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HIGH POINT SOUTH 11204 Coastal Highway
CONDOMINIUM Ocean City, Maryland 21842
ASSOCIATION (410) 524-4455 Fax (410) 524-4536
Web Site: www.highpointsouth.com Email: office@highpointsouth.com
Welcome To Ocean City and the High Point South Condominium
This guide has been prepared to make your stay more enjoyable. It provides you and your guests with our rules, regulations and other valuable information. Please read carefully and keep it in your unit during your stay.
High Point South is a condominium, not a hotel or apartment. Since you have rented a unit from High Point South Unit owner, either directly or through a rental agent, High Point South is not a party to your lease. However we require that all renters be registered and they and their guest comply with our rules as set forth in this guide and posted throughout our building.
For additional security, we have installed 24/7 digital video recording cameras. These cameras are operating throughout our building and our property’s common areas.
We want you to have a great time in Ocean City. However, we are also committed to provide a clean and quiet place for families to stay at High Point South. A violation of any of our rules, or the local state or national law, either by renter, anyone in their party, or any of their guests, will not be tolerated or may result in eviction. You must be registered with High Point South and sign the Lodging Agreement attached to this Guide acknowledging these responsibilities.
High Point South Board of Directors
High Point South Condominium Council of Unit Owners
HPS HOUSE RULES
May 2009
WELCOME To HIGH POINT SOUTH. We hope your visit will be a pleasant one. The Board of Directors has developed these rules to ensure that all who come to High Point South may fully enjoy their stay. Flagrant disregard of the HOUSE RULES by renters may be cause for eviction.
REGISTRATION
All renters must pay a $ 25.00 fee per vehicle per week (for one day it will be a $ 10.00 parking fee per vehicle). Credit cards or cash will be accepted at the ticket machine. Please note if you do not have a parking ticket visible on the dashboard your vehicle will be towed or boot locked and an additional fine of $ 50.00.
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ACCESS TO UNITS
Access to a unit when an owner will not be in the unit can be granted only by prior request from the owner.
BALCONY RESTRICTIONS
Balconies are for the quiet enjoyment of the residents.
Nothing may be placed on or hung over balcony railings. Balconies must not be used for drying clothing, rugs, beach towels or for storage of items such as bicycles.
Barbecuing on the balcony is not permitted.
Overnight sleeping is not permitted on the balconies.
Nothing may be thrown, swept, shaken or otherwise propelled off balconies or walkways. This includes cigarette butts.
Please do not feed birds from balconies.
BIKES, MOPEDS, SKATE BOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, ROLLER BLADES
Bike or moped riding is only permitted in the open parking lot areas when entering or leaving the property. Their use is prohibited on the walkway, elevators, Oceanside deck and lobby. Skate Boards, roller skates, roller blades and Scooters of any kind may not be used on High Point South property at any time.
BOATS – JETSKIS – TRAILERS OR OVERSIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ANY OF THE HIGH POINT CONDOMINIUM PROPERTIES AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.
BUILDING WALKWAYS
Bicycles, skateboards or roller blades should not be used on walkways. Bicycles and other personal property should not be stored on building walkways.
CAMERAS
Cameras or digital video cameras are operating 24/7 for your protection. These cameras are located through out the building and common areas.
CHILDREN
Children may not play on the elevators, lobbies and stairways or in any way interfere in the quiet and comfort of other quests.
ELEVATORS
Elevators are provided for your convenience. If there is a power failure while on the elevator, use the phone, which is connected to an answering service. In case of an emergency or fire, do not use elevator, use stairways.
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ELEVATORS IN A FIRE, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS!
If you are trapped in an elevator, stay calm and press the alarm on the control panel and then pick up the telephone and depress the button on the receiver, this will automatically dial for assistance. Do not try to get out by forcing the doors open; you may be hurt if the elevator is between floors. The safest place for you to be is inside the elevator. Elevators are for the convenience of residents. Under no circumstance are children allowed to play in the elevators.
EMERGENCIES
In an emergency – use stairways not an elevator. Call 911 for Police, Ambulance or Fire Emergencies. The non-emergency numbers for these services are:
Ocean City Police (410) 723-6610
Fire Department (410) 289-4346
Beach Patrol (410) 289-7556
PLEASE ADVICE ANY OF THE HIGH POINT SOUTH STAFF WITH ANY PROBLEMS YOU ARE HAVING
EMERGENCY MESSAGES
Manager will deliver only emergency message to a unit.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
A maintenance emergency procedure is any occurrence or unsafe condition that, if left unattended, could cause property damage or personal injury. This may include: loss of water or electric service, sewer backups, water leaks that cannot be stopped or malfunctioning elevators. Call the Business Office immediately to report any of these situations.
Do not smoke in bed or while lying on a couch. Provide good ash trays. Keep matches and lighters away from children.
FIRE SAFETY TIPS
Each unit has a heat and smoke detectors. The heat and smoke detectors are for your protection. There is only one heat detector and is located above and in between the kitchen and dining area. The smoke detector is located in the living room, one each in the bedroom and one in the hallway; four smoke detector in each unit. Heat detector is connected to the building Fire Alarm System while, smoke detector is not connected to the building Fire Alarm System. The heat detector senses the fire if the unit inside registered 130 degree Fahrenheit, the fire alarm bell will go off and at the same time you will hear a loud voice evacuation to instruct everyone to evacuate the unit to go to the main building parking lot.
The smoke detector is sensitive and it will automatically beep, however it is not connected to the main fire alarm system of the building. If you hear the smoke detector, don’t panic, just reset the button on the smoke detector itself or just fan the smoke detector to clear the smoke or the smell of the smoke.
Do not bring into the condominium any flammable oils, or fluids such as gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, and benzene, or explosives material hazardous to life limb or property.
Do not leave heaters, toasters, irons, etc. on and unattended.
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Know the locations of exit doors, stairways and alarm boxes well enough to be able to find in the dark.
Families should prearranged meeting place outside the building. In an event of a fire, elevators, stairwells, walkways, and the ground floor lobby area must be kept unobstructed to aid in an evacuation.
If you discover a fire outside your unit, call 911 to report it to the Fire Department and exit the building by the nearest stairwell.
If the fire alarm bell has not sounded, pull the handle on the nearest fire alarm box while exiting. This alarm is connected to the City Fire Alarm System and the Fire Department and the Ocean City Police Department will immediately respond to the fire alarm. PLEASE NOTE: Surveillance cameras are in
various locations. If caught, pulling for false alarms will result in prosecution and immediate eviction.
If you encounter smoke, get close to the floor and continue to exit the building.
If a fire prevents you from proceeding to the stairwell, stay in your unit. Put wet towels against the door and / or seal the opening around the door frame with wide electrical or masking tape.
If you think there maybe be a fire but you are not certain, notify the High Point South Business Office.
A fire in your unit maybe extinguished. The fire extinguishers in the corridors should be used only in case of dire need to rescue someone in a unit and should be used only by a person skilled in their use. Do not use them on grease or electrical fires. Do not pour water on grease fires. Cover with a liquid or use baking soda or dirt from a flower pot for grease fires. Some small fires can be smothered with a towel, blanket, or table salt. If the fire in your unit is out of control, close your doors and windows, if you can to contain the fire and leave the unit quickly. Do not lock the door behind you. Pull all alarm handles and get to a phone to report the fire to 911. If you are trapped in your unit, call 911 and the Business Office, if possible. Go out on the balcony, close the balcony door, and signal for rescue. If you cannot get to your balcony, retreat to the farthest room from the fire, close all doors and windows and cover yourself with a wet blanket. Open the window a window slightly for fresh air and signal from the window for rescue.
When you hear the fire alarm bell and the voice evacuation aloud, first feel the upper part of the door, if it is not hot, open it slightly to see if you can leave your unit. If you can, exit the building by the nearest stairwell.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN EACH UNIT
Garbage disposals should be used for kitchen refuse only. All trash must be placed in plastic bags and tightly secured. Trash chutes are located on each floor next to the south elevator. Trash that should not been thrown down the chute includes: all lighted objects such cigarettes and cigars, which are fire hazards; boxes, cardboard containers, heavy and large objects, magazines, newspapers, oversized trash bags, plants, small appliances, which may jam the chute and should be taken down to the trash dumpsters on the ground level, south side of the building.
LITTERING
Do not litter. Ash trays and waste receptacles are conveniently located.
LOCK OUTS / LOST KEYS
The first step is to call your rental agent or unit owner for the necessary access key. There will be a $40.00 fee charge if the Resident manager is needed to provide such service.
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LUGGAGE CARTS
Return luggage carts to the north or south lobby area immediately after use. Do not keep luggage carts overnight or on the eve of the departure.
MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS
Report all maintenance problems such as appliances and plumbing to your unit owner or realtor.
MOVING IN / MOVING OUT
Under no circumstance is the elevator door to be wedged or propped open, nor are areas to be blocked during a move.
NEWSPAPER
Newspaper is available on the ground floor at the South and North lobbies.
NOISE / DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
All residents are entitled to the quiet and enjoyment of their units and common areas; therefore, at no time should there be excessive noise of any kind.
Ocean City, noise curfew is 11:00 pm. Any noise audible at a distance of fifty feet from the noise sources is a violation and punishable by law. This curfew is strictly enforced by Ocean City Police. Violators are fined, prosecuted and maybe evicted.
Unreasonable noise will not be tolerated. Keep the volume of radios, TV’s and other such devices at a reasonable level at all times so as not to disturb the people around you. Boisterous parties, running, screaming and other generally unruly behavior is not permitted and is caused for eviction. If there are more occupants in the unit, than permitted in your lease, or if you have misrepresented yourself as other than a family member group, immediate eviction will be enforced.
OPEN COOKING
Owners, renters, or guests are not allowed to cook on the balconies, walkways, or any common areas.
PARKING
From May 15th to September 15 of the current year, parking ticket is required to park on High Point South property. Parking ticket machine will operate from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Parking ticket is available as soon as you get in to the parking ticket machine to purchase, either by credit card or cash. $ 25.00 per week, per vehicle or $ 10.00 a day and the ticket must be properly display at the dash board. Failure to display a proper ticket may result in fines of additional $ 50.00 and your vehicle maybe towed, or boot locked.
No refunds for all tickets that have been paid. Any lost / missing parking tickets have to be purchased at the ticket machine for $ 25.00.
Parking is available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are not assigned. No more than two parking spaces are allowed per unit unless authorized by the building manager. All parking spaces under the building are reserved. Do not park in the reserve spaces unless you are authorized to do so.
All tenants will park between striped parking lanes. All tenant’s visitor will have to purchased $ 10.00 ticket at the ticket machine same day ticket fee.
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There are designated spaces for loading and unloading your vehicle. Parking is prohibited in areas where designated. Vehicle must be parked so as not to obstruct other spaces. No one is permitted to park in the fire lanes. Front in parking only. Handicapped parking spaces by state permit only are strictly enforced. Please do not block driveways, or handicapped access. Boat trailers, RV’s and other oversized vehicles are not permitted in any of the parking areas. Care must be taken when driving through the property, and horns should be used only when necessary for safety.
High Point South is not responsible for damages or any loss of property from vehicles parked on High Point South property.
PETS – RENTERS MAY NOT HAVE PETS AT THE HIGH POINT CONDOMINIUMS
Renters or guests are not allowed to bring pets into condominium or onto the property.
POOL USE
Swimmers Swim at Their Own Risk – There is neither lifeguard nor Pool Attendant.
The swimming pool is located on the east side of our property. The swimming pool is open from 10:00am to 10:00pm. There will be no Lifeguard or Pool Attendant on duty from Memorial weekend through Labor Day.
Please Note: Please observe pool safety rules at all times.
- An adult must accompany children under 14.
- An adult must accompany children who cannot swim.
- INFANTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE THE POOL.
- All suntan lotions must be removed and a shower taken before entering the pool area.
- Ladies and gentlemen with long hair should wear bathing caps.
- Ball playing or throwing other objects is not permitted.
- Floats, rafts, and similar equipments are not permitted, except if worn on the person.
- Deck furniture must be covered with a towel before use
- Proper attire is required when leaving the pool area to enter the building area.
- Running, jumping and shouting are not permitted at any time in the pool area.
- Remove sand and beach tar before entering the pool area.
- Deck furniture is for use on the pool deck pool only. Use of deck furniture is on a first come,
first served basis and cannot be reserved. Upon leaving the pool deck area, the chairs, are therefore free for the next user.
- Protective footwear should be worn when on the pool deck.
- No smoking, food or alcohol is allowed in the pool area; non-alcoholic drinks are not allowed but glass container are not allowed.
- Music is allowed, but the volume must not disturb the people nearby and should be turned down on requests.
- Pool users are responsible for removing anything brought by them to the pool area.
PUBLIC DRINKING
The Town of Ocean City has a law that forbids open alcohol containers in any public areas.
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RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located on the mezzanine level (swimming pool area) on both walkways.
RIGHT OF ENTRY
The Management has the right of entry into individual units in case of emergencies originating in or threatening a unit or common property, whether the owner is present at the time or not. Accordingly, Management is provided with a key to any replacement door locks that have been installed
SMOKING
The town of Ocean City prohibits smoking in any public areas; this includes our swimming pool and the enclosed pool deck areas.
TICKET MACHINE
There is only one ticket machine located in front of the north lobby and will operate from Memorial weekend to Labor Day. The ticket machine is used to purchase parking ticket to park at High Point South Condominium. Those who stay for a week will have to purchase $ 25.00 ticket, per vehicle per week and $10.00 for a day. Parking ticket must be visible on the dash board. If ticket is not visible you will have additional fine of $ 50.00 and your vehicle will be towed or boot locked.
VENDING MACHINES
Snack and drink machines are on the mezzanine level (swimming pool area) on both walkways. All vending machines have an 800 numbers listed on them for service of refunds. We are sorry we are unable to make any refunds.
VIDEO GAMES
Video game machines are located on north mezzanine level (swimming pool) and anyone is welcome to try and enjoy the fun of playing them.
WASHER / DRYERS
Washer and dryers are located on each floor next to the south elevator and are available May 1st thru Nov. 1st each year.
WATER LEAKS
Do not leave the water running if you leave your unit; please call y our rental agent / owner and you must contact the Business Office and report the leak immediately. If the water is coming from a neighboring unit, you should contact the resident in that unit to see if the source of the leak can be determined and the water turned off.
You are responsible for preventing stoppage of the waste lines. Do not flush anything down the toilet that will not completely dissolve in water (such as kitty litter). A plunger is useful in some cases of stoppage. Do not put anything down the disposal that will clog the line. Items that cause plumbing problems include:
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rice, bones, fruit pits, stringy vegetables (e.g., cabbage, celery, corn husks, and onion skins), dough, oils or grease, paper, plastic or cellophane, and cigar or cigarettes butts. Also watch out for small items such as
wire twisters or pop tops. Avoid washing hair in the kitchen sink, as hair is a major contributor to clogged drains. A cover should be kept on the drain when it is not in used to prevent foreign material from accidentally dropping into the disposal.
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