House Rules SECTION G: COMMON ELEMENTS

Common Area

  1. Trash chutes shall not be used between 10 pm and 7 am daily.
  2. No flammable materials, such as paint, stain, paint thinner, solvent, gasoline, propane tanks or combustible materials of any kind, shall be put in bins or trash chutes.
  3. After decorating or remodeling is done in any unit, paint cans, leftover wallpaper, carpeting, carpenter’s wastes, appliances, or furniture, etc., cannot be left in the trash bin rooms or dumped down the trash chutes. Materials must be removed from the Premises by the resident, owner/agent or responsible contractor.
  4. Dust mops, rugs, vacuum cleaner bags and/or debris from vacuum cleaners or any similar refuse shall not be shaken into the trash chutes.
  5. For sanitary reasons, garbage, cans, bottles, etc., shall be securely wrapped in plastic bags before being placed in trash chutes or bins. Bottles and cans containing liquids shall not be placed in trash chutes or bins. Boxes, packages, or bags exceeding a size readily accommodated by the trash chute opening shall not be placed therein. It must be taken down to the main trash bin room located on the bottom floor.
  6. Trash left outside the apartment that necessitates disposal by the MSS will result in a fee charged to the occupant/owner of that apartment. Bulky items (i.e. furniture, large boxes, appliances, etc.) shall NOT be abandoned or disposed of in the common areas. Should it be necessary for the MSS to dispose of any such item(s) the owner will be held responsible for removal and expense associated with the removal.
  7. Disposal of BULKY ITEMS in the MSS trash bins is strictly prohibited. Bulky items include ANY personal and household items, appliances and furniture. Owners and residents are responsible for disposal of their bulky items.
  8. No dumpster diving.

BBQ Grills and Surrounding Areas

  1. Two propane powered BBQ grills are provided for residents’ convenience. The BBQ grills are available for resident use on a “first come, first serve” basis. People must pay a $3.00 fee per tank to use a MSS portable propane tank (this covers the cost of getting the tank refilled). The use of MSS propane tanks should not exceed 2 hours.

    WARNING    : For safety reasons, propane tanks are not to be stored in apartment units or anywhere on the property.
  2. The BBQ grills and surrounding areas must be cleaned by the resident/owner after each use.
  3. The BBQ grills will not be used between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. daily.
  4. Alcoholic beverages in the BBQ/Picnic areas and pool areas are prohibited and the MSS does not assume nor accept any responsibility for any individuals under the influence of liquor. Coolers are prohibited from containing alcoholic beverages in the common areas. Coolers not containing alcoholic beverages are permitted in the picnic areas only.

Swimming Pool and Pool Area

  1. Use of the swimming pool and showers is limited to apartment owners, residents and members of their family and guests. The number of allowable guests is limited as follows:
    1. 6 Persons
  2. Pool hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lap swimming ONLY for A pool from 9am to 10am and 2pm to 3pm.
  3. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
  4. All persons shall comply with the rules posted in the pool area. Bathers must shower (located alongside the pool area), each time before entering the pool.
  5. Non-alcoholic beverages carried in unbreakable containers or cups may be consumed in the pool area. GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PROHIBITED. No glass bottles or food allowed. All persons entering any of the pools must wear clean and appropriate swim wear. Street shorts, gym shorts or NUDE BATHING is prohibited. Only garments designed as swimwear are acceptable attire while swimming in the pool although white tee shirts are acceptable to wear over a swimsuit. Appropriate cover-up is required over bathing suits outside the pool areas.
  6.  Persons with long hair (longer than shoulder length) must bind hair or use a bathing cap. Hairpins and hair ornaments/objects are not allowed.
  7. Furniture other than that provided by the MSS will not be used in the recreation or pool area. AOAO furniture cannot be removed from this area.
  8. Only U.S. COAST GUARD approved safety devices/life jackets are permitted in the pool. All other floatation devices, toys and balls or alike are not allowed.
    1. No noodles
    2. No hardballs (such as tennis balls), footballs ETC
    3. No kickboards
  9.  Horse play, running or excessive splashing of water is not allowed in the pool or surrounding area.
  10. Jumping or diving or bombing into the pool is not allowed.
  11. Swimming pool gates will be locked at all times upon entering or exiting the pool area.
  12.  No underwater breath hold training.
  13. All pool policies will be ‘age neutral’ and applied to all persons equally.
  14. All children that are not bathroom trained must wear plastic diapers under their swim suits.
  15.  Persons with skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, nasal or eye discharges, or any infectious or communicable disease shall not be permitted in the pool.
  16. Spitting, spouting of water, nose-blowing, urinating and defecating in the pool are prohibited. Residents found in violation of contaminating the pool will be fined and liable for all expenses incurred and for the down time to correct the situation.
  17. If you see lightning and/or thunder, do not stay outside. Go indoors immediately. MSS security will close the pools during thunder and lightning.
  18. Animals/pets are NOT allowed in the pool.
  19. Radios, musical instruments, conversations, ETC. Should be kept low enough as to not disturb others.
  20. The swimming pool is for the enjoyment of all residents. Management is authorized to deny use of these facilities to anyone who fails to abide by these rules.

Sauna and Weight Room

  1. Use of the swimming pool and showers is limited to owners, residents, and members of their family and guests.
  2. Operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and proper signing in for weight/sauna room is required at Operations guard station.
  3. WARNING! USE OF THE SAUNA CAN BE DANGEROUS. Because of the high heat (180º+F), use of the sauna carries an inherent risk of hyperthermia (overheating) and excess fluid loss. Users should remain in the sauna only for a short time (20-30 minutes) and be alert for symptoms of overheating and dehydration, such as faintness, breathing difficulties, dizziness, or nausea. Older individuals, individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, respiratory disease, and similar disorders, pregnant women, and persons taking prescription and overthe-counter medications should consult their physicians regarding sauna use.
  4. Persons under the age of eighteen (18) years of age and others of small body mass should not use the saunas due to the risk of overheating and excess fluid loss. Parents, guardians and other persons with children in their care are solely responsible for the safety and conduct of the children and are expected to use reasonable judgment in determining whether the children may safely use the sauna.
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