Estate
Millfield Overstrand Ltd: Lessee "Regulations"
These Regulations are in effect the Second Schedule of the original Lease Agreement which has been modified in March 2004 in terms of Clause 2(14) of the Lease (See "The Lease"). They are displayed in the public hallways of every building on the estate and all new Lessees or sub-tenants are provided with a copy and asked to sign them as an undertaking. The reason for this is to draw attention to a common-sense set of standards which we impress on everyone living here - very much for the mutual benefit of all. Obviously living in apartment buildings calls for a modicum of mutual respect for one's neighbours.
MILLFIELD OVERSTRAND LIMITED
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE UNDER THE TERMS OF YOUR LEASE
Under Clause 2(14) of their leases all lessees have covenanted to perform and observe the Regulations as set forth in the Second Schedule which are now duly revised and notified as Clauses 1-16 below. These Regulations apply to all permanent or temporary residents whether you are an owner-occupier, sub-lessee or visitor to the estate (and references to "residents" below shall be construed accordingly). Please read this notice carefully because it applies to everyone staying on the property.
- Tidiness and Appearance - No clothing, bedding, mats, towels etc should be left on balconies or patios for drying or any other purpose. Personal possessions such as garden furniture, children's toys, bicycles, inflatables etc. should be kept neatly in the immediate vicinity of the owner's flat by day and where possible taken inside at night. Do not allow them to be left outside hallway entrances where they could cause an accident. Balconies and patios should be kept tidy and free from domestic waste or debris.
- Refuse - All domestic rubbish must be put into securely tied refuse bags before placing in the blue wheelie bins. No loose unbagged items should be left on the dustbin room floors. Cardboard boxes or other packaging should be collapsed and bundled wherever possible otherwise the refuse collectors may not collect them, in which case it is the owner's/tenants responsibility to ensure their disposal. Newspapers/directories, cardboard, rinsed out glass and plastic bottles/jars, excluding their lids, empty aerosol cans and other approved recyclables as displayed on the recycling bins should be placed in the green wheelie bins provided..
- Noise - Residents must be considerate of neighbours and not make excessive noise. In particular, radios (including car radios), televisions and musical instruments should not be audible to neighbours, particularly between midnight and 7.00 a.m. Avoid banging doors, especially at night. Residents must be considerate when in the garden or common parts, or using patios or balconies, especially in the evening or at unsocial times.
- Children - Residents and visitors with children are asked to keep them under reasonable control and supervision at all times.
- Ball games - Ball games such as football and cricket are not allowed within the perimeter of the Estate, as they could cause damage to lawns and flowerbeds and break windows.
- Cycling - For the sake of safety to all residents, cycles, skateboards and motorised leisure scooters are not permitted on the estate other than on the road, where they may be used subject to the Road Traffic Acts and applicable byelaws and other legislation.
- Boundary Walls - Do not climb on or over the Estate boundary walls: gates and stepping-stones are provided for accessing the sea front.
- Dogs - All dogs must be kept on leads when in the Estate and not allowed to foul the lawns, paths or flower beds. Residents must also ensure that dogs do not bother neighbours by continual barking.
- Hallways - Boots and shoes, bicycles, prams, wheelchairs, invalid carriages etc should not be kept in the common way halls and landings. The stairways must be kept clear at all times.
- Vans and Caravans - Residents' vans or caravans must not be left in the parking bays. The parking bays are intended for residents' cars and guests' cars only. Tradesmen's vans may be parked in the parking bays whilst work is in progress but may not be left overnight.
- Water - When vacating flats for an extended period residents should ensure water is turned off at the main. Leaking overflows are the responsibility of the occupier and must be attended to immediately. The replacement of Sussex tile fascias on the exterior of buildings stained by such overflow will be charged for.
- Feeding of Birds - Residents are requested to refrain from feeding seagulls and crows on the estate. There is a risk of injury to small children from the seagulls, it is unhygienic, encourages vermin, increases damage to television aerials and also increases the soiling of windows.
- Replacement Doors and Windows - The Managing Agents must be notified in advance by submission of plans if any resident intends to replace existing doors or windows.
- Utilities - Residents may not erect additional aerials or satellite dishes on the exterior of the building including balconies. Any proposed structural changes associated with the change of supply of water, gas or electricity must be notified to the Managing Agents.
- Businesses - Properties are exclusively for residential purposes. No trade or business involving calling clients or the storage of goods for the purpose of resale or the provision of services to the public for profit may be stored or traded on the premises, including garages.
- Change of Residency - The written consent of Millfield Overstrand Limited must be obtained in advance before any sale or subletting of property.
I confirm I have read and understood this document and covenant to comply with and observe these regulations.
Executed as a deed on [date]: ........../............./......................
Signed:.................................... (New owner or new tenant)
NAME IN BLOCK CAPITALS: .................
Witness signature: ...................... Witness name: .......................
Witness address :.................................................................
One copy of this deed should be signed, witnessed and returned to The Chairman, Millfield Overstrand Ltd. Below are advisory notes (requests) in explanation of and supplementary to specific clauses of the Regulations for the guidance of all residents and their visitors.
Advisory Notes:
- Water - You are strongly advised when vacating your flat for an extended period at all times (and especially in winter) to turn off the main water supply (usually located under the kitchen sink or in the airing cupboard). It is a condition of our Buildings Insurance to do this. This is primarily to avoid leaking overflow pipes (clause 11) and the possibility of water leaking from mains connected equipment such as washing machines, dish washers etc.
- Replacement Patio/Balcony doors and Windows (Clause 13) - When submitting a request to replace any of these items please include your contractor's plans and specification which will be forwarded to the surveyor to check for conformity of design to estate standards, for which a nominal charge is made by the Managing Agents. Where such replacements are made you are most strongly advised to ensure that any damp courses or lead trays are in good condition, or as a matter of course are replaced, as any consequent water ingress associated with these structures is excluded under the building insurance policy and will not be covered by maintenance.
- Change of Residency (Selling or sub-letting) - You are required to notify Millfield Overstrand Limited as Lessor of any change of ownership or occupancy of your flat. This is to enable, at the Lessor's discretion, the obtaining of standard financial references from the new owner/occupier, the assignment of the lease, the recovery and replacement of the Member's Share Certificate and the notification to the new owner/occupier of parking bay arrangements and to request that a copy of the revised Regulations are signed and covenanted. In addition to the above the new owner/occupier will, for contact and security reasons, be invited to provide details of telephone numbers, alternate addresses and key holder information.
- Cycling (clause 6) - Although it has been customary to allow young children to use bicycles and tricycles on the estate paths this can no longer be sanctioned by the lessor due to safety regulations. You are therefore advised that any accident arising from the use of cycles is entirely the responsibility of the cyclist or cyclist's parent or guardian. The Lessor has no jurisdiction over the Council owned tarmac pavements of Overstrand Avenue and Millfield Close but it is pointed out that cycling is prohibited on all Council pavements. Buggies operated by disabled people are excluded from this restraint.