Children are welcome at the Gregory. No one is permitted to
play in the hallways, stairways, garage, or elevators. For safety
reasons, at no time shall young children be in the garage unsupervised.
SMOKING
Smoking is prohibited in all common areas. Homeowners
who smoke or who have guests who smoke out of doors must make
an effort to respect the comfort of their neighbors. Specifically,
residents or their guests shall not throw any items from the
windows of or patios or balconies adjacent to their Units, including
cigarettes or ashes. Violation of this rule will be regarded
as a violation of the Bylaw regarding nuisances (Bylaws
7.9).
NOISE AND NUISANCES
No nuisances or noxious, offensive or illegal activities shall
be allowed in the Condominium, nor will any practices or behavior
that the Board deems to unreasonably interfere with the peaceful
possession or proper use of the Condominium by other Owners. (Bylaws
7.9)
- Unit occupants and their guests shall exercise extreme
care not to make noises which may disturb other
occupants or guests, including the use of musical instruments,
amplifiers, radios, stereos, and televisions. Speakers
for audio equipment may not be mounted on or against wall
or on floors without an adequate sound barrier to prevent
vibration and transmission of base sounds outside the Unit.
- Excessive noise is defined as any noise from stereos,
television, musical instruments, other devices or activities
that can be heard in other units through the walls, ceilings,
floors or hallways. Vibrations from audio equipment
that can be felt in other units are also excessive noise
and are therefore prohibited. If an Owner or Tenant is requested
by their neighbors to reduce the volume of a stereo, television,
or musical instrument, the Owner or Tenant must cooperate
and turn the volume down to where it cannot be heard by
neighbors through the structure of the building.
- Owners and Tenants should exercise courtesy to their neighbors
when hosting parties. The rules regarding excessive noise
from stereo equipment or instruments apply under all circumstances,
including parties. Noise from guests beyond normal household
noise must be moderated, and should not continue after 11:00
p.m.
It is impossible to eliminate all noise from balcony to balcony
or through open windows in the summer. Owners and tenants are
encouraged to be conscious of their neighbors and to make an
effort to honor requests that outside noise from guests or conversation
be moderated. No stereo speakers or radios may be placed or
played on balconies or in windows. On the other hand, owners
and tenants are also encouraged to be gracious about their neighbors'
parties when it is clear that the host is reasonably trying
to observe the House Rules.
COMMERCIAL UNITS
Commercial units may conduct business between the hours
of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. daily. (Bylaws 7.3) Extended
business hours must be approved by the Board of Directors.
Commercial units wishing to provide live musical entertainment
on the premises must receive prior written approval from the
Board of Directors. The musicians' volume must be kept at a
reasonable level and performances cannot extend beyond normal
business hours.
INSURANCE
Each Owner shall obtain, at his/her own expense, insurance
covering personal property and liability. Renters are strongly
urged to purchase a "Renter's Policy." The Association's policy
covers the building's common elements and liabilities only.
If, for example, a hose to your washing machine bursts causing
flooding in your and adjacent units you are financially responsible
for damages to all affected units. (Bylaws 9.1)
FIRE SAFETY
All occupants should familiarize themselves with the content
of the building's Fire and Life Safety Emergency Operations
Plan.
