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Draft ********************* HOUSE RULES ********************* PHILOSOPHY OF GATED COMMUNITY LIVING  Your ownership in this gated community living is governed by the Third Schedule of the By-Laws for the Regulations of Subdivided Buildings (Section 44) (“Act 318”) and the Building And Common Property (Mai ntenance And Ma nagement) 2007 (“ Ac t 663 ), which the Management Corporation (“MC”) or the Joint Management Body ( “JMB”), whichever applicable, must observe and enforce. Furthermore, all owners have made further covenants and agreements supplemental to the Sale and Purchase Agreement in respect of the use and enjoy ment of the Resident ial Unit and Common Property for the benefit of the Owner and other Owners who have entered into similar agreements with the Developer. It is also an obligation of Owners to acquaint themselves with the by-laws and the rules as provided by the Strata Titles Act 1985 ( “Act 318”) and Act 663 as sta ted abo ve. The House Rul es must als o be rea d in conjunction with the Constitution of the Joint Management Body.  The Residential Unit shall be used for residential purposes only and shall not be used for any other purpose.  The Re si dential Unit should not be used for any il legal or immora l purposes or for any purposes from which a nuisance may be caused to the owners, lessees and occupiers of the other Residential Units in THE TROPICANA @ TAMAN SENTOSA or in the neighborhoo d. In order to preserve and promote the common ownership principle on which the MC or the JMB has been founded, the Owner shall abide by the Act, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the MC or JMB and amendments thereto and by his acts of cooperation with its other Owners, bring about for himself and his co-owners a high standard in home and community conditions.  The MC or JMB agrees to make its Rules and Regulations known to the Owners by delivery of the same to him or promulgating them in such other manner as to constitute a dequate no tice.  The TROPICANA @ TAMAN SENTOSA GATED COMMUNITY requires the co-operation of all its Residents, be the owners, tenants or guests. Residents may make constructive suggestions to the MC or JMB for the improvement and operation of The TROPICANA @ TAMAN SENTOSA GATED COMMUNITY. Any suggestion or complaint should be submitted in writing, signed by the Resident and deposited in the Suggestions Box locat ed outs ide the Se curi ty Guard Ar ea. The MC or JMB wi ll re vi ew these suggestions or complaints and decide whether or not to act upon them. Residents should not feel offended if their suggestions or complaints are 1

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*********************HOUSE RULES

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PHILOSOPHY OF GATED COMMUNITY LIVING

 Your ownership in this gated community living is governed by the ThirdSchedule of the By-Laws for the Regulations of Subdivided Buildings(Section 44) (“Act 318”) and the Building And Common Property(Maintenance And Management) 2007 (“Act 663”), which theManagement Corporation (“MC”) or the Joint Management Body (“JMB”),whichever applicable, must observe and enforce.

Furthermore, all owners have made further covenants and agreementssupplemental to the Sale and Purchase Agreement in respect of the useand enjoyment of the Residential Unit and Common Property for thebenefit of the Owner and other Owners who have entered into similaragreements with the Developer.

It is also an obligation of Owners to acquaint themselves with the by-lawsand the rules as provided by the Strata Titles Act 1985 (“Act 318”) andAct 663 as stated above. The House Rules must also be read inconjunction with the Constitution of the Joint Management Body.

 The Residential Unit shall be used for residential purposes only and shallnot be used for any other purpose.

  The Residential Unit should not be used for any illegal or immoral

purposes or for any purposes from which a nuisance may be caused to theowners, lessees and occupiers of the other Residential Units in THETROPICANA @ TAMAN SENTOSA or in the neighborhood.

In order to preserve and promote the common ownership principle onwhich the MC or the JMB has been founded, the Owner shall abide by theAct, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the MC or JMB and amendmentsthereto and by his acts of cooperation with its other Owners, bring aboutfor himself and his co-owners a high standard in home and communityconditions.

 The MC or JMB agrees to make its Rules and Regulations known to the

Owners by delivery of the same to him or promulgating them in such othermanner as to constitute adequate notice.

 The TROPICANA @ TAMAN SENTOSA GATED COMMUNITY  requiresthe co-operation of all its Residents, be the owners, tenants or guests.

Residents may make constructive suggestions to the MC or JMB for theimprovement and operation of The TROPICANA @ TAMAN SENTOSA GATEDCOMMUNITY. Any suggestion or complaint should be submitted in writing,signed by the Resident and deposited in the Suggestions Box locatedoutside the Security Guard Area. The MC or JMB will review thesesuggestions or complaints and decide whether or not to act upon them.Residents should not feel offended if their suggestions or complaints are

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not favorably acted upon. The MC or JMB will explain the reasons for itsaction either by letter or in person.

0.0 INTRODUCTION

a) The purpose of these rules and regulations which constitutethe House Rules of THE TROPICANA @ TAMAN SENTOSAGATED COMMUNITY (hereinafter referred to as “THETROPICANA”) is to promote the harmonious occupancy of theBuilding therein, to protect all residents from annoyance andnuisance caused by any improper use of the common areaand to preserve the reputation and prestige of the Buildingthereof, thereby providing maximum enjoyment of thepremises and its facilities.

b) The House Rules are formulated to serve as rules, whichgovern the occupation and usage of the Residential Units andCommon Property. All residents and invitees should be boundby these rules. It is the desire of MC or JMB to createawareness among all residents and to dispel any doubt inorder to achieve peaceful living, maximum security, clean andtidy environment and in order to achieve these objectives thefull cooperation of all residents in complying with all the rulesregulations are required.

c) The full authority and responsibility for the enforcement of these rules lies with the MC or JMB. The MC or JMB from timeto time may amend the House Rules in accordance with theprovision of the relevant Acts. Suggestions in writing arewelcomed from all residents. The Management reserves theright to accept or reject such suggestions.

d) All residents of THE TROPICANA must abide by these houserules when enjoying any of the facilities listed therein.

We appreciate your cooperation and welcome you to THE

 TROPICANA.

 The Management of  THE TROPICANA @ TAMAN SENTOSA GATED COMMUNITY

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1.0 GENERALREMARKS

1.1 Definitions

In this House Rules, unless the context otherwiserequires, each of the following words or expressionsshall have the meaning stated against it below:

a) “Act 318” refers to the Strata Titles Act 1985.

b) “Act 663” refers to the Building and CommonProperty (Maintenance and Management) Act2007.

c) “Any other personnel” includes contractors,

deliverymen, servicemen, etc.

d) “Building” includes the building or buildingscomprising the individual Residential Units andthe Common Property including but not limitedto guard house or other building structureswhich are collectively known as THE TROPICANA@ TAMAN SENTOSA situated at Bukit Baru, Townof Melaka (Hang Tuah Jaya), State of Melaka.

e) “Building Maintenance Account” means the

Building Maintenance Account opened andmaintained under Section 16 of Act 663.

f) “Building Maintenance Fund” means the BuildingMaintenance Fund that the JMB is required tomaintain pursuant to Section 22 of Act 663.

g) “Charges” means any money collected by thedeveloper, MC or JMB from the purchaser for themaintenance and management of THE

 TROPICANA.

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h) “Common Property” shall refer to so much of theland and building that are not comprised in anyindividual land parcels as defined under theStrata Titles Act 1985. Hence, common propertycomprises the structural elements of the

building, roofs, fixtures and fittings, refusechutes, refuse bins, compounds, drains, watertanks, sewers, pipes, wires, cables and ductsthat serve more than one parcel, recreationalareas, driveways, common car parks andparking areas, open spaces, landscape areas,walls and fences, and all other facilities andinstallations and any part of the land used orcapable of being used or enjoyed in common byall the residents of the building.

i) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Buildings appointed under Section 3 of Act 663.

  j) “Guest/Invitee” refers to any person who is not aresident and whose presence in the gated areais at the invitation of a resident.

k) “Joint Management Body (JMB)” means the Bodyestablished in accordance to Section 4 of Act663.

l) “Joint Management Committee (JMC)” means theCommittee established under Section 11 of Act663.

m) “ Land Parcel” means the land parcel unittogether with a completed building of not morethan four storey as defined under the Strata Titles Act 1985.

n) “Management” refers to the Management

Corporation or Joint Management Body (“JMB”)or any appointed Property Manager authorizedby the MC or JMB to carry out the propertymanagement of the Common Property in thegated area.

o) “Management Corporation (“MC”)” refers tomanagement corporation established underSection 39 of Act 318.

p) “Occupant” refers to person who is occupyingthe Residential Unit with consent and permission

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of the Owner.

q) “Owner” refers to the person who owns a landparcel unit within the gated area of THE TROPICANA including the person whose name

appears in the latest copy of the sale andpurchase agreement as recorded by MC or JMB.

r) “Resident” refers to any person who is either anowner or a tenant of one of the Residential Unitsand whereby applicable including his maid,employee, child, children or relative who ispresently residing in the TROPICANA.

s) “Residential Unit” refers to the completedbuilding of not more than four storey held undera Land Parcel unit within the gated area of THE TROPICANA.

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t) “Sinking Fund” means a special fund operatedand maintained under Section 24 of Act 663.

u) “Tenant” shall refer to any person who is for the

time being a tenant in one of the ResidentialUnit.

v) “THE TROPICANA” refers to all buildingscomprising the individual Residential Units,Common Property and car park within thehousing estate, which situated at Bukit Baru, Town of Melaka (Hang Tuah Jaya) and State of Melaka.

1.2 Approved use of Residential Units

1.2.1 Approved Use of Residential Units

Units shall be used only for residential purposesand shall not be used for business or any otherpurposes (illegal or otherwise) which may be anuisance to other residents or injurious to thereputation of the Building and/or Residential Unitand or THE TROPICANA.

1.2.2 Residents’ Guests/Invitees & Service Providers(Servicemen, Repairmen, Cleaners)

(a) Guests/Invitees and Service Providers (engagedby Residents to provide services solely andexclusively for their respective Residential Unit),including and not limited to servicemen,repairmen, cleaners etc, of the Residents willonly be permitted into THE TROPICANA after thesecurity guards have confirmed with the

Residents the identity of such Guests/Inviteesand Service Providers. All Guests/Invitees andService Providers are required to provide theirpersonal particulars including identity cards tothe security guards on duty for the purpose of registering the same into the Register of Visitorsor electronic devices before being permittedentry into THE TROPICANA.

(b) Residents are required to inform the security

guards on duty of the impending arrival of theirexpected Guests/Invitees and Service Providers

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by furnishing their relevant details to the saidguard. The guards shall inform the Residents of the arrival of their expected Guests/Inviteesthrough the intercom system.

(c) The Residents shall be responsible for ensuringthat their Guests/Invitees and Service Providerscomply with the House Rules at all times andthat their behavior is not offensive to otherResidents. The said Residents shall be liable forany damage caused by their Guests/Invitees andService Providers. Unruly guests/ invitees thatcause nuisance to the other Residents may beasked to leave TROPICANA by the guards.

(d) Guests/Invitees and Service Providers must parktheir cars in the visitors’ parking lots as directedby the security guards or park outside thecompound of THE TROPICANA if visitor’s parkinglots are not available.

(e) The Management and/or such personsauthorized by the Management, reserve theright to prohibit unauthorized person fromentering into or remaining at THE TROPICANA .

(f) No unauthorized persons are allowed within THE  TROPICANA and they shall be prosecuted fortrespassing on private property.

1.2.3 Lease of Residential Units

(a) Owners must notify the Management shouldtheir unit be leased/rented out and furnished thedetails of the lease/tenancy within 30 days of the lease/tenancy being formalized or anychanges therefrom, as may be required from

time to time.

(b) Owners must also ensure that the number of  Tenants in the Residential Unit does not exceedthat permitted by the Management to preventovercrowding and nuisance to other Residents. Itis the Owner’s responsibility to ensure that thisrule is strictly observed. The Management mayrefuse entry of the Tenants into the Buildingshould this rule be breached.

(c) Once a Residential Unit is rented out, the right

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or entitlement to the use of the common areasand the facilities are automatically vested solelyto the Tenant. The Owner is no longer entitled touse these facilities during the tenancy period.

1.2.4 Household Pets and Livestock

(a) Domestic animals shall be permitted in THE TROPICANA, provided that they are, at all times,properly controlled by the Resident and guardedwithin the Residential Unit and also be controlledproperly by the Resident in the open space.Dogs shall at all times, be on the leash.

(b) The Resident of the dog that is taken with theResident anywhere in the vicinity of THE TROPICANA shall be responsible for the removaland discarding of any dog's droppings.

(c) Dogs found roaming unguarded at the CommonArea will be impounded and released for aminimum fee of RM100.00 or a greater amount,as may be determined by the Management.

(d) Residents shall control their dogs and theirbarking at all times. Barking which result or may

result in a nuisance or disturbance to any otherresident will not be permitted.

(e) The Management reserve the right to removeany pet from the TROPICANA should theydetermine at their sole discretion that theconcerned pet is causing serious nuisance.

1.2.5 Immoral/Criminal Act

(a) The Resident shall not permit or cause his

children (if any) or his/their friends, servants oremployees to commit any immoral/criminal actin his Unit or anywhere in the vicinity of THE TROPICANA.

(b) The Resident shall not permit or cause anyperson of unsound mind or a drunkard or drugaddict to reside in or about his Unit.

1.2.6 Management Notification

 The Resident shall report/notify the Management

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promptly of any accident or defect in the waterpipes, plumbing pipes, gas pipes, sewage pipes,electrical installations or fixture which comes tohis knowledge.

1.2.7 Plants

(a) Resident is to ensure that all plants or trees thatare planted on the lawn of his Land Parcel shallbe suitably placed so as to prevent any soil orwater from flowing onto the driveways,passageway or any other common areas.

(b) Resident is to ensure that no potted plants orany other objects are placed dangerously on ornear the perimeter or the edge of his Unit whereit may fall and cause bodily harm to person(s) ordamage property below. No potted plants shallbe put or placed at the Common Area.

(c) No fertilizers or any foul smelling manure maybe used for trees or potted plants. Resident shallensure that his containers, vases or flower potswill not breed mosquito larvae.

1.3 Nuisance

1.3.1 Conduct

Resident shall at all times conduct himself andcause his Guests/Invitees to conduct themselvesin a manner which will not cause any nuisanceto other Residents. Excessive noise, unruly oroffensive behaviour is not permitted. Residentsincluding their Guests/Invitees are requested notto sound their car horns unnecessarily to avoidcausing disturbance or annoyance to other

Residents.

1.3.2 Use of Radio, Television, Hi-Fi and OtherMusical Instruments

(a) Radio, Television, Hi-Fi, home theatre/karaokeset, multimedia computer or other musical/audioinstruments shall be operated at a reasonablevolume to avoid causing interference to thepeaceful enjoyment of other Residents.

(b) Resident shall not (except with the written

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consent of the Management and under thesupervision of the Management) erect upon oraffix to the Residential Unit of any machinery ormechanical or scientific or electrical apparatusexcept only radio and television receiving sets

(indoor aerials therefore) and small domesticelectrical apparatus properly fitted withinapproved suppressor against electricalinterference to the other apparatus.

1.3.3 “Mahjong” and Indoor Games

(a) "Mahjong" shall be restricted within theResidential Unit ONLY. Players are advised to laysufficient cushion on the table so as to ensurethat no excessive noises will be emitted.

(b) No other forms of noisy games are allowedwithin the Units or Common Property after10.00pm.

 

1.4 Common areas 

1.4.1 Vandalism and Littering

(a) Resident shall not cause accumulation of dirt,rubbish or debris in or outside his Unit andshould not leave or store any goods or park hisvehicles on the Common Property.

(b) No tampering of electricity and water meter etc.Any offenders caught for so doing shall bereferred to the proper authorities to be deal withaccordingly.

(c) Do not vandalize and/or tamper with any other

fittings which likely to cause inconvenience toother Residents or Management to expendmoney for repairs.

1.4.2 Restriction

(a) No television/radio aerials should be fixedprotruding from the Residential Unit windows sothat uniformity can be maintained.

(b) No clothing belonging to the Residents shall behung at the common areas.

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(c) No garage sale shall be held in any part of THE  TROPICANA unless approved by theManagement.

1.4.3 Common Areas as Storage Place

At no times should the common areas such asthe walkways, open spaces, landscape areas,recreational area and other areas designated ascommon areas be used as storage areas for anyfurniture, packages or objects of any kind thatobstructs the free flow of traffic.

1.4.4 No games etc in Common Areas

Children are only allowed to play within thevicinity of the Residential Unit occupied by theirparents. In no case shall children be allowed toplay on the driveways, common parking area,passageways and other common area exceptthose designated play areas. Children will not beallowed to use the Common Area for games orany activity that may endanger or damagingproperties of other unit owners. Resident shallbe liable for the damages caused by his

children, by other children staying with them orchildren of his visitors or guest.

1.4.5 Moving and Shifting of Furniture etc in CommonArea

Resident must ensure that common areas andCommon Property are not damaged whilemoving and shifting furniture etc. in and out of his/her Residential Unit. The Managementshould be informed of such activities at least 24

hours beforehand, so that such activity is donein the presence of security guard(s).

1.4.6 Liability for Damage

Should any damage or destruction be caused tothe common areas or Common Property as aresult of the negligence of the Resident or hisGuests/Invitees, employees or agents such as inthe case of moving or shifting furniture etc. in

and out of the Residential Unit, the Residentshall be liable for all costs and expenses

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or damage caused by non-compliance of HouseRules

If Resident or his children, employees,contractors invitees or guests shall cause any

damage to Common Property then theManagement shall assess any such damagesand the cost of repair and/or replacement whichwill then be charged to the said Resident. Thisshall also apply to the damaged of façade of Building or Common Property caused by theResident, his children, employees, invites,guests and or contractor due to non-complianceof this House Rules.

1.4.12 Behaviour of Resident and Invitees

While at the Common Area, a Resident orOccupier is required to be adequately clothedand is not permitted to use language or behavein a manner likely to cause offence orembarrassment to the occupier of another unitor to any person lawfully using the CommonProperty. With regard to his invitees, allreasonable steps must be taken to ensure thatthey do not behave in the manner as aforesaid.

 

1.5 Facilities Privileges (Guests / Invitees:attire / behaviour etc) 

1.5.1 General Rules

(a) Resident entitled to use Facilities

  To maintain the exclusiveness of gatedcommunity living and security, all common

facilities available at THE TROPICANA are mainlyintended for use by the Residents only. Once aUnit is rented out or on lease; the entitlement touse the common areas, Common Property andits recreational facilities are automaticallyvested unto the Tenant/Lessee. The Owner, asthe lawful registered owner, is no longer entitledto use these facilities.

(b) Radios, Tape Recorders etc at the Recreational

Area

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Radios, tape recorders, television sets and otherelectronic or mechanical sound reproductionequipment shall not be used in the recreationalareas except with special permission from theManagement.

(c) Person Who Breaches Any Rule to LeaveRecreational Area

Any person who breaches any of the rulescontained herein shall be requested to leave therecreation area immediately.

(d) Closure of Facilities

  The Management will endeavour to notifyResidents in the event of closure of any of thefacilities for purpose of private functions, repairsand/or routine maintenance.

(e) Reservation of Facilities

Rules and regulations governing reservation of facilities will be reviewed and imposed byManagement from time to time.

(f) Management Responsibilities

 The Management accepts no responsibility forany theft, damage, injury, death or othermisdemeanour to the Residents, Guests orInvitees whilst using the facilities. All Residentsand Guests or Invitees who use the facilitiesshall be at their own risk.

(g) Food and drink

Smoking or eating in the swimming pool andwading pools are strictly not allowed. Drinkingof liquor, wines, beers, eating sweet andchewing gums and taking of illicit drugsincluding any inhalants such as glue sniffing etcat Common Property are also strictly prohibited.

1.5.2 Swimming and Wading Pools

(a) Swimming Hours

 The swimming and wading pools will be opened

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for use by Residents daily as follows:Sunday to Thursday 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.Friday, Saturday and eve of Public Holidays: 7.00a.m. to 10.00 p.m.No persons shall be allowed to use the pools

when they are closed for cleaning andmaintenance.

(b) Children using the Pool

Children under 12 years of age using the Poolsmust always be accompanied and supervised byone of their parents or an adult. Parents arerequired to take all precautionary steps toensure the safety of their children at the poolarea and the Management shall not be liable foranything arisen therefrom.

(c ) Showers and Footbaths

For hygienic reasons, all users must takeshowers without exception before entering thepools. All suntan and lotions/oils must beremoved from the body before entering thepools.

(d) Swimming Attire

All users of the pool must wear appropriate andproper swimming attire at all times. Anyonefound naked in or around the pools will becharged with indecent exposure and obscenityand shall be dealt with accordingly. Personsfound with improper attire will be asked to leavethe pool immediately.

(e) Horseplays, Water Games, etc

No horseplay or similar activities shall bepermitted in the pools or surroundings.

(f) Chairs and Sundecks

No chairs tables or sundecks placed around thepool deck or surrounding vicinity shall beremoved from their usual location.

 

(g) Float and Scuba Gears, etc

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No large mats bulky floats, snorkels and scubagears shall be used in the pools.

(h) Diving and Snorkeling

No diving and snorkeling be allowed in the pools.

(i) Infectious/Contagious Diseases

Residents with any infections or suffering fromcontagious diseases shall not be allowed into thepools or its vicinity. This includes those personswith open wounds or bandages of any type,AIDS, hepatitis B, tuberculosis (T.B.) andasthma, etc. A fine will be imposed on anyonefound to have breached this rule.

(j) Restriction

(i) Urinating and defecating in the pools orwithin the vicinity are prohibited. AnyResidents / Guests / Invitees caught fordoing so, shall be requested to leave thepools immediately. The costs andexpenses of cleaning the pool or within itsvicinity will be billed to the said defaulting

Resident’s account. Resident is remindednot to litter but help to keep the poolsareas clean at all times.

(ii) The filtration plant/pump room of  swimming pools is out of bounds to allpersons unless authorized by theManagement. Anyone found loiteringaround there would be prosecuted.

(iii) No pets are allowed in the swimming pool

areas.

(k) Nuisance

Noises must be kept to a minimum level so asnot to cause inconveniences to other residents. Therefore no shouting/screaming is permitted atthe pools.

(l) Handicap Persons

No handicap persons or invalids are permitted to

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use or loiter around the swimming pool areasunless accompanied by competent person forsafety reasons .

(m) Thunderstorms, Hail, Rains, Drizzles and

Lightning

During thunderstorms, hail, rains, drizzles andlightning, all Residents/Guests/Invitees (users)are advised, in their own interest and safety, toleave the pools immediately.

(n) Harmful Objects

Glassware, breakable and other harmful objecteg. hair-pins, curlers, safety pins, bobby pins,rollers, earrings and other such like object shallnot be worn by any Residents while inside thepools.

(o) Food, Drinks & Beverages

No food/drinks or beverages include beers,liquor, wines and chewing gums/sweets areallowed in and within 1.5 meters around thepools. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the pool

and vicinity. No taking or consumption of illicit-drugs includes inhalants such as glue sniffing isallowed. No consumption of any otherintoxicating liquids is permitted whilst in oroutside pool areas.

(p) Radio, Television, Tape Recorders etc

No radios, tape recorders, television sets andother electronics or sound equipment shall beused in the recreational areas unless expressly

authorized by the Management prior to it use.

(q) Personal Property

 The Management will not be responsible for anylost and/or damage to the personal property leftin the changing room or in any other parts of theswimming pool area.

(r) Breach of Rules

Any Resident found to be in breach of any of the

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rules and regulations set out herein, shall beasked to leave the particular recreational areaimmediately. The Management reserves theright to bar/disallow any Resident from using thepools, without providing any reasons, if any of 

the aforesaid rules have been violated.

(s) Lifeguards

  The Management declares that No Lifeguardswill be employed or stationed at the swimmingand wading pools and the Resident uses thepools at his own risk.

(t) Exclusion Clause

Any Resident who cannot swim should not use orloiter around the pool decks unless accompaniedby a competent swimmer. Resident is advised toexercise caution when using the pools. TheManagement shall not be responsible for anyinjury, accidents, deaths, losses or damagescaused or suffered by anyone arising from usingthe swimming/wading pool and its surroundinghowsoever caused.

(u) Maintenance

  The pools may be closed for cleaning andtreatment or repair etc. as and when theManagement deems necessary.

(v) Swimming Lessons

Only authorized and competent instructor isallowed to conduct swimming lesson at the pool,subject to prior approval of the Management,

and the time and duration of the lessons mustalso be approved. For any such approvalsgranted, the Management shall not be heldresponsible for any injury or mishap which mayoccur during the course of the lessons. Theinstructor, students or/and their parents orguardians shall use the pool at their own riskand be fully responsible for their own conductand action.

(w) Life Saving Flotation Devices

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  The life saving floatation devices are to beplaced in its original place and NOT to leave itinside the pool after used.

1.5.3 Renting of Swimming Pool Area for PrivateFunction

(a) The Swimming Pool Area may be rented byResidents for private use only.

(b) All Residents renting the pool area do so at theirown risk and in compliance with all pertinent rules andregulations and must be complied with during allprivate rental functions.

(c) The Management will not be responsible for lostor damage to personal property of any kind orfor any bodily injury resulting from the use of these facilities.

(d) All guests and invitees of the Residents areSTRICTLY NOT ALLOWED to use the swimmingpool and wading pool during all private rentalfunctions.

(e) Reservations for private rentals may only bemade with authorized Pool Committeerepresentatives. A reservation is confirmed uponsubmission of the following: payment of theappropriate rental fee of Ringgit Malaysia One  Thousand (RM1,000.00) only and securitydeposit of Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred(RM500.00) only to the Pool Committeerepresentatives. The Security Deposit or therefundable portion thereof, will be returned tothe renter no later than two days following the

function.

(f) Consumption of food and beverages is notpermitted in proximity of the pool (ie. 1.5 meteraway from the pool) but only in designatedareas. Cooking or grilling of food is only allowedat the BBQ pit facility area. No glass may beused in the pool facility. And those with cateringservice, it is the duty of the renter to take extraprecautions not to break any glass in and around

the pool area. Hard liquors are strictlyprohibited.

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 (g) No food or drinks is/are allowed to be throwninto the swimming pool. A fine will be imposed on therenter in such an event happened.

(h) Food or rubbish is STRICTLY PROHIBITED to bethrown into the discharge points of the pool.Resident renting the facility are responsible totake all precautionary steps from preventingtheir guest/invitees from doing so.

(i) Noise levels will be observed in the surroundingresidential area and in compliance with noise rulesand regulations. Failure to comply, the renter’s entiresecurity deposit will be forfeited. No loudspeakers areallowed to be used at the pool area.

(j) All private functions must end, and all guestsmust depart the pool facilities and parking area notlater than the time rented of approximately 11.00am.

(k) Cleanup of the pool facilities immediately after aprivate function or soon thereafter is the responsibilityof the renter. This includes placement of all trash intoappropriate receptacles, cleanup of food/beveragespills, removal of any decorations, and restoration of 

furniture items to their pre-function positions. TheManagement will inspect the pool facilities after eachrental, prior to the next pool opening, for damage orlack of cleanliness. Minor damage or the need forcleanup of the facilities by pool staff will be chargedagainst the renter’s deposit. If the cost of repair orclean up exceeds the amount provided as securitydeposit, the renter shall be liable for all such short fall.

2.0 OPERATIONS 

2.1 Security (role & authority, identificationcards, entry exit, illegal parking) 

2.1.1 Safety Precaution

(a) Resident must ensure that all the doors to hisResidential Unit and car are properly locked andsecured. The 24-hour round the clock securityservices provided are limited to the generalcontrol at the points of ingress/egress and

common area and patrolling within THE TROPICANA only.

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(b) The security services rendered does not extendto cover personal and individual security. Therefore, each Resident must take appropriateand positive steps and action to protect his/her

own personal belongings or property.

(c) Resident must ensure that all his doors andwindows are properly secured and locked in theevent of electricity/power failures, rainy nights,long weekend, festive seasons and holidayperiod so as to avoid any theft or break-in.

2.2 Residential Identification

  The Management or anyone authorised by theManagement or the security guards may requireany person in the common area to identifyhimself or herself.

2.3 Rules & Regulations for Car Park  

2.3.1 Car Sticker

(a) A non-transferable car sticker will be provided

for each car belonging to the Resident of theResidential Unit and the same shall be displayedprominently on the lower left side of windscreenof the vehicle at all times for easy identification.

(b) Resident who wishes to obtain his car stickersmust apply to the Management by supplying thenames and Residential Unit number togetherwith the motor vehicle registration number. Thecar stickers shall only be issued to Residentswho have paid all their contributions to the

Building Maintenance Fund and Building SinkingFund which comprises Service Charge, SinkingFund, Water Charges, Quit Rent, Insurance andLate Payment Interest and any other obligatorycosts imposed by the Management.

(c) The authorized car stickers issued are strictlynon-transferable. If a Resident wishes to transferhis/her parking rights from an existing vehicle toanother/new vehicle, the Resident must return

the original car sticker and apply for a new carsticker accordingly.

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(d) Any lost of authorized car sticker must bereported to the Management immediately andin writing. A new replacement car sticker will beissued and a replacement charge to be

determined by the Management will be imposed.Each new car sticker shall bear a new serialnumber. The lost car sticker shall be renderedinvalid.

2.3.2 Car Parking Lots

(a) The Management will take action against anyerrant driver who improperly parks his car whichcauses inconvenience to other Residents.

(b) All vehicles are to be parked in the designatedcar parking lots within the respective Owner’sown Residential Unit. The Management shall notbe held responsible or be liable for any thefts,losses, damages, or otherwise to the vehicles,including any contents therein.

[c ) In the event that there is insufficient car park,Resident shall ensure that his cars and or hisinvitees' cars are parked at area along the

parameter walls without causing any obstructionor inconvenience to the user of the road.

2.3.3 Check-Ins and Check-Out

(a) All Residents including their respective inviteesand guests shall observe the House Rules uponentry and/or exit from THE TROPICANA byfollowing instructions given by the securityguard on duty at the entrance of the

guardhouse.

(b) The Management is empowered from time totime to review, revise, amend and alter to thecar-park Rules and Regulations which shallbecome effective from the date as specified inthe writing notice to the Residents.

(c) Car stickers are not transferable and must bedisplayed prominently at all times to facilitate

identification. [ the rest is deleted as notpractical as vehicle without stickers may be

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contractors' vehicles, invitees' vehicles etc whocan be allowed to enter into Tropicana ].

2.3.4 Motorcycles, Bicycles, etc.

Motorcycles, bicycles and other similar forms of transport shall be parked within the ResidentialUnit. On no occasion should these vehicles beleft or parked in any common parking area orother areas of THE TROPICANA.

2.3.5 Rules of Car Park

 The Owner(s) covenants that he/she will observeand perform all rules and regulation governingthe car park areas within THE TROPICANA thatmay be issued from time to time by theManagement or the Appropriate Authority, asthe case may be.

2.3.6 Rules and Regulations

All drivers in general, must follow specific rulesand regulations such as:

(i) refrain from speeding above the permittedspeed limit of 20km/h within the area;

(ii) follow traffic rules and cooperate with theManagement;

(iii) keep car doors and window locked at alltimes;

(iv) refrain from blowing horns and/or creatingunnecessary noise within the premise;

(v) keep the volume of the car radio/stereo atthe minimum level;

(vi) never leave articles and/or equipmentexposed to public view in the parkingareas.

2.4 Refuse Disposal 

2.4.1 General

(a) No rubbish, rags or any other refuse/garbageshall be left at or placed at the common area.All refuse/garbage should be placed into therefuse bin provided at such collection points orrefuse center as designated by the

Management.

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(b) In no circumstances can any Resident throw orplace his/her refuse/garbage around theperimeter fencing or outside THE TROPICANA,which will make the place unsightly and pose ahealth hazard. He is also not allowed to place

anything of the same at his neighbouring lot.

(c) Any Resident who breaches this Rule shall befined for an amount to be determined by theManagement.

2.4.2 Refuse/garbage in Plastic Bags

(a) Resident shall ensure that his refuse/garbage issealed or wrapped in non-porous plastic disposalbags or other similar materials and placed intothe refuse bin provided at such collection pointsor refuse center as designated by theManagement. Resident must also ensure thatthe refuse bins are properly closed afterdisposing his refuse.

(b) The Management may from time to timeintroduce new rules governing the disposal of various types of garbage which are required tobe complied with by the Resident.

2.4.3 Heavy or Bulky Objects

Heavy or bulky objects shall NOT be discarded atsuch collection points or refuse center. Residentshould dispose such heavy or bulky objects tothe control collection point designated by theManagement.

3.0 FACILITIES

3.1 Facade of the Residential Units

(a) For the purpose of maintaining the overallaesthetics of the Building of the TROPICANA, noalteration or renovation shall be carried out tothe external facade or to the windows installedin the external walls of the building or to anybalcony of the Residential Unit by anyOwner/Resident prior to the written approval of 

the Management. This is to ensure uniformity inthe appearance of each of the Residential Unit

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so as to enhance the external appearance of thebuilding. Repainting with a different colour,changing of the colour or/and type of material toany part of the facade by any Residents mustcomply with the rules and regulations set out by

the Management. Resident found to be inbreach of this rule shall bear the costs andexpenses of restoring the particular part of thefacade to its original condition. [ personally Ithink we should not restrict the painting of thefacade of the building as it is different fromcondominium and currently many houses hadbeen renovated or extended out of the normalstructures so how are you going to enforcethis ???]

(b) Resident shall not placed any brooms, mops,cartons, notices, advertisements, posters,illuminations or other means of visualcommunication on windows, doors or passagesor any other places which may be visible fromthe outside of the Residential Units.

(c) Resident shall ensure that textile items such asclothes, towels, linen rugs and carpets shall notbe hung from poles that protrude through the

windows, balconies or roofs of their respectiveResidential Units.

3.2 General Rules

3.2.1 Owner/Resident must obtain prior approval of the Management before commence anyrenovation works. Owner/Resident is required toobtain approval by submitting an application tothe Management in a prescribed forms andformat provided by the Management.

3.2.2 Air-Conditioners

For the installation of air-conditioners, kindlyadhere strictly to the following guidelines:

(a) Condenser water must be drained to thebathroom or wash yard outlets. In nocircumstances must it be allowed to drip onto

walls or onto other Residential Unit adjoining.

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(b) All piping must be concealed as far as possible.However, if they have to run over the exteriorwalls of unit then, they should be painted thesame color as that for the exterior walls tomaintain uniformity of aesthetics.

(c) The condenser/compressor units must as far aspossible be installed in line with those of otherResidential Units and located at designatedplaces or air conditioner ledge as indicated onthe attached building layout plans. [ note:sometime it is not practical to restrict thecondenser or compressor as shown in the layoutplans as to get the maximum efficiency thecondenser/compressor must be located at theplace at the technical personnel may think fit.]

3.2.3 Protectio n of common areas/ Property

(a) Any damage caused to common areas/ Propertyshall be made good by the contractor or Ownerconcerned failing which the Management maybut obligatory to do so cause such damage berepaired at the sole cost and expense of the saiddefaulting Owner.

3.3 Grounds (Parking / traffic flow / carwashing / drainage) 

3.3.1 Management reserves the right from timeto time to re-allocate car-park, redesign, revisethe layout of the car-parks and impose any otherterms and condition that may be levied by therelevant authorities.

3.3.2 Car wash or polishing is permitted within theparking lots of the Residential Unit. Except for

minor repair works, no heavy repair work shallbe permitted to be done at the parking lot. (A“heavy repair” includes a repair that involvesexcessive noise or spillage of oil or dirt).

3.4 Utility and Other Services

3.4.1 No utility service cables, wires, pipes outside theconfine of the individual Residential Unit maybe tampered with for any reason whatsoever

without first having obtained the prior approvalof the Management. Any damage or loss

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resulted therefrom shall be made good at thesole cost and expense of the defaulting Residentby the Management.

3.5 Maintenance of Residential Unit and Lawn

Area

3.5.1 The Exterior walls of the building shall bemaintained in a clean and presentable state andcondition. [ note: the original clause is subject tomuch argument and unenforceable and I thinkto make it simple as possible after all it is notthe common Property and I think the ownerwould make it presentable as it is within theprestigious gated community]

3.5.2 The Resident is required at all times maintain hisunit including all sanitary fittings, water gas,electrical and air conditioning pipes andapparatus thereof in good condition so as not tocause annoyance to the resident or occupiers of other units. { I think it is not relevant and shouldbe deleted.]

3.5.3 Roofs shall be maintained in a clean neat andattractive manner, free of excessive dirt and

mildew and in good repair.[ see 3.5.1- thisshould be deleted]

3.5.4 Every Resident or Occupant shall maintain andkeep the lawn within his Residential Unit in aneat, tidy and manicured condition, and in theevent of such person failing to do so to thesatisfaction of the Management, theManagement shall be entitled to take suchaction as may be necessary to rectify thesituation and to charge the party concerned.

[ see 3.55- this is repetition of 3.55 and also toorestrictive and may not be enforceable- suggestto be deleted]

3.5.5 The lawn or vacant land area of Resident Unitmust be kept clean, free of rubble and free of overgrown weeds and/or vegetation which mayencroach to the Common Property orneighbourhood to the satisfaction of theManagement. Grass must be trimmed/cut

regularly and may not exceed 3” in height.Should the Resident fail to maintain the the lawn

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or vacant land area in the manner aforestatedafter due notice has been given to him by theManagement, then the Management may attheir own discretion, take the necessary steps toclean the said lawn or vacant land area and levy

a fee and cost on the party concerned.

3.5.6 Lawn fences shall be maintained, kept neat andclean and painted wherever it is necessary to doso. [ I think this should also be deleted as it maybe difficult to enforce ]

4.0 ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Administration

4.1.1 Insurance

Resident is advised to seek Policy or policies of insurance coverage against loss and damage byfire and such other risk against his ResidentialUnit as he deems fit and expedient.

4.1.2 Use of Management’s Employee

(a) No Resident is allowed to make use of anyemployee of the Management for any purposewhatsoever.

(b) The Management and their supporting personnelare not authorized or allowed to accept deliveryof packages, parcels, tips, gifts etc. or performany kind of private works for any Resident.[ there should not be any exception]

4.1.3 Funeral and Bereavement Arrangements

Resident shall be able to hold funeral andbereavement arrangements in his ResidentialUnit provided prior notice has been given to theManagement. [ I think notice is sufficient insteadof consent since it is a sad occasion everyassistance should be given to the Residentinstead of putting hurdle to the said occasion]

 4.2 Parties and Functions

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4.2.1 Resident may use the BBQ Pit area andrecreation area for his private functions,provided prior reservation and consent havebeen obtained from the Management and

charges be paid accordingly.

4.2.2 The charges for the use of the BBQ Pit area andrecreation area shall be determined by theManagement from time to time and shall bedisplayed at the notice board of theManagement.

4.2.3 A cleaning charge, the amount of which shall bedetermined from time to time by theManagement, will be levied on all bookings. Arefundable deposit is payable at the time of booking.

4.2.4 Private parties and functions are limited to theBBQ Pit area, the designated recreation area orwithin the Residential Units only.

4.2.5 The deposit will be refunded without anyinterests upon the satisfaction of theManagement that the area is left clean and no

damage were to be suffered to the CommonProperty. Failing which, the costs of cleaning upthe area and/or making good to any damage tothe Common Property will be deducted from thesaid deposit. If the deposit is insufficient, thebalance of the cost will be charged to thedefaulting Resident concerned.

4.3 Renovation Policy and Control

4.3.1 Approval before the Commencement of Work

(a) Resident must apply in writing for prior approvalfor renovation works to be done at his Unit withthe Management at least seven (7) days inadvance before such renovation. The saidapplication for renovation should be in the formattached as Annexure B and Annexure Crespectively.

(b) Renovation works need to be specified and thefollowing supporting documentation and plans

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must be submitted:i. Building/Floor Layout Plan; and/orii. Air Conditioning / Compressor Layout Plan

(c) Alterations to the Building facade or external

walls must comply with rules and regulationsimposed by the Management and the relevantgoverning authorities. If required, Resident mustobtain approval(s) from those governingauthorities prior to the commencement of renovation works unless such renovation worksdo not required the approval of the relevantauthorities.

(d) The Resident shall on the date of submission forapproval to comply with the following:

(i) remit a Renovation Deposit of RM1,000.00(Ringgit Malaysia One Thousand Only) orsuch sum as may be determined by theManagement, either in cash or in cheque. The said sum, if to be paid by cheque,must be made payable in favour of “JointManagement Body of The Tropicana”;

(ii) full settlement of all outstanding service

charges; and

(iii) submit an undertaking in the formattached as Annexure A, to theManagement that they will abide andadhere to the House Rules andRegulations of The Tropicana.

(e) Resident is deemed to have read andunderstand this House Rules as everyone isgiven a copy hereof. In the event that any of 

the Residents does not understand any of theRules herein he is most welcome to get in touchwith the Management.

(f) In the event that any renovation works is foundto be in progress without prior approval of themanagement such works will be stoppedimmediately and the contractors will be orderedto leave the premises immediately.

4.3.2 Rules and Regulations for Renovation Works

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(a) Preliminary / Facade Control

(i) Any renovation works shall not in so faraffect the facade of the Residential Unitand Common Property. Any external

facade altered which includes but notlimited to doors, windows, balconies,exterior design, paint works etc. must beaccording to the approval of theManagement. [ I think this clause bedeleted as this may open for dispute ]

(ii) All air-conditioning compressors and alliedworks, wirings, piping etc. must be locatedonly in areas designated by the developerin its original plans. [ this has already beenprovided earlier and it is a repetition.]

(iii) In the event of any owner who fails tocomply with the above and had altered thefacade of his/her Residential Unit followingthe renovation, the Management shallserve a fourteen (14) days notice to thedefaulting Owner to demand him/her torestore the facade to its original look andposition. [ I think this clause be deleted as

it open to dispute]

(iv) If the defaulting Owner fails to comply,another fourteen (14) days notice will beserved on the said Owner. Thereafter, theManagement reserves the right to instituteproceedings in any court of competent  jurisdiction to compel the defaultingOwner to carry out the remedial works. The costs and expenses incurred shall beborne by the defaulting Owner. [ I think

this clause be deleted as it open todispute]

4.3.3 Renovation Deposit

(a) The Owner concerned shall pay to theManagement a Renovation Deposit of RM1,000.00 as surety to ensure that no part of the common area is damaged during therenovation period, cost of making good any

damage to the Common Property and removalcost of any undisposed renovation debris

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materials. Such costs and expenses incurred willbe deducted against this Renovation Deposit. [this has already been provided earlier and it is arepetition.]

(b) The Renovation Deposit shall be refundedwithout interest after deducting for any of theabovementioned costs and expenseswhatsoever and subject to the satisfaction of theManagement that all the Rules and Regulationsfor Renovation have been properly compliedwith by the Owner and his/her contractorincluding workmen and any damage howsoeverto the Common Property has been properlymade good. [ this has already been providedearlier and it is a repetition.]

4.3.4 Renovation Working Hours

(a) All renovation works shall be confined tobetween 9.00 am to 5.00 pm from Monday toSaturday. No renovation works or deliveries arepermitted on Sundays and Public Holidays.

(b) The renovation period shall not initially beexceeded for a period of 3 months. Any

extension to the initial period is required to besubmitted to the Management and approved bythe Management which may be entitled toimpose such terms and conditions as they shalldeem fit and proper. The maximum period forsuch extension is one (1) month per application.

4.3.5 Renovation Materials/Debris

(a) All renovation debris/materials must bekept/stored inside the said Residential Unit

concerned and they shall NOT be left/kept at thecommon areas.

(b) The disposal of any renovation debris/materialsfrom the said Residential Unit concerned shallbe immediately transported out of The  Tropicana. The common area outside theResidential Unit and passages leading to theUnit should be kept clean at all times.

(c) Resident is responsible for removing allconcrete stains & spills on the Common Area in

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the immediate vicinity of his Unit due torenovation works.

4.3.6 Renovation Contractor and Workmen

(a) All renovation contractors and workmen mustregister themselves at the security checkpoint atthe guardhouse before entering the Tropicana.

(b) Notwithstanding the above Paragraph 4.3.6(a),the Management reserve the absolute right anddiscretion to bar the contractor and his workmenfrom entering on the following day if thecontractor or any of his workmen is found to becarrying out the renovation works in breach of the Rules under paragraph 4 hereof. In theevent that the same contractor or any of hisworkmen is found to be in breach of thisregulation after two (2) notices have beenserved, the said contractor and his workmenshall be barred permanently from entering theBuilding.

(c) Notwithstanding the above, the Managementreserves the absolute right and discretion to barthe contractor and his workman from entering

the Building if the contractor or any of hisworkman is found to be deliberately in breach of any of the above Rules and Regulations.

4.3.7 Breach of Rules and Regulations

(a) In the event that there is any breach of theRules herein then the Management reserve theabsolute right and discretion to levy a penaltyagainst the defaulter or the Resident concernedfor each breach.

(b) The penalty sum shall be deducted from theRenovation Deposit or charged into the accountof the defaulting Resident concerned in theevent that there is insufficient money in theRenovation Deposit.

4.4 Accounting (collection of charges/baddebts)

4.4.1 Recovery of Arrears owing less than 6 months

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(a) Defaulters- the definition under the Acts

In accordance with Sections 22 and 24 of Part Vof Act 663 (if Management Corporation refer toSections 45 and 46 of the Strata Titles Act

1986), the Building Maintenance Fund andSinking Fund shall comprise Service Charge,Sinking Fund, Water Charges, InsurancePremium, Quit Rent, Late payment Interest andany other obligatory costs of the Management.

 The Defaulters are those Owners of ResidentialUnits who have outstanding charges andcontributions due and payable to the BuildingMaintenance Fund and Sinking Fund.

(b) Late Payment Interest

A Late Payment Interest at the rate of tenpercent (10%) per annum or such other rate asmay be determined by the Management, will belevied on all types of outstanding charges andcontributions to the Building Maintenance Fundas well as all other sums due and owing to theManagement which shall remain unpaid withinfourteen (14) days from the date of invoice.

(c) Defaulters List

A List of Defaulters with the names of thedefaulting Owners, their respective ResidentialUnit number and the total outstandingcontributions due and payable to the BuildingMaintenance Fund shall be put on display at thenotice board of the Management. The said List of Defaulters will only be updated at the end of theensuing calendar month.

(d) Pre-legal Action for recovery of charges arrears

Any or all of the following actions may be takenagainst the Defaulter before any legalproceeding is being taken:

(i) De-activating the functions of electronicaccess touch cards

i. The Management reserves its rightto de-activate selective functions of 

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the electronic access touch cardsissued to the defaulting Owner whofail to remit his/her outstandingcharges and/or contributions to theBuilding Maintenance Fund and

Sinking Fund after a fourteen (14)days’ written notice (“First Notice”)has been served on him/her.

ii. The aforesaid action is necessary tofacilitate good credit controlmeasure undertaken byManagement for recovery of suchoutstanding sum owing by defaultingOwner(s).

iii. A reconnection fee of RM50.00 eachwill be charged to those defaultingOwner to re-activate the accesscards, by the Management for therecovery of any outstanding chargesand/or contributions to the BuildingMaintenance Fund and Sinking Fund.  The re-activating fee shall bedeemed as contribution to theBuilding Maintenance Fund.

(e) Legal Proceeding for Recovery of Arrears

i. Subsequent to the disconnection of domestic water supply or de-activating of functions of electronic access touch cards,in the event that the defaulting Ownershall continue to default in remitting thesum in arrears to the BuildingMaintenance Fund, a further fourteen (14)days written notice (“Final Notice”) will be

served on the said defaulting Owner.

ii. Upon the expiry of the Final Notice, theManagement shall proceed to institutelegal proceedings against the defaultingOwner in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover such sum in arrears.Consequently, any expenses and costarising therefrom including all legal feesand cost on solicitor and client basis shall

be borne and paid by the defaultingOwner absolutely.

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iii. Notwithstanding the above, legalproceedings against any defaulting Ownermay be instituted without any pre-condition after the service of a Final

Reminder to the defaulting Ownerspecifying the intention of theManagement to commence such legalproceedings. [ last para deleted asrepetition of the above]

4.4.2 Recovery of Arrears owing for 6 monthsand above

(a) In the event that the amount of charges andcontributions due and owing to theManagement from the defaulting Owner havebeen in arrears for six (6) months and above,the Management shall submit a written requestto the Commissioner of Buildings to issue awarrant of attachment authorising theattachment of any movable property belongingto the defaulting Owner in the said ResidentialUnit.

(b) The Commissioner of Buildings will issue a

Notice to pay arrears of charges (Form A)requesting the defaulting Owner to pay theamount in arrears within fourteen (14) days.

(c) Upon expiry of notice in Form A, theCommissioner of Buildings will issue the Warrantof Attachment (Form B) authorising its Officer tocarry out the attachment of any movableproperty of the defaulting Owner. The Officercan effect forcible entry into the Residential Unitof the defaulting Owner in the daytime for the

purpose of effecting the attachment.

(d) The Officer will make an inventory of theproperty attached in the Residential Unit. TheOfficer will give a Notice and Inventory (Form C)to the defaulting Owner who is in possession of the property attached.

(e) The defaulting Owner is required to pay sum inarrear within seven (7) days from the date of 

attachment of his/her property failing which, theproperty attached shall be sold by way of public

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auction.

(f) Any amount recovered by the Commissioner of Buildings, after deducting attachment cost andexpenses, shall be deposited into the Building

Maintenance Fund of The Tropicana, as soon aspracticable.

(g) Any surplus shall be paid to the defaultingOwner.

4.4.3 Statutory Offence

(a) Pursuant to Section 34 of Part VII of Act 663 (if Management Corporation refer to Section 55Aof Act 318), the defaulting Owner shall be guiltyof an offence and shall be liable on conviction toa fine not exceeding RM5,000.00 (MalaysianRinggit: Five Thousand only) and to a furtherfine not exceeding RM50.00 (Malaysian Ringgit:Fifty only) for every day during which thecontribution remains unpaid after conviction.

4.5 Communication (newsletter / complaints /notice board etc)

4.5.1 General Rules

Notices or circulars relating to information,activities and events within THE TROPICANA andits surrounding community will be put up and ondisplay in the notice board of the Managementfor such period of time as may be determinedby the Management.

4.5.2 Complaints

(a) All complaints must be made in writingand handed personally to theManagement and addressed to theChairman of the Joint ManagementCommittee. The complainant must statesuch information of his/her ResidentialUnit number, name, address and contactdetails. Anonymous complaint will not be

entertained. An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued for each

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Complainant.

(b) The Management has the absolutediscretion to decide whether or not to takeany appropriate action upon such

complaint.

(c) The Management will respond formally inwriting to each Complainant eitherthrough email or letter. [ the rest of thepara is deleted as it is inconsist with theword “formally” ]

5.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT 

5.1 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS 

5.1.1 Highly combustible substances such as paint,thinners and petroleum products must not bekept in substantial quantities (larger than 5 litrecontainers) above the amount required tocomplete the renovation or other work beingundertaken within the Residential Unit.

5.1.2 Substances, which may give, rise to smoke,

fumes, gas (except cooking gas not exceedingtwo small cylinders) or obnoxious smells orexplosives of any nature (including but notlimited to fireworks) shall not be stored or usedin the Residential Unit or any part of thecommon Property.

5.1.3 No radioactive waste of any kind may be keptwithin a Residential Unit or within the perimeterof the common Property.

5.2 INCIDENTS 

5.2.1 Any incident including an accident occurringwithin the compound of the Residential Unitshall be reported to the Management within atime frame related to the seriousness of theincident. These may include serious injury or aninfectious or contagious illness, gas leak,hazardous substance spill, fire, vehicle accident,etc.

5.3 FIRE

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5.3.1 Fire precautions

(a) Resident must take all reasonable precautions toprevent the occurrence of fire. He shall not

leave any electrical or other appliancesunattended while away from his Residential Unit.

(b) Naked flames such as those from cooking shouldnot be left unattended at any time.

5.3.2 Safety equipments

a) Tampering with or blocking access to the firealarm and/or other safety equipments such asfire extinguishers hoses, hose nozzles, waterhydrants etc., is against the law.

5.4 THUNDERSTORMS, HAIL AND LIGHTNING

In the event of thunderstorms, hail storm andlightning, Resident and his invitees and guestsshould stay away from trees and the swimmingpool.

5.5 LARGE SPILLAGE

a) If there is a large spillage of oil or fuel occurs(greater than 5 litres), the Resident concernedshall notify the security guard on dutyimmediately and seek professional cleaningservice to help in the immediate clean up.Bomba HAZMAT services may be needed in theevent of a fuel tank leaks.

b) It is important to use a proper clean up methodto prevent any explosion or fire.

c) Resident shall keep all sources of ignition awayfrom the area until the said spill has beencompletely cleaned up.

5.6 GENERAL EVACUATION

a) When an evacuation becomes necessary, due tofire alarm or the occurrence of any natural

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disaster, then Resident and his householdmembers should move out of the Resident Unitquickly. Do not obstruct the entrance of the Tropicana as this may hinder the rescue worksto be carried out.

b) If any of the Residents cannot account for hisfamily members he shall inform the person incharge of the rescue immediately. PLEASE DONOT RETURN AND LOOK FOR THEM YOURSELF.

c) Resident and his household members shall stayin the designated evacuation area until he isinformed that it is safe to return to his Unit.

6.0 DISCLAIMER AND AMENDMENTS 

6.1 DISCLAIMER 

 The Management, its agents and its employeesshall not be liable in any manner whatsoever forloss of or damage to any property or injury to ordeath of any person in THE TROPICANA.

6.2 OTHERS

(a) The restrictions duties and obligations imposedby this House Rules and other parts containedherein shall be observed not only by the Ownerbut also by his/her Tenants, guests, servants,agents, children, invitees and licensees.

(b) The Management reserves the right to impose afee for the use of all or any or the facilities, orequipment provided for in THE TROPICANA.

(c) The Management shall have the right to imposea fine as they deem fit in the event of anybreach of the rules herein contained togetherwith the right to deny any Resident the use of allor any of the facilities or equipment provided inthe Building.

ANNEXURE A

Date:……………………………………

 To,

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 JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE THE TROPICANA

Dear Sirs,

LETTER OF UNDERTAKING

I, (name)_______________________________________________________,owner of Unit No. _______________________________am aware that I amnot allowed to commence any renovation work without having thenecessary approvals from the relevant authorities and/ormanagement.

I understand that any such alteration or addition thereon erected byme without approval from the authorities and/or management mayrender me liable to prosecution and/or demolition now or in thefuture by the authorities and/or management. In the event I shouldbe found to be in breach of any rules or regulations in respect of thismatter, I shall absolve the management from all claims, liabilitieswhatsoever arising therefrom.

I also agree to pay the renovation deposit, the amount that isprovided for in the House Rules or as determined by themanagement.

I am also aware that in the event as below:

1. construction debris is not removed;2. any cement left-over or damage on the common areas due to

mixing of cement;3. any incidental damage not rectified satisfactorily by my

contractor or workmen;4. any other damage or cleaning that is required which in the

opinion of the management is caused by the renovation;

you are hereby authorized to deduct the appropriate amount from

the renovation deposit and if there is any shortfall you are entitledto claim such shortfall together with interest accrued thereof fromme.

 Thank you.

 Yours faithfully,

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ANNEXURE B

Date: To,

 JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE THE TROPICANA

Dear Sirs

APPLICATION FOR RENOVATION

1. Unit No……………………………..

2. Name of  

Owner………………………………………………………………………...…

3. NRIC No…………………………………… 4. Tel.

No………………………………………...

5. Estimated Period of Renovation: From:………………….. To:

…………………………

6. Payment of Renovation Deposit: Yes / No (delete as appropriate)

7. Amount of Renovation Deposit Paid

RM…………………………………………….…

8. Cash/Cheque No…………………………………

9. Official Receipt No……………………………...

10. Received

by……………………………………………………………………………...

11.

Signature………………………………………………………………………….

………

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12. Date of completion of  

Renovation……………………………………………………....

13. Inspected by (name)

…………………………………………………………………….

14. Inspection Result: Satisfactory / Not Satisfactory (delete as

appropriate)

15. Amount of Renovation Deposit Refunded

RM……………………………..……….

16. Received

by…………………………………………………………………………….

17.

Signature……………………………………………………………………………

…..

18. NRIC No…………………………………..….……………

19. Date…………………………………………………..……..

ANNEXURE C

Date: To,

 JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

 THE TROPICANA

Dear Sirs,

RENOVATION WORK FORM FOR UNIT NO:

Work to be carried out:

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Contractor Company:

Contractor’s Name:Contractor’s NRIC No:

Contractor’s Vehicle No:

Please include space to register Supervisors and Head of Subcontractors or Workers

(signature of Owner)

Name of Owner:

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ANNEXURE D

Date:

 JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE THE TROPICANA 

Dear Sirs,

AUTHORITY LETTER FOR CONTRACTOR

(ORIGINAL OR DUPLICATE COPY AND NOT THE PHOTOSTAT COPY ToBe Shown To Security Assistant at Guardhouse)

Authority hereby is granted to ______________________________________________ 

(Name of Contractor)

NRIC No. _______________________________________to carry outrenovation worksat Residential UnitNo_________________________________________belonging to

(Name of Unit Owner)

Validity Period: From: _________________________To: ________________________ 

On behalf of Joint Management Committee

Authorized SignatureName:Date: