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ROUNDTREE-AURORA HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

RULES AND REGULATIONS

EFFECTIVE: AUGUST 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 1

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ---------------------------------------------------------------- Page 1

INSURANCE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pages 1 -2

RENTING/LEASING OF UNITS ------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2

PARKING AND VEHICLE RULES -------------------------------------------------------- Pages 3-4

PETS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pages 4-5

SWIMMING POOL ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pages 5-7

CLUBHOUSE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pages 7-8

MAILBOXES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 8

UNIT MAINTENANCE -------------------------------------------------------------------- Pages 8-9

COMMON AREA AND EXTERIOR OF UNITS --------------------------------------- Pages 9-12

-DEFINITION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 9

-COMMON AREA RULES -------------------------------------------------- Pages 9-10

-SATELLITE/DISHES/RADIO ATENNA/TELEVISION ANTENNA -------- Page 10

-RUBBISH/DISCARDS ---------------------------------------------------- Pages 10-11

-ALTERATIONS TO COMMON AREAS & EXTERIOR OF UNITS -------- Page 11

-PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING CHANGES ----------------------------- Page 12

-EXCEPTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pages 12

MISCELLANEOUS RULES ------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 13

DELINQUENCY POLICY FOR MAINTENANCE FEES ----------------- Page 13 + APPENDIX

GENERAL PROVISIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 14

ROUNDTREE-AURORA HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

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The following Rules and Regulations have been created and approved by the Board of Directors to clarify and ensure a quality living environment within the Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners’ Association. This authority is derived from the Section 1 (a) of Article VII of the Bylaws of Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners’ Association, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the “Bylaws”.

1. ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT:

A. The Board of Directors of the Roundtree-Aurora Homeowners’ Association has appointed an agent for the Association, hereinafter referred to as the Property Manager, to assist in handling day-to-day enforcement of these Rules and Regulations, Bylaws, Declaration and Articles of Incorporation as directed by the Board of Directors.

2. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

A. For Fire-Police –Medical Aid: Call 911 and give name, address, and nature of the emergency.

B. For Property Manager- Call 303-671-6402 from 9:00am to 6:00pm M-F (closed from 12-1).

For after hour emergency help, call 303-671-6402 and follow the prompts.

3. INSURANCE:

The Association maintains a master insurance policy which covers casualty losses of each resident building structure. Any claim against the master policy must go through the Board of Directors. Call the management company for specific information.

Homeowners are responsible for securing insurance coverage for: window and floor coverings; any upgrades, improvements, remodeling or additions; second layers of wall coverings; insulation; all personal property and personal liability.

In addition, homeowners’ are responsible for paying the deductible amount carried under the master insurance policy. All owners should check with their personal insurance company to ensure that this deductible is covered under their existing policy.

Homeowners who do not have insurance should contact an insurance agency immediately and purchase a Condo/Townhouse policy commonly known as an H06.


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If the unit is rented the owner should carry a Dwelling Protector Policy (DP6).

Renters should have insurance coverage on their personal property.

4. RENTING LEASING OF UNITS:

A. Within ten (10) days after entering into a rental/lease agreement, unit owner(s) shall advise the Association in writing through the Property Manager of the address of the rented unit and the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of both the landlord and the tenant. In addition, the unit owners are required to notify the Association through the Property Manager of any change in their address if different from the address of the unit. Such notice will be required each time a change occurs and such notices may be mailed to the Association’s Property Management office. This information is extremely important in the event of an emergency.

B. Unit owners are liable and responsible to the Association for any and all violations of the established Rules and Regulations and the Declarations by their guest(s), invitee(s), child(ren), renter(s), and pet(s). Owners are also financially responsible for all damage caused by their guest(s), invitee(s), child(ren), renter(s)/lessees and pet(s).

C. Unit owners must provide each resident, tenant, or lessee with a complete copy of the Rules and Regulations and to stress their compliance in the same manner as if the owner(s) was residing on the premise. Any rental or lease agreement shall contain an acknowledgement that a copy of the current Rules and Regulations has been received by the tenant/lessee and the tenant/lessee agrees to comply with same. Additional copies are available through the Property Management Office and online at www.withcpmg.com and follow the link to Roundtree-Aurora.

D. Any tenant/lessee residing at Roundtree-Aurora shall be subject to all Rules and Regulations then in effect exactly to the same extent as an Owner would be and shall be subject to suspension or termination of his/her rights to use the Common Area recreation facilities.

E. No lot shall be used or rented for transient, hotel or motel purposes.

F. No more than forty-nine percent (49%) of the total number of units may be rental units.

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5. PARKING AND VEHICLE RULES

A. Vehicular traffic within the complex shall NOT exceed 10 MPH.

B. Residents are allowed to park no more than two vehicles on the Association property subject to space availability.

C. Resident parking spaces are reserved for the daily use of residents and are defined as follows:

-For units with carports-the carport space numbered for the unit.

-For units with the one car garages-the parking within the garage.

-For units with two car garages-the parking within the garage space.

All other exterior parking availability is on a “first come, first served “basis.

D. The following parking violations will result in towing, Retrieval, storage and towing costs will be the responsibility of the violator.

1. Parking in “FIRE LANES”. Fire Lanes are defined as: any asphalt or concrete surface within the Association that is not a carport, garage, or properly designated parking space (Towed immediately).

2. Parked trucks or vans over ONE (1) ton capacity. (Towed immediately).

3. Vehicles parked on any turf or landscape area. (Towed immediately).

4. *Abandoned/inoperable vehicles will be posted for a period of 72 hours. (Towed if not removed within 72 hours).

An abandoned vehicle is defined as a vehicle which has not been driven or moved under its own propulsion from the same parking space in the Association’s Common areas for a period of fourteen (14) days or longer, a vehicle which does not have an operable propulsion system installed, or a vehicle with expired plates. Vehicles having out-of-state plates must adhere to the Colorado laws regarding obtaining Colorado plates.


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*Note: Please notify the Property Management Company if you plan on being out of town and will be unable to move a vehicle parked in the Common Area. Otherwise, it could be mistaken for an abandoned/inoperable vehicle, and be towed.

E. Parking of recreational vehicles (including but not limited to motor homes, trailers, campers, boats or related equipment and accessories) are not permitted in the common parking areas. These type of vehicles may only be parked in closed garages and must fit INSIDE these structures.

F. Motorcycles are required to use a block of wood of an adequate size to place under the kick-stand in order to prevent the creation of holes in the asphalt.

G. Due to the corrosive and destructive nature of petroleum products, maintenance (i.e. oil changes/major repairs) of any vehicle in any parking space is expressly prohibited. Owners/tenants found performing vehicle maintenance will be fined per occurrence. Note: Owners are financially responsible for the non-compliance of their renters

6. PETS:

A. Household pets may be kept as long as they are: leashed when outside the residence, not used for commercial purposes, NOT a nuisance, and DO NOT violate rules established by the City of Aurora and/or Arapahoe County regarding number and types of pets allowed.

B. Control of Pets:

1. Pets must be leashed at all times when outside the residence on hand-controlled leashes not to exceed ten (10) feet in length.

2. Pets must not be leashed, chained or tethered to any stationary object/element in the common area.

3. Pets must not be left unattended in the common area.

4. Noisy pets, whether inside/outside of the unit, are not permitted.

Pets must not be permitted to make noise for prolonged periods such that the enjoyment of the complex by residents is impaired.


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5. Pets are not permitted in the SWIMMING POOL AREA.

C. Owner Responsibilities:

1. Owners are responsible for immediately CLEANING AND PROPERLY DISPOSING OF EXCREMENT CAUSED BY THEIR PETS ON ALL COMMON AREAS AND IN PRIVATE PATIO AREAS.

2. Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets to shrubs, trees, grass, or the exteriors of the buildings and are responsible for the cost of repairs and/or replacement of materials plus labor charges.

3. Owners are responsible for any injury or disturbance(s) their pets may cause or inflict.

D. Residents observing uncontrolled pets should call the Aurora Animal Care Division at 303-326-8288.

Note: The Association board has the option to levy fines for violation of any of the rules and regulations regarding pets.

7. SWIMMING POOL:

A. HOURS : 9:00am – 10:00pm

B. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.

C. CHILDREN UNDER 14 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT 16 YEARS OR OLDER.

D. FOR USE OF ROUNDTREE MEMBERS AND GUESTS ONLY.

- DO NOT LET ANYONE INTO THE POOL AREA WHO DOES NOT HAVE A CODE AND DO NOT GIVE ANYONE ELSE YOUR PERSONAL CODE.

- KEEP POOL GATE LOCKED.

E. RULES:

1. NO diving.

2. Swimming suits only (NO cutoffs, tennis attire, or nude bathing).


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3. NO babies with diapers (disposable or cloth) in the pool.

4. NO pets.

5. NO food, alcohol or barbequing in the pool area.

6. NO glass. No rocks.

7. NO running, roughness, or splashing.

8. NO bicycles, tricycles, skateboards, or roller skates.

9. NO smoking in the pool area.

10. Tie back shoulder length hair.

11. Keep radios at low volume only, please.

12. In case of a storm or lightning, leave the pool area immediately.

13. Individuals having infectious diseases, open wounds or recent vaccinations may not be in the pool.

14. Place trash in provided receptacle or take it home.

15. Climbing the pool fence is prohibited.

Note: Violation of these rules may result in the revocation of pool privileges and/or fines.

If there is a disturbance at the pool, homeowners should call the Aurora Police Department at 303-627-3100 and then notify the property manager at 303-671-6402. In case of emergency call 911.

If there is an emergency during business hours and you are unable to contact the property manager, talk to the CPMG front desk person. If there is an emergency after hours, call 303-671-6402 and follow the prompt.

F. Pool code specifics:

1. One code will be issued to each homeowner free of charge. Keys for the bathroom door lock are available by contacting the property manager.


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2. Identification (i.e. a driver’s license) is necessary to pick up a key for the bathroom door lock.

3. Pool codes will be deactivated for homeowners who are delinquent in their monthly assessments and/or in violation of pool rules. The pool code will be reactivated when all fees are paid in full and after payment of a $25.00 reactivation fee.

4. Renters must contact the homeowner to obtain a pool code and a key for the bathroom lock.

8. THE CLUBHOUSE: Revised May 2015

A. For the use of Roundtree-Aurora owners, residents and their guests.

-Occupancy must conform with the applicable municipal fire and safety codes.

-Rental does not include the exclusive use of the pool.

-Sundays through Thursdays: parties may last until 10:00pm

-Fridays and Saturdays: parties may last until 12:00 midnight.

B. RENTAL PROCEDURES:

-Reservations are made through the management company on a “first come first served basis.”

-Clubhouse Use Agreement form must be signed at least 72 hours before the event.

-Keys must be returned at the post inspection the day after the rental.

C. Rental Cost:

-The daily rental fee is $50.00

-A party reservation damage/cleaning deposit of $100.00 is required to confirm the reservation and must be paid when the Clubhouse Use Agreement is signed at the Property Management office.

-The $100.00 deposit will be returned if proper clean-up and all of the rules listed in the Clubhouse Use Agreement have been followed.


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-A $25.00 per man-hour charge will be paid by the resident owner if any further clean-up is required (two hour minimum).

D. Responsibility/Liability:

-Owners reserving the clubhouse are responsible for the wellbeing and safety of their guests. Do not block doors with furniture.

-Owners are responsible for any cost incurred for repair due to any damages to the interior of the clubhouse.

-Owners are responsible for any liability of their tenants.

-The Association, Board of Directors, and the Management Company assume NO liability for any injury and are not responsible for any items lost, stolen or left behind after a party.

E. Owners who are delinquent in monthly association fees may not rent the clubhouse until all fees are paid.

9. MAILBOXES:

A. Tampering with mailboxes is a federal offense and if witnessed will be reported to federal officials.

B. Owners are responsible for replacing lost keys. Contact the Post Office for information.

C. Posting of notices on mailboxes is specifically prohibited by the Postal Service.

D. Residents can post notices in the message boxes located by the mail boxes with the approval of the Board of Directors. Contact the property manager to arrange posting.

10. UNIT MAINTENANCE:

A. Unit owners are responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the following.

1. Glass surfaces, horizontal surface of patios, screen and storm doors, garage doors including garage door opener and springs and tracks and any other fixtures, items or improvements added to the dwelling.

2. Any utility, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical fixture, wiring, piping, chute, flue, duct, conduit or relating supporting system or components including sanitary sewer systems starting at the point at which they enter the owner’s lot. However, with electrical fixtures, wiring


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components and conduits the owner is responsible beginning at the individual electric meter serving the owner’s lot.

3. Porch lights and lights attached to rear and/or side of units. Use bronze, antique gold, black or white only.

4. Window wells.

5. The party walls that are shared between units.

B. If owner fails to maintain, repair or replace these items:

-Written notification will be sent by Association giving 30 days to make necessary repairs/replacements.

-After 30 days, the Association may perform the necessary work and assess the owner for the invoiced cost.

C. Aurora fire code permits an electric grill or a 1 pound liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled container. Charcoal grill or propane tanks larger than 1 pound are not allowed. Your 1 pound tank/grill must also have a cover and you are not allowed to use your grill close to the walls of your unit or the fence. Any damage to the property will be the responsibility of the owner.

11. COMMON AREA AND EXTERIOR OF UNITS:

A. The Common Area shall mean all real property owned by the Association. This includes, but is not limited to, shrubbery, trees, lawns, roads, driveways, sidewalk, play areas, clubhouse, and swimming pool. The Common Areas are for the normal use of Roundtree-Aurora residents and invited guests(s) only. The use of all Common Area, facilities, including the swimming pool, is at the user’s risk.

B. Common Area Rules:

1. Persons who damage Common Areas or common properties of the Association will be charged for the repair of all damages. Residents are asked to report to the management company any individuals seen damaging the lawns, trees, shrubs, or any other Common Area element.

2. Basketball backboards may not be erected on exterior walls.

3. Automobiles, bicycles, tricycles, scooters, and other wheeled vehicles are not permitted on the lawn areas.

4. Due to the safety precautions, no one is permitted to play in the driveway areas or on utility structures.


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5. Picnic tables, lawn chairs, chaise lounges, pillows, blankets, toys, trash, and all other personal property must be removed by the persons using them when they leave the Common Area. Items left in the Common Areas will be removed and disposed of at the owner’s expense.

6. Rugs, mats, or other articles are not to be hung on any fences.

7. All patios, limited common elements, and general common elements will be kept clean and neat at all times.

C. Satellite/Dishes/Radio Antenna/Television Antenna

Note: Prior to installation homeowners/tenants must submit an architectural improvement form to the Management Company.

1. Satellite dishes may not be larger than one meter (39 inches).

2. Satellite dishes must be installed within the boundaries of a unit or in the owner’s limited common elements.

3. Satellite dishes MAY NOT be placed on the roof as it voids the warranty. Voiding the roofing warranty will become the homeowner’s financial responsibility.

4. Preference for placement of a dish is as follows: inside the patio or wall-mounted under soffit.

5. Satellite dishes may not be mounted in any Common Area.

6. Placement may not interfere with another unit owner’s property.

7. Any damage that has or will occur as a result of the satellite dish is the responsibility of the unit owner. Repairs made by the Association will be charged to the owner.

8. The unit owner is responsible for removing and/or reinstalling the satellite dish in the event of any maintenance or repairs to the unit. All costs for removal and reinstallation are the responsibility of the unit owner.

D. Rubbish/Discards

1. All trash must be placed in either covered trash cans or tied heavy-duty plastic bags and placed outside of the carport area or garage for your unit no earlier than 5:00pm the day before the scheduled pick up.


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2. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to make arrangements for the disposal of items too large to be bagged or placed within a trash can. Contact the property manager for assistance.

3. No oil or other hazardous materials are to be placed with regular household refuse. Dispose of these items properly and responsibly.

E. Alterations to Common Area and Exteriors of Units

1. No alterations, additions, or repairs will be made to Common Areas or the exterior of units.

2. No structure may be placed upon the Common Area or the exterior of units.

-This includes: roofs, front door steps/porches, porch posts, asphalt driveways, parking areas adjacent to units, and stone/rock filled areas.

-Prohibited structures include, but are not limited to, dog houses, fences, hedges, gardens, picnic tables, tents, lawn furniture, sports equipment and nets except portable items removed to private property immediately after each use.

3. Signs

-Only one (1) “For Sale” or “For Rent” sign may be placed outside in a visible area. Additional signs may be placed in the windows of the unit. Unit owners are responsible for any damage caused by the placement of the signs.

-Political Signs – one (1) sign no larger than 36” by 48” per ballot item and/or political office may be placed in a window or in the rock areas within three (3) feet of the unit beginning forty-five (45) days prior and ending seven (7) days after an election.

-Signs must not be attached to any building structure, fence, or tree.

4. Damage to Common Areas or unit exteriors caused by private actions will be repaired and/or returned to acceptable standards by the Association, and the cost will be charged to the person(s) responsible for the damage.

5. Any damage to residents’ property caused by a contractor working for the Homeowners’ Association must be reported to the Management Company in writing within fifteen (15) days. After this date, the Association will not consider any claim.


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F. Procedures for requesting changes to Common Areas or exterior of units:

1. No additions, alterations, or changes can be made without prior Board approval.

2. An Architectural Change Request form must be submitted in writing and include plans, specifications, and/or blueprints where it is appropriate. Contact the Management Company for forms in person or on line at www.withcpmg.com and look under the icon for forms on the main site.

3. All requests for changes should be mailed to The Colorado Property Management Group, 2620 S. Parker Road, Suite 105, Aurora, Co 80014 –Attn: Roundtree-Aurora Architectural Committee.

4. Changes undertaken without prior approval will be subject to removal at the owner’s expense.

G. Exceptions:

1. Replacement garage doors must match the building color scheme.

2. Storm doors and windows in white, black, bronze or aluminum.

3. Porch lights and lights attached to rear and/or sides of units bronze, antique gold, black, or white only.

4. Approved window well covers (ie: bubble or metal grate).

5. Air conditioner adjacent to the units.

6. Address numbers.

7. Shrubs and/or flowers in rock areas adjacent to units as long as maintained by owner(s)/residents(s).

Note: If any doubt exists, ask the Board of Directors first. The Board reserves the right to have the item modified/removed at the owner’s expense to conform to appropriate standards.

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12. MISCELLANEOUS RULES:

A. Residents must not create any situation wherein their actions or conduct as determined by the Board of Directors and/or the Property Manager, represents a nuisance of disturbance to other residents.

B. Residents must not cause to be produced or permit unreasonably loud or unusual noises which annoy, or endanger the comfort, repose, health, or safety of other persons. This includes but is not limited to the use of televisions, radios, stereos, musical instruments, loud voices, and barking dogs.

C. Owners are responsible for informing their renters/lessees of the Rules and Regulations.

D. No commercial or private business may use the Common Area. No commercial or private business may use individual townhouse units in a manner which creates a nuisance or disturbance to other residents in the area and must meet, at a minimum, city regulations.

E. Garage sales are permitted as long as merchandise and signs are removed at the end of the day.

13. DELINQUENCY POLICY MAINENANCE FEES:

A. The Roundtree-Aurora Homeowner Association’s ability to maintain the community property depends entirely upon and efficient collection of maintenance assessments from unit owners.

B. PROMPT COMMUNICATION WITH MANAGEMENT IS NECESSARY IF YOU ANTICIPATE BEING LATE WITH A MAINTENANCE FEE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY ARE WILLING TO WORK WITH YOU IF A PROBLEM ARISES.

Refer to page two (2) of the collection policy located in the Appendix.


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14. GENERAL PROVISIONS:

A. Failure by the Association, the Board of Directors, or any person to enforce any provision of these Rules and Regulations shall in no event be deemed to be a waiver of the right to do so thereafter.

B. The provisions of these Rules and Regulations shall be deemed to be independent and severable, and the invalidity of any one or more of the provisions hereof, or any portion thereof, by judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

C. Unless the context provides or requires to the contrary, the use of the singular therein shall include the plural, the use of the plural shall include the singular, and the use of any gender shall include all genders.

D. The captions in sections are inserted herein only as a matter of convenience and reference, and are in no way to be construed so as to define, limit or otherwise describe the scope of these Rules and Regulations or intent of any provision hereof.

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