Issuu

Community Rules and Regulations

DCM-Mod02-GL001 DCM-Mod02-GL001

Table of Contents

Introduction

External and Common Areas

1.1

Introduction

5.1

Damage to Lawns and Plants and

1.2

Permitted Use

1.3

Household Staff

1.4

Insurance

1.5

Obligation to Maintain Component

Wild Animals 5.2

Furniture and Equipment on the

5.3

Children Playing on the Common

1.7

Privacy

1.8

Appearance of Component

or Residence 1.9

Security

1.10

No Smoking

1.11

Preservation of Fire Safety

1.12

Prevention of Hazards

8-9

1.13

Bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters

1.14

Holiday / Celebration Decorative

Deliveries and Removals

6.1

Movement of Goods

6.2

Timings

6.3

Permission Required

Keeping of Animals

7.1

Keeping of Animals

Car Park and Access Ways

8.1

Compliance

8.2

Speed Limit

8.3

Entry Devices

8.4

General

8.5

Liability

Enforcement of Community Rules

9.1

Enforcement of Community Rules

Definitions

27-28

Lighting

Common Areas

2.1

Obstruction of Common Areas

2.2

Damage to Common Areas

2.3

Vandalism

2.4

Vehicles

3.1

Depositing Garbage and Other Garbage Disposal

Residence Leisure Facilities

4.1

Operating Hours

4.2

Use of the Residence Leisure Facilities

4.3

Disclaimer

DCM-Mod02-GL001

The Community Rules are implemented

to maintain harmony and an appropriately high standard of a safe and pleasant living experience for owners and residents. Adherence to these rules will help to ensure that everyone’s experience in the Community is enjoyable,

Material on the Common Areas 3.2

Areas

Behaviour of Owners

Garbage Disposal

Common Areas

and Residence 1.6

convenient, and respectful of others. Violating any Community Rules will lead to a Notice of Violation and applicable penalties.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

1.1

1.4

Introduction

a. Insurance policies relating to the Common Areas do not cover the contents of any Property or other areas reserved to Owners. Each Owner must effect and maintain adequate and appropriate building and personal contents insurance for their Residence, covering damages to the Residence and consequential damages to other Residences and Components (including the Residence Common Areas).

These community rules (the “Community Rules”) are implemented to maintain harmony and an appropriately high standard of occupation and use of the Community for Owners. Owners must abide by the Community Rules. The Community Manager reserves the right to update and amend these Community Rules from time to time.

1.2

Insurance

b. All insurances required under these Community Rules must be taken out with a reputable insurer in the name of the Owner and must be for the full replacement value of the Owner’s contents and include a specific allowance for the removal of debris.

Permitted Use

a. Owners must ensure that its Component or Residence is used for purposes approved by the Community Manager and the Relevant Authorities.

c. Owners must, upon request, provide the Community Manager with duplicate or certified copies of the policies and all renewal certificates and endorsement slips for the insurances obtained by the Owner in accordance with these Community Rules.

b. Owners must ensure that its Component or Residence is not used for any illegal or immoral act nor for any use that may harm the reputation of any other Owner.

d. The Community Manager, to the extent possible in law excludes all liability for any claims, costs or liabilities of whatever nature whatsoever and however arising in relation to its role and function as Community Manager and the use by Owners of the Common Areas, and Facilities.

c. Owners must ensure that its Component or Residence is not used for any auction, clearance or liquidation sale without procuring the necessary permit from the Relevant Authority.

1.5

d. Bachelor Employees and / or un-related members and the residence is used for a single family unit.

Obligation to Maintain Component and Residence

a. Owners must maintain, repair, and keep their Component or Residence in good and substantial repair, working order, and condition as per these Community Rules (including all doors, windows, machinery, plants, equipment, fixtures, and fittings installed in their Component or Residence (and any Common Areas) to a standard equivalent or greater than the standard of the Community at all times.

e. Owners must ensure that all Occupiers comply with these Community Rules, as if they were an Owner.

1.3 Household Staff

b. Owners must, without affecting the generality of the above, at the Owner’s expense: i.

a. All household staff living in the Community must hold a legal work status issued by a competent authority

ii.

b. Owners must not accommodate any household staff that are not directly sponsored by them. If this Community Rule is breached, the Owners are liable for criminal prosecution by the Relevant Authorities, as per the Applicable Law.

iii. iv.

c. All household staff are obliged to abide by these Community Rules and Owners are obliged to supply their domestic employees with a copy of these Community Rules. Owners may be required to register all household staff that either reside in the Residence or are required to attend the Residence on a regular basis. Completion of a registration form may be required, and accompanied by a copy of the identity document. Security will arrange an appointment with the household staff to take a photograph for their identity card.

vi.

Clean the Terrace Areas (including all interior glass and any exterior glass that is readily accessible) and keep them free of dirt, litter, and trash and of vermin, rodents, insects, and pests regularly in a proper manner. and to a standard at least equivalent to the cleaning of the remainder of the Community. keep clean and maintain in good order, repair, and condition all fittings, plant, furnishings, and equipment in their Component or Residence. procure a maintenance contract for the quarterly service of the fire extinguishers, air conditioning ducts, and fan coil units from a Supplier Approved by the Community Manager on a form of contract Approved by the Community Manager. as soon as practicable, repair all broken glass (excluding exterior windows, which the Community Manager shall repair at the Owner’s cost) with glass of the same or similar quality and all damaged or broken lighting, electrical equipment, and plumbing in its Component or Residence. not use the lavatories, sinks, drains, and other plumbing facilities in their Component or Residence for any purpose other than those for which they were intended and not deposit in such facilities any material that could cause blockage to the sewerage or drainage system. Any damage caused to such facilities by the Owner’s misuse shall be fixed immediately by the Owner upon notification of the same.

c. Owners must not undertake any works without the prior approval of the Community Manager, and all works must be undertaken following the Architectural Codes.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

1.6 Behaviour of Owners a. Owners must not behave in a manner likely to interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of other Owners in the Community or any person lawfully using the Community. b. Owners must not cause any undue disturbance or nuisance to other Owners, or any person lawfully using the Community or undertake any obnoxious, immoral, indecent, or offensive activities in its Component, Residence, Common Areas, or any part of the Community. c. Whenever the Community Manager believes that an Owner’s behaviour constitutes a nuisance to any other person or may be detrimental to the amenities or the Community generally, it may call upon such Owner to cease such behaviour. d. Owners must not use any electronic equipment, including any television, loudspeakers, or other noise-generating equipment that can be heard from outside their Component or Residence. e. Notwithstanding Community Rules 1.6 (a), 1.6 (b), 1.6(c), and 1.6 (d) and subject at all times to the provisions of the Applicable Law, a Commercial Component Owner will be free to operate its Component as it deems necessary or appropriate in the operation of the Commercial Component.

1.8 Appearance of Component or Residence a. Without the approval of the Community Manager, owners are prohibited from possessing any item or furnishings that appear inconsistent with the rest of the community when viewed from outside the component or residence. b. It is not allowed to hang or place any laundry items, such as towels, bedding, clothing, or any other articles, on any part of their unit or residence or in any common areas unless in designated areas specifically intended for that purpose. All washing lines and similar devices must not be visible from other components, Residences, or Common Areas. c. Hanging or placing pots or other objects on top of walls or railings is prohibited. Each owner is responsible for ensuring that water from potted plants within their component or residence is properly collected. d. No television aerials or satellite dishes are permitted on the exterior of apartments. If the apartment Owner fails to comply with this Community Rule 1.9(d), the Community Manager shall give the Owner seven (7) days’ notice in writing to remove such television aerials or satellite dishes. If the owner fails to remove such television aerials or satellite dishes, the Community Manager will be entitled to remove these at the owner’s cost and shall not be liable for any losses or damages incurred by the owner.

Owners must be adequately clothed at all times. g. Owners must treat all Community staff members in a respectful manner. Verbal, vexatious, or physical abuse will not be tolerated and will be treated as a serious violation of these Community Rules. h. If an Owner fails to maintain their Component or Residence and this failure is causing or could cause, a nuisance, risk, or harm to the other Components, Residences, or any Common Areas, or any person, then the Owner must allow a representative of the Community or a person authorised, the right of access to the Component or Residence to carry out works or effect repairs after receiving reasonable notice from the Community Manager. These works will be carried out at the Owner’s expense. i. Owners must stay within the loading capacity of their Component or Residence. j. No private parties or events are allowed in the Common Areas or the Residence Leisure Facilities without the Approval of the Community Manager.

1.9 Security a. Owners must always keep their Components or Residences secure from theft or robbery. An Owner authorises the Community Manager to enter and secure their Component or Residence at the Owner’s cost if such Component or Residence is left unsecured and unoccupied. b. Owners must comply with all rules of the Community and directions of the Community Manager with respect to any security procedures implemented from time to time by the Community Manager. Owners must comply with all fire, safety, and health regulations as advised from time to time by the Community Manager and all Relevant Authorities. c. Owners must provide the Community Manager with a list of Entry Device holders and their contact details, with details of emergency contact numbers and addresses for the Owner. Owners must notify the Community Manager of any change in the Entry Device holder’s information, whether permanent or temporary.

1.7 Privacy a. All actions and activities performed within a Component or Residence should not disrupt another individual’s right to privacy. b. Owners must refrain from peering into other Residences or through the windows of neighbouring structures. c. Owners should implement reasonable steps to preserve their privacy through window coverings and landscaping design, always adhering to the established Architectural Codes.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

d. Owners that are not present but wish to allow Visitors must comply with the visitors’ registration procedure. If security has not been advised of the arrival of any Visitor as per the provisions of this clause, the security team may prevent access to such Visitor. Any Visitor must comply with Community Rules and relevant security procedures and present identification at the Residential Component reception area. The Community Manager may hold a photocopy for security purposes and in accordance with the privacy policy. e. No vehicle shall enter the Community or Component unless admitted by the security guard on duty at the entrance gate, except where the Community Manager has issued an Entry Device enabling the driver to operate the vehicle entrance gate himself. An Entry Device is given for the personal use of the person to whom it is issued and shall not be shared with, used by, or transferred to any other person.

1.10 No Smoking

h. No use of barbeques or cooking equipment of any nature is allowed in any part of the Common Areas, balconies, terraces, and patios, except in areas designated for such use and using facilities provided within the Community from time to time (if any). i. Owners must not throw any items of any nature whatsoever from the windows and Terrace Areas at any time. j. Hunting, trapping, and discharging firearms and using toy guns and air guns are prohibited within the Community. k. Any activities or conditions which endanger the health or safety of others are prohibited.

a. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas (if available) as determined by the Community Manager or authorized entity. Owners are allowed to smoke within their own residences. b. Shisha smoking and the use of bukhoor are only allowed in designated areas as determined by the Community Manager or relevant authority. c. Owners must eliminate cigarette butts and any other smoking remnants properly, and they must never, under any condition, dispose of any cigarette butts or any other smoking residue in the Common Areas or the Balconies. d. The Community Manager will be able to modify the smoking policy within the Community periodically.

1.13 1.11

Preservation of Fire Safety

a. Residents are allowed to operate bicycles, skateboards, and e-scooters only within the designated Access Ways while following responsible riding practices and must give priority to pedestrians, ensuring full compliance with applicable rules & regulations. Using these modes of transportation in other areas of the Community is prohibited. b. No battery-powered toys are allowed in any external Common Areas.

a. Owners must refrain from taking any action that would interfere with the functioning of fire safety equipment or lower the level of fire safety in their Component, Residence, or Community. b. Owners must only engage the Community Manager, or the Supplier nominated by the Community Manager to provide fire safety services and services in connection with the operation of fire safety devices in the Components and Residences.

1.12

1.14 Holiday / Celebration Decorative Lighting a. With the prior Approval of the Community Manager, an Owner may install temporary holiday or festive lighting within their Residence during Eid and other festive & national holidays in the UAE. Lighting must be installed at least ten (10) days before the holiday/ celebration and must be removed within ten (10) days after the holiday/celebration. b. Flashing decorative lights or lighting that creates glare visible outside the Residence is prohibited. Any lighting installed must not cause interference, nuisance, or annoyance to other Owners within the Community. If the Community Manager requests, the Owner shall promptly remove any lighting.

Prevention of Hazards

a. Owners are prohibited from engaging in any activities within their Component, Residence, or Community that pose or could potentially pose a threat or danger to others. b. Owners must not keep, use, or store any flammable substances in their Component or Residence, Car Park, Car Park Spaces, or Community without the Approval of the Community Manager (except such substances and in such quantities as may be reasonably required for normal domestic use). c. To prevent overflow and subsequent leakage below retail or apartments, it is necessary for residents to clear the drains on their balconies during rainfall. d. No fires, fireworks, or incendiary devices are permitted anywhere in the Community. e. Owners must refrain from doing anything or keeping any item in any Component or Residence (and any Common Areas) which will increase the rate of insurance payable within the Community or cause such insurance to be cancelled or voided. f. Owners must not leave any personal items or materials in the Common Areas. g. Owners must not leave any cooking appliance unattended and must only use cooking appliances in the designated kitchen areas.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Bicycles, skateboards, and e-scooters

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Common Areas 2.1 Obstruction of Common Areas a. Owners are prohibited from hindering the lawful use of Common Areas. b. Owners must not store any items in the Common Areas. c. Owners must not cover or obstruct any lights, skylights, windows, or other means of illumination of the Common Areas. d. If an Owner fails to comply with this Community Rule 2.1, the Community Manager is entitled to remove any obstructing items and store such items or dispose of the items at the Owner’s cost without notice to the Owner.

2.2 Damage to Common Areas a. Owners must not mark, paint, drive nails or screws or the like into, or otherwise damage or deface, any structure that forms part of the Common Areas without the Approval of the Community Manager. b. An Approval given by the Community Manager under Community Rule 2.2(a) cannot authorise any additions to the Common Areas. c. This Community Rule 2.2 does not prevent an Owner or person authorised by an Owner from installing (Applicable within the unit premises): i.

any locking or other safety device for protection of the Owner’s Component or Residence against intruders or to improve safety within the Owner’s Component or Residence, ii. any approved screen or other devices to prevent the entry of animals or insects to the Owner’s Component or Residence; or iii. any device used to affix decorative items to the internal or external walls in the Owner’s Component or Residence. d. Any item installed in accordance with this Community Rule 2.2 (c) must be installed competently and properly and must have an appearance consistent with any guidelines established within the Community about such installations or, in the absence of such guidelines, be in keeping with the appearance of the rest of the Community. e. Owners must fix any damage, breakage, or defect to the Common Areas occasioned by the misuse or abuse of the Owner. f. Owners must give the Community Manager prompt notice in writing of any defect in, or any services to or fittings in need of repair in, the Common Areas and of any circumstances likely to be or cause any danger, risk, or hazard to the Common Areas or any person.

Common Areas DCM-Mod02-GL001

DCM-Mod02-GL001

2.3 Vandalism a. Acts of graffiti or vandalism may be reported to Dubai Police for further action. b. The cost of cleaning, repairing, or reinstating any item or area damaged by graffiti or vandalism shall be charged to the responsible Owners.

2.4 Vehicles a. No vehicle having a gross weight over 8 (eight) tons, dune buggy, watercraft, caravan, trailer, recreational lorry vehicle, mobile home, motor home, van, or camper shell detached from a vehicle is permitted in the Community and shall not be driven or parked in the Car Park or Access Ways, except with the Approval of the Community Manager. b. The Community does not permit the operation of dirt bikes, trail bikes, sand buggies, off-road vehicles, and non-licensed motorised vehicles. c. No helicopters or other means of aerial conveyance may be used or landed in the Community except with the Approval of the Community Manager.

Garbage Disposal DCM-Mod02-GL001

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Garbage Disposal 3.1 Depositing Garbage and Other Material on the Common Areas a. Owners must not deposit or throw any garbage, dirt, dust or other material or discard any items on the Common Areas.

3.2 Garbage Disposal a. Owners must not accumulate rubbish or litter in, on, or around their Component or Residence or in any Common Areas and must ensure that all trash, litter, and refuse is removed from its Component or Residence to such locations as determined and notified to the Owner by the Community Manager from time to time. b. In regard to the disposal of garbage, waste, and recyclable material, An Owner must: i. ensure that garbage bags are securely wrapped. ii. ensure that tins or other containers are completely drained. iii. ensure that recyclable material or waste is separated and prepared following the applicable recycling guidelines. iv. comply with the Community’s requirements for storing, handling, and collecting garbage, waste, and recyclable material. c. Owners are responsible for immediately cleaning up or removing any substances they may have spilled in the designated shared receptacle area for garbage, recyclable material, or waste. d. Owners must notify the Community Manager of any loss or damage to the designated shared garbage, recyclable material, or waste receptacles. e. The Community Manager may post signs in the Common Areas with instructions on handling garbage, recyclable material, and waste. f. Owners must dispose of any chemical, biological, toxic, or other hazardous waste following any Applicable Law applying to the disposal of such waste. g. If an Owner fails to remove any garbage, recyclable material, or waste in compliance with this Community Rule 3.2, the Community Manager shall be entitled to enter their Component or Residence and remove the garbage, recyclable material, or waste at the Owner’s cost. h. Owners must arrange, at their own cost, for the proper disposal of large or heavy items (including industrial or construction waste) and any waste that is neither household nor garden refuse. The Community Manager may issue enforcement notices for violating these Community Rules. i. Owners must comply with all requirements of the Relevant Authority relating to the disposal of garbage and recycling.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Residence Leisure Facilities 14

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Residence Leisure Facilities 4.1 Operating Hours a. The hours of operation of the Residence Leisure Facilities shall be determined by the Community Manager and notified to the Owners from time to time.

4.2 Use of the Residence Leisure Facilities a. Owners must comply with the following: i.

All rules and directions of the Community Manager, from time to time, as posted at the Residence Leisure Facilities. ii. Applicable Law. iii. Any other rules, directions, or resolutions on using the Residence Leisure Facilities. b. A non-resident Owner is deemed to have assigned its rights to use the Residence Leisure Facilities to its Occupier. To avoid doubt, regardless of the contractual arrangements between an Owner and an Occupier, a non-resident Owner shall not be permitted to use the Residence Leisure Facilities. c. All users of the Residence Leisure Facilities do so at their own risk. d. All furniture and equipment on the Residence Leisure Facilities are owned by the Community and must not be damaged or removed by an Owner. e. Owners must be appropriately dressed when using the Residence Leisure Facilities in consideration of other Owners and for hygiene and modesty reasons. f. Stereo equipment of any type (unless fitted with headphones) is not permitted within the Residence Leisure Facilities.

g. The Community Manager reserve the right to exclude any person from using the Residence Leisure Facilities if such person be in breach of the Community Rules relating to the Residence Leisure Facilities. h. The weight equipment in the Residence Leisure Facilities is only available for adults who are sixteen years old or older. Youths aged twelve to fifteen years must be supervised by a designated adult. i. Weights must be lowered gently and not dropped on the ground. j. Use of the cardiovascular equipment is restricted to twenty (20) minutes when others are waiting. k. Outside food or beverage consumption is prohibited within the Residence Leisure Facilities. l. The Community Manager must approve any equipment additions to the Residence Leisure Facilities. If approval is granted, the equipment will be considered community property, accessible to all users of the facilities, and subject to removal or replacement by the Community Manager as they see fit. m. Personal trainers or coaches may not provide training for a fee in the Residence Leisure Facilities without the Approval of the Community Manager. Upon granting such approval, the Community Manager may charge a fee to the personal trainer or coach for the usage of the Residence Leisure Facilities.

External and Common Areas

4.3 Disclaimer a. The Community Manager (and their nominated Suppliers) shall not be responsible for any injuries, damage, or loss sustained by any person when using the Residence Leisure Facilities.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

External and Common Areas 5.1 Damage to Lawns and Plants and Wild Animals a. Owners must not disturb, damage, destroy or collect any plant material in the Common Areas, whether living or dead, without the Approval of the Community Manager, except in areas exclusively allotted to that Owner (such as a Balcony). b. Owners must not disturb, damage, or destroy any wild animals, insects, reptiles, or birds in the Community. c. Altering the common area landscape is prohibited, as is causing damage to it. Any harm caused will result in a fine and a direct cost to the owner for restoring the landscape. d. Landscaping that exceeds the property boundary and infringes on shared spaces or neighbouring homes is prohibited. e. Unauthorized use of irrigation pipes located in common areas is considered illegal. f. Moving waste bins is not allowed due to the risk of blocking pathways, as many residents use them. g. Owners are responsible for the disposal of construction debris generated by their contractors. h. Causing damage to the plants and vegetation in shared spaces is not permitted. i. Prior approval from management is required for any modifications to landscaping in common areas. j. Prior permission is required before bringing in any contractors. k. Installing surveillance cameras that overlook shared areas or neighbouring homes is not allowed.

5.2 Furniture and Equipment on the Common Areas a. Owners must not damage or remove any furniture or equipment located in the Common Areas without the Approval of the Community Manager. b. Owners shall be responsible for fixing any damage or loss caused by the Owner or its Occupier, Supplier, or Visitor.

5.3 Children Playing on the Common Areas Owners must not permit any child (aged fourteen and below) over whom the Owner has control: a. to play or remain within the Community or Common Areas unless accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian exercising effective control. b. to run or play in hallways, stairways, and elevators or remain in the Car Park or other parts of the Commons Areas, a possible danger or hazard to children or areas that may disturb Owners or Community guests. c. Use undesignated areas for ball games, skateboarding, cycling, roller skating, or hoverboarding. d. to deface the property, walls, or floors of the Community. e. to create any disturbance or nuisance or play any music or musical instrument in Common Areas without Community Manager Approval.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Deliveries and Removals 18

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Deliveries and Removals 6.1 Movement of Goods a. Owners shall be responsible for any damage to the Community or Common Areas caused by furniture transportation. b. Owners must ensure that designated access ways are used for all deliveries, removals, and by workers to avoid causing inconvenience to other Owners. c. Owners must ensure adequate measures are taken to protect the Community during deliveries or removal work. d. Owners must ensure that packing and crating materials are removed from the Community and disposed of appropriately on the same day they are brought in. e. Packing and crating materials are not to be left in the Common Areas or disposed of using the Community’s garbage system. f. No shopping trolleys are permitted except if these are made available in the Community, in which case they will be subject to availability and reasonable prior notice.

6.2 Timings a. Bulk deliveries and removals must be conducted during the designated times established by the Community Manager

6.3 Permission Required a. Owners must obtain written permission from the Community Manager at least forty-eight (48) hours before bulk deliveries and removals and ensure that such deliveries and removals are booked with the Community Manager. Failure to follow this rule (Community Rule 6.3) may result in denial of entry by the Community Manager.

Keeping of Animals DCM-Mod02-GL001

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Keeping of Animals 7.1 Keeping of Animals (As applicable to the community) a. The Community does not allow any nondomesticated household pets, including but not limited to horses, sheep, cows, poultry, goats, and swine. Additionally, any animals prohibited by UAE law are not permitted within the Community. b. The Community Manager may require an Owner to remove any animal from the Community or Unit immediately. If the owner does not comply with any such requirement, then the Community Manager shall have the right to procure the removal of the animal by such means as it may deem fit (at its discretion) and recover any costs incurred by it in so doing from the owner without prejudice to its right to recover any additional penalty. c. Animals within the Community must not be bred or kept for commercial purposes. d. Animals must be housed and cared for in a humane manner and in accordance with regulations issued by the Relevant Authorities and best international practices on animal care. e. Animals must not be kept in unreasonable quantities, to be determined by the Community Manager at its sole discretion. f. Pets must not cause excessive noise or disturbance to other owners, and the owner must act swiftly to resolve any complaints received. g. Animals must remain on a leash and under the control of a responsible adult while not within their Unit. Owners are responsible for ensuring that their cats stay within their Unit. h. Any animal waste deposited outside the Unit must be promptly removed and disposed of, and the pet owner or handler must disinfect the affected area. i. Owners of dogs and cats should register their pets with the Dubai Municipality and provide evidence to the community office.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Animals must always wear valid identification tags issued by Dubai Municipality outside the Unit. k. Owners bear full responsibility for animals brought in by their guests. l. Pet food should not be placed in shared spaces or close to structures such as balconies, decks, or porches. m. Pets must not be left unattended on Terrace Areas or Balconies. n. Animals are prohibited in children’s playgrounds, sports facilities, gyms, swimming pools, or clubhouses. o. Stray animals must be reported to the Community Manager for further action and may not be handled directly by Owners. p. Community dog parks must be used in accordance with the regulations displayed at the park entrance. If the rules are not posted at the gate, they can be obtained from the Community Manager. q. Serious incidents regarding animals must be reported to the Community Manager and the Relevant Authorities. r. No one is permitted to slaughter any animal, process, or dry any meat, fish, skin, or carcass. s. If any Owner contravenes or fails to comply with this Community Rule 7, then that owner shall be liable to pay the Community Manager a penalty. The penalty amount shall be at the sole discretion of the Community Manager. The Community Manager may also report such contravention or breach of any Relevant Authority. t. Owners or residents may contact the Dubai Municipality if there is a serious incident involving a pet within the community. This includes lost pets, abandoned pets, inhumane treatment of pets, disturbances by a neighbour’s pet within the community, or being attacked by a pet.

Car Park and Access Ways 22

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Car Park and Access Ways 8.4 General a. Owners must not sound a car horn within the Community except in an emergency. b. Owners must not park in a Car Parking Space reserved for handicapped drivers or loading areas without the requisite handicap placard or similar authorisation. c. Owners must clear up any oil spillage or any other substance emitting from their vehicle at their own cost. If an Owner fails to clear up any spillage within twenty-four (24) hours of the spill occurring or in the case of an emergency, the Community Manager may arrange for the spillage to be cleared and recover all related costs from the responsible Owner. d. Owners shall only park their vehicle(s) within their designated Car Parking Space(s).

8.1 Compliance a. Owners must comply with all rules and directions of the Community Manager and any other instructions on using the Car Park and the Access Ways. b. Owners must not park within the Access Ways or restrict or interfere with Access Ways or Car Parking Spaces. Any violation may result in the immediate towing or clamping of any contravening vehicle at the owner’s expense. c. Parking on the pavements, gardens, or any lawn area is prohibited. Violating vehicles will be escalated and towed away at the vehicle owner’s expense. d. Vehicles cannot undergo significant repairs or maintenance in the Car Park or Access Ways without obtaining prior approval from the Community Manager. However, minor repairs are allowed, but the vehicle owner must take responsibility for cleaning up the Car Park or Access Ways at their own expense afterwards.

8.5 Liability a. Neither the Community Manager shall be responsible for any loss, expenses, damages, or claims arising from using or in connection with the Car Park or the Access Ways. b. All costs incurred by the Community Manager as a result of an Owner’s breach of the Car Park or Access Ways Community Rules shall be charged to the relevant Owner.

8.2 Speed Limit a. No Owner shall drive any vehicle within the Community, Car Park, or Access Ways at speed above the posted speed limits. b. The Community Manager reserves the right to introduce any traffic measures in the Community that it deems necessary.

8.3 Entry Devices a. Owners must store Entry Devices safely and not lend or part with possession of them in any way except to their nominated Occupiers. b. If any Entry Device is lost, stolen, or misplaced, the Owner must inform the Community Manager and pay all costs for replacing the applicable Entry Devices. c. The Community Manager may replace or recode the Entry Devices at any time that the Community Manager deems appropriate, and Owners must do all things reasonably requested by the Community Manager in this regard.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Definitions

Enforcement of Community Rules

In these Community Rules, capitalised words shall have the following meanings: Access Ways means the shared pedestrian and vehicle access ways within the Residential and Commercial District, including the fire access areas and any internal or external access ways. Applicable Laws means all laws, decrees, orders, decisions, instruments, notices, rules, regulations, requirements, codes of practice, directions, guidance, permissions, consents, or licences issued by a Relevant Authority applicable to the Residential and Commercial District and/or Community, the Owners. Approval means an approval in writing under these Community Rules, which may be given subject to conditions, including a limitation as to time, and the term “Approved” shall have a corresponding meaning. Architectural Codes means those architectural standards, landscape standards and other general policies, procedures, and criteria with respect to home improvement within the Community. Balcony means the balcony or balconies appurtenant to a Residence. Board means the advisory committee of the Residence Owners Committee elected in accordance with the Jointly Owned Property Law. Car Park means the car park forming part of the Residential and Commercial District as depicted on the Volumetric District Plans. Car Parking Spaces means the car parking spaces located within the Car Park and, with respect to a Residence, the individual car parking space(s) within the Car Park forming part of, or allocated to, such Residence.

a. In addition to any other rights under these Community Rules, the Community Manager may take all actions (including, but not limited

Commercial Component means the Component within the Residential and Commercial District depicted as the “Commercial Component” on the Volumetric District Plans.

to, the issuance of breach notices and the charging of penalties in such amounts as are deemed necessary, at the Community Manager’s sole discretion).

Commercial Component Owner means the owner of the Commercial Component from time to time.

b. If any penalties issued under Community Rule 9 (a) are not paid, these will be added to Community Service Charges payable by the

Community means the residential community to which these Community Rules relate, comprising all Components and Common Areas.

breaching Owner. c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Community Manager may

Common Areas includes, but is not limited to, all open areas, services, facilities, roads, pavements, water features, gardens, utility and administrative buildings or areas, installations, improvements, and common assets, which are intended for use by Owners and the Community Manager and that do not form part of the title of any Unit.

enforce any Community Rules by proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction and, for this purpose, may appoint such attorneys and counsel as the Community Manager deems necessary,

Community Manager means the manager or entity appointed by the management entity to maintain and manage the community.

and the breaching Owner shall indemnify the Community Manager for all costs incurred.

Community Rules means these Community Rules.

DCM-Mod02-GL001

Community Service Charges means the fees paid by the Owner for the maintenance of the Common Areas.

RERA means the Real Estate Regulatory Agency of Dubai or other applicable Relevant Authority responsible for the regulation of the real estate sector in the Emirate of Dubai. Residence means a Unit within the Residential Component (which Residence may include access to or rights over the Common Areas, where appropriate).

Component means a volumetric component within the Residential and Commercial District as designated and shown on the Volumetric District Plans (which Component may include access to or rights over the Common Areas, where appropriate).

Residence Common Areas means those parts of the Residential Component and the facilities contained therein not forming part of any Residences and being capable of and intended for the use in common by the Residence Owners, or which are deemed to be “Common Parts” under the Jointly Owned Property Law.

Component Owner means an Owner of a Component (or part thereof) or, in the case of a Component which is a Jointly Owned Property, the Owners Committee established for such Component. Where there is a mortgagee in possession of a Component (or part thereof), such mortgagee shall also be deemed to be an Owner of that Component (or part thereof). In these Community Rules, unless otherwise expressly stated, a reference to “Component Owners” or “a Component Owner” includes a reference to all and any of the Residence Owners in such Component as the context so determines.

Resident means any person occupying or visiting a unit owned by an Owner, including such Owner’s lessees, tenants, visitors, servants, agents, employees, guests, family members, clients, customers, patients, or business associates.

District Common Elements means those shared areas and facilities designated as such on the Volumetric District Plans.

Residential Component means the component depicted as the “Residential Component” on the Volumetric District Plans.

Entry Device means any entry devices, keys, or security passes or the like necessary for the access to and egress from Community, the Car Parking Spaces and/or the Car Park, as applicable.

Residence Leisure Facilities means those leisure facilities within the Residence Common Areas available for use by the Residence Owners.

Jointly Owned Property means jointly owned real property as that term is defined in the Jointly Owned Property Law.

Residence Owner means an Owner of a Residence. Where there is a mortgagee in possession of a Residence, such mortgagee shall also be deemed to be an Owner of that Residence. Residence Owners Committee means the Owners Committee formed in respect of the Residential Component.

Jointly Owned Property Law means Law No. (6) of 2019 On Ownership of Jointly Owned Properties in the Emirate of Dubai (which law includes any regulations and decisions issued pursuant thereto, and any other directions or regulations intended to complement such law).

Supplier means any consultant, contractor, tradesperson, or the like who provides services to the BMG including operational, maintenance, repair and replacement services or provides such services to an Owner in respect of a Component or Residence.

Community Manager means the entity or authority that has responsibility for the Residential and Commercial District or management and control of the Community from time to time.

Terrace Areas means the external paved and/or landscaped areas that forms part of the Component or Residence in which such areas are located including the Terrace Areas and any garden area appurtenant to a Component or a Residence.

Occupier means any occupier, tenant, licensee, or person with any other right of possession or occupation (including any mortgagee in possession) of a Component or a Residence (or any part thereof).

UAE means the United Arab Emirates. Unit means a unit, as defined in the Jointly Owned Property Law, forming part of a Component which is a Jointly Owned Property.

Owners means the Component Owners and the Residence Owners as the context so provides. Where there is a mortgagee in possession of a Component or Residence, such mortgagee shall also be deemed to be an Owner of that Component or Residence. In these Community Rules, unless otherwise expressly stated, a reference to “Owners” or “an Owner” is a reference to all and any of the Owners in the Residential and Commercial District as the context so determines.

Visitors means an Owner’s invited visitors to the Residential and Commercial District including an Owner’s customers, guests, and family members. Volumetric District Plans means the volumetric Residential and Commercial District plans Registered (or intended to be Registered) in respect of the Residential and Commercial District that designates the Components and the District Common Elements.

Owners Committee means an owners committee, as defined in the Jointly Owned Property Law, constituted in respect of a Component that is a Jointly Owned Property.

Works means any fit out works, building works or alterations proposed to be undertaken to a Component or Residence (including any Residence Common Areas), excluding any alteration, renovation or other works to a Component or Residence relating to initial fit out works undertaken by the Community Manager or by an Owner where such works have been Approved by the Community Manager.

Residential and Commercial District means the District within the Community known as the “Residential and Commercial District” as depicted on the Volumetric District Plan which comprises the Components. Relevant Authority means the Government of the Emirate of Dubai or the UAE or any person or entity authorised by, relating to or acting in connection with the Government of the Emirate of Dubai or the UAE having any jurisdiction or authority over the Community or the Residential and Commercial District, including any ministry, department, municipality, free zone authority, local authority and/or service provider including Dubai Municipality, the Dubai Land Department, RERA, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, the Community Manager and/or any other utility provider.

DCM-Mod02-GL001