Great River Country Village Rules and Guidelines
November 15, 2016
Great River Country Village has adopted the following rules and guidelines so that you may use your home-
COMPLIANCE WITH THE RENTAL AGREEMENT "COMPLIANCE WITH THE RENTAL AGREEMENT"
1. The tenant, and those claiming by or through the Tenant, must comply with all terms and conditions of the written Rental Agreement entered into with the mobile home park owner(s) and/or manager(s).
2. Rent is due on the first day of each month. If rent is not paid on or before the 5th day of the month, there will be a Twenty ($20.00) Dollar additional charge assessed and Five ($5.00) Dollars per day thereafter, not to exceed a total of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars per month. Rent shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord with interest on all delinquent rental amounts at 18% per annum (18% A.P.R.) from the date due. All sums shall be paid to Landlord as Landlord may, from time to time direct. Rental payments shall be made in the form of a check or money order and delivered or mailed to the manager. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to Great River Country Village. If paid in cash, tenant is responsible for delivering the cash envelope to the manager in the correct amount and handing it to the manager, or manager’s representative at the office.
3. Tenant agrees that, subject to the terms of the Rental Agreement, the manager shall have the right to increase rent upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Tenant.
TENANT OCCUPANCY OF THE PREMISES "TENANT OCCUPANCY OF THE PREMISES"
4. MOBILE HOME "MOBILE HOME" . It is the responsibility of the Tenant to maintain his/her mobile home in a clean and attractive condition and to keep it in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations of the state, county, city and mobile home park.
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7. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS "ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS" . All mobile homes shall be connected by a qualified installer approved by management. If a permit fee is required, it must be paid by the Tenant. The electrical installation shall be in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations of the state, county, city and mobile home park. Upon taking possession of the rental lot, the Tenant shall inspect the thermal line, electric pedestal, and sewer lines to insure they are in good working order and not damaged. If they are damaged, the Tenant shall notify management of the nature and extent of said damage within five (5) days after taking possession. If the Tenant fails to notify the manager of any such damage, it will be conclusively presumed that the above-
8. SKIRTING "SKIRTING" . Tenant is responsible for skirting the mobile home within seven (7) days after placement of the mobile home upon the lot. The mobile home must be skirted with vinyl approved by the Landlord. The skirting must be installed on a wood base consisting of double treated 2x4’s staked to the ground. Please consult management on the exact placement of the skirting. All homes should be tied down as is customary in the mobile home industry or as required by local or state regulations. Staking to the ground is not acceptable and will not be approved. Flammable materials are not allowed for skirting or bracing. Skirting must be kept clean and in good repair at all times. If a Tenant chooses to insulate under the mobile home, the insulation must be nonflammable and not in view from the outside.
9. WATER "WATER" . Each month during the term of the Rental Agreement, Tenant shall pay a Water Discharge Fee to Landlord at the same time Rent is paid. The Water Discharge Fee shall be an amount equal to the number of gallons used for any such lot for the month multiplied by the per gallon rates provided by Landlord from time to time. In the absence of such a rate provided by Landlord, the rate shall be the same rate charged by Rathbun Regional Water Association, or its successor at the time the water was used. Provided, however, that if the water for Tenant’s lot is left running to prevent freezing; left running, purposefully or inadvertently, for extended periods; used to wash cars, trucks, or other vehicles; used to water any lawn, yard, flowers, bush, tree, shrub, or similar item; used in unreasonably large quantities; or used to supply water for the use or benefit of any person who is not occupying the mobile home space, then Tenant agrees to pay to landlord the sum of $10.00 for each day water is so used, in addition to the Water Discharge Fee.
10. STEPS, PORCHES, DECKS AND SHEDS "STEPS, PORCHES, DECKS AND SHEDS" .
A. STEPS. Entry steps must be either concrete, approved metal, or treated wood that is appropriately stained, and must have handrails and must meet all state and local building codes. If the opening under the deck or step is visible, it must be covered with approved skirt material or have toe kicks installed to be consistent with the decor of the steps or the mobile home.
B. PORCHES. All porches must be approved by management prior to purchasing or installing. Porch sides must be covered with skirting material to match the mobile home skirting and/or materials consistent with construction used to build the deck. Porches must have handrails on all exposed sides.
C. DECKS. Plans for deck construction must be submitted and approved by management before submitting them to the local building authority for a building permit if required. Decks will remain the property of the Tenant, and must meet all state and local codes as to materials, foundation, deck load and railing requirements. Decks must also meet the requirements of the Landlord, must be enclosed on the bottom with skirting material to match the mobile home skirting, must be stained to maintain a natural but attractive appearance, and must be reasonably maintained. Any deviation from these specifications will cause an order by management for removal. Front door side of home must have a minimum of an 8 x 8 deck management approved.
D. STORAGE SHED. Must have a minimum of an 8 x 8 storage building that is management approved. No metal shed accepted. With management approval, some vinyl and metal sheds will be acceptable.
11. AWNINGS "AWNINGS" . All awnings must be approved by management prior to purchase and installation. All awnings must be fabricated of aluminum, designed for awning application, installed in a safe manner and must correspond with the decor of the mobile home.
12. FENCES "FENCES" . No fences will be allowed. Landscape dividers, railroad ties, and landscape timbers may be used only after approval by management.
13. FIREPLACES "FIREPLACES" . All fireplaces and chimneys installed must be in compliance with all state and local building codes. A local building permit must be acquired by the homeowner before the start of installation. Firewood must be stored in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and codes of the state, county, city and mobile home park. Management will inspect firewood storage and advise Tenants if a problem exists. A Tenant not complying with management’s recommendations must remove all firewood from the site.
14. CLOTHESLINES "CLOTHESLINES" . Clotheslines of any kind are not allowed, except that umbrella-
15. ANTENNAS AND SATELLITE DISHES "ANTENNAS AND SATELLITE DISHES" Outside television antennas and satellite dishes may be used if kept in a presentable condition and in good working order. The placement of the dish or antenna will be at the back half of the home, unless otherwise approved by management. If placed on the home it must be installed at roof height. They may be placed on a post in the back half of the Tenant’s yard or attached to the roof of a storage shed. They may not be placed on the front half of the home or attached directly to the front of the home. If the Tenant has any question as to where it should be placed to meet the standard, management should be contacted. Any placement that does not meet the standards must be moved at Tenant expense. C.B. antennas must be approved by management. The Landlord may require that a particular antenna or dish be removed if, in the Landlord’s sole discretion, its appearance becomes unsightly.
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17. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS "REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS" . Any improvements required by the rental agreement or rules and guidelines must be completed timely and in a good and workmanlike manner, will be capable of removal at the conclusion of the tenancy, and will be completed free of liens and in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
GENERAL USE, MAINTENANCE AND GUESTS "GENERAL USE, MAINTENANCE AND GUESTS"
18. RESIDENTIAL USE "RESIDENTIAL USE" The Tenant shall personally occupy his/her mobile home only as a dwelling unit and may not rent the mobile home nor assign the tenancy to another person unless prior written approval of management is obtained. In the event the Landlord consents to a lease of the mobile home to another or an assignment of Tenant’s lease agreement to another, Tenant shall remain primarily responsible for the discharge and performance of all Tenant obligations under the Rental Agreement and these Rules and Guidelines. In the event Tenant fails to comply with the terms of the Rental Agreement or these rules and regulations, then any such consent provided by Landlord shall, without any further notice, be revoked
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19. PARKING. "PARKING." There shall be no on-
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21. MOBILE HOME MAINTENANCE "MOBILE HOME MAINTENANCE" . It is the responsibility of the Tenant to generally maintain the physical condition and appearance of his or her mobile home so that the aesthetic quality and appearance of the park and the value of the park are protected and preserved. Tenants must immediately replace or repair damaged or missing skirting and siding, broken windows, exterior doors and awnings, and broken or deteriorated handrails, steps, porches and decks. Chipped or peeling paint and rusty screws must be repaired, painted or replaced as needed. Paint colors must be approved by Management. All homes must be kept in good repair and in a neat and orderly condition and free of debris at all times. Window treatments will be curtains, drapes or mini-
Plastic shall not be attached or visible on the exterior of the mobile home, and raw insulation or boards must not show through windows at any time. During winter months, clean plastic may be placed over windows from the inside of the mobile home. There shall be no homemade or manufactured energy-
The central air-
No tires or weights shall be placed on the top of the home.
22. REFUSE AND GARBAGE "REFUSE AND GARBAGE" . Garbage will be collected weekly and must be deposited in one of the two dumpsters provided. Garbage sacks and refuse should be placed inside the dumpsters, and not stacked on top. It is important to place all trash inside the dumpster to keep trash and paper from blowing outside and littering the ground which creates an unsightly appearance in the community. Do not dump ashtrays on the ground outside the dumpster, or anywhere else on the premises. Extinguished cigarettes must be disposed of by Tenants and are considered litter if thrown on the ground. Garbage and refuse must be placed in plastic bags prior to placing in dumpster. Garbage and refuse must not be placed on decks, porches or elsewhere on the home-
23. WATER AND SEWER LINES "WATER AND SEWER LINES" . The mobile home park management will keep the main sewer and water trunk lines open and running at all times. Any stoppage of the branch line or freezing of water pipes is the responsibility of the Tenant. All lines and water meter must be properly protected by Tenant with heat tape and heat stick (where installed) and insulation during the winter months. No running of water to prevent freezing of pipes will be allowed. The Landlord shall not be liable for any frozen pipes. The tenant is responsible for repair costs to frozen pipes and water meters.
FINANCIAL AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES "FINANCIAL AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES"
24. SECURITY DEPOSIT "SECURITY DEPOSIT" . A security deposit of an amount not to exceed two months rent is required of residents prior to their mobile home being placed on site or ownership transfer. The security deposit will be returned when the Tenant leaves, gives proper notification, all rents and related charges are paid current, and the home-
25. RENTS PAYABLE "RENTS PAYABLE" . Monthly home-
26. MOBILE HOME REGISTRATION "MOBILE HOME REGISTRATION" .. Tenant shall disclose to Landlord, in writing, at the time the Rental Agreement is executed or at the request of Landlord, a form showing the following information with respect to any mobile home owned, used, or occupied by Tenant on the property subject to the Rental Agreement.
a. The make year, and serial number of the mobile home;
b. Whether the mobile home is paid for and, if there is a lien on the mobile home the name, address, and telephone number of any such lienholder; and
c. The legal owner of the mobile home.
Tenant shall give written notice to Landlord within 10 days of any change in the information specified in subparagraph a-
27. ELECTRIC, GAS, TELEPHONE "ELECTRIC, GAS, TELEPHONE" These utilities are provided to each home-
28. TELEVISION. "TELEVISION." Any Tenant who chooses to use cable television (if available) or satellite service will be required to pay all deposits and charges and deal directly with that company on service requests.
29. PETS "PETS" . Tenants who already own pets prior to receipt of these guidelines (dated January 2009), may keep, subject to management approval, these pets even though they may exceed 25 pounds. All other restrictions will apply: A maximum of two pets (one dog, one cat; or two cats). All pets must be pre-
30. FIRE HAZARDS "FIRE HAZARDS" . Each home must be equipped with a fire extinguisher and smoke detector.
31. TELEPHONE NUMBERS "TELEPHONE NUMBERS" . Each Tenant must provide management with his or her telephone number, even if that number is unlisted. This number will not be given to anyone not affiliated with the Landlord in managing the park.
32. NOISE CONTROL "NOISE CONTROL" . It is intended and expected that the park will be free from disturbing noises of any kind at all times. Vehicles with noisy mufflers will not be allowed in the park and any such vehicle belonging to a Tenant will immediately be repaired if it becomes loud. The use of any type or class of fireworks is prohibited in the park and the immediate perimeter of the park.
33. UTILITY REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY "UTILITY REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY" . The Landlord shall be responsible for the proper maintenance and repair of all sewer lines and water service lines below grade level. Utility companies, such as telephone, gas and electric are responsible for their individual underground facilities leading to your home. In other words, the Landlord will be responsible for below-
SPECIAL NOTE: Housing units may be located above sewer lines and other utilities. If it becomes necessary to move one or more housing units in order to make repairs, affected residents will be given as much notice as is feasible under the circumstances. The Landlord will be responsible for the cost of moving the housing unit, relocating the housing unit either temporarily or permanently, and reconnecting utilities, but will not be responsible for any other or further consequential damages. Each Tenant takes and holds possession subject to this understanding, and with the knowledge that delay in the moving of such housing unit(s) may cause foreseeable, consequential damages to the Landlord, other Tenants, and others.
34. SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, PARKING SPACES "SIDEWALKS, PATIOS, PARKING SPACES" . It is the responsibility of each Tenant to keep sidewalks, patios, and on-
35. VEHICLES "VEHICLES" . Vehicles parked on home-
36. GARAGES "GARAGES" . Garages are not allowed on individual lots.
37. VEHICLE REPAIRING "VEHICLE REPAIRING" . Minor repairing on-
38. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE REGULATIONS "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE REGULATIONS" . All traffic regulations and customary rules of the road will be obeyed throughout the park. A 10 mph. speed limit is enforced in all areas. Violators will be issued violation notices. NO ILLEGAL, ON-
39. MOTORCYCLES "MOTORCYCLES" . Licensed motorcycles may only be ridden to and from the resident’s home. Motorcycles must have quiet mufflers. Homeowners will be held responsible not only for their own actions, but for actions of their guests as well. Motorcycles cannot be parked or stored on lawns. A motorcycle will be counted as one of two permitted vehicles and must be parked accordingly. Do not start your motorcycle between the homes. Operation of mini-
40. RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE "RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE" . Boats, trailers, motor homes, unmounted truck campers and snowmobiles may not be kept on-
41. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. "RECREATIONAL FACILITIES." Individual swing and slide sets may be installed on resident’s own site only after approval by management. Small wading pools (six (6) foot diameter by twelve (12) inches deep, maximum) may be places on home-
42. CHILDREN. "CHILDREN." Children under sixteen (16) years of age must be off the streets by 10:00 p.m. Parents will be held accountable for their children’s actions and any damage caused by them. Children are not to play in the streets. Children are not to play on other resident home-
43. RESALE OF MOBILE HOME "RESALE OF MOBILE HOME" . Tenant shall not transfer or assign its interest in the Rental Agreement or the mobile home site nor shall Tenant rent the mobile home on a site to a third party without the Landlord’s prior written consent. In the event Landlord provides such consent, the consent shall be deemed automatically revoked in the event Tenant, or any other occupant of the mobile home situated upon the site pursuant to any agreement with Tenant fails to comply with the terms of the Rental Agreement or these Rules and Guidelines. Tenant may resell the home on its site within the park so long as the home is not in a run-
Prior to finalizing the sale of your home, after receiving a Resale Authorization Approval, your purchaser must have been accepted as a Tenant for the home-
44. MANAGER "MANAGER" . Rent payments and correspondence regarding park-
LANDLORD’S RIGHT OF ACCESS "LANDLORD’S RIGHT OF ACCESS"
45. ABANDONMENT "ABANDONMENT" . If a Tenant abandons a home on a mobile home site, the manager will make a reasonable effort to notify the owner and/or lien holder of the home or other known claimant in a reasonable time, and inform such person(s) of their liability for any cost incurred for the site, including rent and utilities due and owing. The owner, lien holder and such claimants are jointly and severally responsible for payment of such costs. The home may not be moved from the mobile home site without a written consent from management acknowledging clearance for removal and showing all monies due and owing as paid in full or that a satisfactory agreement has been reached between owner and management.
46. EMERGENCIES "EMERGENCIES" . Management shall have the right to enter a home owned by a Tenant, or being purchased from Landlord by a Tenant, or being rented, if such access is necessary to prevent damage to the mobile home or mobile home site, is in response to an emergency situation, or the Tenant has abandoned the premises.
47. MAINTENANCE "MAINTENANCE" . Management shall have the right to enter onto the mobile home site or the mobile home, if said mobile home is being purchased or rented from the Landlord, and make necessary or agreed repairs or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services or exhibit the premises to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors.
48. ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY "ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY" . Management shall have the right to inspect periodically all common areas of the mobile home park for evidence of illegal drug activity. In addition, management will maintain a record of all suspicious activity suggesting the presence of illegal drugs. If you observe any of the following items, you must promptly report it to management:
(a) Unusual odors;
(b) Persons who appear to be under the influence of drugs;
(c) Pipes for smoking drugs;
(d) Scales for weighing drugs;
(e) Other drug paraphernalia;
(f) What appears to be illegal drugs; and/or
(g) Other suspicious activity that suggests illegal drugs are being used, stored,
purchased, sold, or delivered on the premises.
If deemed appropriate, suspicious activity will be reported to the local police department
and the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
49. ROUTINE ACCESS "ROUTINE ACCESS" . Management shall have the right to enter onto the mobile home site for maintenance of utilities, protection of the mobile home park and to conduct periodic site inspections. Management may not enter a park-
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS "EMERGENCY CONDITIONS"
50. IMPORTANT NOTICE. SHELTER FACILITIES FOR SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS, TORNADOES, HURRICANES, ETC., ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS PARK "IMPORTANT NOTICE. SHELTER FACILITIES FOR SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS, TORNADOES, HURRICANES, ETC., ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS PARK" . During severe weather, residents and all other non-
51. The streets should not be blocked by parked vehicles in the event that there should be a need for emergency vehicles to enter the park.
MISCELLANEOUS
52. INDEMNITY. TENANT(S) HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS "INDEMNITY. TENANT(S) HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS" management of Great River Country Village, Junkins Properties, LLC and its owners from and on account of any damage or injury by fire, theft or accident to any person(s) , or to the furniture, equipment, records, goods, wares, mobile home or merchandise of any person(s) arising from the failure of a resident to keep the mobile home and his/her lot in good condition as herein provided, or arising from the negligence of any co-
53. WEAPONS. "WEAPONS." No firearms, BB guns, air rifles, pellet guns or other weapons of any kind are to be shot or used within or toward the mobile home park. Use of bows and arrows is also prohibited.
54. OPTIONAL IMPROVEMENTS "OPTIONAL IMPROVEMENTS" . Tenants may, with the consent of management, make improvements to their premises. Upon termination of the Rental Agreement, the Tenant must leave the site in substantially the same or better condition than existed upon taking possession.
55. HEALTH AND SAFETY "HEALTH AND SAFETY" . It is the responsibility of each Tenant to maintain his or her mobile home space and the home, if also being purchased, in as good a condition as when the Tenant took possession, comply with all obligations primarily imposed upon Tenants by applicable provisions of the city, county, and state codes materially affecting health and safety; keep that part of the mobile home park that the Tenant occupies and uses reasonably clean and safe; dispose of all rubbish, garbage, and other waste from the Tenant’s mobile home space in a clean and safe manner; not destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the mobile home park or knowingly permit any person to do so; and conduct himself or herself and require other persons in the mobile home park with his or her consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb the Tenant’s neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment of the mobile home park.
56. REMEDY "REMEDY" . If a Tenant’s failure to comply with the requirements of Rule 55 above materially affects health or safety or causes destruction or disrepair and the Tenant fails or refuses to correct such failure or make repairs as promptly as conditions require or within fourteen (14) days after written notice from the Landlord, whichever is first, the Landlord may enter the mobile home site and the home, if also being purchased, and make the repairs and correct deficiencies and submit an itemized bill of the costs as additional rent. Such amounts shall be due on the first of the month following such submission and shall accrue interest at eighteen (18%) percent per annum until paid in full.
57. INTERPRETATION "INTERPRETATION" . Headings used in the Rental Agreement or in these Rules and Regulations are for convenience only. Tenants are responsible to read such documents in full and to be familiar with their contents. Headings do not alter or limit the text. References to management include the Landlord, the Manager, and any designee of the Landlord.
58. AMENDMENTS. The Landlord reserves the right, from time-
59.. EQUAL APPLICATION FOR GUIDELINES "EQUAL APPLICATION FOR GUIDELINES" . These rules and regulations are designed to create and maintain a harmonious and comfortable living environment. Fair and equal application of these Rules and Regulations is the committed responsibility of Great River Country Village, and will be maintained by its management personnel. The management of Great River Country Village invites you to bring all matters affecting your tenancy to their attention.
60. GRANDFATHER PROVISION "GRANDFATHER PROVISION" . Existing improvements (except fences) which do not strictly comply with these Rules and Regulations will be permitted, subject to management approval, to continue in place until the home on the lot is sold, there is a change in possession, or their condition is, or deteriorates to the point, such that they are either unsafe or unattractive in appearance, whichever event first occurs. The acceptability of their condition will be determined in the sole discretion of the management.
The number and type of pets allowed in the park must conform to current standards, unless approved on a case by case basis which will be determined in the sole discretion of the management. Tenants must submit pet information when requested by management.
61. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS "ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" . Each Tenant must sign an acknowledgement of receipt which is included with these rules and regulations in the form shown at the end of these Rules and Regulations or any amendments thereto, and return it to the management within ten (10) days. Failure to return the signed acknowledgement of receipt is grounds for termination by management.
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