CAMPUS WALK CONDOMINIUMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
RULES AND REGULATIONS

These Rules and Regulations are applied equitably to all units in order to protect the property values and to ensure quiet enjoyment for everyone who lives at Campus Walk Condominiums.  Owners have the ultimate responsibility to insure that all occupants of their unit(s) receive a copy of the most current Rules and Regulations. 
Please note that violations of these Rules and Regulations can result in one or more actions by the Board.  For example, the Board may act to recover damages, suspend voting rights, impose fines, and, in the case of leased units, the owner could be required to evict the offender. Any continuing breach or failure to evict could result in additional penalties and fines.

Under the Declaration of Condominium and Bylaws of the association, the Board is obligated to create, publish and enforce the Rules and Regulations. Neither of the above documents requires the Board to provide warning notices prior to issuing a notice of hearing. The Board of Directors for Campus Walk may make changes to the rules and regulations as necessary.

Violation of rules and regulations may result in a fine of $100.00 (or as permitted by law) per occurrence or per day.

A. MOTOR VEHICLES, PARKING AND TRAFFIC

1.  Parking: There is only one parking space available for each bedroom.  There will be a $75.00 charge for issuing a replacement permit due to loss or theft.

2.  Parking Tags: must be visibly displayed from the front windshield on the rear view mirror only.  Motorcycles must display tag in a highly visible location.

3. Illegally Parked Vehicles: Vehicles must be properly parked in marked spaces only. No double parking is allowed.  Vehicles parked on the grass, sidewalks, fire lanes, curbs, in spaces designated to other units, in any otherwise designated space such as “Handicap” or “Service” parking space, in front of the dumpsters or other yellow-lined areas or in such a manner as to block access to mail boxes are prohibited and are subject to ticketing and/or towing at the owner’s expense. Towed Vehicles may be claimed at Art’s Towing 704-537-7355

4. Motorcycles, Mopeds, Scooters: must be parked in standard parking spaces and their owners are responsible for ensuring that the kickstand does not damage the pavement. Motorcycles parked on the grass, sidewalks, fire lanes, in front of the dumpsters, in the breezeways or other yellow-lined areas are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense.

5. Condition of Vehicles: All vehicles on the property must be currently tagged, inspected and operational. Mufflers must be fully operational. Excessive mud on vehicles is to be washed off before entering the property. No vehicle with body damage containing sharp edges, flat tires, or broken windshields are permitted. Vehicles dripping oil, gas, etc., on the parking areas are prohibited.  Damages to parking spaces will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner.

6. Speed Limit: Vehicles shall not exceed 10 MPH within Campus Walk.

7. Washing & Repair: Washing, maintenance (oil changing, etc.) or repair of vehicles in Campus Walk is prohibited. 

8. Type of Vehicle Allowed on Property: Boats, boat trailers, campers, RV’s, travel trailers or trucks larger than ½ ton pickups, and any vehicle displaying lettering or signage advertising a company or enterprise, are prohibited from being parked in Campus Walk.

B. TRASH, GARBAGE AND LITTER 

1. Trash/Garbage Shall Be Bagged: All trash and garbage shall be bagged, tied and securely contained in plastic bags and placed in the trash bins.  Owners are subject to fines up to $100.00 each occurrence, or the cost of removal, whichever is greater.

2. Trash/Garbage In Common Areas/Elements: Trash and garbage shall not be left in the Common Areas/Elements, in the stairwells of the buildings, outside of the unit at the doors, on patios, balconies or decks. Garbage will not be tolerated at anytime.  Owners are subject to fines up to $100.00 each occurrence. Management will use its discretion as whether or not to remove the property.

3. Disposal of Large Items:  Each owner or tenant is responsible for arranging for removal of furniture, metal, and items too big for the trash bins from the community. Owners are subject to fines up to $100.00 each occurrence plus the expense of removing items.

4. Litter: Everyone has the responsibility for keeping the grounds clean and neat, especially around the entry to your unit. Place all litter in the trash dumpsters provided. Unit owners and occupants are jointly and severally responsible for preventing cigarette butts and other debris from accumulating on the grounds, especially near buildings, unit entrances and patio/balcony areas. Please cooperate with your neighbors and do not allow occupants or guests to litter the grounds. Cigarette butts, cans, bottles and etc. are all considered litter. Units found to be in violation may be assessed as indicated above, plus may be charged the cost of removal.

C. WINDOWS, DOORS AND WINDOW COVERINGS

1. Windows: All window shades, blinds, drapery linings and other window treatments visible from the exterior of a unit on any window or door shall be white or off-white. Foil, film, cardboard, towels, sheets or similar material are prohibited. 

2. Window Screens: Screens for windows shall be kept in good condition. Failure to promptly replace torn window screens may result in Campus Walk Association replacing the torn screen(s), and such cost will be added to, and become an assessment against, the unit and the unit owner. Torn screens are to be repaired or replaced by the owner.  Missing screens are to be replaced by the owner.  Campus Walk Association will replace and charge owners on a case-by-case basis.

D. RESIDENT ACTIVITIES

1.Children in Common Areas/Elements: Children under the age of 12 shall not play or gather unattended in the common areas/elements unless supervised by someone 18 years or older. Children play at there own risk.

2. Business Operations: Operating a business from Campus Walk is prohibited.

3. Parking Lot Use: The parking lots within the community are supplied for the express purpose of parking automobiles. They are not to be used for any other activity such as playing sports, throwing balls, riding bicycles and etc. Parking lots are not a safe place for this type of activity. If you live within Campus Walk, and have children residing within your unit, you are responsible for their safety.

E. COMMON AREAS, BREEZEWAYS AND GROUNDS,

BALCONIES, PATIOS

 

1. Articles in Breezeways: Articles found stored, placed or left in the breezeways, in stairwells, or on the lawn near unit doors or patios will be deemed litter and the unit owner may be assessed as indicated above. Campus Walk will use its discretion as to whether or not to remove such property and charge the unit owner a reasonable cost for the removal. Minimum charge for removal will be $25.00.

2. Alterations: No alteration or addition to any part of the common areas, breezeway or grounds is permitted.

3. Satellite Dish Antennae: No satellite dish shall be permanently mounted in any manner to any exterior part of any building, roof, sidewalls, decks or patios. No mounting holes are to be made in any building, roof, side walls, decks or patios to secure the dish. Satellite dish antenna are allowed only within individual units or the limited common areas, but may not encroach in any way on the common areas.

5. Cables: No cables for television service, computer service, antennas, or satellite dishes may be strung on the exterior of any building, or to penetrate any siding.

 
6. Alterations: No alteration or addition to any part of the common areas is permitted.

7. Balconies and Patios: Each owner/tenant is responsible for keeping balconies and patio areas clean and free of trash and debris. Under no circumstances should anything (bottles, cans, cigarette butts and etc.) be thrown or dropped from patios, windows or balconies at any time. Only furniture suitable for outdoors may be used on balconies and patios. Clotheslines and items hung anyplace outside of a unit is prohibited. This includes banners, flags and signs. Owners are subject to fines up to $100.00 each occurrence.

 

8. Enclosed Patio Landscaping: The unit owner must suitably maintain enclosed patio landscaping. Violators can be fined and the Board may arrange for maintenance and then assess the owner for the expense of such maintenance.

9. Unenclosed Patio: Unenclosed patios must be kept so as not to prevent mowing crews from cutting grass or tending beds and shrubs.

10. Bicycles: Serviceable bicycles may be stored neatly on patio/balconies. Broken bikes may be removed from the property by the association. Bicycles may not be hung from balconies, locked to stair rails, or parked on sidewalks.  Bicycle racks are provided in the breezeways.

 

11. Signs: Only one “For Rent” or “For Sale” sign no larger than 24”x36” per unit is allowed, and may only be displayed inside of the unit visible through a window or sliding glass door. 

12. Beer Kegs: Beer kegs are not allowed outside of the unit. Empty kegs may not be permanently or temporarily stored on balconies or patios.

13. Grills: Grills, propane tanks, charcoal and lighter fluid ere prohibited for storage on balconies.  Grilling of any type is not permitted anywhere on the property, whether gas, charcoal or electric.  Violations of this paragraph will subject owners or tenants to citation under Section 504.8 of the North Carolina State Fire Code.  In addition to all penalties applicable to violations of these rules and regulations owners are subject to fines up to $100.00 each occurrence.

 

G. QUIET ENJOYMENT

1. Noise: Keep the volume of your TV, stereo, etc. at a reasonable level. Noise audible from outside the unit is prohibited. City Noise Ordinances prohibit excessive noise both day and night and provide for Police fines. If a neighbor disturbs you, first contact your neighbor at your discretion. Next, if needed, call 311 for a police officer to respond.

2. Disturbances: Any disturbance requiring police response is prohibited. The Board may impose assessments and require lease termination. 

3. Parties: Gatherings are limited to 10 people anywhere in Campus Walk. Gatherings are not permitted in the parking lots or common areas. 

4. Alcohol Beverages and/or Drugs: Violation of the
North Carolina alcohol and beverage and drug laws is a violation of these rules and regulations.

H. PETS

1. Leash: Pets must be on a leash and attended while outside the unit, and the person supervising the pet must be continuously outside with the pet. Pets cannot be tethered outside or left unattended on patios, decks or balconies whether enclosed or unenclosed. After the third violation for a tethered or unattended pet, the pet owner may be required to remove the pet permanently. 

2. Care: Any pet causing personal injury or property damage of any kind may, at Campus Walk’s sole discretion, be removed from the property immediately and permanently. Specific areas have been designated where pets may be walked for elimination purposes. Pet elimination in an unauthorized area is considered a serious violation and fines may be assessed accordingly. If your pet has an accident, use a “pooper-scooper” to remove the waste from the landscape. Kitty litter must be disposed of in plastic trash bags along with the household trash. Barking dogs are a nuisance and are prohibited. No more than two (2) pets are permitted to be kept within a unit without prior written approval by the Campus Walk Board of Director’s.  Cat litter boxes may not be placed on patios or balconies.  Pets are not allowed to eliminate waste on patios or balconies.

I. OTHER 

1. Owners/Occupant Responsibilities: Owners and occupants are responsible for their own actions and for the actions of their tenants and/or guests. Any violation by an owner, his tenant or guest places the owner in violation of the Declaration of Condominium and these Rules and Regulations. The owner may be subject to penalties and fines up to $100.00 per violation. Owners of rental units may be required to have repeat offenders evicted.

2. Verbal Abuse: In the event the owner, an occupant or guest should verbally abuse any Association vendor or representative when vendor or representative is verbally requesting compliance with these rules and regulations, the owner may be assessed per incident. If the parties involved are guests, they may be asked to vacate the premises. Owners of rental units may be required to have repeat offenders evicted.

3. Fines/Assessments: After notification and the opportunity to be heard, the Board may, through its designated representatives, levy reasonable assessments not to exceed $100.00 per occurrence or as prescribed in these Rules and Regulations for each violation of the Declaration, the Bylaws or these policies. In addition to any assessment(s), owners and occupants shall be responsible for the actual cost of damages resulting from violations.

4. Violation of Law: The violation of any law, statute or ordinance shall be a violation of these policies. Premises may be used for residential use only. If any residential unit were used for any illegal purpose or activity, any applicable lease would be in default and could require eviction.

5. Rental Units: In the event a condominium is rented, the owner is obligated to provide a copy of these Rules and Regulations as an attachment to each lease and to include such language in such lease to bind lessee to these Rules and Regulations. Failure of the owner, lesser or his authorized agent to provide tenant with a copy of these Rules and Regulations does not absolve the owner or tenant of the obligation of compliance with these Rules and Regulations.

6. Combustibles: No propane, kerosene, gasoline or other flammables may be stored or used inside any unit or on balconies and patios.  Burning charcoal anywhere inside any unit is strictly prohibited.

7. Cold Weather: During cold weather (temperature drops below 32 degrees), unit owners must ensure that their furnace is set to provide a minimum of heat, to prevent water pipes from bursting.

8. Roaches, etc: Unit owners must ensure that unit occupants maintain a sanitary lifestyle, and adequately apply pest control measures.  Failure to do this, at Campus Walk’s sole discretion, may result in the offending unit owner being charged for pest control measures taken for the entire building, if pests are deemed to have spread from that unit. Also, at Campus Walk’s sole discretion, fines may additionally be levied against the unit owner for unsanitary conditions.

9. Appeal of Assessments: If the owner/resident wishes to appeal the assessment/fine, the appeal must be handled as follows.

a)                  A letter of appeal from the owner should be mailed to the Campus Walk Homeowners Association, P.O. Box 472029 Charlotte, NC 28247

b)                  Upon receipt of the appeal letter, the owner or resident will be notifies by phone or writing of a hearing date, at which time the appealing party may have an opportunity to be heard and present evidence.

c)                  If the owner does not appeal within 15 days of the initial assessment date, the board of directors will automatically charge the assessment to the owner’s account.

d)                  If the assessment is affirmed upon a hearing, the owner must pay the assessment within 30 days of the hearing.[i]

J. CHANGES/REVISIONS 

 

The Board of Directors may make changes to these policies as it deems necessary and it holds its managing agent responsible for the enforcement of the same.



1 Approved by the Campus Walk Homeowners Association Board of Directors on August 24, 2005.