Park Rules

GRAND LAKE ESTATES

                                                  Rules and Regulations

                                      Effective commencing on June 1, 2002

The Park complies with all requirements of all equal and fair housing laws governing the operation of the activities of the Park and its management.  The Park’s policy is not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, religion, sex, handicap, disability, familial status, national origin and ancestry concerning the renting of manufactured homes, and all other aspects concerning management and operation of the Park.

The owner of the park is Dennis C. Osborne, whose address is 6953 St. Rt. 219, Celina, Ohio 45822.  As used in these Rules and Regulations, the term “RESIDENT” refers to any person who is entitled to live in the Park pursuant to the terms of a lease.  The term “PERMITTED RESIDENT” refers to each individual who resides in a Resident’s manufactured home in the Park on a permanent basis and is named in the Resident’s rental agreement.  The term “GUEST” refers to any individual who is visiting a Resident or a Permitted resident.  The term “LOT” refers to the lot being leased by a Resident and the terms “lot” and “lots” refer to lots located in the Park upon which are designed for the installation of manufactured homes.  The term “OWNER” refers to the owner of the Park and its agents and manager.

The Schedule of Fees and Charges, as it may be amended from time to time, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby incorporated into the within Rules and Regulations and is fully rewritten herein with each amendment and/or addition hereinafter made to the Schedule of Fees and Charges being deemed to have been incorporated into these Rules and Regulations immediately at the time of such amendment or addition.

1.       Occupancy and use of Lot and Park

1. The Lot shall be occupied solely for residential purposes by the Resident and Permitted Residents and used only as a place of parking Resident’s manufactured home on.
2. Each Resident is responsible to cause each of its Permitted Residents and each of its Guest and the Guest of each of its Permitted Residents to comply with the rules and regulations which may be changed and/or modified from time to time.
3. Resident shall not permit any other person other than a person listed in a rental agreement to live in the manufactured home except that a Resident may have a Guest whom does not stay for more than fourteen nights in a row.
4. Children between ages 10 to 17 must be on their own lot by 10:00 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent or a responsible adult.
5. Resident shall (a) keep the Lot and Park in a safe and sanitary condition, (b) not commit or suffer any waste to or on the Lot or in the Park, nor use the Lot or Park or permit them to be used for any business purpose or any unlawful purpose or dangerous, noxious or offensive activity or cause or maintain any nuisance in or on the Lot or in the Park, (c) not disturb any other occupant’s peaceful enjoyment of the use of the Park or the use of that occupant’s lot, (d) maintain in good working order and condition any equipment supplied by Owner to Resident for Resident’s use, (e) use and operate properly all electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures, (f) keep the Lot and its surrounding premises meat and in good order, the determination of which shall be solely within the discretion of the Owner, (g) comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders of any health department having jurisdiction over the Park, (h) refrain from and forbid any other person in the Park from destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any fixture, appliance or other part of the Park or its ground or any property located in the Park, (i) not permit excessive use of intoxicating liquors, use of abusive or vile language and indecent or disorderly conduct anywhere in the Park, (j) not be a part of or commit any illegal act in the Park, including, but not limited to, the use , transfer, possession, sale, or creation of illegal substances nor permit such acts in or about his/her manufactured home and/or Lot, (k) not permit noise from parties, radios, televisions, stereos and any other noises of whatever nature to be heard by occupants in any other manufactured home in the Park and (l) not use or permit the use of firearms, fireworks, or any projectile shooting device of any description in the Park.

2.       Repairs.  Resident shall pay the cost of repairing (I) all damages caused by the Resident, Permitted Resident or Guest to the Lot and its equipment, sewer lines and connectors, drain lines and connectors, natural gas lines and connectors and electrical lines and connectors beyond ordinary wear and tear and (2) all damage to the Park that is caused by the negligent or willful conduct of Resident, Permitted Resident or a Guest.

3.       Owner Entry.  Owner or its agents and hired workmen have the right to enter Resident’s Lot and the Manufactured Home located on the Lot at reasonable times upon providing Resident at least twenty-four (24) hours notice for purposes of inspecting the Lot and Manufactured home located on the Lot, showing the Lot to prospective Residents and for making repairs except that no notice shall be required in case of emergency as determined in Owner’s sole discretion.

4.       Damage or Destruction to Lot.  If a Resident’s Lot shall be damaged by fire, the elements, unavoidable accident or other casualty without fault or negligence of the Resident, Owner shall at its own expense cause such damage to be repaired and the rent for the Lot shall not be abated if the repair is made within thirty (30) days.  If by reason of such occurrence, the Resident’s Lot shall be rendered untenable, the Owner shall at its own expense cause such damages to be repaired and the rent meanwhile shall abate until the Lot has been restored and rendered tenable, or Owner may at its election, terminate the Resident’s Lease and the tenancy created by giving to Resident a notice of such election within sixty (60) days if Owner elects to terminate the Lease.  Resident may elect to end this Lease instead of accepting alternative accommodations by giving the Owner written notice thereof.

5.       Assignment, Subletting. Except as to manufactured homes owned by Owner or affiliates of the Owner, Resident must be the owner of the manufactured home on his/her Lot at all times.  The Resident shall not sublet the Lot and shall not assign any interest in the right to use his/her Lot and/or manufactured home without the written consent of the Owner.

6.       Owner’s Right to Move Resident’s Manufactured Home.  Owner may, at Owner’s costs and upon  (30) days prior written notice, move Residents and Resident’s manufactured home to another lot of the same or larger size.  Resident may, anytime prior to the date of the scheduled move, by providing written notice to Owner, terminate his/her tenancy in the Park as of the date of the proposed move.  In the event of a move, then any lease in effect with Resident shall continue to remain in effect as to the Resident’s new Lot.

7.       Pet Regulations.

1. Pets must be a true household pet and no more than two (2) pets per household is permitted at any one time.  There is a charge for second pet, sees Schedule of Fees and Charges.  Each pet must be registered with Owner.
2. Pets are not permitted  (1) outside of the manufactured home other than being walked on leash held by a human being, (2) allowed running loose anywhere in the Park nor being unattended even when on a leash, and (3) permitted to create a nuisance.
3. Waste material from pets must be immediately picked up and placed in plastic bags with garbage.
4. No dog-runs, dog houses or fenced in areas for any pet is permitted outside of a manufactured home.
5. Not withstanding the above, Rottweilers, Pit bulls, German Shepherds, and Doberman Pinschers are not allowed in Park.  In addition, no dogs in excess of forty (40) pounds are permitted in the Park.

8.       Trash, Garbage and Rubbish Regulations.

a.        Each Resident shall comply with the requirements of the company that picks up the trash, garbage and rubbish in the park.

b.        All trash, garbage and rubbish shall be maintained in the Resident’s storage shed or park approved container except on rubbish pickup day.

9.       Streets and Parking Regulations.

a.        Posted speed limits must be obeyed at all times.  The maximum speed in the Park is 10 miles per hour and Owner may post lesser speeds at his discretion.

b.        Bicycles, pedestrians, and children have the right of way over moving traffic.

c.        Violators of speed limits and stop signs will be barred from driving on park streets and will be prosecuted for trespassing if such an order is not obeyed.

d.        No motorized vehicle shall be parked on grass or in areas designated as “no parking areas” and all illegally parked vehicles may be towed away with the costs being charged to the Resident or the owner of the motorized vehicle.

e.        No boats, boat trailers, and/or recreational vehicle shall be stored on any Resident’s lot.  This is a state board of health regulations.

f.         No trucks over one ton, tractor-trailer, motor home or trailer shall be parked on any Resident’s lot or on any street in the Park.  Unless special arrangements are made with the Owner in the case where such a vehicle is to come into the Park.

g.        Vehicles in such deteriorated condition so as to constitute an eyesore or nuisance shall not be permitted in the Park and if not removed upon request of the Owner, may be towed with the costs being charged to the Resident or the owner of the vehicle.

h.        Recreational vehicles, including but not limited to off-road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, mopeds, utility vehicles, carts and snowmobiles, are not to be operated in the Park.

i.          All vehicles maintained in the Park must carry liability insurance and, upon the Owner’s request, Resident shall provide a cop of such insurance policy to Owner.

j.         There shall be no more than a maximum of two (2) permanent motorized vehicles per manufactured home permitted to be parked in the Park at any one time unless prior arrangements for the parking of an additional motor vehicle has been approved by the Owner.

k.        The Park and its grounds shall not be obstructed by any motorized vehicle or otherwise.

l.          No parking is allowed on vacant lots.

m.      Except for motorized vehicles owned by a Resident, no motorized vehicle may be repaired or “worked on” in the park.  Only minor repairs are permitted and should be performed, completed and cleaned up in one day.

n.        No parking is permitted in street.

10.    Lot Maintenance and Improvements

a.        Lots shall be mowed, trimmed and kept free of debris at all times.  Grass shall be mowed in such a manner that no grass clippings go into the street.  All grass clippings, which do go into the street, are to be removed immediately by Resident.

b.        Resident shall maintain in good repair any and all water, sewage, gas and electric lines or pipes outside his/her manufactured home up to the point of connection with the Park facilities.  If a Resident causes any line or pipe to become clogged or nonfunctional because of foreign matter (sanitary napkins, rags, paper towels, etc.) the Resident shall pay all costs for restoring the line to service.

c.         The Owner encourages improvements that make the Park a more enjoyable place to live and which enhances the appearance of the Park.  Prior to making any improvements, written plans must be submitted and approved by Owner.  No improvements may be commenced and no digging shall be allowed and no drive rod, stakes, pipes or other objects shall be placed into the ground until the Owner approves of it in writing.  All improvements, which cannot be removed without damage to the Lot or the Park grounds shall be considered fixtures and shall become the property of the Owner of the Park at the time that the Resident vacates his/her Lot.

d.        Business and For Sale signs shall not be displayed on any lot, manufactured home or window without approval from Owner.

e.         Resident shall be responsible for winterizing water lines from the ground into the manufactured home, including shutoff valve and any water meter that may be added in the future.

f.         Sidewalks, driveways and patios shall at all times be kept clear of snow and ice. 

g.         The entire Lot area of Resident, including but not limited to patio and driveway areas shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner.  All lawn mowers, garden tools, bicycles, toys, etc. shall be kept in the Resident’s storage shed.  When damage to concrete or asphalt is caused by Resident’s vehicle leaking gasoline or oil, the Resident must immediately remove the stains and make the necessary repairs.

h.        No Resident may install or maintain any type of swimming or wading pool in the park other than a wading pool less than one foot in depth.

i.          No Resident may install or maintain any type of tarp or plastic covering on the exterior of the mobile home or any other structure on the Lot,

j.          No Resident may install or maintain any type of fence in the Park.

k.        Each Resident is required to have his/her shed for the storage of garbage, toys and equipment.  All sheds must be properly tied down.  All storage sheds which are to be brought into the Park and/or replaced after the effective date of these rules and regulations shall have prior approval by the Owner as to its design and make.  Metal storage sheds are prohibited.

l.          No clothesline may be installed in the Park other than the folding umbrella type of clothesline, which shall be used only for the purpose of airing and drying clothes.  Clothes should not be left out overnight.

m.      No Resident may install or maintain any type of playground equipment in the Park unless approved by the Owner.

n.        Outside TV antennas, towers, and satellite dishes are not allowed in the Park unless approved by the Owner.

11.    Manufactured home maintenance and improvements

a.        All exterior remodeling, additions, alterations and changes to the Resident’s manufactured home must be approved in writing by the Owner after submission of plans, specifications and drawings.

b.        The Owner must approve exterior paint colors and siding colors.

c.        The outside appearance of all manufactured homes, accessories, storage sheds, etc. shall be maintained in good repair. Decks and patios are not to be used for storage. There is to be no furniture on decks, porch or patio that is not considered outdoor furniture. Absolutely no tarps are to be used on or around deck, porch, patio, shed or home. The Owner shall be the sole judge of whether the outside appearance of the manufactured home, accessories, storage sheds, etc. is acceptable and is maintained in good repair.

d.        No items shall be stored under manufactured home except for tires, axles, and hitches.

e.        Resident shall remove his/her manufactured home from the Park if the same gives the appearance of being in a deteriorated or obsolescent condition or the appearance is unsightly compared to the other manufactured homes in its immediate area or detracts from the view of the area it is located in.

f.         Any alterations, additions or improvements required to be made to a Resident’s Lot pursuant to The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as that act may be amended from time to time) shall be paid for by the Resident.

g.        The exterior of each manufactured shall be clean at all times and Resident shall cause his/her manufactured home to be washed by July 1^st of each year.

12.    Additional requirements for Manufactured Homes.  Residents manufactured home shall at all times be in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations as these laws and regulations may be amended from time to time, and each Resident shall comply with all existing local, state and federal laws, regulations pertaining to his/her conduct and activities including laws, regulations and orders of all health departments having jurisdiction over the Park.  Resident must also comply with and be in compliance with the following

1. Manufactured homes in the Park shall have foundation systems conforming to standards set forth by the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Health rules and regulations.
2. All manufactured homes in the Park shall be in compliance with the following.

1.       Every manufactured home whose manufacturer furnishes written Provisions pertaining to tiedown and which is placed in a manufactured home park after June 1, 1979 shall be secured with tiedowns in accordance with the requirements provided by the manufacturer of the manufactured home in question or the requirements for the northern zone contained in the National Fire Protection Association 1977 NFPD 501A.

2.       Each manufactured home placed in a manufactured home park after the effective date of the rule shall be supported by blocking that meets the requirements of the individual manufactured home manufacturer or the National Fire Protection Association 1977 Standard NPFA501A.

3.       Ties shall be as evenly spaced as practicable along the length of each manufactured home with not more than eight (8) feet open-end spacing on each end.

4.       When continuous straps are provided as vertical ties, such ties shall be positioned at rafters and studs.  Where a vertical tie and diagonal tie are located at the same place, both ties may be connected to a single ground anchor, provided that the anchor used is able to carry both loadings.

5.       Manufactured homes that have add-on sections or expandable rooms shall have provisions for vertical ties at the exposed ends.

3. All manufactured home foundations must be enclosed.
4. All manufactured homes must not be higher than their respective proper height.
5. All sewer risers must be sealed.
6. Resident shall furnish all blocking for the Resident’s manufactured home.
7. No manufactured home shall extend over the lot line.
8. Fuel tanks are not allowed.
9. All repairmen, plumbers, electricians and other servicemen hired to do work in the Park and on Resident’s manufactured home must be responsible, qualified and licensed by the appropriate licensing authority as required and all work must be performed in accordance with state and local laws, regulations and codes and orders
10. Manufactured homes may only be moved on, installed on or removed from a lot in the Park by any person provided that person provides to Owner a surety bond in the amount of $10,000.00 to ensure against damage to the Park.  Owner must be provided with prior notice of the time of the move and all moves of each manufactured home shall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Unless prior arrangements are made with the owner, no movement of a manufactured home may take place without the presence of Owner’s representative.
11. Only transporters of manufactured homes, properly authorized by the Ohio Department of Transportation and/or the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, are permitted to move homes into or out of the Park.
12. All manufactured homes in the Park must have Owner approved skirting, stairs and storage shed and all manufactured homes brought into the Park or sold and remain in the Park after the effective date of these rules and regulations must have a main stairway made of concrete or park approved material.

13.    Storage of Firewood.  Firewood or other combustible material must be stored in storage shed or a safe place approved by Owner

14.    Vacating Park.  Upon termination of the Lease, Resident shall return the Lot and all of its equipment, connectors, hookups and lines in the same condition as existed when Resident rented the Lot except for the effects of normal wear and tear.  Any property not removed from the Park by Resident, Permitted Resident and/or guest within ten (10) days after the resident vacating the Lot shall be deemed to be abandoned and may be discarded without accounting to any person.

15.    Sale of Manufactured Home and Continues Use of Lot by Buyer.  In the event that a resident desires to sell his/her manufactured home, and the purchaser wishes to become an occupant in the Park, the Resident agrees as follows.

1. A manufactured home may be sold and left at the present location if the purchaser has secured a lease from the Owner.  Before a new lease will be executed with the purchaser, all accounts of the Resident must be paid in full.

Resident must bring the proposed purchaser to the Park office at least ten (10) days prior to the intended sale in order to complete an application for tenancy and credit.  The proposed purchaser must be able to comply with all Rules and Regulations of the Park then in existence, possess the ability and readiness to meet all of the commitments of being a resident in the Park, sign a lease for the use of the Lot, and not have a reputation for disturbing the peaceful enjoyment of others or of committing criminal offenses of offenses related to excessive use of alcohol or use of illegal substances or possess such other character traits which in Owner’s sole judgement would not render the proposed purchaser as a suitable occupant of the Park.

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