Islander Resident Association Rules

Adopted by the IRA Board of Directors on 19, 2006, Revised October 29, 2019, Revised December 17, 2019

The purpose of these Rules is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Park Place and in so doing make the Park an enjoyable, comforting, and community- oriented living space.

A violation of these Rules is a violation of the Proprietary Lease and, as such, could result in a resident’s eviction. In the event of a conflict between these Rules and the Proprietary Lease or the Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of Islander Residents Association (“IRA”), the Proprietary Lease, Articles, or bylaws shall control.

These Rules are not intended to supersede or exclude other rights available to the residents or IRA under applicable laws. The Rules are intended to be fully consistent with the Mobile-Home Landlord Tenant Act, Chapter 59.20 RCW (the “Act”). All residents are encouraged to read the Act.

A. General

1. Residents and guests shall not threaten harm or cause harm to another resident, a resident’s family, property, pets, occupants or guests or their guest’s property or pets or use abusive language or engage in disorderly conduct.

2. Residents shall not trespass or threaten to trespass on another resident’s lot except on board-authorized IRA business.

3. Residents must maintain and use their home and lot in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

4. Parents will be held responsible for any damage caused by their children. Residents will be responsible for their guests and pets.

B. Noise

1. Residents shall not make excessive noise at any time. After 10 PM, residents must not make any noise that irritates any other residents and must comply with any requests to cease making noise.

C. Parking

1. Residents and guests must park their cars on the resident’s lot with the exception that street parking may be used for short periods and only if traffic is not impeded.

2. For additional guest parking, residents must make arrangements to use a neighbor’s lot.

3. According to the terms of the lease, RV’s may be parked on the resident’s lot for nomore than 48 hours. These Rules define prohibited RV’s as motor homes, trailers, and campers which do not meet the following allowable criteria, (RVs that meet the criteria below may be parked on the resident’s lot):

a. RVs that are parked within the confines of a resident’s lot and that do not encroach over the lot line, into the street or onto a neighbor’s lot.

b. RVs that are 10 feet or less in height.

c. RVs that are primarily used for transportation and not as a permanent living space, although they may be utilized for occasional guests but may not be occupied for more than 7 days per month.

d. RVs that are not derelict, broken down, or unusable and that have current registration

e. RVs that are parked in such a way as to not obstruct a neighbor’s windows.

4. The Member takes full responsibility for compliance with these regulations regardless of their current resident status and/or the ownership status of the RV in question. RVs found to be non-compliant with the above restrictions will be subject to towing and storage off-site at the Member’s expense. However, the Member must first be notified, in writing, and will be given 10 days to respond to the issue of non-compliance.

D. Pets

1. Residents may have up to three pets (cats or dogs) but not more than two dogs.

2. In addition, indoor, caged household pets (such as fish, birds, mice, etc) are allowed within the limits of Public Health regulations.

3. Each owner must clean up his or her pet’s droppings.

4. All dogs must be on a leash or under control at all times.

E. Houses and Lots

1. Lots must be kept neat and pleasing to view from the street. Homes and yards must be attractively maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition that is free of debris.

2. Any product containing hazardous substances, including but not limited to petroleum products, paints, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, must be kept in closed containers that are in good condition and do not leak.

3. Residents must keep their homes in good condition and repair and in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition that is free of debris.

4. Residents must properly dispose of all rubbish, garbage, and other organic or flammable waste in a clean and sanitary manner at reasonable and regular intervals.

5. Every home must have a working smoke detector.

6. Changes in space layout or structural additions, such as but not limited to concrete work, heat pumps, fences, sheds, roofs, walls, decks, and porches, must be approved in advance by IRA as explained in the Design Guidelines.

7. Residents must pay all property taxes or fees assessed or charged on their homes in a timely fashion.

8. Residents must allow any IRA representative access onto their lots a minimum of 24 hours after receiving notice from IRA. In the case of an emergency, an IRA representative may enter a resident’s lot without prior notice.

9. Residents must maintain casualty insurance coverage for their homes and lots.

F. Traffic

1. Vehicles must proceed slowly, between 5 – 10 miles per hour, and yield to children and pedestrians.

2. Vehicles may only be operated by licensed drivers.

G. Conflict Resolution

1. Residents are encouraged to resolve issues directly with each other.

2. Written and signed complaints may be submitted to the Park Manager.

3. The Park Manager is responsible for enforcing the rules.

4. Alternatively, a resident may approach the Conflict Resolution Committee for help, if such a Committee is in existence.

5. If a violation of a City ordinance or other law is involved, the resident may seek help from the police, animal control, the health department, or other governmental agency.

6. If all of these avenues fail, a resident may petition the Board for resolution.

H. IRA Policy Issues

1. Residents are subject to all IRA policies and guidelines and are responsible for knowing what they are.

2. If you are considering modifications or improvements to your home or lot, review the Design Guidelines and the application procedure. An Application for Approval can be obtained from the Park Manager. Necessary government permits must be obtained and a completed IRA Application must be submitted and approved before beginning a project.

3. When you want to sell your home, review the Membership Transfer Policy and follow the timeline and procedures.

4. If you want to have a long-term guest or other occupant, review the Subleasing and Additional Occupant Policy and submit an application for approval if appropriate.

5. If you intend to sublet your home, review the Subleasing and Additional Occupant Policy and submit an application.

I. Amendment IRA’s Board of Directors may amend these Rules by a majority vote.

If these Rules are amended, the Board will provide a copy of the amended Rules to each resident and obtain the resident’s signature certifying that the resident received the amended Rules and agrees to abide by them. J. Enforcement

1. When a resident fails to maintain the resident’s lot as required by these rules, IRA has the right to correct the non-compliance at the resident’s expense. Payment of such expense by the resident shall be made upon demand by IRA. This remedy is in addition to any other remedies available to IRA.

2. The failure of IRA to enforce any or all of these Rules or to exercise any of the remedies available shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the rule or remedy or IRA’s right to enforce the rule or remedy in the future.

3. If any part of these Rules is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or otherwise nullified, then the remaining Rules shall remain in full force and effect.