common areas on your floor or in your individual unit to the property manager immediately.
Moves and Deliveries	Please DO schedule your moves and deliveries with the office. Hours 8-4:30 Monday through Saturday.  Please DON’T schedule on Sundays or Holidays.
Questions and Feedback	Please DO contact the property manager by phone or online at covetrust@comcast.net for answers to questions about the rules or feel free to contact the trustees at captainscovetrustees@yahoo.com.  We have also added suggestion boxes and we welcome your thoughts and comments.