THE RULES & REGULATIONS CONSTITUTE YOUR FIRST NOTICE; ANY INFRACTION OF THE FOLLOWING RULES & REGULATIONS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC VIOLATION PENALTIES.  THE AMOUNT OF WHICH VARIES ACCORDING TO TYPE OF VIOLATION INVOLVED.

To all residents of Little River Resort:

Little River Resort is a private condominium property, each unit being individually owned.  All the amenities on the property are for use by owners, their guests and renters only.  The following are the Rules and Regulations for use of the property.  Please keep in mind that Little River Resort is also home to many year-round residents.  Every owner is responsible for the proper conduct of their family and guests, insuring they understand and observe our rules.

Please take a moment to review these items, as our Private Security Patrol in conjunction with the Horry County Police Department will strictly enforce them during the day and after hours.  NOTE:  disputes are to be worked out between you and the other party, if you cannot work them out call the police @ 843-248-1520.

SAFETY AND SECURITY:

 

• Police, Fire and Medical Emergencies / 911 

Please dial 911 – Give exact information (i.e.  Little River Resort or Little River Inn, LRI Lane, Building number (1 thru 27) as well as 4-digit building number posted on each building as well as each pool house (i.e. 4453, building 13, unit 1307).

 

911 is to be used for extreme emergencies only, all other calls may be directed to Horry County Police at 843-248-1520.

 

• Security Patrol - A security company patrols the property from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.  They are here for everyone.  Should you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call them at 843-839-9400.   

During the daytime, please call Horry County Police at 843-248-1520.

 

• Lockouts - Renters and guests who lock themselves out of their unit must have the phone number of the Realtor managing the property.  The Association doesn’t know who should and should not be in a unit and will not unlock a door for obvious security reasons.  The responsibility rests with the Realtor.  Night phone numbers of where your Realtor can be reached should be made available to your renters and guests for just such an emergency.  If your lock is changed, please make sure the Administrative Assistant is given new keys (2) with unit number stamped on them.  The HOA needs current keys to all units, for maintenance and especially for emergency purposes.
   
• Fire Extinguisher / Smoke Detector - Each homeowner is required to furnish and maintain a fire extinguisher in his/her unit at all times.  Please check the fire extinguisher a minimum of once a year to make sure it is in working order.  If it is used or stolen, you or your rental agent must replace the item immediately.  Each homeowner is also required to furnish a smoke detector, keep it in good working order and it must not be disabled or disconnected. 

·       Barbeque Grills – Grilling and barbequing of any type (gas, electric or charcoal) on balconies, patios or grassy areas is strictly prohibited including storage of said equipment and supplies whether it is used or not.  This is a violation of County Fire Codes and Insurance Regulations.  There are seven (7) BBQ areas provided by the HOA for all to use. 

 

·       Fireworks / Firearms – The use of any type of fireworks is strictly prohibited.  The discharge of firearms, including BB guns and air rifles is forbidden on the property at all times. 

 

·       Children – Reasonable supervision of children by a responsible adult must be exercised at all times when children are playing on the grounds or using the swimming pool facilities.  This is a state law as well as a HOA requirement.

 

·       Swimming Pools / Spa is subject to the following general regulations.  The pool area has appropriate signage indicating the hours of operation and any special regulations relative to the specific pool operation.  Please refer to the signs.

 

o      Use of the facilities is limited to residents and resident’s guests of Little River Resort HOA (A key is required to gain admittance).  The pool opens at 9:00 am and closes at 10:00 pm. 

 

o      Bottles, glasses or glass objects will not be permitted in the swimming pool or pool deck area at any time.  Broken glass can cause serious injury.  If glass should fall into the swimming pool, the result will be the closing of the pool for an extended period of time for draining and cleaning (all costs will be assessed to the homeowner (s)).  For everyone’s safety, it is requested that the Administrative Assistant or Board member be notified immediately should any glass objects be seen in the pool area.

 

o      The pools are cleaned daily in the early morning hours, at which time the pool and surrounding areas remain closed, it is done at this time to avoid interfering with normal usage.  From time to time, it may be necessary to close the pool without prior notice to do some maintenance work.

 

o      All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult during the child’s entire stay in the pool area.  No one under the age of 18 may supervise younger children.

 

o      Proper attire is required at all times.  Only bathing suits are suitable for the water (other materials can release strings causing severe damage to the filtration system).  Diapered children are not allowed in the swimming pool at any time (Appropriate “swimmies” are permitted).

 

o      Portable (battery powered) radios, record players or television sets may be played in the pool deck areas provided they are played at a low volume so as not to disturb others.

 

o      Running and excessive noise at the pool deck areas will not be permitted at any time. 

 

o      This conduct is dangerous and annoying to other residents.  This rule will be strictly enforced.

 

o      At no time are pets permitted in the pool or pool area (this is also a South Carolina DHEC law).

 

o      Pneumatic floats or other paraphernalia of similar nature, except for swimming aids, are not permitted in the pool area.  (Swimming “noodles” are permitted to be used by children.)

 

o      Diving is strictly prohibited in any portion of the swimming pool.

 

o      No Lifeguard is on duty.  All Owners, residents and guests are cautioned that they are using the swimming pool, its equipment and facilities at their OWN RISK.  The Little River Resort HOA assumes no liability for personal injury and neither is it responsible for the loss of personal property of Owners, residents and/or their guests.

 

o      In case of an emergency, the emergency phone is located on the pool house facility.  Please do not use phone for any purpose other than emergency.

 

o      A maximum of six (6) people at the pool from each unit will be permitted, at any one time.  If a family gathering or birthday party, etc. is planned and you expect to exceed the allowable maximum, please contact the Board for approval on number and dates.

 

o      Pool furniture is to remain in the pool area, please do not take any items to be used in other areas of the complex.

 

o      Please close pool gates upon entering and leaving the pool area.

 

o      Vandalism in the pool area cannot be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law in addition to violation penalties.

 

o      Any violation of the pool facilities’ rules may result in the loss of pool facility use as well as monetary violation penalties.

 

NOTE:  Any infraction of the above safety and security rules will be an automatic $100.00 violation penalty for each infraction.

 

 

General Rules for Common Areas:

 

·       Vandalism – Anyone observed destroying or tampering with HOA property would be subject to prosecution and liable for all damages.  Please notify a member of the Board if you witness any vandalism.  If the perpetrator is not apprehended, all costs for repairs will be paid out of HOA funds.

 

• Parking and Vehicles – There are no assigned parking spaces.
   
• Unregistered, expired license plates, abandoned or inoperable vehicles are not permitted in the parking area and will be towed at owner’s expense.
   
• Vehicles must be parked in spaces provided.
   
• No parking on grass, curbs, dumpster, handicapped parking spaces (without proper identification), parked vehicles or no parking zones.
   
• Vehicle may occupy only one (1) parking space, larger vehicles not permitted.
   
• No vehicle repairs, except for minor emergencies such as changing a tire, replacement of a cracked or shattered windshield or jump starting a battery, are allowed in the parking lot.  No repairs can be made by driving a vehicle up on the sidewalk or lawn area.  No oil changes will be performed on the premises.
   
• Any vehicle not in good repair causing fluids leaking onto parking lot surface will be asked NOT to park in the Little River Resort parking lot and the unit owner will be billed for any necessary repairs to the parking area and / or clean-up.
   
• Trailers, jet skis, boats, campers, motor homes, motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, commercial vehicles are not allowed on Association property, unless approved by the Board of Directors.
   
• Vehicle owners are responsible for any damage caused to common areas and / or other parked vehicles.
   
• As a security measure, the Association recommends that all vehicles be locked while on the Association property.  The Association is NOT responsible for any damage or loss.
   
• Vehicles illegally parked will be towed at owner’s expense, after notification.

 

 

 Infractions to the above parking and vehicle rules will be assessed a violation penalty of $25.00 for each occurrence.

 

·       Speed Limit – Please drive slowly and obey the stop signs posted as there may be small children crossing parking areas as well as folks walking and jogging.  Maximum Speed limit is posted as 15 m.p.h.  Anyone using excessive speed will be reported to the local authorities.

 

·       Garbage / Trash – All garbage/trash must be brought up and placed in the dumpster (Key required) located on the front of the property.

 

o      Do not leave any garbage or trash on or under stairwells, patios, balconies or around dumpster.  Do not leave any trash of any type in the mailbox areas, private area, or any common areas.

o      No articles larger than household garbage are to be placed in the dumpster.  Furniture, mattresses, building materials, cardboard boxes, carpeting, appliances, drapery/blinds hardware, golf clubs, etc. are not be placed in the dumpster or left outside the dumpster.  All such trash must be disposed of by the resident by transferring it to the recycle center located on highway 90 or on highway 9.

 

o      Penalties of $100.00 will be imposed upon any violation.

 

·       Pets – Under no Circumstances are renters or personal guests of the homeowner allowed to have pets of any kind in the unit or on Association property without homeowner’s written permission to the Board of Directors.

 

o      Pet Rules:   

                         Owners, Renters(upon permission) and Visitors will be allowed to have only two household pets in their unit or on the premises anytime.  Furthermore, only, dogs or cats or birds are allowed.  Any combination of these animals are OK so long as the two pet limit is not exceeded.

                         Renters are not permitted to keep pets at all, unless they have first obtained permission from the Board of Directors of the Association. There will be no exception to these rules for anyone.

                         No reptiles, rats, exotic or wild animals are allowed.  The only exception to the rule would be for service animals for handicapped persons.

o      Pet owners and their guests must keep their pets on a leash (with leash and with a cleanup bag in hand ) and under direct control and supervision of their owner at all times while on common property.  Animals are NOT allowed to run free.  Animal control will be called to pick-up animals running free.

 

o      All residents are to walk their pets away from the buildings and must clean up the feces deposited by their pet.  Do not allow your pet to relieve themselves on patio, sidewalk, pool area, shrubbery, gardens or parking lots.

 

o      Tying and/or chaining pets to the exterior of any building, tree, etc, are not permitted.   It is prohibited to insert stakes or similar objects into the ground or any building and leash your dog to it.

 

o      Pets may not be left on the patio or balcony for any extended period of time or whenever the owner/tenant is not in residence. 

 

o      No food or water is to be left for pets outside the unit or in any common area or limited common area (patio).  Any such container will be removed and discarded.

 

o      Do not feed feral animals as they may be rabid.  Call a board member to have them removed.

 

o      Springing traps set to catch feral animals will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law

 

o      Violation penalties of $100.00 will be imposed for each infraction of the pet rules because this is a potential health hazard.

 

·       Tennis Courts – to be used for tennis only (key is required).  No other activities are permitted (roller-skating, bicycling, skate boarding, exercising of pets.  Please close gates on entering and leaving.  Thank you.

 

·       Golfers – spiked golf shoes can cause damage to wooden stairways as well as interior of units.  Please remove shoes before using the stairs or entering any unit.

 

·       Stairway & Stairwells – All fire exits are to be kept free and not blocked in case of emergency.  Do not leave bicycles on landings.

 

·       Exterior Upkeep – No defacing or changing of any common area.  Each unit owner/resident must maintain a favorable exterior appearance of his / her unit.  All windows / screens, screen & storm doors should be in good working order and properly maintained.  Exterior entrance doors, sliding glass doors and windows are the responsibility of the homeowner, fogged or broken windows must be replaced immediately by the homeowner.  Windows or doors may not be boarded up except for emergency purposes upon approval of the Board of Directors.

 

·       Balconies / Patios – Articles of clothing, linens, towels, etc. shall not be hung from balconies, windowsills, on stairwells, or draped across furniture.  No laundry lines are permitted.  Patios are NOT storage areas.  Storage of items not intended for balcony and patio use is not permitted.  Also pets are not to be put out on balconies / patios for extended periods of time or when the resident is not home.

It is every resident’s responsibility to ensure their patio / balcony is free of all plants / furniture / small objects that could become projectiles in high winds during any storm or hurricane.

 

·       Satellite Dish or Television Aerial – these may not be installed without homeowner first making application to the Board of Directors and getting approval for placement and installation.

 

o      Tenants cannot make application.

 

o      Items may not be attached to the building, railing or roof in any manner.

 

o      When items are no longer in use, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to have it removed at their expense.

 

·       Signage – Signs of any type are not permitted on our association property; this means in unit windows or in vehicles parked in our complex or at mail boxes.  Also no signs posted indicating unit for sale, moving sale, yard sale, etc.

 

·       Solicitation – No signs, flyers, notices, advertisements or items sold door to door is permitted on HOA property without prior Board approval.

 

·       Alcoholic Beverages – Open containers of alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden on the Association’s common grounds including the pool areas, parking lots, streets, park areas, building stairwells, tennis courts, etc.

 

·       Little River Resort Employees – Little River Resort employees are prohibited from performing private work for homeowners / tenants, whether on or off the complex property during normal work hours.  HOA vehicle and supplies will not be used under any circumstances for private use.

 

o      Conversation must be kept to a minimum.  

 

o      Any request or problem must be presented to the Board of Directors and not our employees.

 

o      Special requests that are done during regular work hours will be billed by the HOA on a time and material basis

 

 

General Rules for Condominium Interior:

 

• Insurance – All homeowners are responsible for their personal property in each unit including appliances, carpeting, window treatment, paint, wall coverings, etc.  Little River Resort maintains insurance on the buildings and the common areas.  The Association recommends that all owners maintain an HO6 policy, please contact your agent for rate and coverage.
   
• Appliances – All homeowners are responsible for maintaining their appliances in good working order.  Any appliance that uses water should be checked on a regular basis for any leaks and repaired immediately including faucets and areas under the sinks.
   
• Hot water tanks must be replaced at the end of their warranty with copies of the warranty and date of installation given to the Association.
   
• Window Treatment – All draperies or other window coverings on a window facing the exterior and visible from any common element shall be lined with a white lining with the white lining exposed to the exterior of the condominium, per the Master Deed.

o      At no time should inappropriate items such as bedspreads, sheets or shower curtains be used as window coverings.

 

• Noise Control – Loud noise from television, stereo equipment, musical instruments, talking, etc. should be kept to a minimum at all times and especially between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.  This is in keeping with the Horry County noise ordinance, which will be enforced by our security and / or police department.  If you should be disturbed by excessive noise, please contact Horry County Police 843-248-1520.  The complex security may be reached at 843-839-9400.
   
• Occupancy Limits – The following numbers represent the maximum in residence for long term occupancy.  It does not apply to occasions when family and friends visit for short periods of time.

 

• One Bedroom              -           4 people
• Two Bedroom              -           6 people
• Three Bedroom            -           8 people

 

• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) – this is a homeowner responsibility, including the condensate line. 
  
   Winter - Never turn off the thermostat.  Approximately November 15^th turn the thermostat to heat set at 55 degrees or higher at all times to prevent frozen pipes
   
• Summer - Never turn off the thermostat.  Approximately April 1^st turn the thermostat to air-conditioning set at 78 degrees or cooler even when no one is in residence to prevent mold.  Mold is not covered by any insurance policy and the HOA is not responsible. 
   
• Add an algaecide or bleach to the condensate line a minimum of four (4) times a year to help eliminate blockage of the line by algae that can cause a great deal of damage to your unit and any adjacent unit if it leaks, this cost to repair all damages is the sole responsibility of each homeowner.

• The HVAC filters should be changed monthly.  The Association does a courtesy change of the HVAC filters three (3) times a year as noted on the maintenance calendar provided to each homeowner. 

 

• Utilities – All utilities (electric, water & sewerage, telephone, TV cable and internet access) to each unit is the sole responsibility of each homeowner including all wiring and connections from the main supply to the unit.

 

• Key Access to Condominiums – The Board of Directors and its designated agent shall retain keys to each condominium unit.

 

• Should a homeowner or its agent change any locks, two (2) keys with unit number stamped on them must be given to the Association immediately in order for the Association to have access for extermination, emergency or routine maintenance.

 

• Extermination – Little River Resort offers the services of Lanes Pest Control as an exterminator.  The contractors employees are bonded and authorized to enter any condominium on the dates provided on the Association calendar (provided to each owner) for the purpose of inspection and application of products to control and / or eliminate various insects or other pests.

 

• The contractor will not enter any unit where the resident is not home and a dog is present.  If you have a pet, please arrange to be available to have your unit treated.

 

• Emergency Access – Employees or Board members of the Association may enter any condominium in the case of emergency to assess damage and try to maintain damage control.

 

Tenant: 

 

·       “Tenant” is a word used to designate one who may occupy property owned by another whether or not rent is paid.

 

·       Each unit owner shall insure that his tenants and rental agents receive a copy of these rules & regulations.  The names of rental agents must be furnished to the Board of Directors by the unit owner.

 

·       Tenants shall abide by the same rules & regulations as homeowners.

 

·       Unit owners are responsible for any damage caused by their tenants.

 

·       Unit owners forfeit the use of all the amenities at Little River Resort when long-term tenants occupy their unit unless the owners purchase a seasonal pool / tennis court pass for their use.

 

·       No unit shall be occupied without electricity or water being supplied to that unit.

         

 

CHANGES TO THE RULES & REGULATIONS:

 

The Association may alter, amend, revoke or add to these Rules & Regulations for the preservation of safety and order in the complex, for its care and cleanliness, or for protection of the reputation thereof.  When notice of any alteration, amendment, revocation or addition is given to the resident, it shall have the same force and effect as if originally made a part of these Rules & Regulations.

 

The Board of Directors retains full authority for the enforcement of these Rules & Regulations.

 

These Rules & Regulations shall remain in full force and effect thereafter unless amended or revoked by the Board of Directors.

 

Any consent or approval to such further Rules & Regulations enacted from time to time by the Board of Directors.  All such Rules & Regulations shall be binding Rules & Regulations, and copies of such Rules & Regulations and any amendments or additions thereto shall be furnished to all homeowners.

 

SUMMARY OF INFRACTIONS AND VIOLATION PENALTIES:

 

A copy of the Rules & Regulations given to each homeowner and a copy provided to each tenant by the rental agent (agency or owner) constitute the first warning.  Any infraction of the rules as stipulated on previous pages will automatically be assessed a violation penalty as outlined below:

 

1. $100.00 each occurrence – Safety / Security / Pets / Trash or Garbage

 

2. $25.00 each occurrence – Parking / Vehicles

 

3. All others, after notification.

$50.00 each occurrence $50.00 per month after 30 days until the infraction is corrected.