Surfcrest Resort Rules & Regulations

Because Surfcrest is primarily family oriented, and because it is the right of owners and guests to expect to use the property in quiet enjoyment, the Board of Directors has established these Rules and Regulations to govern the conduct of those who use the property and its facilities. It is asked that everyone respect a general "quiet attitude", showing respect for the rights of others and exercising reasonable and controlled behavior when present on the property.

Violations of the Surfcrest Rules and Regulations shall be reported to the Board of Directors of the Home Owners' Association and considered at its next regular meeting and may result in the suspension of privileges for using commonly owned recreation facilities. The Resident Manager has the full support and backing of the Board of Directors to enforce these duly adopted Rules and Regulations and has authority of obtaining assistance from local law enforcement officers, should conditions so warrant.

Registration: All owners and guests of owners are required to make their presence known through registration at the office. Guest registration forms are available to facilitate pre- registration. Owners are requested to mail guest registration cards in advance of the check-in date.; Registered guests are required to provide damage deposit of $200.00. This may be done by leaving an impression of a MasterCard or Visa credit card with the office upon check-in. Cash and money orders are also acceptable.; Owners are responsible and liable for damages that are attributable to themselves and to their guest. Repeated or substantial violations of Association Rules and Regulations, by any member, guest, or renter will result in temporary or permanent suspension of privileges to use commonly owned recreation facilities. (Common area facilities include the entire property except for the interior space of each dwelling unit. The access road, parking area, open spaces, playground, creek front, beach front, club house, pool and spa are considered as common area.)

Check In, Check Out, and Late Arrivals: Check in time is 4:00 p.m. on Friday (5:00 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day). Check out time is 11:00 a.m. The office will be closed from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day) in order to get ready for the next set of owners and guests. Owners of multiple time segments who are staying over into the next time segment need only to contact the Resident Manager and notify them of your plans. Owners or guests who check out late will be assessed an additional charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).; Those who arrive after 10:00 p.m. need to notify the Resident Manager and make arrangements for late arrival. This can be done by calling (360) 289-2157



UNIT OCCUPANCY: Overnight occupancy of a unit is not to exceed six adults. Babies and toddlers under three will not be counted against this limit.; STAY OFF THE ROOFS.; No interior modification to units are permitted without board approval.; Unit repairs can be dangerous. Notify maintenance of all problems.

PET RULES: No pets are allowed in the units, on the property, or in vehicles parked on the Surfcrest property, unless they belong to Surfcrest owners or their adult children.; Pets other than dogs and cats are not permitted at Surfcrest.; The Board of Directors has authorized a $200 fine for any owner whose pet causes damage to the property. This will be in addition to any cleaning and repair costs involved.; No pet will be permitted to run loose within the complex at any time. Pets must be on a leash if outside a unit and must be attended.; The owner of a pet is responsible for cleaning or removing any feces occasioned by the pet.; No pets are allowed in the pool area, clubhouse, or playground.; The Board of Directors reserves the right to deny access to any pet, which has been deemed to be a "nuisance".; Pets that are kept inside the unit must be managed in such a way that other unit owners will not be inconvenienced or impacted by the presence of this pet. Barking, animal hair, fleas, and damage to carpets, furniture or bedding are examples of such impacts.; Owners who bring along pets are required to register their pet at the time of check-in. Failure to register a pet will result in a $25.00 fine. Repeat offenders will face loss of pet privileges. Any owner not informing guests or renters of the pet rules will be subject to a fine.



NUISANCES & PERSONAL DECORUM
: The ordinary rules of etiquette and speech shall be observed at all times. Unnecessary noise, rowdy behavior, intoxication, defacement or misuse of common areas and property are strictly forbidden.; Failure to comply with requests made by the Resident Manager to comply with this rule will result in the complaint being turned over to local law enforcement authorities.




CLUBHOUSE & RECREATION FACILITIES

Use of Facilities: The Clubhouse and all recreational facilities are for the exclusive use of owners and their guests. USERS OF THESE FACILITIES ARE CAUTIONED THAT THEY DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.; The Board of Directors has delegated to the Resident Manager authority to enforce the Rules and Regulations and to control activities associated with the use of the recreational facilities. Owners and guests violating the rules concerning use of the Clubhouse and recreational facilities may be prohibited from further use of those facilities at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
: The adult lounge cannot be reserved for exclusive use.

Hours of Operation: Pool and Clubhouse
SUMMER Schedule: May 1 - September 30

Daily EXCEPT Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WINTER Schedule: October 1 - April 30

Sunday - Thursday                          10:00 AM -   8:00 PM

Friday                                                  4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday & Holidays                       10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Office Hours
SUMMER Schedule: May 1 - September 30

Daily 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM


SWIMMING POOL / HOT TUB AND DRY SAUNA RULES: Users MUST observe the posted regulations.; There is no lifeguard on duty. People using the pool and hot tub do so at their own risk.; DIVING IS NOT PERMITTED.; The hot tub may be dangerous to small children and to the elderly. Children under 13 must be accompanied at all times by an adult. No children under 6 are allowed in the hot tub. No children under 18 are allowed in the dry sauna.; Small children who are not yet toilet trained are not allowed in the wading pool or swimming pool without the use of approved "swimming diapers" (available at front desk).; Air mattresses, rafts, or other floating devices are not permitted in the swimming pools.; No persons with bandages or open wounds are allowed in the pool or hot tub.; Wear bathing suits only; un-hemmed cut-offs are not permitted.; Bathers MUST remove hairpins and other small objects before entering the pool or spa.; Please shower before entering pool or hot tub.; No consumption of food or beverages in the pool or hot tub. No glass containers are permitted inside the pool area.; "Horseplay", in the pool, or running on surrounding areas is not allowed.; Radios and tape decks are allowed WITH THE USE OF INDIVIDUAL EAR PHONES ONLY.; Personal items left at pools will be removed as lost material.; Note: Violations, which create an unsafe situations, will result in immediate, temporary pool closure.

COLLECTIONS & REMEDIES: Homeowners receive a monthly billing statement from the property manager for payment of assessments, cleaning fees and other charges. Homeowners must send payment so as to reach the managing agent's office no later than the 10th day of the month.; If full payment is not received by the 19th of the billing month, a $10 late charge will be added.; If a check is returned by the bank as Non Sufficient Funds (NSF), the homeowner will be assessed a $25 service charge.; Any Homeowner delinquent two months will receive a notice of utility shutoff on their billing statement.; When the delinquent balance exceeds $250 (including all assessments, cleaning charges, late charges, and other miscellaneous charges), a letter will be sent by certified mail describing the amount due, and notifying the homeowner that a lien will be filed if payment in full is not received in ten days. Any costs to file the lien will be added to the delinquent homeowner's balance.; For chronically delinquent accounts (as determined by the Board), R.C.I. will be notified and exchanges will not be booked for these units.



UTILITY SHUTOFF PROCEDURES: Prior to month-end, a current Shutoff List reflecting payments made as of the "payments thru" date of the billing statement will be mailed to the resident manager by the property manager.; At month-end, the current Shutoff List will be updated for all payments received by month-end. The resident manager will be notified by phone of revisions to the current Shutoff List.; The Shutoff List will be revised by the property manager each Friday to reflect all current payments received. Before 3:00 p.m., Friday afternoon, the resident manager will be notified by phone of the changes.; Renters, as well as owners, will be subject to utility shutoff. R.C.I. guests will not be subject to utility shutoff, except for chronically delinquent accounts (as determined by the Board), R.C.I. will be notified and exchanges will not be booked for these units.; The resident manager will not have discretion in restoring utilities to a Homeowner on the Shutoff List. The only acceptable method will be to provide immediate payment (e.g. cash, cashier's check to the property manager) in an amount sufficient to eliminate the delinquent balance. Personal checks or proposed payment plans will not be sufficient to restore utilities.

		Charge*
Damaged or missing bedding and linens		$10.00
Failure to properly clean dishes, utensils, and appliances		$10.00
Failure to empty trash and garbage into dumpster		$10.00
Failure to strip and bag soiled linens		$10.00
Failure to properly close down and lock up		$10.00
For late check-out (per hour)		$25.00
* or actual cost, whichever is highest