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TAMPINES COURT

By - Laws

Contents Page

1.0 Definitions 2 – 5

2.0 Use Of Housing Units 6 – 8

3.0 Use Of Car Park And Vehicle Management 9 – 12

4.0 Renovation And Repairs to Apartments 13 – 16

5.0 Keeping Of Pets in the Estate 16 – 18

6.0 Use Of Facilities And Void Deck

6.1 Use Of Children Playground 18 – 19

6.2 Use of Void Decks/Common Areas 19

6.3 Use Of Void Decks For Social Gatherings 19 – 20

6.4 Use Of Void Deck For Funeral/Wakes 20 – 21

6.5 Function And Activity Room 21

UPDATED AS OF JULY 2015 (14th

MANAGEMENT COUNCIL)

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1.0 DEFINITIONS

In the application of these By-Laws:

The “Act” means the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (“BMSMA”).

“by-law”, in relation to any parcel comprised in a strata title plan, means –

(a) any by-law prescribed by regulations under section 136;

(b) any by-law made by a management corporation under section 32 or 33 and in force in

respect of that parcel; or

(c) any by-law made by a subsidiary management corporation under section 82 and in

force in respect of any limited common property within that strata title plan;

“Common Property”, subject to subsection (9), means –

(a) In relation to any land and building comprised or to be comprised in a strata title plan,

such part of the land and building –

(i) not comprised in any lot or proposed lot in that strata title plan; and

(ii) used or capable of being used or enjoyed by occupiers of 2 or more lots or

proposed lots; or

(b) in relation to any other land and building, such part of the land and building –

(i) not comprised in any non-strata lot; and

(ii) used or capable of being used or enjoyed by occupiers of 2 or more non-strata

lots within that land or building;

“council”, in relation to a management corporation, means the council of that management

corporation.

“Estate” means the estate of Tampines Court, including all common property and lots comprised

therein.

“Guests” means any person who is on the estate at the invitation of the subsidiary proprietor.

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“immediate family member”, in relation to any person, means a spouse, child, adopted child, step-

child, sibling or parent of that person

“limited common property” means such part of the common property in a parcel that is –

(a) in the case of common property to be comprised in a strata title plan, designated in the

sale and purchase agreement of any proposed lot in the parcel for the exclusive benefit

of the purchasers of or more (but not all) of those proposed lots in the parcel; or

(b) in the case of common property comprised in a strata title plan, designated in the

strata title plan or a comprehensive resolution referred to in section 78 (2) of BMSMA

for the exclusive benefit of the subsidiary proprietors of 2 or more (but not all) lots in

that strata title plan.

But does not include –

(i) the foundations, columns, beams, supports, walls, roof of, and any window

installed in any external wall of, any building within that parcel; and

(ii) any chute, pipe, wire, duct and other facility for the passage or provision of

water, sewage drainage, gas, oil, electricity, telephone, radio, television,

garbage, heating and cooling systems, or other similar services, not comprised

in any lot or proposed lot and necessary for the common use of the occupiers of

all lots or proposed lots in that parcel;

“lot” means any stratum within a parcel comprised in a strata title plan and which –

(a) is used or intended to be used as a complete and separate unit for the purpose of

habitation or business or for any other purpose; and

(b) is shown as a lot on the strata title plan

And includes a lot specified as an accessory lot on any such plan;

“maintenance fund”, in relation to a development, means any maintenance fund established under

section 16(2) or (3) of BMSMA by the owner developer of the development for the common property

or limited common property, as the case may be, of that development;

“management corporation”, in relation to any parcel comprised in a strata title plan, means the

management corporation constituted in respect of that strata title plan under the Land Titles (Strata)

Act (Cap. 158);

“managing agent” means a managing agent appointed by the Management Corporation under the

provision BMSMA;

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“non-strata lot”, mean any stratum that –

(a) is within any land or building not comprised or not to be comprised in a strata title plan;

and

(b) is used or intended to be used as a complete and separate unit for the purpose of

habitation or business or for any other purpose;

“person responsible”, in relation to an exterior feature of a building means –

(a) except as otherwise provided by paragraph (b), (c) or (d), the owner of the premises or

building which the exterior feature is installed on, forms part of or projects outwards

from, or such other person who has charge and control of the management and

maintenance of the exterior feature;

(b) subject to paragraph (c), where the exterior feature is part of any common property or

limited common property –

(i) in the case of common property of any housing estate of the Housing and

Development Board – The Town Council established under the Town Councils

Act (Cap. 329A) for that housing estate or the contractor (if any) engaged by the

Town Council and who has charge and control of the management and

maintenance of the common property; or

(ii) in the case of common property or limited common property of any other land

(whether or not comprised in a strata title plan) – the owner thereof or the

managing agent (if any) appointed by the owner and who has charge and

control of the management and maintenance of the common property or

limited common property, unless otherwise provided by paragraph (d);

(c) where the exterior feature is a window, grille or shutter that is part of a flat – the

owner of that flat or other person who ordinarily has daily charge and control over the

maintenance and use of such window, grille or shutter; or

(d) such other person as may be prescribed as the person responsible for the exterior

feature;

“proposed lot”, means any stratum in a development on a parcel to be comprised in a strata title plan

and which –

(a) is intended to be used as a complete and separate unit for the purpose of habitation or

business or for any other purpose; and

(b) is to be shown as a lot on the strata title plan for that development;

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“schedule of strata units”, in relation to any parcel, means the schedule of strata units showing the

share values for each lot or proposed lot in that parcel, and includes any amended schedule of strata

units;

“share value”, in respect of a lot or proposed lot, means the share value of that lot or proposed lot as

shown in the schedule of strata units;

“strata roll”, in relation to any subdivided building shown on a strata title plan, means the roll

referred to in section 46 which relates to that plan;

“stratum”, means any part of land which consists of a space of any shape below, on or above the

surface of the land, or partly below and partly above the surface of the land, the dimensions of which

are delineated.

“strata title plan”, has the same meaning as in the Land Titles (Strata) Act (Ca. 158);

“subdivided building”, means any one or more buildings comprised in a strata subdivision plan

approved by the relevant authority;

“subsidiary proprietor”, means –

(a) the registered subsidiary proprietor for the time being of the entire estate in a lot

including a estate for life, an estate in remainder or an estate in reversion; and

(b) in relation to a lot where a lease has been granted, the registered subsidiary proprietor

for the time being of a leasehold interest in a lot described in an instrument of lease

whose unexpired term is not less than 21 years as from the date of lodgment of the

instrument of lease for registration with the Registrar including such a lease registered

prior to 1st December 1987;

“Resident”, means the person living in the apartment unit whether as an owner or lessee and shall

also mean an owner not residing in the apartment unit provided that the apartment unit is vacant and

not occupied;

“Repairs and/or renovations works”, include alterations, additions, maintenance, extension and

similar work.

“House Removal”, includes the removal and transportation of furniture furnisings, fittings, appliances,

equipment and other possession to and as well as from the lot.

“Household Pets”, means domestic animals as approved by the relevant Authority eg. cats and dogs,

rabbit, aquarium fishes and such other animals (except horses, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, ducks and

domestic pigs) which do not fall within the definition of “Wild animals and birds ” under the Wild

Animals and Birds Act (Cap. 351, Singapore Statutes 1985 Edition).

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2.0 USE OF HOUSING UNITS

2.1 USE OF APARTMENTS

The apartment shall be used as a private dwelling house and not for any other purposes (illegal,

immoral or otherwise), that may be injurious to the reputation of the building.

2.2 TENANTED APARTMENTS

Owners who lease their apartments shall notify the Management Corporation and furnish the

details of their tenants and the duration of lease.

Owners who lease their apartments are not entitled to the use of the common property or the

facilities until the lease expires or the tenancy is terminated.

2.3 NOISE/CONDUCT

Residents shall ensure that radios, hi-fi equipments, television sets, musical equipments and

other like equipment are not played at a volume which may cause any disturbance or

annoyance to other residents.

2.4 POTTED PLANTS

Residents are to ensure that no potted plants or any other objects are placed dangerously on

or near the perimeter of the apartments in a manner, which may obstruct the passage of the

corridor or poses a safety hazard to other residents and also to ensure that there is no

breeding of mosquitoes.

2.5 LAUNDRY/ADVERTISEMENT/SIGNAGE

Residents shall not display or project any laundry, signage, advertisement, ornament, or any

other object upon the common property or near the perimeter of the apartment in a manner

which may be detrimental to the general appearance of the building.

2.6 STORAGE

Dangerous materials of any nature, which may give rise to explosions, fire, smoke fumes or

obnoxious smell shall not be stored, kept or used in the building other than for domestic use.

2.7 KEEPING OF ANIMALS

Residents shall not keep any animals in the apartment or common property in such a way that

may cause annoyance to other residents (refer to By-Laws on Pets).

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2.8 DUTY TO MAINTAIN APARTMENT

Residents shall maintain his apartment including all sanitary fittings, water pipes, electrical and

air-conditioning systems thereof in a good condition so as not to cause annoyance to other

residents.

2.9 DISCHARGED PIPES IN APARTMENT

Residents are not to discharge any materials eg. earth, clothings, bottles and the likes into the

waste pipes serving the apartments so as not to cause choke to the main soil or rain water

pipes.

2.10 INSTALLATION OF AIR-CONDITIONERS

Applications for the installation of air-conditioners must be made to the Management

Corporation at least one week prior to the installation. Air-conditioning compressors must only

be installed in designated locations as determined by the Management Corporation. The air-

conditioners condensate discharge pipes must be drained to the nearest floor trap within the

apartment unit. Such installations must also meet the relevant Authorities guidelines.

2.11 RENOVATION WORKS TO APARTMENTS

All Subsidiary Proprietors could make an application to the Management Corporation

fourteen (14) days prior to commencing renovation works in the apartment and subject to the

payment of refundable deposit of $1000.00. Only the Management Corporation’s approved

renovation works can be carried out. (Refer by By-Laws for Renovation & Repairs).

2.12 ALTERATION TO BALCONIES, DOORS AND WINDOWS

Residents shall not make any additions / alterations to the façade, balconies, doors and

windows of the apartment without prior written approval of the Management Corporation.

2.13 REFUSE DISPOSAL

Residents shall:

(a) Ensure that refuse are securely wrapped in plastic bags or other similar materials

before disposing them in the refuse chute;

(b) Not dispose any large objects of bulky waste, which may cause blockages to the refuse

chute;

(c) Not dispose any combustible chemicals, liquids and gas into the refuse chute

(d) Deliver bulky waste / glass objects to the bin centre and not to dispose, deposit or throw

them or any rubbish, dust or dirt or other materials upon any part of the common

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property which is likely to interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the residents.

Residents may approach the Management office for assistance to dispose off their bulky

waste / furniture / glass objects at a fee of $30.00

(e) Not throw or empty rubbish/litter out of the windows, balcony and doors into the

common property.

2.14 PLAYING ON COMMON PROPERTY

Residents shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that any child / person under their charge,

when playing on the common property, shall not:- cause any damage to the common property;

and create noise likely to interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the other residents.

2.15 POUNDING OF SUBSTANCE

Residents who carry out any pounding of chilli or any other substance for cooking purpose shall

ensure that the part of the floor on which the activity is carried out is covered to an extent

sufficient to prevent the transmission of any noise likely to disturb the peaceful enjoyment of

the other residents.

2.16 GARAGE SALE

No garage sale is allowed in the respective units without the prior approval of the

Management Corporation.

2.17 HOUSE REMOVAL

House removal applications must be made to the Management Corporation at least one week

before the actual move. Such applications must meet the Renovation & Repairs to Apartment

By-Laws 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 & 4.8.1. A refundable deposit of $500.00 is to be placed with the

Management upon application and any adjustment to the refundable deposit shall be the sole

discretion of the Management Council where sufficient notice shall be given to all Subsidiary

Proprietor(s) / Residents.

2.18 STORAGE IN COMMON AREAS

Residents shall not store any items in the common property eg. common corridors, stairwells,

service ducts, etc.

2.19 RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS

No religious gatherings are allowed in the common property. Any religious gathering must be

confined within the unit. No public worship is allowed in any circumstances, except as allowed

in clause 6.2.6

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3.0 USE OF CAR PARK AND VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

3.1 GENERAL AND FIRST (1ST

) VEHICLE APPLICATION

3.1.1 Subsidiary Proprietors / Residents of an apartment unit at Tampines Court who owns a vehicle

shall be issued with one car parking label free.

3.1.2 The car label shall be issued only after an application has been approved.

3.1.3 The applicant must be the sole owner or one of the joint owners of an apartment unit in

Tampines Court. The proof of residency in Tampines Court is required upon application.

3.1.4 The Subsidiary Proprietor(s) must apply for their tenants if the premises are leased out.

3.1.5 The vehicle parking label(s) are not transferable.

3.1.6 The issuance of vehicle label(s) is subjected to up to date payment of maintenance charges.

The suspension and period of suspension use of car park facility as a result of non-payment of

maintenance fund shall be at the sole discretion of the Management Corporation.

3.1.7 The period, frequency of collection of parking charges and any penalty for late payment of car

parking charges in Tampines Court shall be at the sole discretion of the Management

Corporation, with notice period of minimum of at least 14 days from the date of any

implementation.

3.1.8 The vehicle label(s) that is issued to other type of vehicles are at the discretion of the

Management Corporation.

3.1.9 Only vehicles with valid Tampines Court labels(s) are allowed to park in the designated

Resident’s car park lot.

3.1.10 Upon selling or vacating the strata unit in Tampines Court or upon selling of vehicle, Subsidiary

Proprietor / Owner must surrender their vehicle label to the Management Office. If the vehicle

label is not returned within one (1) month of the owner vacating the unit or selling of vehicle,

the said vehicle will be deregistered from the vehicle registry of Tampines Court.

3.1.11 Vehicle(s) is parked within the estate at the owner’s sole risk and on a first come first serve

basis. The Management Corporation will not be responsible for any loss or damage

whatsoever caused to the vehicle while parked inside Tampines Court.

3.1.12 Only vehicle(s) of Subsidiary Proprietor(s) / Tenant(s) residing in Tampines Court and

authorized car washer(s) are allowed to wash vehicle(s) in the estate.

3.1.13 No authorized vehicle of Subsidiary Proprietor(s) / Tenant(s) residing in Tampines Court is to

park at the designated Visitor Lots.

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3.1.14 No major repair is to be carried out to any vehicle within the estate. A major repair includes a

repair which involves excessive noise and / or oil spillage.

3.2 SECOND (2ND

) VEHICLE AND SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE APPLICATION

3.2.1 Issuance of 2nd vehicle parking label is approved, subject to the strict compliance of the

following terms and conditions:

(a) Subject to the availability of parking lots (priority to be given to the First (1st) vehicle;

(b) Charges of 2nd and Subsequent vehicle are:

(i) ······· 2nd vehicle - S$100.00 per month

(ii) ······ 3rd Vehicle - S$150.00 per month

(iii) ····· 4th & Subsequent - S$200.00 per month

(c) The issuance of 2nd and subsequent vehicle label may be revoked at the sole discretion

of the Management Corporation.

3.3 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

3.3.1 No commercial vehicle(s) is allowed to be parked in Tampines Court unless with written

approval of the Management Corporation.

3.3.2 Vehicle label(s) will not be issued to commercial vehicle(s) that exceed an unladen weight of

2000kg.

3.4 TEMPORARY VEHICLE PARKING LABELS AT VISITORS LOTS

3.4.1 Only Subsidiary Proprietor(s) of Tampines Court may apply on behalf of their visitors.

3.4.2 Temporary vehicle labels shall be approved for parking, up to a maximum of seven (7) days

subjected to the availability of visitor lots.

3.4.3 Each unit is allowed up to a maximum of Twenty-One (21) days in a calendar year.

3.4.4 Applications must be submitted to the Management Office at least three (3) days in advance

and are subjected to approval at the sole discretion of the Management Corporation.

3.5 MOTORCYCLES

3.5.1 Motorcycle(s) of Subsidiary Proprietor(s) / Tenant(s) residing and parking in Tampines Court

must be registered with the Management Corporation. Only registered motorcycles, subject to

the availability of motorcycle lots, are allowed to park in Tampines Court.

3.5.2 Motorcycles must park in the designated motorcycles lots only

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3.6 VISITORS PARKING

3.6.1 All visitors /contractor / tradesman, are to register at the security post upon entry and to park

their vehicles at the designated parking lots only.

3.6.2 Visitor(s) is to exchange their driving license or any other photo identification card for a visitor

parking card. Visitor(s) driving will be refused entry if they refuse to exchange the said.

3.6.3 Parking in Tampines Court are separated into 2 sessions:

(i) Day Parking - daily till 2359 hours

(ii) Night Parking - 0000 hours till 0900 hours

3.6.4 Bona Fide visitors who wish to park in the estate after 12 midnight are to register with the

Management Office during office hours and / or after office hours at the respective

guardhouse. Only Subsidiary Proprietor(s) / Owners of the unit concerned can make

application for overnight parking in the Management Office during office hours.

3.6.5 Subsidiary Proprietor(s) / Owner(s) will bear full responsibility for their visitors parking in

Tampines Court and they are to ensure that their visitors abide by the rules of Tampines Court

while parking inside the estate.

3.7 ILLEGAL/INDISCRIMINATE PARKING AND PENALITIES

3.7.1 Any vehicle

(a) Without a valid vehicle label, found parked in a lot other than a designated lot or,

(b) In an area not drawn as a parking lot or,

(c) Parked in the estate after 12 midnight without a valid parking label.

(d) Indiscriminate parking eg. Parking in handicap lots, not within a car lot, residents

parking in visitors lots, parking along driveways or at power supply installation etc.

is liable to be towed away or be immobilized and the owners shall bear all costs (the towing cost) and

release fee of $107 (including 7% GST) or any other additional costs as determined by the Management

Corporation respectively.

3.8 WHEEL CLAMPING OF VEHICLES / TOWING OF VEHICLES

3.8.1 Wheel clamping / towing of vehicles is practiced in the estate. Vehicles will be clamped under

the following circumstances.

(a) Visitor’s vehicle without a prominently displayed parking slip

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(b) Visitor’s vehicle parked after 12 midnight without a valid overnight parking slip

(c) Vehicles not parked in the designated lot or in an unauthorized area eg. along a double

yellow line, power station, fire hydrant.

(d) Parking indiscriminately or in a manner as to cause inconvenience to others or

obstruction that may lead to hazard

(e) Vehicle without a car label or an invalid label

3.8.2 The procedure for wheel clamping of vehicles is as follows:

(a) A grace period of 20 minutes will be given for the vehicle to be removed; failing which,

the Management will proceed to clamp the vehicle without further notice

(b) For the removal of the wheel clamp to the vehicle, a payment of S$107.00 cash

(including 7% GST) is to be made. A receipt will be issued for the Payment

(c) If the vehicle is not removed within 24 hours, an additional administrative fee of $50.00

per day is payable

(d) In the event that the owner / driver of the vehicle and /or subsidiary proprietors and /

or their servants / agents damage the clamp in their attempt to remove the clamp, the

owner / driver of the vehicle and / or subsidiary proprietors shall be liable to pay and

indemnify the Management Corporation for the cost of replacing the damaged clamp

and other incidental expenses and legal cost that may be incurred by the Management

Corporation to ensure compliance with the car parking regulations and by-laws.

(e) The Management Corporation and / or their agent shall not be liable for any damage to

the car, when its wheel(s) are clamped or when the clamps are removed.

(f) The vehicle may be towed away and all towing charges or car park charges shall be

payable by the subsidiary proprietor / driver or owner of the vehicle

(g) The Management Corporation and / or their agent shall not be responsible for any fines,

car park charges composition or summonses as a result of the vehicle being towed

away and parked outside the estate or for any loss or damage to the vehicle or its

contents.

(h) The Management Corporation and / or their agents shall not be liable for any loss /

damages, actions, proceedings, claim and suits which may be made against the

Management Corporation and / or their agent

3.8.3 Any abusive and / or violent response(s) and / or behaviour towards the Staff of the

Management Office and Security Personnel executing a lawful order will not be tolerated and

will be referred to the police.

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4.0 RENOVATION AND REPAIRS TO APARTMENTS

4.1 APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND GUIDELINES

4.1.1 The Subsidiary Proprietor shall submit to the Management Corporation the prescribed

application form together with all required documents for the renovation works, not less than

fourteen (14) days before the intended start of renovation.

4.1.2 The Subsidiary Proprietor and his contractor shall also undertake to indemnify the

Management Corporation against any legal proceedings or suits arising from such works

regardless of whether or not they arose from the negligence of the Subsidiary Proprietor,

contractor or any of their agents or servants involved.

4.1.2 Any addition and alteration work/s permitted by the Management Corporation shall be

subjected to an undertaking signed by the Subsidiary Proprietor who shall be fully responsible

for any damages arising from such works.

4.1.3 The Management Corporation has the right to decline the application or stop the ongoing

works if found to breach the terms and conditions specified in Land Titles (Strata) Act and

Tampines Court By-Laws.

4.2 TYPE OF WORK

4.2.1 The Subsidiary Proprietor’s contractor can only carry out the type of work specified in the

approval letter.

4.2.2 Schedule of works is to be itemized when hacking, painting, etc is undertaken. Hacking is to be

done for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days only. Electrical breakers must be used and

the noise level must conform to the permissible NEA guidelines.

4.3 WORKING HOURS

4.3.1 Works can only be carried out within the following times;

Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm

(No hacking before 9.00am and after 6.00pm)

Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00 pm

(Be reminded that only quiet works are to be done. Hacking is strictly prohibited)

4.3.2 All works must be stopped by 6.00 pm and contractors are to clean the common area before

leaving the estate.

4.3.3 No works shall be carried out on Sundays or Public Holidays.

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4.4 DEPOSIT

4.4.1 The Subsidiary Proprietor shall place a refundable deposit of S$1000/- together with this

application. This deposit must be paid by cheque and be made payable to “The MCST Plan No.

2644”. Cheque given is subject to clearance.

4.4.2 Acceptance of the said deposit by the Management Corporation shall not be construed as an

approval for the renovation works.

4.4.3 On completion of all works, the deposit will be refunded, free from interest. However, monies

will be deducted for any damage to the common property arising from the renovation works.

4.4.4 In the event of the deposit being insufficient to meet the claims of the Management

Corporation, the Subsidiary Proprietor shall compensate and pay to the management

Corporation the difference between the said deposit and the amount so claimed by the

Management.

4.5 SECURITY

4.5.1 All workers of the Subsidiary Proprietor’s contractor shall report to the security guardhouse

and exchange original identification papers for contractor’s passes before entering the

condominium to carry out the approved work.

4.5.2 The Subsidiary Proprietor shall be responsible for the good conduct and behavior of all workers

while they are in the condominium.

4.5.3 No worker shall be allowed to loiter, rest or consume food in any other places other than the

unit and the block concerned.

4.5.4 Any workers of the said Subsidiary Proprietor’s contractor found misbehaving or refusing to

comply with the security procedures will be asked to leave the condominium and barred from

entering the condominium again.

4.5.5 All workers shall display the contractor’s passes at all times whilst in the condominium

premises.

4.6 USAGE OF LIFT

4.6.1 The contractor shall ensure that adequate protection is given to the lift walls and flooring and

individual lobbies when conveying building materials to and from the unit under renovation.

Only lifts and staircases designated by the management are to be used.

4.6.2 For any faulty lifts or lift door out of alignment due to workers’ negligence, a minimum penalty

of S$500.00 will be imposed.

4.6.3 No heavy machinery is allowed in lift. The total load limit is 544kg (or 80% of normal load.)

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4.6.4 A security guard may be deployed by the Management Corporation at the lift lobby during the

progress of haulage works to ensure that contractors do not cause damage to the lift car

finishing and the immediate areas or cause nuisance to the other fellow Subsidiary Proprietors.

4.7 CLEANLINESS

4.7.1 The Subsidiary Proprietor / Contractor shall maintain the general cleanliness of the common

property used by the workers. Any common property soiled by the workers must be cleaned

up immediately to the satisfaction of the Management Corporation. A fee of $50.00 per day

will be imposed if the affected common areas are not cleaned daily. This fee will be used to

engage our cleaning contractor to clean the affected areas. Such fee will be deducted from the

renovation deposit placed with the Management Corporation.

4.7.2 Debris / renovation materials are not allowed to be left at the common property.

4.7.3 Debris shall not be dumped down the chutes and shall be removed at the end of each day or a

sum of not less than $300.00 shall be charged by the Management Corporation on each day to

have the debris removed.

4.7.4 The Subsidiary Proprietor / Contractor must ensure that during the progress of works adequate

screen / protection are provided to prevent dust / soiling the immediate areas of the unit under

renovation.

4.8 OTHERS

4.8.1 No illegal tapping of electricity or water supply from the common areas.

4.8.2 The Subsidiary Proprietor shall allow the authorized Officer / Agent of the Management

Corporation access into the unit and upon completion of the renovation for the purposes of

verifying that only authorized work is being / was carried out.

4.8.3 The Management Corporation in its absolute discretion reserves the right to reject any

application or revoke any permit granted if the rules and conditions for the renovation approval

is / are breached. The Management Corporation in such an event may also reserve its right in

refusing entry to the renovation contractors.

4.8.4 Subject to the prior written consent of the Management Corporation and approval from the

relevant authorities, repair, renovation, alteration or addition may be carried out by the

Subsidiary Proprietor at his own cost and expense and in compliance with the followings:

a) No hacking of any walls, beams, slabs, columns or structural members;

b) No alteration of any kind to the balconies and external windows;

c) Not to cause an increase in the total approved load of the floor;

d) Not to install canopies or awnings of any design or shape

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4.8.5 Air-conditioning units shall be installed in the existing openings or in designated locations

approved by the Management Corporation. There shall be no condensation dripping onto the

common property and all condensate discharge pipes must be connected to the nearest floor

trap within the premises.

4.8.6 Spilt unit air-conditioning may be installed, but no compressors, condensing units, ducting and

wiring shall be installed on the external walls or any part of the common property in a manner

that is exposed (visible) to the outside.

4.8.7 Precautions should be taken against damaging the concealed electrical wiring, sanitary piping

and floor slabs.

4.8.8 The Subsidiary Proprietor shall ensure that the works to be carried out will not in any way affect

the structure of the building or the common property, nor will it in any way cause any nuisance

to any other Subsidiary Proprietor. All demolition works and installation of new walls must be

certified by a qualified structural engineer when submitting the application.

4.8.9 All renovation works must be completed within a period of six months. No extension for the

works will be entertained. Once works are completed, the Subsidiary Proprietor is not to carry

out any major renovation works for a period of 12 months.

5.0 KEEPING OF PETS IN THE ESTATE

5.1 GENERAL

5.1.1 No pets shall be a nuisance or cause annoyance to other fellow Subsidiary Proprietors, eg. by

excessive barking, mewing or running free, unleashed

5.1.2 No pets are allowed on the children’s playground area

5.1.3 Subsidiary Proprietors shall not allow their pets to urinate in the lifts or void deck or children’s

playground. It is their responsibility to clean up if their pets dirty these areas.

5.1.4 Pets shall not be washed, groomed or fed in the common areas, in order to minimize

annoyance to other residents.

5.1.5 Feeding of stray animals is strictly prohibited.

5.1.6 The Management Corporation reserves its right to remove or to instruct AVA or SPCA or even

engage contractors to remove all stray animals in the estate.

5.1.7 Livestock and non-domestic pets are not allowed in the estate. Some examples of these are:

Pigs, Goats, Monkeys, Monitor Lizards, Snakes, Iguanas, or any other animals as laid out in AVA

guidelines.

5.2 DOGS

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5.2.1 All dog owners must register their dogs, living in this estate with the Managing Agent within

one month of passing of this by-law. New residents moving into this estate must likewise

register their dogs within one month of residing here. Dogs not registered will have to be

removed.

5.2.2 No ferocious dogs are allowed to be kept in this estate. Examples of such dogs are Bull Dog,

Bull Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd / Alsatian, Mastiff, Rottweiler, Pit Bull

Terrier.

5.2.3 Dogs when taken out to the estate common areas must be on a leash at all times. The

Subsidiary Proprietor must ensure that the person handling the dog is capable of controlling the

dog.

5.2.4 It is Mandatory that all dog owners or their handlers pick up their dog’s excrement in any

common areas eg. Roads, Car parks, pathways, void decks, common corridors, staircases and all

grassed areas or any area where the estate community has lawful access to. Failure to clean up

the dog’s faeces will constitute an offence and the relevant penalties will be imposed.

5.3 CATS

5.3.1 All domestic cats must have a collar / tag worn at all times and such tag must indicate the

owner’s address.

5.4 PENALTIES

5.4.1 Subsidiary Proprietors who do not observe the rules regarding the keeping of pets or whose

pets cause any nuisance or disturbance to other Subsidiary Proprietors, shall remove their

pets from the estate within 7 days upon notice given by the Management Corporation, failing

which, the Management Corporation reserves its right to authorize the removal of the pet and

all costs will be borne by the owner of the pet.

5.4.2 Failure to adhere to the above By-Laws will result in the following penalties being imposed:

First Offence : A fine of $100.00

Second Offence : A fine of $100.00

Third and subsequent offences : A fine of $500.00

5.4.3 Dog Excrement

Failure to adhere to by-laws 5.2.4, notwithstanding by-laws 5.4.1 and 5.4.2, will result in the

following penalties being imposed on the Subsidiary Proprietor(s) or Occupier(s) concerned:

First Offence: A fine of $500.00 for not cleaning up his/her dog’s excrement in all

common areas of the estate.

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Second Offence: A fine of $750.00 for not cleaning up his/her dog’s excrement in all

common areas of the estate.

Third Offence: A fine of $2,000.00 for not cleaning up his/her dog’s excrement in all

common areas of the estate and/or the Subsidiary Proprietor(s) or

occupier(s) shall be banned from owning a dog(s) in the estate and shall

remove his/her dog(s) on being penalized for the third (3rd) time.

Pursuant to the above by-law 5.4.3, the Management Corporation shall be empowered to

appoint Enforcement Officers to enforce this by-law

6.0 USE OF FACILITIES AND VOID DECKS

6.1 CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND

6.1.1 Residents and their guests are entitled to use the playground.

6.1.2 The playground shall be opened from 7.00am to 11.30pm.

6.1.3 The Management Corporation, Security Personnel or their appointed representatives may

require any user of the playground to identify himself or herself at any time for security reasons.

6.1.4 Residents must ensure that their guests comply with all the house rules and be responsible for

their behavior.

6.1.5 Should there be any damage caused in the process of using the playground facilities but not

due to wear and tear, the costs of repairs shall be recovered from the Subsidiary Proprietors

who are responsible for those culprits who caused the damage.

6.1.6 Those found to have deliberately caused damage to any playground facilities would be referred

to the police, on top of recovering the cost of damage as mentioned above.

6.1.7 Any person who is found to have breached the stipulated rules shall be required to leave the

playground immediately.

6.1.8 Other than the intended activities that the playground facilities provide, no other activities are

permitted within the playground unless special permission is granted from the Management

Corporation.

6.1.9 For safety reasons all children must be supervised by their parents or supervising adults for the

proper use of the facilities.

6.1.10 No rough play and unsafe use of the facilities, the action of which will cause injury to other

users or damages to the facilities.

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6.1.11 No cycling, roller skating, roller blading, walking with spike shoes and any activities that will

damage the rubberised turf of the playground or injure other users.

6.1.12 No food, drinks (except water) and smoking are allowed within and around the playground.

6.1.13 No pets are allowed within and around the playground.

6.1.14 All persons must leave the playground during bad weather for safety reasons.

6.1.15 The Management Corporation shall not be liable for any injuries, loss of life or limbs, and

damages to any personal property sustained by any user of the facilities, due to the unsafe or

improper use of the playground by any user.

6.1.16 The Management Corporation shall not be held liable to any person for Acts of God resulting in

injuries or death when using the facilities at the playground.

6.2 USE OF VOID DECKS/COMMON AREAS

6.2.1 No playing of football and skateboarding at the void decks at any time of the day.

6.2.2 Should there be any damage caused to the common property at the void decks through

whatever activities, the cost of repair shall be recovered from Subsidiary Proprietors who are

responsible for those culprits who caused the damage.

6.2.3 In the interest of safety and quick evacuation in an emergency all stairwells are to be kept clear

of obstructions.

6.2.4 No bicycles or furniture is to be placed in stairwells. Any bicycles parked in common areas

other than the designated area will be removed by the Managing Agent or Security personnel

instructed by the Managing Agent. Bicycles should be parked in bicycles rack provided at Void

Decks. Any furniture found in stairwell will be removed and sent to the bin center.

6.2.5 Derelict bicycles parked in common areas will be removed.

6.2.6 No religious functions can be held in common areas, except for weddings and funerals but

subject to the relevant authorities’ approval.

6.3 USE OF VOID DECKS FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS

6.3.1 Subsidiary Proprietors of Tampines Court must make all application to the Management office

and also seek the approval of all relevant authorities.

6.3.2 No religious gatherings are allowed in the common areas of the estate.

6.3.3 A deposit of $100.00 for the use of void deck would be charged and will be refunded fully upon

satisfactory handing over of the said area to the Management.

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6.3.4 A rental charge at the rate of S$200.00 per day is chargeable for the rental use of void deck for

social gathering. Electrical supply is subjected to the maximum load that the existing outlet can

provide. (Full payment for the total number of days of usage must be made at point of

application).

6.3.5 The gathering must be held within the confined void deck area and must end by 11.00pm.

6.3.6 Foods and drinks must be consumed within the confined space allocated.

6.3.7 Installation of canopy, mobile toilets, tents or other necessities shall be at the Subsidiary

Proprietor’s cost and shall be removed immediately after use.

6.3.8 Live band, Hi-fi music and other musical instruments are allowed but the noise level must be

within reasonable limits as set by the Authorities.

6.3.9 Subsidiary Proprietor shall be responsible for the conduct of their visitors.

6.3.10 Subsidiary Proprietor shall maintain the cleanliness of the area throughout the period and

thoroughly clean it after the function.

6.3.11 Any damages to the common property arising from the gathering shall be borne by the

Subsidiary Proprietor concerned.

6.4 USE OF VOID DECK FOR FUNERAL/WAKES

6.4.1 Subsidiary Proprietor of Tampines Court must make all applications to the Management Office

and also seek the approval of all relevant authorities.

6.4.2 A deposit of $100.00 for the use of void deck will be charged and would be refunded fully upon

satisfactory handing over of the said area to the Management.

6.4.3 Water and electricity is chargeable at the rate of $50.00 per day. Electrical supply is subjected

to the maximum load that the existing outlet can provide.

6.4.4 The wake must be held within the confined void deck area.

6.4.5 Any altars / coffins must be screened from public view.

6.4.6 Food and drinks are to be consumed within the confined space allocated.

6.4.7 Installation of canopy, mobile toilets, tents or other necessities shall be at the Subsidiary

Proprietor’s cost and shall be removed immediately after use.

6.4.8 Rites may be conducted. However, Subsidiary Proprietor(s) shall ensure that there shall be

minimum inconvenience or disturbance to residents. Rites must cease before midnight.

6.4.9 Burning of joss sticks / incense papers shall be confined in proper containers. No burning of

incense papers in the turfed areas / concrete ground is allowed.

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6.4.10 Subsidiary Proprietor shall be responsible for the conduct of their visitors.

6.4.11 Subsidiary Proprietor shall maintain the cleanliness of the area throughout the period and

thoroughly clean it after the function.

6.4.12 Any damage to the common property arising from the gathering shall be borne by the

Subsidiary Proprietor concerned.

6.5 FUNCTION AND ACTIVITY ROOM

6.5.1 Subsidiary Proprietors must make application to the office during Office Hours at least One (1)

day prior to the function/event.

6.5.2 The following are the three (3) periods which the application can be made out:

(i) Session 1 - From 0900 to 1300 hours

(ii) Session 2 - From 1400 to 1800 hours

(iii) Session 3 - From 1900 to 2300 hours

6.5.3 A deposit of $100.00 for the use of function room will be charged and will be refunded fully

upon satisfactory handing over of the said area to the Management.

6.5.4 A charge of S$100.00 per session will be charged for the use of the function room. All sessions

are in block of 4 hourly.

6.5.5 Subsidiary Proprietor making application must furnish all details pertaining to the events,

including:

(i) Guest List

(ii) Visitor Vehicle List

(iii) Events Company List (if any)

6.5.6 Subsidiary Proprietor shall be responsible for the conduct of their visitors.

6.5.7 Subsidiary Proprietor shall maintain the cleanliness of the area throughout the period and

thoroughly clean it after the function.

6.5.8 Any damages to the common property arising from the gathering shall be borne by the

Subsidiary Proprietor concerned.