PARC EAST

CONDOMINIUM

Residents Handbook

1225 Martha Custis Drive Alexandria, VA 22302-2040 Revised, November, 2006

Table of Contents Topic Page(s) Welcome to Parc East 1Condominium Concept 2 Condominium Government 2 Governing Documents 2 Association 3Board of Directors 3Committees 3 – 4Business Operations 4 Managing Agent 4 Front Desk 4 Building Access & Keys 4 – 5 Deliveries, Guests, Admits, Guest Passes 5 – 6 Complaints 6 Work Orders 6 Miscellaneous 6 – 7Emergency Procedures 7 Fire Safety 7 Alarm 7 Fire Outside Unit 7 Fire Inside Unit 7 – 8 Safety Tips 8 Gas Leak 8 Maintenance Emergencies 8 Elevators 9Building Services 9 Master Antenna & Cable TV 9 Storage 9 Pest Control 9 Laundry Facilities 10 Laundry 10 Trash 10 - 11

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Topic Page(s) Heating & Air Conditioning 11Parking Lot – Outside Garage 11- 12In-Unit Service Program 12 - 13Resident Responsibilities 1 3 Condominium Fees 13 Resident Registration 13 Vehicle Registration 13 - 14 Pet Registration 14 Appliances 14 Plumbing 14 Garbage Disposal 14 - 15 Telephones 15 Balconies 15 Carpeting 15 Remodeling & Additions 15 Moving In & Out 15 - 16 Deliveries 16 Leasing of Units 16 Sale of Units 17 Insurance 16 - 17Recreational Facilities 17 Swimming Pool 17 Tennis Courts 17 Playground & Picnic Area 18 Dog Walk & Pet Area 18 Car Wash 18 Party Room 18 Exercise Room & Sauna 18 Bicycle Cage 18 - 19 Bulletin Boards 19 Vending Machines & Library 19 Newsletter 19 Soliciting & Advertising 19 Door Decorations 19 - 20 Floor Mats, Shoes & Umbrellas 20Policy Resolutions 20 - 21Helpful Phone Numbers 21 - 22INDEX 23

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Welcome to Parc East

This Residents Handbook has been prepared in order to introduce you to our community. Its goal is to provide information about the condominium concept and facilities and our regulations and rules. This booklet is designed to be a quick reference for information and regulations of general interest to all residents. Within its pages, you will notice references to specific Policy Resolutions. These are contained in the Parc East Owner’s Manual. If you do not have a copy, please request one from the building manager. Please take time to read both the Resident’s Handbook and the Owner’s Manual. Condominium living is a unique experience and can be rewarding for those who participate in it. Parkfairfax was built in the early 1940s; its recreational facilities, including tennis courts and baseball diamonds, were located on the land on which Parc East now stands. In the 1960s, Arlen Realty began construction of Parc East, and it opened as a rental property in May of 1972.

Parc East was converted to a condominium in 1979 by Parkfairfax Improvement Associates, an affiliate of International Developers, Inc. There were 283 residential units and, on the first floor, seven professional units. We hope you will find living here a rewarding experience. Being part of a condominium, whether as a unit owner or a lessee, involves both rights and responsibilities that are not a part of life in a single-family home or in a strictly rental situation. The success of Parc East Condominium depends in great part on your informed participation in its affairs.

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CONDOMINIUM CONCEPT

The condominium concept of property ownership dates back to early history but became popular in the United States in the mid-1960s. In a condominium, the unit owner holds title to his own unit and also owns a share of the common elements, including the land on which the building is situated, the recreational facilities, the hallways, etc. The percentage of common element ownership is based upon the square footage of the unit owner’s unit. Certain common elements, such as balconies, garage spaces and storage bins, are considered “limited common elements” in that, although their ownership and maintenance are shared by all unit owners, the right to use them is granted exclusively to only one unit.

CONDOMINIUM GOVERNMENT

Governing Documents The Virginia Condominium Act gives the Association its legal status and establishes the mechanism by which the units can be sold. It also gives the Association the authority to levy and collect assessments and to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations. The Declaration is recorded in the land records of the City of Alexandria and describes the ownership interest and use of the condominium property. It also authorizes many of the governing powers of the Condominium Association. (Virginia Condominium Act) The Bylaws outline how the business of the Association is to be conducted, including the election, power and duties of the Board of Directors, the establishment of committees and details on the management and maintenance of the property. (Virginia Condominium Act) The Policy Resolutions set forth the rules and regulations of the Association. Every unit owner and lessee should have copies of the Bylaws and Policy Resolutions and be familiar with them. Copies may be obtained from the seller, lessor or the Association office. (Virginia Condominium Act)

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Association A person becomes a member of the Association upon purchase of a condominium unit. Just as an owner of a single-family home is responsible for running a household, a condominium owner must be concerned, through the Unit Owners Association, with the maintenance of the common elements and the financial operations of the building. Board of Directors From among its members, the Association elects a Board of Directors, which is comprised of six unit owner members and one professional representative. The term of office for each director is three years. The Board meets once a month and is concerned with matters of interest to the Association, such as the operating budget, condominium fees and contracts for the managing agent, landscaping and common services. Regular Board meetings are open to owners and building residents and include an open forum to hear general comments. The agenda is posted prior to the meeting date and minutes of regular Board meetings are available in the office and on the bulletin board near the mailboxes. Committees The Board is assisted in its job by research, advice and other activities of various committees. All residents are encouraged to volunteer to serve on any committee. In addition, there are ad hoc committees for special projects as needed by the Board. Committee responsibilities may include the following: The Activities Committee sponsors social events for the Association,

which may include parties during the holidays and after the annual meeting, monthly coffee klatches, an annual yard sale and picnics.

The Budget and Finance Committee is concerned with the budget,

investments and long-term financial planning of the Association. The Communications Committee produces and distributes a newsletter

that informs residents and non-resident unit owners of Parc East of

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recent Board decisions, upcoming activities and other information of interest to Association members.

The Covenants Committee is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the condominium Bylaws and Policy Resolutions regarding such things as architectural control, parking lots, pets, noise and other legal issues. The Elections Committee certifies candidates for the Board of Directors and conducts the Board elections at the Annual Meeting. The Grounds Committee reviews the landscaping contract and operations, recommends changes, as appropriate, and periodically inspects the grounds for compliance with established policy.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS The Condominium Association is run like a business. Income is derived primarily from condominium fees, with other income from miscellaneous sources such as laundry and vending machines. Operating expenditures include such things as maintenance, contracts for common services, payroll and management. The Capital Reserve fund is designated for long-range repair and replacement of major equipment and common elements. Managing Agent The managing agent is a property management company with whom the Board has contracted with to oversee the administrative, financial and physical management of the condominium. Front Desk The front desk, located in the lobby, is operated 24 hours a day and provides a variety of services: Building Access: It is part of the front desk attendant’s responsibility to be aware of nonresidents entering the building. Behind the desk are television monitors covering most of the entrances, the garage and outdoor parking areas. An intercom system connects the desk to the front, rear center and garage doors.

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Inside the lobby foyer is a telephone and a panel that lists the code

numbers for each unit. When a guest calls from the foyer, the resident should tell the guest not to hang up until the door buzzes. The resident then dials “6” on the telephone and the door lock will release. If this procedure fails, contact the desk and request that the attendant release the door. If a person who is not recognized as a building resident gains entry to the lobby, the desk attendant is required to question that person as to his/her identity and destination.

Residents should inform expected guests of the procedure for calling the unit from the foyer to gain entry to the building. All nonresident guests buzzed in by the desk attendant must sign their names in the guest registry book. Residents should explain to their guests beforehand that the entry procedures are building policy and that their cooperation will be appreciated.

KEYS: Every resident is provided with an electronic “fob” that is used to access building entrances. Additional fobs can be requested from management. In addition, each resident is provided with a common element key for access to the laundry/trash rooms. If your fob is lost or stolen, please notify the Manager so that the old one can be deactivated and a new one issued.

Each resident must provide to the Association Office an emergency

key(s), which is used only in emergencies such as fire, gas or water leak or other situations determined by the building manager to require immediate access to the unit. Residents may also provide a convenience key(s), which is coded and held in a locked cabinet and is to be used for admittances authorized by the resident, such as lock-outs and deliveries. The emergency key(s) is not, in any instance, to be used in lieu of a convenience key.

The Association has taken reasonable steps to ensure the security of keys for use in emergencies and to provide services for the convenience of the residents. However, the Association does not assume responsibility for the loss or damage to keys, money, packages or other articles left at the desk for any purpose.

In addition to convenience keys, a resident or authorized guest may obtain from the front desk keys to the storage rooms, exercise room, bicycle cage, tennis court and car wash facility. To use one of these keys, you must leave a valid facilities pass with the desk attendant; you may retrieve your pass when the key is checked back in. (See Policy Resolution No.11)

Deliveries, Admits, Guest Passes: Parcel Post, UPS packages and other deliveries may be left at the front desk. A notice will be affixed to the resident’s mailbox. The desk attendant keeps a log

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which must be signed when a package is picked up. For deliveries of furniture, appliances, etc., residents may fill out a one-time admit slip that is kept in a log book at the desk. Building personnel will not accompany delivery persons to the unit.

Access to a unit when a resident will not be at home can be granted only by written request from the resident . The delivery company should be informed by the resident that the delivery person will have to sign for the key, make the delivery to the unit and then return the key to the desk. For larger deliveries, the resident may fill out a one-time admittance to the unit.

An admit slip can also be used to provide unlimited access to a friend or guest. If a guest will be staying long enough to make use of the recreational facilities, the desk attendant can, at the resident’s request, provide a temporary facilities pass. (See Policy Resolution No. 14)

Complaints: If a resident has a problem with a neighbor regarding violation of the Parc East Bylaws or Policy Resolutions and has attempted and been unable to resolve the situation, the front desk has complaint forms that may be filled out and signed. These forms are turned over to the building manager for action. The front desk is not intended to be a rules enforcement unit. If there is a problem requiring mediation by a third party and action by the building manager is not successful, a formal complaint can be filed for consideration by the Covenants Committee. (See Policy Resolution No. 5)

Work Orders: Call the front desk to report common element maintenance problems such as out-of-order washers or dryers or burned out lights in the hallways. The desk will also take orders for work covered in the In-Unit Service Program (See p. 12). Some replacements such as light bulbs, bathroom or kitchen faucets, etc., can be ordered through the desk and installed by the resident. Inquire at the desk for information on parts available and prices. You will be billed for items purchased. Payment is to be by check or money order made payable to the Parc East Condominium. (See Policy Resolution No. 9)

Miscellaneous: There are message boxes at the desk for each Board

member and each committee. Interest in and communication with the Board and committees are welcome. If you leave a message at the desk, please be sure to include your name and unit number. A form is also available to convey comments and suggestions of a general nature to the Board of Directors.

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The front desk can order a taxi upon request. Facsimile transmission capabilities are also available at the front desk. The desk attendant will send and receive fax transmissions for a fee set by the Board and dependent upon the number of pages and whether a telephone toll is involved.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Fire Safety Over 300,000 injuries and deaths are caused each year by fires in residences. Most fires occur at night and most injuries and deaths are caused by smoke inhalation rather than by flames. When the Alarm Bell Rings: First, feel the upper part of your door. If it is hot, open it slightly to see if you are able to leave your unit. If possible, exit the building by the nearest stairwell. Fire Outside Your Unit: If you discover a fire outside your unit, call 911 to report the fire to the Fire Department; then notify the front desk and exit the building via the nearest stairwell. If the fire alarm bell has not sounded, pull the handle on the nearest alarm box. (This alarm is not connected to the city fire alarm system; it is only to alert building residents.) If you encounter smoke, get close to the floor. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. This is very important because the elevator controls are heat sensitive and may automatically take the elevator to where the fire is the worst. If a fire in the hallway prevents you from proceeding to the stairwell, stay in your unit, put wet towels against the door and/or seal the opening around the door frame with wide electrical or masking tape. If you think there may be a fire but are not certain, notify the front desk. Fire In your Unit: The fire extinguishers in the corridors should be used only in case of dire need to rescue someone in a unit or by a person skilled in their use. Do not use them on grease or electrical fires. Home-style extinguishers may be used only if charged with “2-ABC” dry chemicals. Do not pour water on grease fires; cover them with a lid or use baking soda or dirt from a flower pot. Some small fires can be smothered with a towel or blanket. If a fire in your unit is out of control, close your doors and windows, and, if you can, contain the fire and leave the unit quickly. Close but do not lock the door behind you. Pull the alarm handle and get to a phone and call 911 to report the fire. Then, notify the front desk and exit the building.

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If you are trapped in your unit, call 911 and the front desk, if possible. Go out onto your balcony, close the balcony door and signal for rescue. If you do not have a balcony, or cannot reach it, retreat to the room farthest away from the fire, close all the doors and windows and cover yourself with a wet blanket. Open a window slightly for fresh air and signal from the window for rescue. Safety Tips: You should test your smoke detector at least once a month. Either press the button or hold a lighted candle about eight inches below the detector to see if the alarm sounds. Both Alexandria City Code and Parc East rules require every unit to have a properly working smoke detector. The smoke detector is for your protection; it is not connected to the building fire alarm system. Do not smoke in bed or while lying on a couch. Provide good ashtrays. Keep matches and lighters away from children. Flammable materials or liquids should not be kept in your unit or storage area. Do not leave candles, space heaters, toasters, irons or any similar heat-producing appliances on and unattended. Be familiar with the locations of exit doors and alarm boxes well enough to be able to find them in the dark if necessary. Handicapped persons should provide the building manager and the City Fire Department with information pertaining to their personal situation. Families should have a prearranged meeting place outside the building. Due to security concerns, both public entry and residential unit doors are not to be propped open at any time for any reason. Gas Leak: Gas is used at Parc East to provide fuel for the central boiler as well as for cooking fuel to the stoves in the individual units. In case of a gas leak within your unit, notify the Washington Gas Company (Virginia Division) at 703-750-1000. First, check to see that all gas controls are turned off. If your stove has a pilot light, it should also be checked to see if it is lit. If you suspect a gas leak in the common area, notify the front desk immediately. Maintenance Emergencies: A maintenance emergency is any occurrence or unsafe condition that, if left unattended, could cause damage or personal injury. These may include: loss of water or electrical service; sewer back-ups; water leaks that cannot be stopped; or malfunctioning elevators and the like. Call the front desk immediately to report any such situations.

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Elevators: If you are trapped in an elevator, stay calm and press the alarm button on the control panel. Do not attempt to get out by forcing the doors open; you may be hurt if the elevator is between floors. The safest place is inside the elevator. When help arrives, give as much information as possible as to the reason the elevator stopped functioning.

BUILDING SERVICES

Master Antenna and Cable TV: Master television hook-ups are located in each unit. The master antenna is set up to receive local VHF and UHF channels. Parc East is wired for cable by COMCAST, which offers movies, sports and a variety of other channels in addition to those received locally. Contact COMCAST directly (703-823-3000 or 703-567-4600) for information on the services they offer. Satellite dishes are permitted. However, they cannot be permanently attached to balcony floors or railings. Due to high winds frequently experienced at Parc East, and the subsequent possibility of injury to residents and property damage, it is strongly suggested that the pole for the satellite dish be mounted with concrete in a deep planter. Storage: There are three storage rooms in the building. Two are on the first floor and one is at the east end of the garage. Each unit is assigned one storage bin that is used strictly at the owner’s or tenant’s risk. The storage bin must be kept locked at all times. Nothing may be kept in any unit or bin that is a fire hazard or that is a violation of local laws. Nothing, including bicycles, may be stored on balconies, in the parking lot, in garage spaces unless there is a bike rack installed or in common areas other than designated storage bins. Items left in the aisles in storage rooms are in violation of local ordinance and are a fire hazard. They will be removed and disposed of by management. Pest Control: The Association has an exterminator under contract to spray the common areas each week. If you have a particular need for extermination services, call the front desk to have your unit included in the weekly schedule. A mandatory extermination may be conducted if required. These services are in the best interest of the building and are provided without charge to unit owners. Please keep in mind many insect problems can be prevented by sealing food, emptying trash daily and washing dishes.

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LAUNDRY AND TRASH FACILITIES

Each floor has a laundry and trash room located next to the service elevator. These rooms are locked and may be entered with a common area key. As a courtesy to your neighbors, it is requested that use of the trash chute and laundry equipment be restricted to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Laundry: Washers and dryers are coin operated and are leased to the Association. Revenue from these machines is included in the annual budget as a regular source of income. Malfunctions of laundry equipment should be reported promptly to the front desk and a sign posted to notify the next user. Please remove laundry from the machines as soon as it is finished, both for your protection and as a courtesy to other residents. Use of tints or dyes in washers is prohibited. Use of the laundry room to bathe pets is prohibited, as is washing/drying pet equipment such as beds, rugs, toys, drying towels, etc. Use of excessive amounts of soap in the washers causes backups and overflows. Residents are requested to use no more than one fourth (1/4) cup of laundry detergent per load. Trash: Trash should be put in large paper or plastic bags, fastened securely and placed in the trash chute. This trash drops into a compactor and is removed from the building regularly by a contracted trash service. Loose or messy material such as kitty litter should be double wrapped in order to keep the package from bursting and obscuring the compactor’s photoelectric eye. Trash that should not be thrown down the chute includes: any lighted objects such as cigars and cigarettes because they are a fire hazard; boxes (including pizza boxes); plants; oversized trash bags and small appliances. Items such as these jam the compactors. Newspaper recycling is mandatory at Parc East. Papers should be stacked neatly and placed in the bin in each trash room. The rooms are cleaned each day and the papers are taken to the first floor for weekly pick-up by a removal service Boxes, plants, oversized trash bags and small appliances should be taken to the main trash room on the first floor. Grocery carts and dollies for hauling larger items are available through the front desk. Disposal of large furniture, appliances and renovation debris is the responsibility of the unit owner or lessee. Such items may not be left in the laundry rooms or the main trash room. Parc East also has a voluntary recycling program for glass, aluminum and certain plastics. All containers should be rinsed, drained and have lids removed. Recyclables must be deposited in the large bins

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located in the recycling center on the first floor next to the service elevator. Staff will not remove recyclables, other than newspapers, from the trash/laundry rooms. Heating and Air Conditioning: The Parc East heating and cooling system is maintained from a central boiler room and can only heat or cool at any given time. The transition from one mode to the other requires a few days during which the system is shut down and drained. Careful consideration is given to the prevailing and predicted weather conditions in determining the timing of this transition period. When the decision for the time of the change-over has been made, notices are posted. Convectors located in the living rooms and dining areas are controlled by a thermostat. There is an OFF/ON switch inside the trap door on top of each convector. To use your convectors, turn the switch on and set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. Recommended temperatures for energy conservation are no higher than 68 degrees for heating and no lower than 75 degrees for cooling. Most bedroom convectors are not controlled by thermostat and must be turned on and off as required. Normally, the convectors are serviced by the building maintenance staff, at no cost to the unit owners, for routine maintenance at the beginning of the heating and air conditioning seasons. This service includes new filters, cleaning of the coils and the placement of acid tablets to inhibit algae growth. The unit owner should also periodically check the filters and the drip pans under the convectors. During the air conditioning season, a cup of household bleach poured into the drip pan once a month will help to keep the drain lines free. Repairs to convectors must be written up as work orders if they are to be covered by the In-Unit Service Program. Unit owners are responsible for any water damage within their own units and for damage their leak(s) may cause to neighboring units and/or common areas. The unit owner is also responsible for parts that need to be replaced such as pipes, fan motors or drip pans. Unit owners may want to investigate installing water leak detectors to prevent and/or minimize damage Furnishings, plants, books, etc., should not be placed on top of or directly in front of the convectors because blocking the air grills may cause the equipment to malfunction. Parking Lot - Outside Garage: Garage parking spaces are appurtenant to individual units. A separate assessment is charged in addition to the unit owner’s monthly condominium fee. Spaces in the outside parking lot are not assigned. Parking is prohibited in driveways

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and turnarounds, on lawns, walkways and pavements wherever “Emergency Vehicle” easement signs are posted. Some of these prohibited areas, although maintained by Parc East, are under city jurisdiction. Police can and do ticket and tow cars illegally parked in these areas without notice. Vehicles should be parked so as not to obstruct other spaces. Only “Approved Vehicles”, as defined in Policy Resolution No. 7, may be parked on Parc East property. Approved vehicles include conventional passenger cars, vans and trucks of less than two and one half tons. Recreational and other oversized vehicles must be specially registered with the Association office and, for a monthly fee, will be assigned to park in a reserved space in the northeast corner of the parking lot. Trailers, boats, junk, derelict, inoperative or vehicles not displaying current city and state registrations and required permits may not be kept upon any of the common elements. Such vehicles will be towed at the owner’s risk and expense. Except for minor adjustments, vehicle repairs (including the painting of vehicles or the draining of automotive fluids) are not permitted. Conspicuous “FOR SALE” or other temporary signs are not to be displayed on vehicles. Care should be taken when driving through the property and horns should be used only as necessary for safety. Drivers should also be conscious of their car’s stereo volume. The Association is not responsible for damage to, or any loss of property, from vehicles parked on Parc East property. (See Policy Resolution No. 7)

IN-UNIT SERVICE PROGRAM

Owners are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the equipment and appliances within their units. However, Parc East offers an In-Unit Program in which any unit owner in good standing may participate upon submission to the Association of an application for the program and payment of a non-refundable enrollment fee of $25.00. Lessees desiring to participate in the program must apply through their unit owners. Service charges incurred by renters will be billed directly to their unit owners. Services offered by the In-Unit Service Program may include: minor repair and/or replacement of plumbing and plumbing fixtures; minor convector unit maintenance and repair; minor wiring or electrical repairs; and repair of window or door mechanisms. The building manager has authority to determine whether a service is covered by the program. The Association will not perform any service for which a license or permit is required. Requests for work to be performed under the Program are made through the front desk. Except in a case of emergency, routine work of

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the Association takes priority over a request for in-unit service. Labor charges are based on a half-hour minimum of $22.00 (with additional time charged at $15.00 per half-hour thereafter) during regular business hours. On evenings, weekends and holidays, a two (2) hour minimum charge of $100.50 will be applied with additional time charged at $22.50 per half hour thereafter. Senior citizens (those 55 years and older) receive a 20% discount on labor charges. The charge for parts and materials is cost plus 30%. Anyone receiving services under the Program will be billed on the first day of the following month. Payment should be made by check payable to Parc East Condominium and left at the desk or the Association office. (See Policy Resolution No. 9)

Resident Responsibilities

Condominium Fees: The regular condominium assessment fees are due on the first day of each month. Payment coupon books and labeled envelopes are distributed each fiscal year by the managing agent. The payment coupon, accompanied by a check made payable to Parc East Condominium, should be mailed to the managing agent. Automatic electronic payment can be arranged through the management company. Payments become delinquent on the sixth day of the month and a late fee equal to 10% of the outstanding amount is charged for delinquent payments. Payments are sent directly to the Parc East depository. Neither the front desk nor the building manager will accept assessment fee payments or the responsibility for them. After repeated delinquencies, the collection of condo fees can be accelerated to collect for an entire year. Resident Registration: All residents must register with the Association office and obtain a Facilities Pass. To be registered, one must: (a.) be an Owner of Record of the unit; (b.) be designated by the Owner of Record to be joint occupant with the unit owner; or (c.) occupy a unit pursuant to a bona fide lease executed by the unit owner and on file with the Association office. To register, residents must complete a data questionnaire and appear in person at the Association office during regular business hours. Identification (driver’s license, military I.D., etc.) will be required. No privileges (e.g., parking registration, use of Association facilities) will be extended to any individuals unless they are registered. Facilities passes are non-transferable, remain the property of Parc East Condominium and must be surrendered on demand, such as for violations of Parc East regulations, or on termination of residency. (See Policy Resolution No. 10) Vehicle Registration: Residents are required to register their

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vehicles with the Association so that they may park on Parc East property. No vehicles that the Bylaws prohibit from parking on common elements will be registered. Registration of vehicles enables the management to locate and notify owners of problems that may arise with the vehicle. (See Policy Resolution No. 7) Pet Registration: All pets, except those confined to a cage or aquarium, etc., must be registered with the Association office. A general limit of one dog (not to exceed 40 pounds in adult weight) or two cats are allowed per unit, except in those cases where approval for additional pets has been granted by the Board. Exotic pets (e.g., snakes, monkeys, etc.) are prohibited. Appliances: Owners are responsible for the maintenance and servicing of the appliances in their units. Lessees should refer to their leases to determine who is responsible for the appliances in their units. Dishwashers are allowed only in those units in which they were originally supplied, unless prior approval from the Board and the Covenants Committee is secured. If a unit owner wishes to install a refrigerator with an icemaker, an application to gain access to the plumbing lines must be made to the Covenants Committee. Installation of gas stoves requires advance notice to the Building Engineer. Plumbing: Pipes on the inside of the walls which serve more than one unit are the responsibility of the Association. Maintenance, repair of pipes and plumbing within the unit are the responsibility of the unit owner. If you notice water in your unit, please contact the front desk to report your leak immediately. If water is coming from a neighboring unit, management will contact the resident of that unit to see if the source of the leak can be determined and to ask that the water be turned off. Residents are also responsible for preventing stoppage in the waste lines. Do not flush anything that will not dissolve in water, such as kitty litter, down the toilet. A plunger is useful in some cases of stoppage. Garbage Disposal: Do not put anything down the disposal that will clog the line. Items that cause plumbing problems include: rice, bones, stringy vegetables, (e.g., cabbage, celery, corn husks, banana skins, onion skins), dough, oils or grease, paper, plastic or cellophane and cigar or cigarette butts. Other vegetable parings should be put into the disposal in small quantities and fully ground with cold water running. Also, watch out for small items such as wire or plastic twisters and pop tops. Avoid washing hair in the kitchen sink, as hair is a major contributor to clogged drains. If your drain is clogged, you may purchase a bottle of “#44 Line Cleaner” at the front desk. Do not use Draino, Liquid Plumber or any other

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acidic commercial cleaner in your garbage disposal, as it will damage the pipes and could cause problems for your neighbors. Telephones: Telephone wiring to, and serving more than one unit inside the building, is the responsibility of the Association. Wiring within a unit and telephone instruments are the responsibility of owners. Call your phone service provider directly for assistance with any telephone problem. Balconies: Balconies are for the enjoyment of the unit residents; however, certain rules have been adopted to protect the aesthetics of the building. Carpeting or other floor coverings are not permitted, and no permanent alterations, such as nails, hooks, or paint (other than that which is approved) may be used on the balcony floor, railing or on the underside of the balcony above. BARBEQUEING ON THE BALCONIES IS NOT PERMITTTED AND IS AGAINST THE LAW IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA. Do not use the balconies for drying clothing, rugs or beach towels, or for storing such items as boxes, bicycles or excess furniture. Feeding birds on the balconies and grounds is prohibited. (See Policy Resolution No. 13) Carpeting: Because of the need to minimize transmission of sound between units, carpeting and padding are required for a minimum of 80% of the floor area, excluding kitchens, bathrooms and closets. There are specific requirements for padding and carpeting. Polymeric foam cushion is not effective to insulate against sound transmission and is not considered adequate padding. Padding of 100% sponge rubber of a minimum weight of 52 ounces per square yard or of materials providing equivalent reduction of sound transmission is acceptable. (See Policy Resolution No. 6) Remodeling and Additions: No alteration to the exterior of the units is permitted. Within the units, a written application must be made to the Covenants Committee for approval prior to performing any structural additions or any alterations involving electrical or plumbing systems. All renovation/construction work must be performed only between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. There are specific applications , guidelines, hours and procedures for remodeling. (See Policy Resolution No. 13) Moving In or Out: Moving in or out of Parc East requires advance planning. At least one week before you move, contact the front desk to arrange a date and time for the move. A fee of $200.00, payable to Parc East Condominium, is required upon moving into the building. In

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addition, a one-time pet fee of $50.00 will be charged when applicable. A fee of $100.00 is required for moves from one unit to another within the building. All moves must be made using the service entry at the rear of the building and the service elevator. No moves are to be made through the lobby. The building manager will have the service elevator will be locked off and padded to reduce damage to the elevator or furniture. Under no circumstance is the elevator door to be wedged or propped open, nor are common areas to be blocked. Moves are permitted only between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Moves on weekends and the following staff holidays are prohibited: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (See Policy Resolution No. 14) Deliveries: Residents may accept deliveries, such as new furniture or appliances, and may personally move or remove larger boxes of household goods or clothing between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays and between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Deliveries and removals must be scheduled with the front desk to reserve the service elevator and access to the loading dock. Building entrances and common areas should not be blocked at any time. (See Policy Resolution No. 14) Leasing of Units: Each unit owner who rents a unit must use a lease that complies with the condominium’s governing documents. Failure to do so is in violation of the Bylaws. Also according to the Bylaws, such leases must be for a minimum of six months. A copy of each lease must be provided to the building manager so that Association records are complete. It is also important and in your best interest that the Association office have a correct address and phone number for each nonresident unit owner. Unit owners are responsible for their tenants’ compliance with and violations of the rules of the Association. Owners should be sure their lessees are aware of all rules and regulations. (See Policy Resolution No. 13. Sale of Units: Please see Policy Resolution No. 13, Section VI, Article D.

Insurance: The condominium carries a master insurance policy that covers the common property and the value of your unit. Unit owners may be required by their mortgage holders to provide evidence of this insurance; it can be provided by the Association office.

In addition, unit owners should have personal liability coverage, personal property coverage, coverage on all items replaced or added after the original purchase of the unit, as well as coverage for those items and

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deductibles not covered by the master policy. Renters should carry insurance to cover personal possessions.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Several facilities are maintained for the recreation and convenience of all residents. The Association has established several rules for use of these facilities. Dates and times of use have been set to maximize availability while minimizing intrusion on neighbors. Generally, hours of use are limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Access keys to locked facilities must be signed out at the front desk, and a valid facilities pass left, until the key is returned. For their safety, any resident under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18 years or older) while using recreational facilities. Please refer to Policy Resolution No. 12 regarding specific requirements for these common facilities. Swimming Pool: The Parc East swimming pool is located at the west end of the building. The pool opens for the season on Memorial Day weekend and usually closes on Labor Day weekend. The hours of use are from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and from11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. These hours are subject to change from year to year. Professional lifeguard services are contracted to oversee the pool and qualified lifeguards are on duty at all times during pool hours. In addition to the full-sized pool, there is a wading pool for small children. All residents and their guests using the pool must present their building passes and sign in daily. Each resident may bring two guests per day at no cost. Residents may obtain as many as two (2) additional guest passes at the front desk for a charge of $5.00 per day. Rest rooms are available but there are no lockers. Swimmers should change into their bathing suits in their units and wear shoes and appropriate covering garments to and from the pool area. Food is allowed in the pool enclosure. However, no alcoholic drinks or glass containers are permitted and all related trash must be placed in the trash containers. Radios are allowed but the volume must not disturb people nearby and should be turned down by request. Pool users are responsible for removing anything brought by them to the pool area. Tennis Courts: Lighted tennis courts are located behind the swimming pool area and are available for play from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. Users may reserve a court time through the front desk. The courts are fenced and kept locked at all times. The key is obtained from the front desk and should be returned promptly after conclusion of play. Two tennis courts have been converted to use for other games. (See Policy Resolution No. 12)

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Playground and Picnic Area: Barbeque pits and picnic tables are located between the swimming pool and tennis courts. No reservation is required for use of these facilities. (See Policy Resolution No. 12) Car Wash: A car wash has been established at the southwest corner of the parking lot near the pool. A hose and access to water is provided from April 1st through October 31st and two parking spaces are reserved for access. The key to unlock the water faucet must be signed out at the front desk. (See Policy Resolution No. 12) Dog Walk and Pet Area: There is a dog walk area behind the building between the parking lot and Four Mile Run where Pet Area signs are posted. Pets should be exercised only in this area and should be led in and out of the building only through the rear doors. Except for seeing-eye dogs, pets are not permitted upon the common elements unless they are carried or leashed. Leashes should not exceed six feet in length. No pet may be leashed to any stationary object on the common elements and pets are not permitted in recreational or common service areas. Pet owners are responsible for any property damage, injury or disturbance their pets may cause or inflict. Owners must clean up after their pets. The feeding of wildlife and wild birds of any kind on Parc East grounds is strictly forbidden. (See Policy Resolution No. 8 ) Party Room: The Party Room is located on the first floor on the right side of the west hallway. Some Association functions are held there and the room is also available for private use. In order to reserve use of this room, application, contract forms and usage regulations, available from the front desk, must be read, completed in duplicate and presented to the Association office and both the user’s fee and security deposit must be paid. The user fee is retained by the Association. After use, the room will be inspected by an Association employee and the user. If the room is left in satisfactory condition, the security deposit will be refunded. The resident signing the application form is required to be in attendance at the function at all times and will be held financially responsible for damages exceeding the amount of the security deposit. In such cases, the Association reserves the right to restrict that resident from future use of the room. (See Policy Resolution No. 12) Exercise Room and Sauna: A health suite is located on the first floor at the far end of the east hallway. The suite may be used between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight. There are also exercise equipment, a men’s and women’s saunas and restrooms with showers. Access keys may be signed out at the front desk. (See Policy Resolution No. 12) Bicycle Cage: Bicycles may be kept in the locked bicycle cage

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located in the garage if they are registered with the Association office. Bicycles kept in the storage cage must not block access to the meters on the back wall. Garage space owners may purchase and have installed approved racks through the Association for storage of their bicycles in their parking spaces. There is also an outside bicycle rack in the rear on the east end of the building. Residents storing bicycles there do so at their own risk. Bicycles left in the common areas, including in hallways and around the grounds, will be removed at the owner’s risk and may be reclaimed from the building manager. Bicycle storage on balconies is prohibited. (See Policy Resolution No. 13) Bulletin Boards: Several bulletin boards are maintained for information of general interest. Three are located on the first floor, across from the mailboxes and one is located in the garage near the elevators.. Two of these boards, as well as the message case in each elevator, are for use solely by the Association and management. On them are posted notices for emergency work, committee meetings, agendas for Board meetings, etc. The third bulletin board is available to residents to advertise items for sale, services, units for sale or rent, etc. Notices must be no larger than 3” x 5” and should be given to the building manager to be posted. All such notices must be dated and will be left in place for one month. Vending Machines and Library: Vending machines are located in the room behind the front desk. They dispense soft drinks, snacks, stamps and newspapers. A library/book exchange has also been established there, along with donations of books and magazines from residents. The Association maintains no control over the library; you may borrow whatever you wish and return it at your leisure or replace it with a donation of your own. The vending machines, the fax and the copy machine (located at the front desk) are available 24 hours a day for a fee. Newsletter: The Association publishes a newsletter for distribution to all residents and nonresident owners. Articles are included on Board actions, committee work, management advice, finances and items of special interest. Solicitations and Advertising: Nothing may be placed on or under unit doors nor on parked vehicles unless Board approval has been granted. Permitted items are generally limited to Association or management business. Anyone receiving advertising or other solicitations should report it to the building manager. Door: Seasonal wreaths may be hung outside front doors only if they are suspended on the approved hangers available at the front desk.

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Floor Mats, Shoes & Umbrellas: The use of doormats and storage of shoes, umbrellas, etc., outside doors is prohibited.

Policy Resolutions

Policy Resolutions are policies that have been promulgated by the Board of Directors to govern the community. They are a set of regulations to ensure compliance with standards of safety, aesthetics and behavior to guide each owner and resident with respect to other owners and residents. The following is a list of the Policy Resolutions contained in the Parc East Owners Manual. It is the responsibility of every owner, both resident and nonresident, and every tenant to be familiar with and follow the rules that govern Parc East. You should have a copy of the Owner’s Manual; if you do not, a copy may be obtained from the Association Office.

I. Book of Resolutions: Types of Resolutions & Manner of Recording

II. Policy Resolutions: Process of Considering & Adopting Policy Resolutions

III. Administrative Resolutions: Process of Considering & Adopting Administrative Resolutions

IV. General Resolutions: Process of Considering & Adopting General Resolutions

V. Enforcement of Condominium Instruments & Book of Resolutions: Special Resolutions VI. Design Procedures, Reviews & Guidelines: Changes to Units or Common Elements VII. Parking Policies: Vehicle Parking VIII. Pet Policies IX. In-Unit Service Program: Services Performed by Association

Personnel Within Units X. Use of Common Elements, Facilities and Guest Passes: Persons

Entitled to Passes XI. Access to Units: Key Control & Access to Units XII. Use of Party Room & Recreational Facilities: Swimming Pool,

Tennis Courts, All-purpose Courts, Exercise Room & Sauna, Picnic Area, Party Room, Car Wash

XIII. Use of Units and Common Elements XIV. Moves and Deliveries: Rules and Regulations Relating ot Moves

and Deliveries XV. Behavior Towards Employees

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XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. Assessment and Collection

Helpful Phone Numbers

Parc East Front Desk, Manager, & Engineer 703-671-9000 Alexandria Police Department Emergency 911 Non-emergency 703-838-4444 Alexandria Fire Department Fire and Rescue Emergency 911 Non-emergency 703-549-5100 Virginia State Police 703-323-4500 or 1-800-553-3144 Alexandria City Public Schools Central Office 703-824-6600 Charles Barrett Elementary 703-824-6960 George Washington Middle School 703-706-4500 Minnie Howard School 703-824-6750 T. C. Williams High School 703-824-6800 Alexandria City Government 703-838-4000 Mayor 703-838-4300 City Council 703-838-4500 Treasurer 703-838-4755 Office on Aging 703-838-0920 Child Protective Services 703-383-0800 Adult Protective Services 703-838-0778 Adult Services 703-838-0857 Voter Registration 703-838-4050 INOVA Alexandria Hospital 703-504-3000 Klingbeil, Powell & Alrutz (KPA) 703-532-5005 Libraries Alexandria Burke Branch 703-519-6000 Charles Beatley Central Library 703-519-5900 Kate Waller Barrett Branch 703-838-4555 Arlington Shirlington 703-228-6545

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Utilities Comcast Cable 703-823-3000 Dominion Virginia Power 1-888-667-3000 Virginia American Water Company 703-548-3654 Washington Gas 703-750-1000

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Index

Topic Page(s)

Admits 5 – 6

Advertising 19

Air Conditioning 11

Alarm 7

Appliances 14

Association 3

Balconies 15

Bicycle Cage 18 - 19

Board of Directors 3

Building Access & Keys 4 – 5

Building Services 9

Bulletin Boards 19

Business Operations 4

Car Wash 18

Carpeting 15

Committees 3 – 4

Complaints 6

Condominium Concept 2

Condominium Fees 13

Condominium Government 2

Deliveries 5 – 6

Deliveries 16

Dog Walk & Pet Area 18

Door Decorations 19 - 20

Elevators 9

Emergency Procedures 7

Exercise Room 18

Fire Inside Unit 7 – 8

Fire Outside Unit 7

Fire Safety 7

Floor Mats, Shoes & Umbrellas 20

Front Desk 4

Garbage Disposal 14 - 15

Gas Leak 8

Governing Documents 2

Guest Passes 5 – 6

Guests 5 – 6

Heating 11

Helpful Phone Numbers 21 - 22

Insurance 16 - 17

In-Unit Service Program 12 - 13

Keys 4 – 5

Laundry 10

Laundry Facilities 10

Leasing of Units 16

Library 19

Maintenance Emergencies 8

Managing Agent 4

Master Antenna & Cable TV 9

Miscellaneous 6 – 7

Moving In & Out 15 - 16

Newsletter 19

Parking Lot – Outside Garage 11- 12

Party Room 18

Pest Control 9

Pet Registration 14

Phone Numbers 21 - 22

Picnic Area 18

Playground 18

Plumbing 14

Policy Resolutions 20 - 21

Recreational Facilities 17

Remodeling & Additions 15

Resident Registration 13

Resident Responsibilities 13

Safety Tips 8

Sale of Units 17

Sauna 18

Soliciting & Advertising 19

Storage 9

Swimming Pool 17

Telephones 15

Tennis Courts 17

Trash 10 - 11

Vehicle Registration 13 - 14

Vending Machines 19

Welcome to Parc East 1

Work Orders 6