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THE BRISTOL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
The Owner’s Handbook
March, 2000
The Bristol Condominiums is a form of real estate Ownership in which people own their individual property, called "Units", and also share Ownership in common or other property which is related to their units, otherwise known as "Common Elements".
All Unit Owners belong to The Bristol Condominium Association. The affairs of the Condominium Association are administered by its Board of Directors and are assisted by an appointed professional property management firm (the Managing Agent).
In order to maintain an outstanding condominium environment and to provide a constant, friendly home-like atmosphere for ALL Owners and Residents, rules and regulations are required to keep things running smoothly and to insure pleasant, comfortable and enjoyable living in our homes. The information and Rules and Regulations contained in this booklet are for the purposes of achieving and maintaining this goal, as well as to comply with the Illinois Condominium Property Act and the Bristol Condominium Association Declaration.
Unless the context requires otherwise, the use of the term "Resident" refers to any Resident or Owner of the Unit.
Rules Regarding Violation of Condominium Instruments
All covenants, restrictions, and rules contained in the Condominium Declaration (see Property Report) are incorporated as part of these Rules and any violation thereof constitutes a violation of these Rules and is subject to the enforcement policies and procedures set forth in these Rules. To the extent that the provisions of applicable law, the Condominium Declaration and/or the Rules are in conflict, the provisions of applicable law shall first control, followed by the provisions of the Declaration of Condominium Ownership and By-Law and then the Rules and Regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Assessments/Service Charges *Building Management And Maintenance Staff *Carts *Club Room *Common Element Guidelines *Concierge *Corridors and Stairways *Damages *Deliveries *Door Decorations *Doormen *Elevators *Emergency Procedures *Enforcement of the Rules *Exterminating *Fitness Center *Garage *Heat and Air Conditioning *Insurance *Keys *Laundry Rooms *Lock Outs *Move-In/Move-Out Scheduling *Noise *Pets *Pool/Jacuzzi/Locker Rooms *Receiving Room *Security Doors *Selling Or Leasing Of Units *Signs – Advertising *Solicitors *Storage Lockers *Trash Disposal *Unit Alterations *Utilities *Visitor’s Pass *Window Treatments *Exhibit A - Violation Complaint – Witness Statement Exhibit B - Notice of Violation/Request for a Hearing Exhibit C - Notice of Determination Regarding Violation Exhibit D - Liability Waiver for The Bristol Condominium Fitness Center Exhibit E - Access Consent Form Exhibit F - Waiver for Acceptance of Deliveries
In order to meet monthly operating expenses, assessment fees and miscellaneous charges are due on or before the first (1st) day of each and every month. The Managing Agent will provide each Unit Owner with a monthly invoice. Failure to receive an invoice does not, however, abrogate Owner’s obligation to pay all charges on a timely basis.
A late fee of $25.00 will be assessed for payments received after the fifth (5th) day of the month. Any returned checks will be assessed fees at a rate of $30.00 for the first occurrence and $40.00 for each occurrence thereafter.
Information The building Managing Agent is located on the 9th floor in the northeast corner of the building and will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 312-643-5700 is the telephone number that can be utilized 24 hours a day. If the office is closed, or the staff is out on the property, the calls will be forwarded to the Doorman Station for further assistance.
The Building Engineer and the maintenance staff are employed to operate and maintain the mechanical systems and common elements of the building. Unless an emergency exists, no work will be performed within individual units by building maintenance staff without a Service Request Order. Only the work itemized on the order will be performed. Service Request Orders must be placed through the Managing Agent. Unit Owners and Residents are prohibited from directly requesting service from employees of the Association.
The regular maintenance hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. While there is maintenance staff in the building 24 hours each day, any time other than the regular hours are for emergency situations only. The balance of time allocated as non-regular hours is to provide The Bristol with routine and preventative maintenance.
Unit Owners will be charged for all in-unit maintenance including labor and parts. Only Unit Owners or Residents with Unit Owner’s written authorization may request chargeable maintenance work. Service Request Orders will be charged to the Owner’s monthly assessment invoice at a rate of $40.00 per hour, per maintenance employee, with a one-half hour minimum billed in one-half hour increments. Any necessary parts and materials will also be charged.
Routine Maintenance
Unit Owners will be notified in advance whenever routine maintenance must be done within the building which could effect their unit. If the building staff is not allowed access to the unit, any charges incurred for repairs which could not be made as a result of the inaccessibility of the unit will be the responsibility of, and will be charged to the Resident and not to the Condominium Association.
Owners will be notified at least 48 hours prior to commencement of work whenever possible, unless an emergency situation exists.
Private Jobs
The Building Engineer and the maintenance staff are strictly prohibited from performing private jobs for Residents during their regular working hours. However, employees may perform work in units when off duty. The Unit Owner and the employee shall negotiate scheduling and charges for such work when the employee is OFF DUTY. Any loss or liability resulting from work performed by an employee while off duty shall be the sole responsibility of the off-duty employee and the Unit Owner for whom such work was performed.
Rules Luggage carts are available for loading and unloading purposes as a convenience for Residents. The carts are located at the Doorman Station in the lobby. Carts must be signed out by writing name, unit number and time on the board located at the Doorman’s station where the carts are stored. All carts must be returned to the front desk within 30 minutes. Under no circumstances shall a cart be removed from the building property. These carts are permitted only on the service elevator, or the garage elevators, unless they are being returned from the unit to the Doorman’s station .
Information The Club is available for a $75.00 charge and a $200.00 deposit to Residents, 21 years or older, by reservation only. Dates can be reserved through the Managing Agent. The use of the facilities is to be at the sole discretion of the Bristol Condominiums Association.
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The reservation of The Club does not include the use of the Pool, the pool area, the Jacuzzi, or the Fitness Center. Owners are responsible for informing their guest(s) of the above restrictions. Residents are responsible for leaving the Club Room in the same clean condition in which it was received. Trash must always be disposed of by the Resident immedately after use of the Club Room. The Managing Agent can arrange other services for the Resident, such as cleaning, set up/take down, for additional charges. A schedule of additional charges can be obtained at the time of scheduling with the Managing Agent.
The Club Room is to be used in a careful, lawful and safe manner causing no damage to the facilities and no inconvenience or discomfort to any Resident. The Resident is responsible for any damage to the Club Room facility or equipment.
Adults must accompany minors at all times.
If a Resident is expecting guests to attend a function in the Club Room the Doorman must have a guest list 24 hours in advance of the function. Only those persons who names are on the list will be admitted to the Club Room.
The key to the Club Room must be returned to the Managing Agent by 10:00 am the following day.
Your cooperation in treating the Club Room facilities as if they belong to you will assist the Managing Agent in keeping the facilities inviting and pleasant for all to enjoy.
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The term "Common Elements" is clearly defined in the Declaration of Condominium Ownership, and includes all areas other than the units.
Any area, which is not accessible with your common area electronic key, is considered restricted to all Unit Owners and Residents.
Rules
No one will be permitted to play in the halls, stairways, lobby, entrances, elevators or garage, or anywhere in or around the building where they may endanger themselves or unnecessarily disturb Residents.
Smoking is ONLY ALLOWED in a condominium unit. Smoking is NOT ALLOWED anywhere in the indoor or outdoor Common Elements. To comply with local fire regulations and for the safety of all Residents, and keeping with a uniform image, personal effects will not be permitted in or on Common Elements at anytime except for designated storage areas.
Signs are prohibited on unit doors, or interior common area walls or on the exterior of the building without specific authorization by the Board of Directors.
Nothing shall be done to any unit or in, on or to the Common Elements which may impair the structural integrity of the building or which could structurally change the building without the written consent of the Board.
There is a Concierge hired through the Association, for the convenience of The Bristol Residents. The location for this service is in the main lobby of the building. The telephone number to contact the Concierge is 312.643.5702. The Concierge will provide a newsletter to keep Residents apprised of available services.
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Corridors and stair landings must be kept clear. Any items left in these areas create a fire hazard. Boots, umbrellas, strollers, doormats and other such items must be kept inside the unit. Unit entrance doors are to be kept closed when not in use.
Newspapers left in front of entrance doors for more than two (2) days will be removed and disposed of by the building maintenance staff.
Roller-blading, roller-skating, tricycles, skateboards and ball playing are prohibited inside the building at all times.
Information Residents are responsible for any damage to the Common Elements (including Limited Common Elements), or to a unit or units owned by others caused by themselves, other occupants of their Unit, the occupant’s guest(s) or the pets of the occupant.
The Condominium Association shall professionally repair all damages to the Common Elements or property. The Unit Owner is responsible for damage to the property shall be charged, and will pay for any maintenance, repair or replacement required to correct such damage as determined by the Board of Directors. Payment will be required within thirty (30) days of the mailing of notice by the Managing Agent or the Board.
Rules
Deliveries by outside suppliers or vendors of goods, supplies and packages must be made through the rear entrance to the building (east entrance) and brought to the unit by use of the service elevator only. The use of the elevator must be scheduled through the Managing Agent at least 24 hours in advance, and will be on a first come first serve basis. The Managing Agent will make arrangements to have padding installed to protect the service elevator cab. If there is no elevator time for the delivery, because the delivery was not scheduled, the delivery will be denied.
The Condominium Association shall not be responsible for the loss or damage of any such property and shall not be responsible for any property delivered to, or left with any employee of the building. The Unit Owner is responsible for any damage to the common elements as a result of any delivery.
In the event that a Resident cannot be in attendance when an outside supplier or vendor needs to gain entry to their unit (i.e. furniture movers, cable installers, phone technicians, etc.), the Resident may sign and provide the Managing Agent with an Access Consent Form (see Exhibit F) and a set of keys authorizing the Managing Agent to issue the keys for unaccompanied entry to their unit.
Rules Permanent, exterior door decorations are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to wreaths, stickers and weather-stripping. Decorations, which correspond to a holiday, will be permitted two weeks prior to the holiday and for two weeks following the holiday. Nails in doors are not permitted.
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The Condominium Association has two doormen on duty from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and one doorman on duty from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Doormen must announce all visitors by name and must secure the Resident’s permission before allowing a guest to enter. If a doorman is not familiar with a Resident attempting to gain entrance to the building, the doorman is required to obtain identification from that individual before allowing the person to enter the building. If a doorman does not recognize a Resident and asks for identification, please view it as a sign that the doorman is doing a proper job and your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
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Residents are asked to cooperate in the avoidance of allowing strangers to follow them into the building. Please be sure that an individual is a Resident before allowing them to gain access to the building. Immediately report any suspicious persons or activities to the Doorman or to the Managing Agent.
If a Resident is expecting guests to attend a function in the common elements on the ninth floor, the doorman must have a guest list 24 hours in advance of the function. Only those persons who names are on the list will be admitted to the building.
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Passenger elevators #2 and #3 located in the lobby are for transporting passengers only. Passenger/service elevator #1 and garage elevators #4 and #5 are to be utilized for transporting materials, equipment, bicycles, golf bags, etc/.
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All workmen and trades-people delivering materials and equipment or rendering services to Residents must use the service elevators.
Anyone moving in or out of the building must use the service elevator. See "Move-In/Move-Out Scheduling" section for more information.
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Every effort is made to make the building a safe, pleasant environment in which to live however, emergencies do occur. The Board of Directors defines an emergency to be any event or condition that threatens life, safety, or the property.
During office hours, maintenance requests, both emergency and non-emergency, should be directed to the Managing Agent. During the evening hours, on weekends or otherwise when the Managing Agent is not open, calls should still be directed there, where all calls will be forwarded to the Doorman station and directed to the appropriate maintenance personal. Emergency situations will be handled accordingly.
Water Damage/Flood Emergencies
Each unit is equipped with shut off valves (located underneath the sinks and behind each toilet) which control the flow of water to a specific area in the unit. Each Resident should know the location of these valves and turn them off when flooding or leaking is evident. If assistance if needed to turn water off in the unit, call the Managing Agent.
In the event of flooding from an adjacent unit or common area immediately notify the Managing Agent.
Power Outages
Many power outages are the result of the inability of the utility company to supply service to the building. The building is equipped with emergency lighting in the stairways and halls. It would be prudent to have alternate lighting, such as flashlights, available in your unit, as well.
When a power failure occurs and the problem is confined to your unit only, check your circuit breaker panel first. If no immediate problem can be found, call the electric company emergency service.
Fire Extinguishers
Hand-operated fire extinguishers are located in the stairwells on each floor and throughout the building. They must not be removed except in a fire or other emergency.
The City of Chicago Fire Code requires fire prevention devices inside each unit. It is the Owner’s responsibility to provide such devices.
Smoke Detectors
Each Unit has smoke detectors necessary to meet the City of Chicago Building Code. They are located throughout the units and do not need batteries, as they are all hardwired into the electrical system.
Fire Safety Instructions
Each floor contains two (2) fire-resistant interior exit stairways – one located east of the elevators and one located off the west corridor. The doors to these stairways must always be kept closed according to the Fire Code.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING ENFORCEMENT
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Exterminating services to a Resident are available upon request on the regular scheduled service dates.
Rules
If it is determined by the building’s pest control company that a particular unit is the cause of a pest problem, the Board has the authority to clean the unit, impose fines and take legal action if necessary,
The Fitness Center will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hours are subject to change by the Board. The Fitness Center is located on the 9th floor and requires the use of the common area electronic access key. The Fitness Center is solely for the use of The Bristol Residents and their guests.
Rules
CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FITNESS CENTER AT ANY TIME. CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE ANY WEIGHT EQUIPMENT IN THE FITNESS CENTER AT ANY TIME.
ALL RESIDENTS WHO WISH TO USE THE FITNESS CENTER ARE OBLIGATED TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER (SEE EXHIBIT D) PRIOR TO USING THE FACILITIES.
Residents may bring a limited number of guests to the Fitness Center. Guests are required to sign a Liability Waiver prior to using the Fitness Center. Preferably each guest should be accompanied by the Resident when using the Fitness Center facilities. If this is not possible, the guest must obtain a guest pass from the Managing Agent which is to be carried while using the Facilities.
Appropriate clothing must be worn in the Fitness Center at all times. Rubber soled shoes, preferably athletic shoes, are required when using the exercise equipment. BATHING SUITS AND/OR BARE FEET ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FITNESS CENTER.
Smoking is not permitted in the Fitness Center. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the Fitness Center.
Because music is a personal preference, only music devices with individual headsets will be permitted.
If others are waiting to use the equipment, please be courteous and limit your usage time so that everyone may benefit from and enjoy the facilities.
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT IS FURNISHED BY THE BRISTOL CONDOMINIUMS, WHICH ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR INJURY DUE TO ITS USE, OR FOR LOSS OR THEFT OF ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY. RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS USE THE FACILITY AT THEIR OWN RISK. Residents and their guests (both children and adults) are requested to observe all rules and to obey instruction from the Managing Agent. Any failure to comply with the Fitness Center rules shall be considered sufficient cause for any action deemed necessary by the Managing Agent, including the barring of violators from the use of the Fitness Center. Information The Condominium Association or the Managing Agent is not responsible for any damage to vehicles that are parked in the garage. Rules The garage is to be used for parking vehicles only. Unit Owners and Residents shall not store anything in or around a vehicle or anywhere in the garage.
Please obey all signs posted in the garage. Any vehicle parked in an unauthorized space will be towed, with no warning, at the Owner’s expense.
Upon closing, there will be one electronic garage door opener issued per numbered parking space. Replacement electronic garage door openers can be purchased from the Managing Agent for $50.00 per garage door opener.
Only minor repairs are allowed to be made in the garage, such as changing a flat tire or charging a battery. Major repairs are not allowed, such as transmission work, changing fluids or lubricants or engine overhaul rebuilding.
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Heat is provided to each apartment by electric baseboard heaters. The thermostat control is located on the living room wall for the living/dining area. The thermostat control for bedrooms is located either on the wall or on the heating unit.
Air conditioning is supplied by the building’s chilled water system and operates separate from the heating system. The electricity consumed for heating and air-conditioning will appear on your individual condominium unit electric bill.
The air conditioning filters will be changed once a year by the maintenance staff at no charge to the Unit Owner. Owners may have the filters changed more often for a charge (see Building Engineer and Maintenance Staff for schedule of charges), by contacting the Managing Agent.
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The Condominium Association has a master insurance policy which insures the common elements. Residents are responsible for insuring their own personal property. The Condominium Association will generally not be held responsible for any damages incurred to your personal property.
It is suggested that you contact your insurance company for more information on fire, personal property, casualty, liability and theft coverage.
Replacement door keys can be purchased through the Managing Agent, during regular office hours at a cost of $5.00 per key. Replacement electronic access keys to the common areas can be purchased for $40.00 per electronic key.
Each Unit Owner must provide the Managing Agent with one full set of keys for their unit to be kept in a secured key box for emergency purposes only. If locks are ever changed, it is the Unit Owner’s responsibility to provide new keys to the Managing Agent. If a Unit Owner does not comply and emergency access is necessary, the Unit Owner will responsible for any and all charges/damages incurred to gain access to the unit.
The Managing Agent will not keep a key to any storage lockers, or the circuit breaker box located in the unit. These keys are solely the responsibility of the Unit Owner.
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The laundry room is located on the 9th floor of the building. There are two (2) oversized washers and two (2) oversized dryers. The cost to use the washers and dryers is labeled on the individual machines.
If a Resident is locked out during normal business hours, the Managing Agent will issue to the Resident the extra set of keys to the unit (if the Resident has provided the Managing Agent with an extra set of keys). The keys must be returned to the Managing Agent immediately after entering the unit.
If a Resident is locked out after business hours, contact the Managing Agent at 312-643-5700 and the call will be directed to the appropriate maintenance personnel who will assist the Resident. Any lock-out which requires assistance by maintenance personnel after regular office hours will be assessed a fee of $10.00 per occurrence.
Incoming mailboxes are located in the lobby. Always be sure to include your unit number as part of your mailing address.
DURING THE INITIAL MOVE-IN’s FOR THE BUILDING, PLEASE REFER TO THE MANAGING AGENT FOR CURRENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING MOVE-IN TIMES AND AVAILABILITY.
Notice must be given to the Managing Agent for all move-ins and move-outs at least fourteen (14) days prior to the move. Moving is permitted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No move-ins or move-outs will be permitted on Sundays or holidays.
All moving activity must be scheduled with the Managing Agent. The Managing Agent will arrange to have padding installed in the service elevator cab.
A deposit of $500 will be required when the move is scheduled. The Unit Owner is responsible for any damage to the common elements as a result of the move. The deposit, less any damages, will be returned within seven (7) business days from the move date.
Noise disturbances are perhaps the most common complaint in condominium living. Common sense usage of radio, television, and stereo equipment should ensure acceptable living conditions for your neighbors. Other unit sound producing items such as vacuuming, musical instruments or exercise equipment must be done in such a manner as to not offend your neighbors.
If the Resident has hired a contractor to perform maintenance within the unit, all work must take place during normal business hours except in the event of an emergency. Any noise produced while performing such work must be kept at a reasonable level. Please refer to the "Unit Alteration" section for further information.
Entertaining must be done within the confines of the Resident’s unit at a noise level not offending to your neighbors.
Should you have a problem with noise coming from another unit, please contact the Managing Agent.
Information Please observe the rules of the Condominium Association and the laws/ordinances as set forth by the City of Chicago. Above all, it is imperative you are considerate of fellow homeowners and neighbors.
Rules
Only dogs, cats, small birds and fish of a breed or variety commonly kept as household pets in high-rise buildings may be kept in any unit. Decisions on whether or not a pet is of a common household species will be made by the Board of Directors. No other animals or reptiles of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept in any unit. Only two (2) pets are allowed per unit (except there is no limitation on the number of fish).
No single pet weighing more than twenty-five (25) pounds shall be permitted in a unit or on the Property, except seeing eye dogs used to assist a disabled Resident.
PETS MUST BE CARRIED OR HELD AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN ANY ELEVATORS LOBBY OR COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING.
Pets are prohibited in the Laundry Room, Storage Rooms, Club Room, Fitness Center, Locker Rooms, Sun Deck, Pool or Pool Area.
All pets must be registered with the Managing Agent. Residents are required to provide proof of pet’s current inoculation and compliance with any city ordinances. This proof must be shown at the time of registration and at any subsequent time the Managing Agent requests such information.
Each Resident shall be responsible for picking up after any animal kept in a unit and responsible for removing any waste deposited by such animal anywhere on the Common Elements or anywhere on the Property. Dogs are not to use the walls, columns, or trees surrounding the building for their relief.
ANY PET CAUSING OR CREATING AN UNREASONABLE DISTURBANCE, NUISANCE OR NOISE SHALL BE PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING UPON FIVE (5) DAYS’ WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE BOARD. THE BOARD SHALL HAVE THE SOLE DISCRETION TO DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH A DISTURBANCE, NUISANCE OR NOISE EXISTS.
Residents assume full responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any personal injury or property damage caused by their pets and shall indemnify the Condominium Association and its agents and hold them harmless against any loss or liability of any kind.
Should a pet cause damage or odor to any common element, the Unit Owner agrees to assume full responsibility for costs that may result from repairs and/or washing to remove odor or full replacement of damaged property, should the Board of Directors deem such replacement necessary.
The Board of Directors may require a Resident to place a pet deposit with the Condominium Association. The Resident will have the right to be present at the Board meeting when such deposit requirement and amount of deposit is discussed and determined. The deposit does not limit liability for costs of damages in excess of such deposit.
The Board may from time to time adopt rules and regulations governing pets in the units. Such rules and regulations may prohibit certain species of pets (including certain breeds of dogs, cats, small birds and fish) from being kept in the units.
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The Pool/Jacuzzi/Locker Rooms will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hours are subject to change by the Board. The Pool/Jacuzzi/Locker Rooms are located on the 9th floor and access requires the use of the common area electronic access key. The Pool/Jacuzzi/Locker Rooms are solely for the use of The Bristol Residents and their guests.
Rules Residents and guests must observe all Rules an Regulations of the pool as specified by the State of Illinois, local authorities and the Bristol Condominium Association. THERE ARE NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY. EVERYONE SWIMS AT HIS/HER OWN RISK.
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET TRAINED IN ORDER TO USE THE POOL.
Residents may bring a limited number of guests to the pool. Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests in the pool and pool area. A Resident must accompany their guests at all times in the pool and pool area.
Residents and guests are required to sign-in on the sign-in sheet located in the pool area.
No ball playing or floatation devices are allowed in the pool. Running, boisterous behavior or rough play is not permitted anywhere in the pool or pool area.
Food, glass and other breakable containers are not permitted in the pool area. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the pool area. Smoking is not permitted in the pool area.
Shoes and proper covering must be worn to and from the pool/jacuzzi/locker rooms at all times. Shoes and clothing must be dry to prevent dripping in the elevators or corridors.
All swimmers must enter the pool using the Feet First method at all times and DIVING IS NEVER ALLOWED. Swimming caps are recommended to prevent clogging of pool filters. Lap lanes are available on a first come first serve basis. Please use caution to ensure you do not change lanes at any time while swimming laps. This could disrupt any persons using the adjacent lanes.
Residents and their guests (both children and adults) are requested to observe all rules and to obey instruction from the Managing Agent. Any failure to comply with the Pool/Jacuzzi/Locker Room rules shall be considered sufficient cause for any action deemed necessary by the Managing Agent, including the barring of violators from the use of the Pool/Jacuzzi/Locker Rooms.
Rules The receiving room is located on the lobby level behind the mail box area. Packages will be accepted by the receiving room attendant during the hours that the receiving room is open. Small packages delivered during the hours the receiving room is not open may be accepted by the Doorman. Residents must sign the Waiver for Acceptance of Deliveries, attached as Exhibit F, before deliveries can be accepted. The Resident will be notified of the receipt of packages by a written notice placed in under the unit door or via telephone call. The receiving room attendant or Doorman will request a signature for the receipt of all packages.
C.O.D. packages may be accepted by the receiving room attendant only if prior arrangements have been made. Otherwise, C.O.D. packages will be refused. Additionally, furniture or other large items will not be accepted for delivery by the receiving room. Arrangements for delivery of such items must be made through the Managing Agent.
Groceries will not be accepted by the receiving room and are to be delivered directly to the unit by the delivery person via the service elevator.
The receiving room is leased and operated by ServMart, an independent contractor. Dry cleaning and several other types of customer related services will be available through ServMart. Persons operating the receiving room are not employees or agents of the Association. The Association assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the receipt of parcels for dry cleaning, or any other services that are provided by ServMart.
All doors that require the use of a security key to gain entrance should remain closed at all times. Please do not prop these doors open for any reason.
Rules Prior to selling or leasing a unit, Unit Owners must submit documentation to the Board of Directors. Further information and specific documentation required may be obtained from the Managing Agent. As set forth in Paragraph 21 of the Condominium Declaration, the Board has thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the required documentation to exercise its right of first refusal to purchase or lease the unit under the same terms and conditions set forth in a pending sales contract or lease. The Declaration of Condominium Ownership and By-laws limits the rental or leasing of no more than 20% of the units (excluding parking spaces) at any one time. Any unit that is investor owned, and not Owner occupied at the time of closing of the purchase of the unit from the developer, shall be considered a leased unit until such time as such Owner occupies the unit. After the initial closing from the developer, any Owner who wants to lease their unit must first get approval from the Managing Agent who on behalf of the Board will track this activity so no more than 20% of units are leased at any one time.
New Owners must provide a copy of a closing statement within 24 business hours after the scheduled closing to the Managing Agent. A "Resident Information Form" from the Managing Agent must be delivered to the Managing Agent at least 72 business hours prior to a scheduled move.
A tenant who invites a roommate to move into the unit must provide written authorization from the Owner and a copy of a picture identification card to the Managing Agent prior to the scheduled move.
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No "For Sale" or "For Rent" signs, advertising, or other displays shall be maintained or permitted on any part of The Bristol Condominiums unless specifically authorized in writing by the Board of Directors.
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Door-to-door soliciting is prohibited. Residents are requested to notify the Managing Agent if unauthorized solicitors appear in the building.
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Each Unit is assigned an individual common element storage locker. Lockers are located in the basement, 9th floor and 42nd floor of the building. The Owner is responsible for providing a padlock for the storage locker.
The Condominium Association assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to articles stored in the lockers.
All items being stored must be placed inside the storage locker; nothing is to be placed outside of the storage locker or in the aisles. Hazardous materials which are flammable, explosive or combustible or that emit offensive odors are not permitted in the storage locker.
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Trash chutes are located in the trash chute rooms on each floor. All trash (other than boxes) must be put in regular or recyclable bags and placed down the chute. Do not place trash on the floor of the chute room as this may create an unpleasant odor and presents a health hazard.
DO NOT put anything down the chute that will not fall freely to the bottom especially cardboard boxes. Small boxes should be broken down and placed in the chute room. If you have large boxes, please break them down and contact the Managing Agent for removal.
DO NOT put lighted smoking materials or other flammable or hazardous items down the chute or leave them in the trash room.
Any spilled debris should be cleaned up by the person responsible for the spill.
Large furniture and appliances can not be disposed of as trash. The Owner must make separate arrangements for disposal of such items.
Recycling: The Bristol Condominium Association is participating in the City of Chicago Blue Bag program. All recyclable items (glass, paper and plastic) are to be put into the blue bags (dry and free from waste) and placed in the trash chutes. The bags will be sorted by the waste hauler and separated at a processing plant. Blue bags can be obtained through the Managing Agent free of charge.
Rules All plans and specifications for remodeling work in your unit, including changes in flooring, must be in compliance with the Condominium Association Unit Alteration Guidelines. Complete details of any construction affecting the unit (e.g. electrical, plumbing, mechanical or structural alterations) must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors and must be approved in writing before the work can begin. The Owner is responsible for attaining from the Managing Agent a copy of the Unit Alteration Guidelines for any such work.
Note: If you use contractors other than the developer’s original contractors for work to your unit involving electrical, plumbing, mechanical or structural alterations, the one year warranty period provided to the developer and to you for the specific trade for which such alterations are made, could be voided. If you want to verify if your alterations will effect this warranty or if you would like to use the original contractors in order not to effect the warranty, you may obtain a list of the original contractors from the Managing Agent.
No contractor will be permitted to work in a unit until the Managing Agent is provided with a certificate of insurance indicating property insurance coverage, i.e. workmen’s compensation and general liability insurance naming the Owner, the Condominium Association and the Managing Agent, as additional insureds. The Owner must obtain the exact names and limit requirements from the Managing Agent.
The Managing Agent also requires copies of any applicable permits from the City of Chicago prior to the commencement of any work.
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New Residents are responsible for calling the utility companies (telephone, electric, and cable) to hook up or disconnect service for their own unit. Except for water and cable services included in your monthly assessment, the billing is direct from each individual utility company and relates only to the specific unit.
The Condominium Association reserves the right to control and limit entry to the building by trades, delivery people or visitors (i.e. contractors, maids, dog walkers, etc.). Other than Resident’s guests who wish access to the building while the Resident is home, visitors of any kind must register with the Doorman before being admitted to the building. Visitor’s will need to sign in, leave their driver’s license at the Doorman’s station and wear a Visitor’s Pass while in the building. When the visitor leaves, they must sign out, return the Visitor’s Pass and retrieve their driver’s license.
In the event that a Resident cannot be in attendance when a visitor needs to gain entry to their unit the Resident may sign and provide the Managing Agent with an Access Consent Form (see Exhibit F) and a set of keys authorizing the Managing Agent to issue the keys for unaccompanied entry to their unit.
Residents who are having any work performed in their unit must notify contractors and outside repair people of this building policy.
Rules
If additional interior window treatments are installed, they must be light in color from the exterior views. Exterior window treatments are not permitted.
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