Community Guidelines

• Apartment Alterations

  Holes should not be drilled in your apartment without our prior written consent, nor should any nails, hooks, or screws be used on any floors, doors, windows, tub, shower, appliances, or fixtures in the apartment. Nothing should be fastened to the floors, doors, windows, walls, appliances, or fixtures in the apartment, the exterior walls, or porches of the buildings. Please refrain from hanging signs, advertisements, or notices on the outside or inside of any apartment or building. Locks on the doors leading to the apartment should not be altered without our consent. We must have a key to every lock at all times, and every lock must be compatible with the master key system for the building.

• Common Areas

  Common areas, sidewalks, entrances, hallways, or stairways of the community should not be used for any purpose other than entry and exit. Please do not place or store furniture, equipment, or personal articles in any common areas for any period of time. We may remove any such items at any time, at your expense, including any storage costs.

• Entry Guard System

  Please provide your telephone number to the office for the entry guard system. Your land-line telephone number will be programmed into the system at move-in. The entry guard system works as follows: When you get a visitor, they press "3" to scroll to your apartment number. When your apartment number appears, they can press "#" to call your apartment. Your phone will ring, and you will be able to talk to them over the intercom. To let them in, press "9" on your phone. This will release the door lock on the entry door.

• Equipment Use

  All equipment located in your apartment or community should be used in a reasonable and careful manner. Equipment includes such things as toilets, sinks, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, building access system, appliances, or other facilities. If you or your family, guests, or visitors use any equipment in a manner that causes damage to the equipment, you could be held responsible for the costs of repairing or replacing it.

• Estimated Replacement and Repair Costs

  When the resident moves out, the apartment will be inspected and damages will be deducted from the resident’s security deposit in accordance with the prices listed below. Charges for damages not listed will be billed on a time and material basis. The resident agrees to pay any damages in excess of the security deposit amount within ten days of written notification. Charges for damages to the Owner’s property will be as follows: Any door key lost for which lock must be changed - $40.00 Any mailbox key lost for which lock must be changed - $25.00 Duplicate key - $3.00 Lock-out fee after office hours (payable to office) - $40.00 Dining room chandelier (one bedroom apartment) - $55.00 Glass shade for ceiling fan (bedroom) - $10.00 Broken or missing mini blinds - $20.00 Screen and window cleaning - $10.00 (per window) Screen replacement - $20.00 (per window) Broken window glass - $75.00 (per window) Cleaning of refrigerator - $35.00 Damaged crisper cover (glass or plastic) - $50.00 Damaged crisper drawer - $60.00 Door bars (fresh or frozen) - $10.00 Cleaning of range which was left encrusted - $55.00 Inoperative dishwasher due to resident neglect (service charge does not include parts) - $45.00 Damaged counter top or vanity top - $155.00 Kitchen cabinets need to be cleaned - $30.00 Cleaning of linoleum of floor tiles (kitchen or bath) - $35.00 Replacement of damaged linoleum or floor tiles (kitchen or bath) - Contractor's cost Bathroom needs to be cleaned - $75.00 Toilet tank cover - $25.00 Missing laundry card - $15.00 Toilet stopped up by foreign object (when toilet must be removed or replaced) - $90.00 Repainting of walls - $100.00 (per coat, per room) Damage to hardwood floors - Contractor's cost Ceramic toilet tissue holder - $15.00 Mirror for medicine cabinet - $25.00 Strip light - $40.00 Decals left in tub or elsewhere - Contractor's cost Large hole in wall (6” or larger) - $50.00 Hole in wall (less than 6”) - $35.00 Damage to wooden door (interior) - $95.00 Damage to apartment entrance door - $300.00 Door bars (fresh or frozen) - $10.00 Damage to wall due to application or removal of wallpaper - $100 (per wall) Removal of trash - $25.00 (per bag) Removal of furniture - $150.00 Removing of contact paper - Hourly rate Replacement oven rack - $15.00 Miscellaneous damage - As per extent

• Heavy Items

  Items which weigh more than we determine is reasonable for the floor loading of the apartment are not permitted. You must check with us before bringing heavy items (i.e., waterbeds, safes, etc.) into the apartment.

• Lock-outs

  In the event of a lock-out, please contact the office. There will be a $40.00 fee for this service.

• Motor Vehicles

  Please keep in mind we may remove any vehicle at the owner’s expense if it appears abandoned, inoperable, does not display an inspection sticker and/or license plates, or the inspection and/or registration is expired. We apologize, but due to local water restrictions and hazardous substance ordinances, we cannot allow residents or their guests to work on their vehicles in the community parking areas. Vehicles may be washed only in designated areas. If there is no designated area, then washing vehicles is not allowed.

• Parking

  Only two cars per unit are allowed in the parking lots. Additional cars may be parked on the street. Please obey all parking and traffic regulations posted on Charles and David Drive. Parking areas are to be used only to park, load, and unload motor vehicles. There is a separate parking area for residents of Mansion House. ONLY residents of Mansion House are allowed to park there, all other vehicles will be towed at owners expense. Your vehicle may be towed without notice at your expense if you: • Park in a fire lane • Park in a no parking area • Block a fire hydrant, refuse container, another vehicle, sidewalk, or lawn Oversized vehicles, commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, or trailers may not be parked in the community without our consent.

• Peaceful Enjoyment

  All residents, their family, and guests should conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb their neighbors or community staff. Noise, odors, or any other actions that cause a disturbance are not permitted. Please do not interfere with the rights, comforts, or convenience of other residents or community staff. Remember you are responsible for the conduct of your family, friends, guests, and anyone you invite into the community. We will make reasonable efforts to stop neighbors from disturbing your peace, but we cannot be responsible for controlling their actions. If you are seriously disturbed by activities at your neighbor’s apartment, please call the police.

• Pets

  Cats and dogs are welcome at Home Properties of Bryn Mawr. There is a limit of two pets with a weight restriction of 65 lbs. and the following breeds are restricted: Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, Dobermans, Akitas, Rotteweilers, and German Shepherds. Dogs: $300 non-refundable fee. $30 per month, under 35 pounds. $65 per month, over 35-65 pounds. Cats: $300 non-refundable fee. $30 per month, per cat. Pets are not allowed in the apartment without our prior written consent. Please keep your pet on a leash at all times. Remember, you are responsible for cleaning up after your pet.

• Recycling

  Please recycle cardboard and plastic in dumpsters labeled as such.

• Safety

  Please do not bring anything into your apartment or the community that increases the risk of fire. Things that could cause an increased risk of fire include flammable oils, fluids, propane, benzene, gasoline, kerosene, or other hazardous materials.

• Satellite Dishes

  Satellite dishes are not allowed on this property.

• SmartCards

  Each person who has signed a lease will receive one SmartCard. Please remember that this card is for the use of the residents in your apartment only; do not lend or give it to anyone else. Please treat the card as you would money. We will gladly replace your card if the card becomes lost, for a $15.00 replacement fee. We cannot refund any value you had on the card. Additional cards for roommates (not on lease) may be issued for $15.00 per card. Please return the card(s) to the Management Office if you move out. In the event the card is not returned, there will be a $15.00 per card charge deducted from your security deposit. Adding Value to your SmartCard - Insert SmartCard into the Cash Service Center, with the chip facing up towards the machine. - The balance on your card will show on the electronic display. - To add value on to your card, with the card already in the Cash Service Center, insert $5, $10, or $20 into the bill acceptor. - Wait for the card to be updated and remove the card. Use in Laundry Machine - The price of the cycle is displayed on the electronic display. - To start the machine, insert SmartCard into the card-reader slot with the chip facing up towards the machine. - Select the cycle desired. The length of the cycle will be displayed after the machine has started. - After your cycle selection, wait until the machine starts and the display on the machine says to “Pull Card.” General Care of SmartCard - Store card in a safe place away from magnetic fields such as microwaves, computers, other credit cards, and electronic equipment. - Do not bend. - Do not insert card in anything but the laundry machines and the Cash Service Center. - The information may be erased if inserted in any other card reader. - Keep card and chip clean from any grease, film, or laundry soap. - Keep card and chip dry and free from scratches. - Do not put wet clothes on the SmartCard readers. Stop by the leasing office during normal business hours if you have any questions regarding your SmartCard.

• Trash

  All trash should be placed in plastic bags and disposed of in the appropriate waste containers. Bulk items should never be disposed of outside of waste enclosures or left on community grounds. Please do not place any trash in halls, stairways, or laundry rooms.