Rules
General
- All Residents shall abide with Law and these Rules of the Residential complex shall be subject to Law.
- Rules of the Residential complex shall be strictly abided by all Residents.
- Rules of the Residential complex may be amended by the Association at such times and in such manner as deemed fit by it. Any amendment in Rules shall be duly intimated to Residents before its implementation.
- Notwithstanding the Rules of Residential complex, safeguards, processes, procedures and other measures that Association may put in place or fail to put in place, Residents shall be solely responsible for their conduct or misconduct, act or omission and consequences thereof.
- Association or any of its Office bearers shall not be responsible for any act of commission or omission, misconduct or negligent behavior by Residents. Any damage or loss caused to any property of Residents, Facilities, Common areas or any property situated therein or any part thereof shall be made good by the Resident(s) causing such damage or loss.
- Association or any of its Office bearers shall not be responsible for any act of commission or omission, misconduct (including misappropriation of funds, theft, forgery, breach of trust) of any of the Association staff. Association shall be employing, allowing Association staff inside the Residential complex on good faith basis after doing a reasonable verification, background check.
- Members, Residents are expected to communicate about the Rules of Residential complex to their Tenants, visitors, guest, employees and other person who may be entering the Residential complex at behest of Members, Residents and to make them abide with Rules of Residential complex.
- Office of Association shall be the registered office which shall work during Office hours.
- Residents are not allowed to operate any Commercial activities from Dwelling units, unless prior written consent from the Association is obtained. Association may also prescribe rules regarding such operations on case to case basis as well as charge such fee as it may deem fit.
- Association staff shall not run personal errands of the Residents.
- Residents are expected not to cause any nuisance or inconvenience to fellow Residents.
- Use of loudspeakers or playing loud music or making loud noises is not allowed after 10pm.
- No activity which is considered illegal and against the interest of general public and Residents shall be allowed in the Residential complex.
- Residents should not interfere in the day-to-day workings of the Association staff. If Residents have any questions, suggestions, complaints regarding the working of Association staff, they may communicate the same in writing at the register maintained at Association office.
- Payments in respect of the Dwelling units including in respect of electricity, property tax, telephone bills etc. shall be responsibility of the respective Residents. Association shall play no role in facilitating payment of such expenses. Authorities may disconnect connections on failure to pay dues on time and Association shall have no role to play in reinstatement of such connections without full settlement of pending dues.
- In case of emergencies, personnel authorized by the Association shall have a right to enter into any Dwelling units after intimating to the Resident. Resident shall allow such entry for the purpose notified by the Association.
- Use of roof top terrace by Residents for personal use is strictly prohibited. Holding terrace parties or other functions, washing utensils and committing any nuisance on terraces is strictly prohibited.
- Residents will be informed of working hours, important contact information, escalation matrix and complaint procedures for facilities and maintenance services. Any change therein will be intimated to the Residents from time-to-time.
- Residents are expected to settle any differences and disputed that they may have with fellow Residents amicably among themselves. Association shall not generally be involved in disputes or differences between the Residents unless so requested in writing by one of the parties to the dispute. In such a case, Association may only play role of a facilitator to try and settle the dispute.
- Association with not get involved in disputes or differences that individual Residents may have with the Builder unless the matter of dispute is of a nature which impacts or may impact Residents at large.
- Association with not get involved in disputes or differences that individual Resident may have with another Resident unless the matter of dispute is of a nature which impacts or may impact Residents at large.
- Members should provide details of their address of communication, email address, phone numbers, details of Tenants to the Association and should endeavor to keep such details updated at all times so that communicate may be made by the Association to Members and their Tenants.
- Breach of Rules of Residential complex shall invite such action including levy of fines as decided by the Association.
Rules for Common Area
- Residents shall make best endeavours to keep and maintain Common areas clean and tidy.
- Plucking of flowers in the garden areas or damaging plants or trees is prohibited.
- Residents shall not install their personal equipments like AC, dish antenna etc on the common wall or in the common area.
- Common areas shall not be used for any kind of gathering, functions, video shoots, promotional activity, private parties without prior written consent from the Association. Association may prescribe such restrictions and fee to be paid before such activities are allowed.
- Scribbling or scratching on common area walls or in lifts is strictly prohibited. Writing of slogans or putting posters on walls in common areas in the Residential complex is not allowed.
- Residents shall not consume alcoholic beverages in the Common areas.
- Spitting is prohibited within the Residential complex except at places earmarked or in spitting bins.
- Eating paan or tobacco/ drinking alcohol / smoking or littering in Common areas is prohibited.
- No household items are allowed to be kept/stored in the common lobbies on each floor (for eg. flower pots, dustbins, shoe racks, cycles etc.)
- Fire escape areas to be kept clean and clear at all times. In case blockage (including by way of litter, waste objects, cartons, boxes etc.) is found in fire escape areas, it shall be deemed that all Dwelling units on the concerned floor have contributed to the blockage and fine shall be imposed on all Dwelling units of the concerned floor.
- No Resident shall block Common areas in any manner whatsoever, temporarily or permanently or put locks etc. to block Resident’s access to Common areas.
Rules For Dwelling Area
- Residents shall not paint the outside walls in a color different from existing color.
- External modification, alterations, putting window air conditioners, personal generators are not permitted.
- No modifications in Dwelling units are allowed without prior sanctions. Any structural change or any change in facade is not permitted.
- Balcony areas shall not be enclosed with permanent structures; however, transparent sheets may be put on grills and railing height can be increased in a manner as prescribed.
- Utility balcony can only be enclosed with the grill in the manner prescribed.
- Activities such as cooking, vessel cleaning etc. is not allowed outside the Dwelling units, in Common areas or in the park.
- Residents getting interior work done in their Dwelling units must ensure that no debris / unused material are left anywhere on the Common areas, pathways, staircases, lifts, or dumped outside the gate.
- Residents should ensure that work is completed within working hours without causing disturbance to fellow Residents.
- Normal working hours for contractors and interior workers in individual Dwelling units are 8.00 am to 6.00 pm on working days. No interior work is allowed in Dwelling units on sundays and public holidays.
- Workers, carpenters should be out of Residential complex by 7 pm. Workers are not permitted to stay in the Dwelling units over night.
- If the work needs more than 2 days, then the Dwelling unit resident has to inform the Association staff in writing, using work notification and a security deposit has to be kept with the association as prescribed.
- Any outsider, sub-contractor working in the Dwelling unit will be required to obtain temporary Private Employee ID cards before commencement of work after submitting proof of address and photograph. There will be a fee for issuance of such cards as decided by the association from time to time.
- It is advised that the Members seek transfer of TNEB meter allotted to their Dwelling units in their name as end users.
- It is desirable that Members take general insurance policy for their Dwelling units against instances of fire, theft etc. Association shall not be liable for loss caused to any Resident due to any untoward incident.
- Residents should follow rules of waste segregation as prescribed. Household garbage should be segregated into wet and dry. Kitchen and wet waste should be collected in plastics garbage bags and disposed off in the garbage chute only.
- Glass items and items which are too large for the chute, for eg. pizza boxes and cartons, should be disposed off along with the dry garbage. The dry garbage (newspapers, books, plastic/glass bottles etc) should be kept at the designated collection points in each block and not in common space like landing in each floor.
- No garbage / waste material or any other items / articles should be thrown from the balconies / windows. In order to maintain the decor and cleanliness, Residents should not use the balcony railings for dusting rugs, carpets or for drying clothes etc.
- Flower pots should not be kept on the parapets to avoid accidents or water seepage to the balcony below.
- In case of any seepage emanating from any of the Dwelling units, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the concerned Dwelling unit to get it repaired immediately. In case the seepage reaches other Dwelling units, owner of the Dwelling unit from where the seepage emanated shall be responsible for restoring the condition of the other affected Dwelling units.
- In case of any seepage, breakage or leakages source of which cannot be ascertained, all Dwelling units near to the point of such seepage, breakage or leakage shall share the cost of restoration.
- Residents should make best endeavor to ensure that water pipes are not blocked. Residents should also advise their carpenters, maids not to throw waste objects in the water pipes. In case water pipes are found blocked, all Dwelling units to which the affected pipe is directly connected to shall be fined.
- In case of any attempt or act of theft, break-in in the Dwelling units, Residents should inform the Association in writing immediately with as much details as possible. Association shall make efforts to seek police help for the affected Resident.
Rules for Clubhouse
I. SWIMMING POOL:
- Residents shall make best endeavors to keep the swimming pool clean and hygienic.
- Residents shall use the swimming pool only during the pool timings as displayed near the swimming pool.
- Residents intending to use the swimming pool should keep their Resident ID cards handy to display it in case so asked by the Association staff. In case of non availability of ID cards, such fee as prescribed shall be levied.
- Residents may bring their guests to use the swimming pool on payment of such fees as may be prescribed by the Association.
Persons using swimming pool shall change clothes in the changing rooms only. - Users of the swimming pool facility should sign on the register placed near the swimming pool by quoting their name and Dwelling unit number.
- Appropriate swim wear is mandatory while using the swimming pool (eg., cotton shorts, t-shirts, salwar – kameez, shirt – pants, jeans etc. should not be worn inside the swimming pool). Users sporting long hair are advised to wear a swimming cap.
- Footwear should not be used in swimming pool and should be kept in locker.
- Users should use locker room to keep their belongings. Maintenance staff is not responsible for security of users’ belongings.
- It is mandatory for users to take shower before using the pool.
- Residents, who do not know swimming or are learners, should use the swimming pool strictly under the supervision of professional trainers.
- Children below 10 years are allowed only in the kids’ pool and have to be accompanied by an adult otherwise they will not be allowed in the pool.
- Toddlers below 3 years are not permitted near the swimming pool area.
- Users with any skin ailments or contagious diseases, including eye infections should not use the swimming pool.
- Playing and running around the swimming pool area is not allowed. Spitting, spouting of water or blowing the nose in the swimming pool is not allowed.
- Eating/drinking/smoking in and around the swimming pool is strictly prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted inside or near the swimming pool.
- Personal chairs/other furniture are not permitted in the swimming pool area.
- Swimming pool should be used only for the duration paid for by the user. Association staff is not responsible to intimate users of lapse of duration. Users will have to pay for the time for which the swimming pool is used.
IMPORTANT: Swimming pool is intended for the use of only such Residents and their guests who know swimming well or who use swimming pool under supervision of professional trainers. Users shall be responsible for their own safety in the swimming pool. In case of minors, the parents/guardians are responsible for safety and supervision of their children in/near the swimming pool. Association and or any of its Office bearers, Association staff shall not responsible for any untoward incident in/near the swimming pool.
II. GYM:
- Only residents may utilize the facilities. Guests are not allowed. (ID Cards are Must)
- Any resident who knowingly assists unauthorized individuals in using the facilities will be suspended from the facility and a penalty would be imposed by VBOWA.
- T-Shirts as well as proper workout clothes and athletic shoes are advised to be worn inside the fitness room at all times.
- No shoes or bare feet are allowed on the exercise floor.
- During peak hours please be considerate of other residents and limit use of cardiovascular machines to 30 minutes.
- As work out etiquette suggests residents should bring a towel to the gym.
- Residents should clean the equipment after each use. Bring towels and disinfectant.
- Residents are responsible for returning the equipment to the proper location. This includes the weights on the Smith machine and bicep curl bar.
- No equipment is to be removed from the gym.
- No food with the exception of water is permitted in the gym.
- In consideration of other residents, please do not converse on cell phones on the exercise floor.
- Residents under the age of 12 are not allowed to use the equipment’s in the gym.
- GYM will be open only in the Specified Timings separately for Gents & Ladies, Timings will be strictly followed. (Ref Notice boards)
III PARTYHALL:
- Use of Party hall facility is allowed only to residents of the VGN Brixton apartment complexes as stated above.
- Applications for reservation of any of the party halls for any party shall be made to the Association Office, at least ten days in advance.
- Booking of the Multi-Purpose Halls is on a first come first serve basis.
- Applications for reservation must state the nature of the proposed entertainment, approximate number of guests invited and the likely duration of the party, etc.
- All arrangements required to be made with the party and charges shall be agreed to by the applicant, at the time of making the reservation.
- Residents using the Party Hall will pay in advance the charges levied by VBOWA at the Association office and receive appropriate receipt for the same.
- Smoking and consumption of alcohol within the premises of the Party hall is strictly not allowed.
- Cooking at the Party Hall is not allowed.
- Guests shall, however confine themselves to the party venue only. VBOWA may refuse permission for a party to be held, at their discretion.
- Guests attending parties / promotions / demos / exhibitions etc. are not allowed to use any of the clubhouse facilities like the swimming pool, GYM, Indoor Games, Movie Theatres etc.
- Any damage to the Party hall premises will be borne by the resident who has booked the party hall.
- Residents or their guests cannot use multi-purpose halls for lodging purpose.
- The multi-purpose halls should be handed over to VBOWA after the use with due minimal cleaning.
- The Party hall shall be open for parties / promotions / demos / exhibitions etc. from 10 AM to 9 PM only.
- No residents / guests shall install any machinery or equipment like generators, decorative lights, speakers that make noise or cause disturbance to other residents in any way.
- No resident / guest shall put any hoarding / advertisement or poster of any kind in the Party hall except as authorized by VBOWA.
- All residents and their guests should maintain decency and decorum within & outside the Party hall.
- Guests of residents will be permitted to use the Party hall by paying an entry fee as fixed by the VBOWA and the residents should accompany such guests. Right of admission to the Party hall shall rest solely with the VBOWA.
- VBOWA has the right to refuse entry to such residents and their guests who are found not abiding by the rules and regulations of the VBOWA.
- All residents shall be bound by the rules & regulations framed by the VBOWA in respect of entry and usage of the Party hall. Prescribed charges for usage of the Party hall shall be borne by users. Failure to pay the same by residents / users will result in denial of using Party hall.
- Usage of the Party hall is strictly restricted to the owners & Family Tenants only, Bachelors are not allowed.
Rules for Park Complex
- Smoking and drinking alcohol inside the Park Complex is strictly prohibited.
- Motor vehicles, Bi-cycles, Skates & Skate boards strictly prohibited inside the park complex.
- Play Equipments provided in the play area is meant for children below the age of 12 and be accompanied by an adult.
- Person above the age of 12 is strictly prohibited from using the same.
- Please keep the Park & Jogging Track neat and tidy.
- Pets are strictly not allowed inside the Park Complex.
- No Food & Beverages allowed inside the Park Complex, Chewing gum is also strictly prohibited.
- Don’t throw litters inside the park complex, Dispose of your trash in the nearby bins.
- Offenders are liable to be penalised with appropriate fine and they will also be barred entry to the Park Complex.
- No sharp objects may be taken into the play area
- Balls or other objects must not be thrown at each other and the Ball games are Strictly Prohibited inside the Park Complex.
- Don’t obstruct the walking / jogging in the track.
- Fighting, bullying, abusive, aggressive, or any type of behaviour deemed to be unsuitable towards VBOWA Staff, management, or other members of the public, from either children or adults, will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Management reserve the right to enforce total bans.
- Please scrupulously follow the rules and regulations framed for the benefit of all the residents of VGN Brixton.
- In case of Emergency, Please Contact Security .
- To Report Damage or other Concerns, contact vbowaoffice@gmail.com
Disclaimer:
Children using the Equipment in this park and play area must be supervised at all times. The VBOWA will not assume any liability for death or injury caused to anyone while using this equipments.
Rules for Pets
Details to be captured in a form by all the existing/new tenants and owners
- Where they got the pet from?
- Breed of the pet?
- How long they have had the pet?
- How old the pet is?
- If the pet has ever bitten any human or animal?
- Details of the person who will be responsible for taking the pet for walk and nature call. (to be provided if the responsible person is a servant or service hired)
- Who will care for the pet when the owner is not home?
- Vet card copy (to be submitted every year)
VBOWA Pet Policies:
- All existing/new pet owners are requested to fill the required form with details listed above and submit to association office within next 15 working days.
- Any dangerous breed which is banned under the rules and regulations laid down by Govt. of India inside apartments are strictly prohibited. If otherwise found, the owner will need to detest himself from pet on immediate basis.
- All pets will need to have all the required vaccinations as per norms. The Owner is required to submit the vet card from certified clinic every year.
- We recommend the pet owners to put a tag with details like owner name, contact details and flat # around their leash at all times. This is for the benefit of the owners to ensure that the pet can be returned safely if lost inside campus.
- All dogs will be on a leash at all times outside of the apartment. The pets are not allowed to sit on benches and the pet owners are requested to cooperate with residents in such of any such confrontations or requests.
- Other animals, such as birds and hamsters, should be appropriately caged.
- The pet owner is responsible for cleaning up any “accidents” their pet has left inside the apartment, inside the building or outdoors. The resident is requested to make the pet poop on a piece of paper and immediately discard it to nearby dustbins after putting in a proper packet.
- For urination, the pet if urinates in park or drain inside campus should be immediately washed away with sufficient water.
- If any resident is found guilty of breaking above rules shall be charged a penalty of 2000/- INR on spot.
- Under any circumstance, any such activities in lifts will not be tolerated. An immediately penalty of 5000/- will be charged to the owner of the pet if the pet is caught attending nature call in lifts.
- The pet owner is required to pay for any damage their animal has caused to the common facilities.
- If any person is bit by the pet, the owner will be responsible to fulfill all the following requirements on immediate basis –
- Treatment for victim (cost has to be completely borne by the pet owner)
- Get fresh certification from vet that dog is not carrying any disease
- Put dog mask while taking it out
- No permission to take the dog to public places (e.g. Playground or lift when there are other people, parking lots, near More etc.)
- If any part of the pet agreement is violated, or the pet becomes a nuisance or a hazard to others, association can require the pet be removed.
- Association shall issue additional guidelines to restrict the hours for the activities that cause noise and disturbance to the residents. Every Owner/Resident should exercise due care to ensure that their pet animals do not disturb others. Two (2) warnings shall be issued following which VBOWA is liable to penalize the owner with 2000/- INR on every following instance and/or put dog mask.
- During holiday breaks and intersession periods, all pets must be taken with the resident. VBOWA is not responsible for any pet that is left within an apartment
- No pets are allowed in any facilities like clubhouse, association office etc. This includes the pets of friends/guests or relatives.
- It is the responsibility of pet owners to assure the welfare of their animals during pest control services.
- VBOWA holds the right to make changes to the pet agreement as long as you give proper notice, at least 30 days.
- Most importantly, we respect everyone sentiments and understand that the pets are integral part of the owners family. We intend to conduct pet shows at least once every year to encourage all pet owners comes together and share a common social platform.