QUAIL RUN CONDOMINIUM TRUST

HOMEOWNERS MANUAL

4.0 USE OF COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES

4.1 Definition of Common Areas
A. Land: Subject to any restrictions and easements, all property and improvements erected thereon deeded with the Condominium are deemed Common Areas. It is the responsibility of the Association to maintain all roadways, walks, stairs, drives, landscaping, exterior rails, fencing, etc., comprising the site improvements. Areas of maintenance include, but are not limited to: landscape maintenance; pool and tennis court maintenance; snow removal; periodic painting; general site lighting; and conservation land management. Unit Owners shall not undertake to add to, remove from, modify, or repair any feature of Common Areas (except as explicitly allowed by the Rules and Regulations) without the written permission of the Board of Trustees. The Management Company should be promptly notified of the need for work on Common Areas. Use of the conservation land shall comply with city and state restrictions.

B. Buildings: The Association is responsible for the exterior maintenance of all components of these buildings beyond the limits of the individual units described in this Handbook. House numbers have been attached to the front of all units. No other house numbers are to be attached to the front, rear, or sides of the unit. The exterior of all units is sided with vinyl; similarly the privacy fences between the units are constructed of vinyl material. Nothing may be attached to the unit exterior or the fences with such devices as screws or nails that penetrate the vinyl surface. Lightweight decorations may be affixed with hook-and-loop fasteners (such as Velcro) or removable adhesive hooks (such as 3M Command hooks). These non-penetrating hangers are not appropriate in locations that are exposed to direct sun or to rain. Any damage to vinyl surfaces resulting from attaching anything to vinyl surfaces will be repaired by the Trust and charged to the offending Unit Owner.

C. Patios, Fences, and Decks: Areas of maintenance on these buildings include, but are not limited to exterior vinyl siding, trim, and roofs. On-grade patios, fences and as well as decks and privacy fences are Common Areas to which the adjacent unit has exclusive use; however, the fences are maintained by the Association, whereas the patios and decks are the Owners’ responsibility. However, beginning in 2006, the Trust will seal the floor and paint the railings of each deck on a three-year cycle. Note: painting every three years is not adequate to protect deck railings; the Trustees advise that Unit Owners paint the railings yearly in the off-years to prevent rot and avoid repairs, which are Unit Owners’ responsibility. (See Appendix 6 for paint specifications.) Owners are also responsible for keeping their decks or patios in a good state of preservation and cleanliness.

D. Mechanical and Electrical Services: The Association is responsible for maintenance of all components of the mechanical and electrical distribution systems providing service up to the limits of individual units. These systems include water and electrical distribution systems, irrigation systems, and sanitary and storm sewers.

The Condominium Trust may charge to a Unit Owner the cost to repair any damage to the mechanical, electrical or other building service systems or any damage to the Common Areas and Facilities caused by such Unit Owner, the Unit Owner’s family, guests, tenants, employees, or contractors. The reasonable cost to repair such damage shall constitute a lien upon such unit and the Unit Owner shall be personally liable therefor.

4.2 General
There shall be no obstruction of the Common Areas or Facilities nor shall anything be stored in the Common Areas or Facilities without the prior written consent of the Trustees, except as expressly provided in this Handbook. In the event that such approval is granted, storage shall be at the sole risk of the person storing the materials.

Nothing shall be hung from the windows, decks or placed upon the window sills, nor may any rugs or mops be shaken or hung on any windows, doors, or decks. No clothes, sheets, blankets, laundry or any other kind of articles shall be hung out of a unit or exposed on the Common Areas or Facilities of the Condominium. No accumulation of rubbish, debris or unsightly materials will be permitted in the Common Areas.

Other than actively used chairs, benches and tables of such number and type as are commonly used for residential purposes, no other goods, materials, fixtures or paraphernalia, are to be affixed, placed or stored on patios, or underneath decks except with the written approval of the Trustees.

4.3 Snow Procedures
The snow removal contractor hired by the Trust is responsible for the clearing all main roadways, parking areas, driveways and walkways and applying sand as necessary throughout the season. The contractor will attempt to vary the starting point for plowing of the driveways and sidewalks, but this practice is not always possible. Please do not ask the plow operators to interrupt the process to clear your driveway or walk. If there is an emergency, which requires your unit to be cleared, please contact the Management Company, and a message will be dispatched to the contractor. Special attention is paid to sanding problem areas such as the hills on the main road and the road to Michael’s Green, Kendall’s Mill and to Vine Brook Way.

Your assistance is appreciated during this process. When you hear the equipment on the property please make sure your vehicle is in the garage or moved to a cleared area. Please clear any snow from your vehicle before the area is plowed.

4.4 Barbecue Grills
The City of Woburn does not permit propane gas grills, charcoal-fueled barbecues, or any cooking device that uses a flammable starter fluid to be used on a wooden deck. On the ground level, grills must be used at least ten feet from any wooden structure. Electric grills, such as those commonly used as indoor appliances, may be used on decks. Grills with propane tanks attached, and unattached tanks, empty or with contents, may not be stored indoors, in garages or in carports. Please use caution and common sense.

4.5 Firewood Storage
Firewood may be stored outside the unit. It must be placed at least 10 inches from the building, garage walls, or carport walls, should be stacked neatly, should not be placed directly on the ground or block entry to the unit.
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4.6 Solicitation
No person, including Unit Owners, shall enter the complex for the purpose of vending, peddling, or soliciting from residents. If you are approached, inform the person that soliciting is not allowed on the property and that the police will be notified if they do not desist. Do call police if necessary.

4.7 Trash and Hazardous Waste Removal
Each Cluster has areas for trash disposal. Residents are responsible for securing their trash in plastic bags and depositing the bags in the collection bins located in the trash sheds in their Cluster. Trash must not be left outside the collection bins without being firmly wrapped to control odors and prevent animals from littering. Please do not leave trash outside the collection bins in paper or plastic bags, as this practice will certainly attract animals.

• Again, all bags containing household waste must be securely tied and deposited into the collection bins. No bags may be left outside of the bins.


• Trash is picked up once per week on Mondays (except legal holidays).


• Corrugated cardboard boxes must be flattened, cut to a maximum of 2’ X 4’, tied, and placed into the bins.


• Unit Owners are responsible for the disposal of large objects. The City of Woburn charges $15 - $30 for the removal of large appliances (such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, air conditioners, TV’s, computer monitors). Please contact Waste Management at (781) 933-2113 to arrange for pick-up of these items and others such as hot water heaters, carpet, flooring, construction materials, cabinets, furniture, mattresses, etc.). The Unit Owner is responsible for any costs associated the pick-up of these objects.


• Recyclables (paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, plastics) are picked up every other week on the regular trash day. Please sort recyclables and deposit them into their appropriate bins.


• No hazardous waste materials may be placed in or around the collection bins. Hazardous waste includes, but is not limited to, paint, household cleaners, propane tanks, flammable products, etc. A separate pick-up of these items must be arranged by the Unit Owner.

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