Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
Fortezza, San Isidro, Cabuyao, Laguna
HLURB Reg. No. 09402-R4A-04-07
http://fortezzahoa.blogspot.com
Board resolution No. 07-05
Relating to the Issuance of Clearance from FHOA for Home Improvement application
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Bylaws of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Bylaws”) assigns the Board of Directors (“Board”) all powers and duties necessary for the administration of the affairs of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Association”) and states that the Board shall exercise all the powers of the Association;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Bylaws provides that The Board shall exercise all the powers granted by these By-Laws and the Corporation Law. It sets down all policies, guidelines, rules and regulations to be implemented by the officers of the Association.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to establish the need of a clearance for homeowners who wish to renovate, extend, and the like, their unit or units within Fortezza;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that such clearance shall be a tool for the Association to urge the homeowners to pay their duties to the Association;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that such clearance be issued to the Homeowner before submitting application to Crown Asia (“Developer”) and that the developer shall not issue Home Improvement permits without this clearance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby agree that a clearance from the Association shall be issued to the Homeowner(s) as a pre-requisite to Home Improvement permit from the Developer.
Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
RESOLUTION ACTION RECORD
Resolution Type: Appointment of Officers No. 07-05
Pertaining to: Relating to the Issuance of Clearance from FHOA for Home Improvement Application
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held:
Motion by: Jay Lagat Seconded by: Alvin Trinos III
FILE:
Book of Minutes -
Book of Resolutions:
Book No. Page No.
Policy ________ _______
Administrative ________ _______
Special ________ _______
General ________ _______
Resolution effective February 01, 2007.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Board Resolution No. 07-004
Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
Fortezza, San Isidro, Cabuyao, Laguna
HLURB Reg. No. 09402-R4A-04-07
http://fortezzahoa.blogspot.com
Board resolution No. 07-04
Relating to the Non-Hauling of Garbage for Delinquent Homeowners
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Bylaws of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Bylaws”) assigns the Board of Directors (“Board”) all powers and duties necessary for the administration of the affairs of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Association”) and states that the Board shall exercise all the powers of the Association;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Bylaws provides that The Board shall exercise all the powers granted by these By-Laws and the Corporation Law. It sets down all policies, guidelines, rules and regulations to be implemented by the officers of the Association.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to establish the need of an organized garbage disposal for the benefit of Fortezza as an organized community;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that “delinquent” homeowner refers to the non-payment of a homeowner of the monthly dues for three (3) consecutive months;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that such delinquent homeowner shall no longer be collected of its trash, garbage, and the like by the Garbage Collectors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby rule that a non-hauling of trash, garbage, and the like from delinquent homeowner or homeowners shall be in effect on the date indicated on the signature page.
Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
RESOLUTION ACTION RECORD
Resolution Type: Appointment of Officers No. 07-04
Pertaining to: Relating to the Non-Hauling of Garbage for Delinquent Homeowners
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held:
Motion by: Alvin Trinos Seconded by: Abelardo Dela, Jr.
FILE:
Book of Minutes - 20
Book of Resolutions:
Book No. Page No.
Policy ________ _______
Administrative ________ _______
Special ________ _______
General ________ _______
Resolution effective February 01, 2007.
Fortezza, San Isidro, Cabuyao, Laguna
HLURB Reg. No. 09402-R4A-04-07
http://fortezzahoa.blogspot.com
Board resolution No. 07-04
Relating to the Non-Hauling of Garbage for Delinquent Homeowners
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Bylaws of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Bylaws”) assigns the Board of Directors (“Board”) all powers and duties necessary for the administration of the affairs of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Association”) and states that the Board shall exercise all the powers of the Association;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Bylaws provides that The Board shall exercise all the powers granted by these By-Laws and the Corporation Law. It sets down all policies, guidelines, rules and regulations to be implemented by the officers of the Association.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to establish the need of an organized garbage disposal for the benefit of Fortezza as an organized community;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that “delinquent” homeowner refers to the non-payment of a homeowner of the monthly dues for three (3) consecutive months;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that such delinquent homeowner shall no longer be collected of its trash, garbage, and the like by the Garbage Collectors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby rule that a non-hauling of trash, garbage, and the like from delinquent homeowner or homeowners shall be in effect on the date indicated on the signature page.
Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
RESOLUTION ACTION RECORD
Resolution Type: Appointment of Officers No. 07-04
Pertaining to: Relating to the Non-Hauling of Garbage for Delinquent Homeowners
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held:
Motion by: Alvin Trinos Seconded by: Abelardo Dela, Jr.
FILE:
Book of Minutes - 20
Book of Resolutions:
Book No. Page No.
Policy ________ _______
Administrative ________ _______
Special ________ _______
General ________ _______
Resolution effective February 01, 2007.
Board Resolution No. 07-003
Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
Fortezza, San Isidro, Cabuyao, Laguna
HLURB Reg. No. 09402-R4A-04-07
http://fortezzahoa.blogspot.com
Board resolution No. 07-03
Relating to the Hauling Fee of Fortezza Homeowners’ Garbage Disposal
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Bylaws of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Bylaws”) assigns the Board of Directors (“Board”) all powers and duties necessary for the administration of the affairs of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Association”) and states that the Board shall exercise all the powers of the Association;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Bylaws provides that The Board shall exercise all the powers granted by these By-Laws and the Corporation Law. It sets down all policies, guidelines, rules and regulations to be implemented by the officers of the Association.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to establish the need of an organized garbage disposal for the benefit of Fortezza as an organized community;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a payment of Six Hundred Pesos (P600.00) as monthly hauling fee for garbage collectors by the Association is needed for such organized garbage disposal;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that Homeowners of Fortezza under which are members effectively of the Association shall be no longer obliged to pay corresponding fees to the garbage collectors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby declare that a funding of such fees for the organized garbage disposal shall be released and that the individual Homeowners shall no longer pay fees for the garbage collection.
Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
RESOLUTION ACTION RECORD
Resolution Type: Appointment of Officers No. 07-03
Pertaining to: Relating to the Hauling Fee of Fortezza Homeowners’ Garbage Disposal
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held:
Motion by: Alvin Trinos Seconded by: Abelardo Dela, Jr.
FILE:
Book of Minutes -
Book of Resolutions:
Book No. Page No.
Policy ________ _______
Administrative ________ _______
Special ________ _______
General ________ _______
Resolution effective February 01, 2007.
Fortezza, San Isidro, Cabuyao, Laguna
HLURB Reg. No. 09402-R4A-04-07
http://fortezzahoa.blogspot.com
Board resolution No. 07-03
Relating to the Hauling Fee of Fortezza Homeowners’ Garbage Disposal
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Bylaws of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Bylaws”) assigns the Board of Directors (“Board”) all powers and duties necessary for the administration of the affairs of Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (“Association”) and states that the Board shall exercise all the powers of the Association;
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Bylaws provides that The Board shall exercise all the powers granted by these By-Laws and the Corporation Law. It sets down all policies, guidelines, rules and regulations to be implemented by the officers of the Association.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to establish the need of an organized garbage disposal for the benefit of Fortezza as an organized community;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a payment of Six Hundred Pesos (P600.00) as monthly hauling fee for garbage collectors by the Association is needed for such organized garbage disposal;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that Homeowners of Fortezza under which are members effectively of the Association shall be no longer obliged to pay corresponding fees to the garbage collectors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereby declare that a funding of such fees for the organized garbage disposal shall be released and that the individual Homeowners shall no longer pay fees for the garbage collection.
Fortezza Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
RESOLUTION ACTION RECORD
Resolution Type: Appointment of Officers No. 07-03
Pertaining to: Relating to the Hauling Fee of Fortezza Homeowners’ Garbage Disposal
Duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors held:
Motion by: Alvin Trinos Seconded by: Abelardo Dela, Jr.
FILE:
Book of Minutes -
Book of Resolutions:
Book No. Page No.
Policy ________ _______
Administrative ________ _______
Special ________ _______
General ________ _______
Resolution effective February 01, 2007.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Revised House Rules and Regulations
FORTEZZA HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (FHOAII)
Fortezza, San Isidro,
Cabuyao, Laguna
HLURB Reg. No. 09402-R4A-04-07
http://fortezzahoa.blogspot.com
HOUSE RULES and REGULATIONS
The House Rules shall govern the use of the Common Areas and such other matters in support of the corporate purposes of the Association and considered necessary for the efficient administration of the project and shall not be consistent with the Master Deed. The House Rules shall not discriminate among Owners. The House Rules as may from time to time be adopted, amended, and repealed by the Association shall be distributed to the Homeowners. In the event of any conflict of provisions between the house Rules and any other provisions in the Master Deed, the Articles of Incorporation and/or the By-Laws, the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and/or the by-Laws shall prevail.
ARTICLE 1
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF UNITS AND COMMON AREAS
Moving-In and Moving-out
When the Homeowner decides to move in, it is advisable to choose an off peak hour when traffic density is lower. It is also advised that a written advanced notice of at least one (1) week shall be submitted to the Subdivision/Project Manager for necessary preparations and assistance on the procedures relevant to the moving-in.
As part of our Move-in Procedure, Homeowners and Tenants are required to register with the Subdivision Administration Office (SAO). It is very important for us to document all occupants in the subdivision for security and protection.
In case a Tenant moves out, Homeowners are required to advise the Subdivision Administration at least one (1) week before the scheduled move-out. Certain formalities are required before clearing and move-out.
Keys
In the interest of security, the master keys of the unit will be handed to the Homeowner for safekeeping.
If one leaves the house unoccupied for a considerable length of time, the Tenant/Homeowner shall advise the SAO of the contact information of the representative whom the unit and the unit’s keys are entrusted. It is of vital importance in case of emergency.
If the keys of the unit are mislaid or stolen, the Homeowner/Tenant shall advise the SAO as soon as possible. The SAO will shall assist the Homeowner/Tenant in changing the unit’s door locks.
Domestic Staff
All domestic staff, including household helpers, drivers, gardeners, and security staff shall be registered with the SAO before they are allowed entry within the subdivision’s premises.
It shall be noted that the drivers and security staffs are not allowed to sleep in the public or open areas of the subdivision. The SAO’s security staff has strict orders to evict them from the subdivision should they violate this regulation.
Any domestic helper can only be allowed to leave the subdivision upon presenting a Gate Pass duly signed by the Homeowner-employer.
Members’ Account
FHOAII members are billed monthly on the association dues, utilities, special assessments, etc. Should payments paid are in checks, please have the check payable to FORTEZZA HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. It is encouraged that the Homeowners-members pay their duties on time to ensure the smooth flow of operations and financial viability of the association.
An account is considered delinquent if not paid within 30 calendar days from the due date. The Board of Directors (BOD) may impose the following penalties for the continuing non-payment of accounts.
Suspension of garbage collections and security services.
Denial of usage of the subdivision facilities and amenities.
Collection through legal means.
Denied gate assistance upon entry of the delinquent homeowner’s vehicle(s) in the subdivision’s premises.
Use and Occupancy of Units
Use of the units. All residential units shall be used only for the purpose of which they are deigned to. No unit shall be utilized as an office or for business purposes.
Power equipment and repair of vehicles. No vehicle shall be repaired or painted within the project, unit or common areas or be stored in any part of the unit other than the garage or carport.
No power equipment, workshops, car maintenance of any nature (other than emergency repairs) shall be permitted in the project, unit, and common areas.
Criteria for storage container
Homeowner shall be required to provide a good waste storage container with the following prescribed qualities:
Storage container should be attractive and aesthetically designed, movable, and leak-proof.
Prevent pests, vermin and scavenging animals access into the stored waste.
Light and easy to lift when filled and can withstand bumps and stresses of being thrown about. Has a stable base making it difficult to get knocked over.
Can withstand corrosive, chemicals, and abrasives.
Clotheslines
Washing and drying of clothes shall be done only within the utility areas provided in each unit. No exterior clothesline or other outside clothes drying or airing facilities shall be erected or maintained in the unit or in any location where the same would be visible from the street.
Surroundings
The Owner/Tenant shall not throw or allow to fall, nor permit throwing of any materials or substances whatsoever out of or from any window, door, passage, and common areas of common use.
No part of the project shall be used as dumping ground for rubbish, trash, garbage, or other materials.
No trees planted outside the unit’s property shall be cut, removed, damaged, relocated, or transferred without the written approval of the FHOAII.
Hazardous matters
No chemicals including pesticides of considerable amount, wastes, or substances considered by the government to be hazardous to people and/or properties shall be allowed to be stored within the project, unit, and common areas of the subdivision.
No activities involving hazardous matters shall be allowed within the project, unit, and common areas of the subdivision.
Responsibility over other units
It is the Homeowner/Tenant’s responsibility to ensure that all water faucets, gas tanks/ranges, and other electrical appliances/gadgets are not left opened for a reasonable length of time to avoid unnecessary accidents which may adversely affect other units.
Prohibition to access
No gates, openings, or passageways of any kind, which allow direct access from outside the subdivision to Fortezza shall be built, opened, or constructed.
The Homeowner/Tenant is prohibited from tearing down the subdivision’s perimeter for the purpose of ingress and/or egress from/to Fortezza even if the same is within the unit.
Obstruction
There shall be no obstruction of the common areas that may interfere with the ingress, egress, and access to any units.
Pets
Owners shall be required to register their pets with the SAO. No pets, except for the usual domestic animals such as cats, dogs, birds, and fishes shall be raised, bred, and confined outside the homeowner’s premises. Pets shall be kept under reasonable control at all times so that they do not annoy or pose nuisance to others
The keeping, maintenance and/or raising of live stocks, poultry, and reptiles of any kind are prohibited in Fortezza.
Pets shall not be permitted on any common areas, facilities unless accompanied by an adult or responsible person. Pet dogs shall be leashed not exceeding five (5) feet.
Pets causing disturbance or creating unreasonable disturbance or noise may be permanently removed from the subdivision within three (3) days win which a written notice from the BOD is provided to the homeowner-owner.
All dogs shall be vaccinated against rabies and that such vaccination shall be repeated annually thereafter. Dogs gone mad shall be immediately exterminated and dispose off.
All residents observing any violations of the above regulations on pets shall discuss the infraction in a neighborly fashion with the pet owner in an effort to secure voluntary compliance. If not satisfied, the complainant shall provide written notice to the President of the association and relate the incidents and efforts made to secure voluntary compliance.
Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board may, at its discretion, revoke its permit to harbor pet. Notice of such revocation shall be provided immediately to the owner, if after three (3) days, the offending pet has not been removed from the property, the President shall order the it be impounded. Any cost arising from such be billed to the pet owner.
Parking
No vehicle shall be parked along any street within the project at any time when it obstructs the ingress and egress of any unit or of the free flow of the traffic, except for the purpose of delivering goods, supplies, furniture, construction materials and only for a short period of time.
Nuisances
No noxious or offensive activities (including, but not limited to, the outdoor repair of motor vehicle) shall be carried out within the property. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no horns, whistles, bells, or other sound devices, except for security devices used exclusively to protect the unit and improvements located therein, shall be placed or used in the unit. No exterior lighting shall be placed or maintained upon the unit so as to cause as unreasonable glare or illumination upon other units.
Parties
Should the Homeowner/Tenant plans to have a party with the unit, he/she shall advise the SAO at least three (3) days before the scheduled party. In this matter, the SAO shall advise the neighbors of the aforesaid and the adjacent Homeowners/Tenants. This is for them to be informed of the matter.
In-house parties shall end effectively by 12 midnights. This is to provide courtesy to the neighbors and adjacent Homeowners and Tenants.
For parties held at the clubhouse, the concerned shall contact the SAO and pay corresponding fees for the use of the facility.
Clubhouse parties shall effectively end by two o’clock in the morning.
Repairs, Maintenance and Alterations
Utilities. Tapping into any utility line, whether for drainage, sewer, water supply, electrical, CATV, and telephone lines, shall be affected only by or under authority or permit of the association.
No booster pump shall be directly connected to the water mains and overhead storage water tanks, likewise the installation of deep well contraptions and elevated tanks are not allowed.
Owners shall not be allowed to install any drainage line outside its units. Boring through concrete curb and gutter shall not be allowed.
Violation of the foregoing shall give the Association the right to discontinue services of the Homeowner.
Drainage. No owner shall do any act or construct any improvement, which would interfere with the natural or established drainage system or patterns within the project without the approval of the Association.
Signs and Notices. Except for such signs as maybe used by the developer or its successors or assigns in connection with the development or marketing of the project, no commercial or advertising signs shall be placed, constructed or erected in any part of any unit nor at the common areas.
Carport/Garages. The carport/garage of the unit shall be used solely for the parking or storage of motor vehicle.
Other Structure. No structure or house shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to be constructed within the property, unit, or common areas other than what has been planned and developed by the developer.
ARTICLE II
SECURITY
Fortezza is manned 24 hours by competent security group, which will respond to any distress in the subdivision. Unit owners are encouraged to call or report this directly within the posted guards or the Subdivision Security Office (SSO).
The security group has established links with the local police reinforcements and the nearest fire station and hospitals. They are equipped with enough firearms and ammunitions as well as hand-held transceiver radios to ensure your full protection in the subdivision.
Though we already have devised a tight security plan of the property, all homeowners are encouraged to take necessary precautions in securing the unit. It is encouraged the Homeowners/Tenants to impress the servants and children the importance of keeping the doors locked.
Traffic Control
In the interest of safety along the interior road of the subdivision, we are setting the following prohibitions:
The maximum speed limit within the subdivision shall be maintained at 20kph.
Traffic signs should be strictly observed.
Street parking is prohibited.
Prolonged blowing of horns from vehicles will not be permitted.
Car Stickers
o Only vehicles with the subdivision sticker will be given immediate access inside the subdivision. Bonafide residents can obtain the stickers from the SAO subject to certain guidelines.
o All visitors and guests shall only be allowed entry to the subdivision after being cleared by the Homeowner/Tenants concerned. The driver’s license shall be surrendered to the security officer-on-duty before the vehicle is allowed entry to the subdivision.
Visitors and Guests
All visitors and guests of Homeowners/Tenants shall be subject to screening by the security personnel. Entry to the subdivision shall only be allowed upon seeking clearance from the person concerned.
Firing of Guns
Firing of guns and discharging other explosives are not allowed inside the subdivision.
Construction Guidelines for all Contractors and Workers
Before any construction work start, the Homeowner or the worksite contractor are required to:
o Submit a complete list of workers to the SAO.
o Shall provide workers uniforms and ID cards, which shall be compared with the list given to the SAO. These shall be properly filled out and sealed in plastic. Access to the premises during construction phase will not be granted to a person not wearing proper uniforms and ID cards.
Collection and proper disposal of construction rubbish/debris after every working day will be mandatory. Trash and construction debris should properly be wrapped in plastic bags. No burning and disposal of construction debris shall be allowed inside the subdivision.
Contractors are obliged to keep the common areas adjacent to the work areas clean of any waste materials/debris resulting from the construction work or brought in by workers or delivery persons. Otherwise, the SAO will be compelled to hire extra help and the cost of which will be charged to the contractors involved in the construction work.
The contractors must see to it that its workers while working shall cause no obstruction to the Homeowners in the subdivision.
Storage of construction materials will be allowed only in the area to be occupied and not in any common areas. Highly inflammable materials such as paints, thinners, and the like will not be allowed to be stored in the construction site.
Any and all damages to other improvements in the subdivision caused by the contractor or its workers shall be immediately repaired in a condition satisfactory to the SOA. Otherwise, SOA will undertake the repair and all cost incurred of the repair shall be charged to the contractor concerned.
Sleeping in any common area of the subdivision shall not be allowed at any time. Overnight stay in the units is strictly prohibited unless otherwise with the written permission of the Homeowner.
Workers are not allowed to loiter in the common areas or inside the subdivision from 5:00pm to 5:00am the following day.
Workers are required to stay within the Homeowner’s premises during their free time.
Contractors shall observe all rules and regulations on personal safety and fire prevention and such other rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the SAO.
ARTICLE III
GARBAGE DISPOSAL
To prevent the breeding of rodents, cockroaches, blowflies, and other insects, all unwanted items shall be stored in sealed containers until their disposal.
The SAO shall announce the schedule of garbage pick-up.
ARTICLE IV
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
Items of value found in the common areas of the subdivision must immediately turned-over to the SAO.
Finders should provide the details of the item(s) found, name of the finder, and name of the owner if known.
Items found will be duly advertised in the bulletin boards, newsletter, and at the website. Items not claimed by the rightful owners within 60 days after reported lost at the SOA shall be turned-over to the association for proper disposition.
ARTICLE V
LEASED PROPERTY
Owners are required to furnish a copy of the lease agreement/contracts covering their respective units to the SAO.
ARTICLE VI
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
The subdivision management and staff are not employees of FHOAI, therefore, it is advised that no payments, cash bonuses, tips other than the service fees that they contracted for, shall be given to them.
Homeowners are not allowed to send or call for any employees of the Subdivision Management any private business nor shall any employee be used for the individual benefits of such homeowner, unless in pursuit of a benefit to all homeowners or pursuant to the provision of special services paid by FHOAI.
ARTICLE VII
SOLICITORS, VENDORS, BOOTBLACKS, BEGGARS
Vendors, bootblacks and beggars are not allowed inside the subdivision premises. The authorized newspaper vendor and postman will only be allowed entry upon showing of proper identification card.
ARTICLE VIII
SOLICITATIONS
FHOAI prohibits the distribution of any advertising materials of the member within the subdivision either through the security personnel of the subdivision or through the representative of the firm. Advertisers shall secure permission from FHOAI, who in turn will distribute the advertising materials upon approval. FHOAI is prohibited to supply the contact information of the subdivision residents for the purpose of solicitation, advertisements, and the like.
ARTICLE IX
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Written Approval
Any consent or approval required by these rules and regulations must be obtained in writing prior undertaking the action that it refers.
Although a copy of the House Rules is available at FHOAI website, a print copy of such will not be considered valid unless signed by the BOD.
Complaint
Any formal complaint regarding the management of the common areas or regarding the acts or omissions of the Homeowners or Tenants shall be made in writing to the BOD.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
FHOAII shall have the right to file a legal action to enforce these House Rules and Regulations and the party violating these shall pay for the cost of litigation and a reasonable attorney’s fee, which shall in no case can be less than Php 10,000.00
CONCLUSION
Finally we would like to express our appreciation for your cooperation in observing the foregoing basic rules. They were drawn up for the protection of your interest and to make your residency as enjoyable as possible.
FORTEZZA HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.
Fortezza, San Isidro,
Cabuyao, Laguna
HLURB Reg. No. 09402-R4A-04-07
http://fortezzahoa.blogspot.com
HOUSE RULES and REGULATIONS
The House Rules shall govern the use of the Common Areas and such other matters in support of the corporate purposes of the Association and considered necessary for the efficient administration of the project and shall not be consistent with the Master Deed. The House Rules shall not discriminate among Owners. The House Rules as may from time to time be adopted, amended, and repealed by the Association shall be distributed to the Homeowners. In the event of any conflict of provisions between the house Rules and any other provisions in the Master Deed, the Articles of Incorporation and/or the By-Laws, the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and/or the by-Laws shall prevail.
ARTICLE 1
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF UNITS AND COMMON AREAS
Moving-In and Moving-out
When the Homeowner decides to move in, it is advisable to choose an off peak hour when traffic density is lower. It is also advised that a written advanced notice of at least one (1) week shall be submitted to the Subdivision/Project Manager for necessary preparations and assistance on the procedures relevant to the moving-in.
As part of our Move-in Procedure, Homeowners and Tenants are required to register with the Subdivision Administration Office (SAO). It is very important for us to document all occupants in the subdivision for security and protection.
In case a Tenant moves out, Homeowners are required to advise the Subdivision Administration at least one (1) week before the scheduled move-out. Certain formalities are required before clearing and move-out.
Keys
In the interest of security, the master keys of the unit will be handed to the Homeowner for safekeeping.
If one leaves the house unoccupied for a considerable length of time, the Tenant/Homeowner shall advise the SAO of the contact information of the representative whom the unit and the unit’s keys are entrusted. It is of vital importance in case of emergency.
If the keys of the unit are mislaid or stolen, the Homeowner/Tenant shall advise the SAO as soon as possible. The SAO will shall assist the Homeowner/Tenant in changing the unit’s door locks.
Domestic Staff
All domestic staff, including household helpers, drivers, gardeners, and security staff shall be registered with the SAO before they are allowed entry within the subdivision’s premises.
It shall be noted that the drivers and security staffs are not allowed to sleep in the public or open areas of the subdivision. The SAO’s security staff has strict orders to evict them from the subdivision should they violate this regulation.
Any domestic helper can only be allowed to leave the subdivision upon presenting a Gate Pass duly signed by the Homeowner-employer.
Members’ Account
FHOAII members are billed monthly on the association dues, utilities, special assessments, etc. Should payments paid are in checks, please have the check payable to FORTEZZA HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. It is encouraged that the Homeowners-members pay their duties on time to ensure the smooth flow of operations and financial viability of the association.
An account is considered delinquent if not paid within 30 calendar days from the due date. The Board of Directors (BOD) may impose the following penalties for the continuing non-payment of accounts.
Suspension of garbage collections and security services.
Denial of usage of the subdivision facilities and amenities.
Collection through legal means.
Denied gate assistance upon entry of the delinquent homeowner’s vehicle(s) in the subdivision’s premises.
Use and Occupancy of Units
Use of the units. All residential units shall be used only for the purpose of which they are deigned to. No unit shall be utilized as an office or for business purposes.
Power equipment and repair of vehicles. No vehicle shall be repaired or painted within the project, unit or common areas or be stored in any part of the unit other than the garage or carport.
No power equipment, workshops, car maintenance of any nature (other than emergency repairs) shall be permitted in the project, unit, and common areas.
Criteria for storage container
Homeowner shall be required to provide a good waste storage container with the following prescribed qualities:
Storage container should be attractive and aesthetically designed, movable, and leak-proof.
Prevent pests, vermin and scavenging animals access into the stored waste.
Light and easy to lift when filled and can withstand bumps and stresses of being thrown about. Has a stable base making it difficult to get knocked over.
Can withstand corrosive, chemicals, and abrasives.
Clotheslines
Washing and drying of clothes shall be done only within the utility areas provided in each unit. No exterior clothesline or other outside clothes drying or airing facilities shall be erected or maintained in the unit or in any location where the same would be visible from the street.
Surroundings
The Owner/Tenant shall not throw or allow to fall, nor permit throwing of any materials or substances whatsoever out of or from any window, door, passage, and common areas of common use.
No part of the project shall be used as dumping ground for rubbish, trash, garbage, or other materials.
No trees planted outside the unit’s property shall be cut, removed, damaged, relocated, or transferred without the written approval of the FHOAII.
Hazardous matters
No chemicals including pesticides of considerable amount, wastes, or substances considered by the government to be hazardous to people and/or properties shall be allowed to be stored within the project, unit, and common areas of the subdivision.
No activities involving hazardous matters shall be allowed within the project, unit, and common areas of the subdivision.
Responsibility over other units
It is the Homeowner/Tenant’s responsibility to ensure that all water faucets, gas tanks/ranges, and other electrical appliances/gadgets are not left opened for a reasonable length of time to avoid unnecessary accidents which may adversely affect other units.
Prohibition to access
No gates, openings, or passageways of any kind, which allow direct access from outside the subdivision to Fortezza shall be built, opened, or constructed.
The Homeowner/Tenant is prohibited from tearing down the subdivision’s perimeter for the purpose of ingress and/or egress from/to Fortezza even if the same is within the unit.
Obstruction
There shall be no obstruction of the common areas that may interfere with the ingress, egress, and access to any units.
Pets
Owners shall be required to register their pets with the SAO. No pets, except for the usual domestic animals such as cats, dogs, birds, and fishes shall be raised, bred, and confined outside the homeowner’s premises. Pets shall be kept under reasonable control at all times so that they do not annoy or pose nuisance to others
The keeping, maintenance and/or raising of live stocks, poultry, and reptiles of any kind are prohibited in Fortezza.
Pets shall not be permitted on any common areas, facilities unless accompanied by an adult or responsible person. Pet dogs shall be leashed not exceeding five (5) feet.
Pets causing disturbance or creating unreasonable disturbance or noise may be permanently removed from the subdivision within three (3) days win which a written notice from the BOD is provided to the homeowner-owner.
All dogs shall be vaccinated against rabies and that such vaccination shall be repeated annually thereafter. Dogs gone mad shall be immediately exterminated and dispose off.
All residents observing any violations of the above regulations on pets shall discuss the infraction in a neighborly fashion with the pet owner in an effort to secure voluntary compliance. If not satisfied, the complainant shall provide written notice to the President of the association and relate the incidents and efforts made to secure voluntary compliance.
Upon the recommendation of the President, the Board may, at its discretion, revoke its permit to harbor pet. Notice of such revocation shall be provided immediately to the owner, if after three (3) days, the offending pet has not been removed from the property, the President shall order the it be impounded. Any cost arising from such be billed to the pet owner.
Parking
No vehicle shall be parked along any street within the project at any time when it obstructs the ingress and egress of any unit or of the free flow of the traffic, except for the purpose of delivering goods, supplies, furniture, construction materials and only for a short period of time.
Nuisances
No noxious or offensive activities (including, but not limited to, the outdoor repair of motor vehicle) shall be carried out within the property. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no horns, whistles, bells, or other sound devices, except for security devices used exclusively to protect the unit and improvements located therein, shall be placed or used in the unit. No exterior lighting shall be placed or maintained upon the unit so as to cause as unreasonable glare or illumination upon other units.
Parties
Should the Homeowner/Tenant plans to have a party with the unit, he/she shall advise the SAO at least three (3) days before the scheduled party. In this matter, the SAO shall advise the neighbors of the aforesaid and the adjacent Homeowners/Tenants. This is for them to be informed of the matter.
In-house parties shall end effectively by 12 midnights. This is to provide courtesy to the neighbors and adjacent Homeowners and Tenants.
For parties held at the clubhouse, the concerned shall contact the SAO and pay corresponding fees for the use of the facility.
Clubhouse parties shall effectively end by two o’clock in the morning.
Repairs, Maintenance and Alterations
Utilities. Tapping into any utility line, whether for drainage, sewer, water supply, electrical, CATV, and telephone lines, shall be affected only by or under authority or permit of the association.
No booster pump shall be directly connected to the water mains and overhead storage water tanks, likewise the installation of deep well contraptions and elevated tanks are not allowed.
Owners shall not be allowed to install any drainage line outside its units. Boring through concrete curb and gutter shall not be allowed.
Violation of the foregoing shall give the Association the right to discontinue services of the Homeowner.
Drainage. No owner shall do any act or construct any improvement, which would interfere with the natural or established drainage system or patterns within the project without the approval of the Association.
Signs and Notices. Except for such signs as maybe used by the developer or its successors or assigns in connection with the development or marketing of the project, no commercial or advertising signs shall be placed, constructed or erected in any part of any unit nor at the common areas.
Carport/Garages. The carport/garage of the unit shall be used solely for the parking or storage of motor vehicle.
Other Structure. No structure or house shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to be constructed within the property, unit, or common areas other than what has been planned and developed by the developer.
ARTICLE II
SECURITY
Fortezza is manned 24 hours by competent security group, which will respond to any distress in the subdivision. Unit owners are encouraged to call or report this directly within the posted guards or the Subdivision Security Office (SSO).
The security group has established links with the local police reinforcements and the nearest fire station and hospitals. They are equipped with enough firearms and ammunitions as well as hand-held transceiver radios to ensure your full protection in the subdivision.
Though we already have devised a tight security plan of the property, all homeowners are encouraged to take necessary precautions in securing the unit. It is encouraged the Homeowners/Tenants to impress the servants and children the importance of keeping the doors locked.
Traffic Control
In the interest of safety along the interior road of the subdivision, we are setting the following prohibitions:
The maximum speed limit within the subdivision shall be maintained at 20kph.
Traffic signs should be strictly observed.
Street parking is prohibited.
Prolonged blowing of horns from vehicles will not be permitted.
Car Stickers
o Only vehicles with the subdivision sticker will be given immediate access inside the subdivision. Bonafide residents can obtain the stickers from the SAO subject to certain guidelines.
o All visitors and guests shall only be allowed entry to the subdivision after being cleared by the Homeowner/Tenants concerned. The driver’s license shall be surrendered to the security officer-on-duty before the vehicle is allowed entry to the subdivision.
Visitors and Guests
All visitors and guests of Homeowners/Tenants shall be subject to screening by the security personnel. Entry to the subdivision shall only be allowed upon seeking clearance from the person concerned.
Firing of Guns
Firing of guns and discharging other explosives are not allowed inside the subdivision.
Construction Guidelines for all Contractors and Workers
Before any construction work start, the Homeowner or the worksite contractor are required to:
o Submit a complete list of workers to the SAO.
o Shall provide workers uniforms and ID cards, which shall be compared with the list given to the SAO. These shall be properly filled out and sealed in plastic. Access to the premises during construction phase will not be granted to a person not wearing proper uniforms and ID cards.
Collection and proper disposal of construction rubbish/debris after every working day will be mandatory. Trash and construction debris should properly be wrapped in plastic bags. No burning and disposal of construction debris shall be allowed inside the subdivision.
Contractors are obliged to keep the common areas adjacent to the work areas clean of any waste materials/debris resulting from the construction work or brought in by workers or delivery persons. Otherwise, the SAO will be compelled to hire extra help and the cost of which will be charged to the contractors involved in the construction work.
The contractors must see to it that its workers while working shall cause no obstruction to the Homeowners in the subdivision.
Storage of construction materials will be allowed only in the area to be occupied and not in any common areas. Highly inflammable materials such as paints, thinners, and the like will not be allowed to be stored in the construction site.
Any and all damages to other improvements in the subdivision caused by the contractor or its workers shall be immediately repaired in a condition satisfactory to the SOA. Otherwise, SOA will undertake the repair and all cost incurred of the repair shall be charged to the contractor concerned.
Sleeping in any common area of the subdivision shall not be allowed at any time. Overnight stay in the units is strictly prohibited unless otherwise with the written permission of the Homeowner.
Workers are not allowed to loiter in the common areas or inside the subdivision from 5:00pm to 5:00am the following day.
Workers are required to stay within the Homeowner’s premises during their free time.
Contractors shall observe all rules and regulations on personal safety and fire prevention and such other rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the SAO.
ARTICLE III
GARBAGE DISPOSAL
To prevent the breeding of rodents, cockroaches, blowflies, and other insects, all unwanted items shall be stored in sealed containers until their disposal.
The SAO shall announce the schedule of garbage pick-up.
ARTICLE IV
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
Items of value found in the common areas of the subdivision must immediately turned-over to the SAO.
Finders should provide the details of the item(s) found, name of the finder, and name of the owner if known.
Items found will be duly advertised in the bulletin boards, newsletter, and at the website. Items not claimed by the rightful owners within 60 days after reported lost at the SOA shall be turned-over to the association for proper disposition.
ARTICLE V
LEASED PROPERTY
Owners are required to furnish a copy of the lease agreement/contracts covering their respective units to the SAO.
ARTICLE VI
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
The subdivision management and staff are not employees of FHOAI, therefore, it is advised that no payments, cash bonuses, tips other than the service fees that they contracted for, shall be given to them.
Homeowners are not allowed to send or call for any employees of the Subdivision Management any private business nor shall any employee be used for the individual benefits of such homeowner, unless in pursuit of a benefit to all homeowners or pursuant to the provision of special services paid by FHOAI.
ARTICLE VII
SOLICITORS, VENDORS, BOOTBLACKS, BEGGARS
Vendors, bootblacks and beggars are not allowed inside the subdivision premises. The authorized newspaper vendor and postman will only be allowed entry upon showing of proper identification card.
ARTICLE VIII
SOLICITATIONS
FHOAI prohibits the distribution of any advertising materials of the member within the subdivision either through the security personnel of the subdivision or through the representative of the firm. Advertisers shall secure permission from FHOAI, who in turn will distribute the advertising materials upon approval. FHOAI is prohibited to supply the contact information of the subdivision residents for the purpose of solicitation, advertisements, and the like.
ARTICLE IX
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Written Approval
Any consent or approval required by these rules and regulations must be obtained in writing prior undertaking the action that it refers.
Although a copy of the House Rules is available at FHOAI website, a print copy of such will not be considered valid unless signed by the BOD.
Complaint
Any formal complaint regarding the management of the common areas or regarding the acts or omissions of the Homeowners or Tenants shall be made in writing to the BOD.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
FHOAII shall have the right to file a legal action to enforce these House Rules and Regulations and the party violating these shall pay for the cost of litigation and a reasonable attorney’s fee, which shall in no case can be less than Php 10,000.00
CONCLUSION
Finally we would like to express our appreciation for your cooperation in observing the foregoing basic rules. They were drawn up for the protection of your interest and to make your residency as enjoyable as possible.
FORTEZZA HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.
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