Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Prepared By SAAOA
Contents
1. Purpose of the Document ............................................................................................ 4 2. About Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus ............................................................... 4 3. Common Area Definition ............................................................................................. 5 4. General Rules ............................................................................................................. 6 5. Common Area Usage .................................................................................................. 7 6. Noise Level ................................................................................................................. 8 7. Modifications to Apartments ........................................................................................ 8 8. Pet Animals ................................................................................................................. 9 9. Violation of Common Area Rules .............................................................................. 10 10. Community Living .................................................................................................... 11 11. Residents Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 11 12. Notice Board Policy ................................................................................................. 12 13. Driving in the Complex ............................................................................................ 14 14. Parking Rules .......................................................................................................... 15 15. Guest Policy ............................................................................................................ 16 16. Clubhouse ............................................................................................................... 17 16.1 Club House Membership ................................................................................... 17 16.2 General Club House rules ................................................................................. 18 16.3 Coaching Rules ................................................................................................. 19 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 16.10 16.11 17 Party Hall ...................................................................................................... 20 Swimming Pool ............................................................................................. 22 Steam/Sauna/Jacuzzi ................................................................................... 23 Gym .............................................................................................................. 23 Table Tennis ................................................................................................. 24 Carrom/Chess/Billiards Room ....................................................................... 24 Childrens Play Area ..................................................................................... 24 Reading Room/Library .................................................................................. 25
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Moving In / Moving Out........................................................................................ 26 Tenant Policy ....................................................................................................... 27 Ownership Transfer Process ............................................................................... 27 Lift Usage ............................................................................................................ 28 Mailbox, Email, Notice Board Checking............................................................... 28 Vendor Services .................................................................................................. 29 Commercial Activities .......................................................................................... 29 Service Apartments ............................................................................................. 30 Fire Safety ........................................................................................................... 30 Preserve Water & Electricity ................................................................................ 31 Garbage Collection, Segregation & Recycling ..................................................... 31 Contacting the Association .................................................................................. 33
29.1 Important Telephone Numbers .......................................................................... 33 30 31 32 33 Appendix A: Schedule of Various Charges.......................................................... 34 Appendix B: Vendor List ...................................................................................... 36 Appendix C: Maintenance Charge Payment Process .......................................... 36 Appendix E: Board of Managers of the Association ............................................ 38
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Treasurer, Joint Treasurer, Secretary, Joint Secretary and other members. Various subcommittees direct the functions of facility management, Security, Clubhouse, etc. A facilities management team supervised by the Estate Officer looks after the day-today management of the facilities. The Association office is located in the Clubhouse and is open on all days from 9am to 6pm. The Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus is registered under the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 (Karnataka Act No. 17 of 1973) as provided in section 2 of the act via document no. BDH-1-03069-2010-11 dated 27/08/2010. The rules & regulations written in this book have been evolved with an intent to implement the byelaws of the Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus as referred above and to secure harmonious and better community living among the residents of Sobha Amethyst and Adamus. The said rules & regulations are binding on the residents and are subject to amendments at the discretion of the Association. It is the binding duty of all residents (including tenants) of Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus to be aware of and to follow the byelaws specified in the registered document specified above.
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9. Tanks, pumps, motors, fans, lights, compressors, ducts, generators, rainwater harvesting pits and filters and, in general, all apparatus and installations existing for common use. 10. All other parts of the property necessary or convenient to its existence, maintenance and safety or which are normally in common use. 11. In case of dispute regarding what is common use or area, the decision of the Board of Managers shall be final and applicable. If the dispute still exists, then it can be discussed in the general body meeting.
4. General Rules
1. No owner/resident/tenant shall object to any work that are being undertaken by the Association, which shall be in the common interest of all owners, even if such work may cause temporary inconvenience to him/her/them. 2. No owner/resident/tenant or their guests shall under any circumstances threaten, abuse, reprimand, assault, or in any other way offend the staff employed by the Association or employed by any Agency engaged by the Association. Any misbehavior or neglect of duty by the staff should be reported to the Estate Officer or to the Associations Board of Managers. The Association shall take the required action and shall keep the reporting resident informed. 3. No owner/resident/tenant should engage the maintenance or security staff for their personal work during the working hours. 4. Common property is meant for all, and everyone is a shareholder in that area. Therefore, it must be kept clean and no damage can be caused to any part in any form. Plucking of flowers and damaging plants in the common areas are strictly forbidden. 5. Any damage made by accident or intentionally made to any common usage property or to the building premises shall be charged on actual basis from the owner/resident/tenant within a stipulated timeframe after issuing a notice is to him/her. 6. Any member or his/her tenant violating any of the rules & regulations or byelaws of the Association shall invite disciplinary action against him/her by the Board of Managers, which may include either a fine or depriving him/her from any of the Association services. 7. No owner/resident/tenant of Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus shall carry or permit carrying on any activity, which is prejudicial to the well being of the fellow residents.
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6. Noise Level
1. Residents shall exercise extreme care about making noises caused by any carpentry, repair works or the use of musical instruments, radios, television and amplifiers that may disturb any other occupants. Residents should be sensitive to the inconvenience of neighbors and must respect any objections raised by neighbors. 2. Reverse gear car horns should be switched off during late nights. 3. Loud personal conversations on the phone from the balcony is to be minimized. 4. Putting noisy equipments in the complex or inside an apartment is not allowed. 5. Noise pollution (this includes late night parties and honking) must be avoided. Residents must be cautious that their enjoyment does not become a nuisance to other occupants. 6. The Association has set 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, as No Noise Time Zone and each resident must abide by this rule. The rule is relaxed only under special occasions and only with prior approval of the Association
7. Modifications to Apartments
1. All carpentry or civil work must be carried out only between 9 am to 6 pm only on Mondays to Saturdays excluding Public Holidays. Absolutely no work is to be allowed on Sundays and Public Holidays. 2. Owner/resident/tenant must obtain written permission from the SAAOA Office (via email : manager@adamus-amethyst.in & office@adamus-amethyst.in) before starting the work and also require security clearance for the workers from the SAAOA Office. 3. Be sensitive to neighbors convenience. It is a good gesture to inform your neighbors prior to starting any work, which may cause them inconvenience. 4. Construction of new structure and/or modification on the exterior faces of the apartment (exposed to the outside) shall only be undertaken with the prior permission of the Association. The Association will do the technical evaluation for the modification before providing the approval. 5. Any owner/resident who wishes to do civil, electrical or plumbing modifications inside an apartment or installations located therein must inform the SAAOA Office (via email : manager@adamus-amethyst.in & office@adamus-amethyst.in) about the modifications in advance and provide a letter from Sobha Developers Limited stating that the intended modifications do not damage or weaken the structure of the building and are not in violation of the sale deed and construction SAAOA 2012 Handbook for Residents Page 8
agreements. Failing this, no civil work will be allowed in the apartment. The owner/resident/tenant will be legally liable for any damages to the building and its structural integrity that may result from any unauthorized internal modifications. 6. No owner, resident or tenant shall install wiring for electrical or telephone and cable installation, television antennae, machines or air conditioning units, clothes hangers, flower pot holders, dish racks, etc. on the exterior of the building or that which protrude through the walls, balconies or roof of the building, except as authorized by the Association. The Owner, resident or tenant is completely responsible for ensuring that any kind of wiring installation are done using proper ducting mechanism and the wires should not be visible outside in open and be lying loose on the terrace or hanging from the walls towards the exterior of the apartment. 7. No owner, resident or tenant must change/extend their balconies, utility areas, or ground floor garden spaces. It is strictly prohibited to encroach on common areas by means of any installation (such as clothes hangers, utensil holders, flower pot holders, TV dishes/antenna, etc.), or any enclosures (such as gates/partitions, temporary walls, picket fences, etc.). Strict legal action will be taken for all such encroachments. 8. No terrace or open area (including the private garden area of ground floor apartments) shall be covered with any temporary or permanent structures and all such areas shall remain open and unhindered. 9. For DTH/dish TV, owners should use the common dish options provided by the association No owner, resident or tenant shall install any TV antennae or dish on the terrace unless a common dish option from that vendor is not provided. 10. No owner is allowed to modify the exterior color of the building.
8. Pet Animals
1. Residents must not keep a pet animal without prior consent from the Sobha Amethyst & Adamus Owners Association. Pet owner must register their pet with SAAOA office by signing a pet agreement form. 2. Residents keeping any domestic animals shall abide by the Municipal Sanitary Byelaws 3. The pet owners must take care of periodic veterinary checks and the timely vaccination which are mandatory. The details of vaccination given shall have to be entered in the pets register maintained in the SAAOA office (Clubhouse). 4. Pets are banned from loitering around in the lobbies and are strictly not allowed near or the following areas: Childrens play area Clubhouse Amphitheatre SAAOA 2012 Handbook for Residents Page 9
Swimming pool CA Site STP,OWC,WTP Landscaped garden, Podium & Basement areas Any Grass and planted areas
5. Pets should be strictly on leash and always under the control of the pet owners/caretaker at all times when they are outside of the apartment or row house. 6. To keep hygiene of the complex, the pets must not urinate/defecate in the common area. In the event of an accident, the pet owner must clean up the place immediately. Then Owners of pet animals are expected to carry poop bags and other required instruments for this purpose. In case of non- compliance, a charge of Rs 1000 /- will be levied on the offending pet owner by Assocation. 7. The Association will seriously deal with any attacks by pets on people or any other pets. The Owner must pay adequate compensation to the affected party and get rid off the pet immediately. 8. All pet owners will be responsible for the welfare of their pets and the residential community at large, especially, not let them make any crying or howling noises from balconies. 9. Do not leave the pets in balconies especially when you are not at home and do not tie the pets outside of your apartment/row house if you are living at ground floor level, this may scare the residents/children walking near by. 10. Children must not be allowed to handle the pets outside of your Apartment or row house. 11. Pets are allowed in lifts only when the lifts are empty/no passengers or please make sure that the other lift users are comfortable while getting your pet in the Lift. Strictly NO if the Kids are inside the Lift. 12. Pets must not cause any damage to the common property and in case of such incidents pet owner may be charged for the damage caused. Value of damage will be decided by the Association.
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3. Suspicious movement of any persons or strangers in the locality should immediately be reported to the security desk. Please report any unsolicited visitors (e.g. people seeking donations, etc.) to the security desk immediately. 4. Residents should check the bonafides of drivers/domestic helps before engaging them. The Association maintains a record of blacklisted maids and drivers based upon their past records, which the residents may refer prior to engaging such staff. 5. Any residents shall grant the entry of any security personnel, or other persons authorized by the Association in case of an emergency resulting in threat to life whether the occupant is physically present or not. 6. Residents or their guests should not argue with the security staff. The security staffs are just doing their duties and are enforcing rules laid out to them by the Association. Such residents not agreeing with any rules or procedures should send their comments/suggestions to the Association. 7. Any lapse on the part of security should be reported to the Association. 8. Security and clubhouse staff are appointed for specific duties and are not to be used as errand boys. 9. Residents will advise security desk while leaving town for an extended/long period. 10. Residents will inform their milk vendor, newspaper, housemaid and other utility staff in case of leaving premises for an extended/long period. 11. Residents must familiarize themselves and follow all the rules and guidelines laid out in this handbook and to ensure that children in the household are aware and abiding the Dos and Donts as well. 12. Residents are responsible and liable for any damages caused to the estate and the properties thereof due to their own or wards non-compliance (see Section 4). 13. Keep each other in the community aware of the following : Our association operations are online www.apartmentadda.com Alternately, there are community groups on www.commonfloor.com Please note all official communication from the Association is via APARTMENTADAA only.
3. All advertisements/posters of commercial nature, including those posted/advertised by residents, will incur a charge for posting in the notice boards. 4. Advertisements/posters with the following objectives or purposes will be considered as non-commercial in nature and would not be charged. This list is indicative only and not the complete list. In case of any confusion, the Association will look and evaluate the purpose and its decision will be final for classification: a. Organizing cultural programs or some other gathering notification with no commercial motive involved. b. Coaching classes (for swimming, tennis, yoga, etc.) organized by the Association approved coaches. The fees charged to the instructors for such coaching classes already includes advertising through notice boards. c. Notices from Sobha Developers/Service Providers related to any resident issues. d. General awareness raising issues (such as from NGOs, eye camp, blood donation, election logistics related, etc.). 5. The charge for the notices shall be based on the size and the number of days the advertisement needs to be displayed. The rate chart is as mentioned in Appendix A. 6. Advertisements/posters that have the residents name, phone number and flat number mentioned in the advertisement/poster as contact info will be considered in the resident category. All other advertisements will be treated as non-resident category and shall be charged accordingly. 7. Advertisement/poster must be submitted at least 3 days in advance after effecting due payments by cheque to the Estate Officer who will make the arrangements to post it on the notice boards. At least 12 copies of the advertisement/poster need to be provided by the submitter for display in all notice boards. 8. The Association shall take due care to ensure that the notices are displayed properly on all notice boards for the specified duration. However, the Association or its Board of Managers cannot be held responsible for any missing or torn notices. 9. Residents may insert notices or leaflets in the resident mailboxes at their own cost and effort.
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15. Washing of cars should be restricted to the parking area allotted to the resident. Cars should be washed through a bucket, not a hose. Conserve water. 16. Residents MUST ensure that they do not leave any waste / litter from their vehicle in either their parking area or in anyone elses parking area. The waste / litter from the vehicle can be dropped at any of the waste bins provided all over the campus/basements. 17. Association has full rights to levy fines / penalty as deemed fit in case any of the above parking rules are flouted.
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16. Clubhouse
16.1 Club House Membership
1. The Owners of flats by virtue of having paid the initial clubhouse membership fee at the time of purchase of the flats are Members of the Clubhouse. 2. In case of a resale, new owner becomes the Member of the Clubhouse when he/she pays the Transfer Fee (see Appendix A) to the Association. 3. Membership in the Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus Clubhouse entitles the Member and his/her family to the use of all facilities of the Clubhouse. 4. The Association will issue membership cards (at a nominal fee, see Appendix A) to each Member of the Clubhouse and his/her immediate family members residing in the Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus premises. Members must provide passport size photos of all persons for whom a membership card is required. 5. Members and their families should carry their membership cards with them at all times while on the Clubhouse premises, and present the card if so requested by any executive or security staff of the Association. 6. In the case of tenants, the owner of the flat will have to transfer his/her membership to the tenants. The tenant will be issued membership cards for use by himself/herself and his/her family. Tenants will be issued ID cards on the production of a copy of the rental agreement and NOC from the owner. 7. The owner cannot use the Clubhouse when he/she has rented out the flat to a tenant. 8. Membership cards are not transferable and may only be used by the person whose name, photo and signature appear on the card. 9. Members must notify the Association office in writing of the loss of any membership card promptly and apply for the issue of a replacement card for which a nominal fee (see Appendix A) would be charged. 10. Members must notify the Association office in writing about any changes in the family and obtain/return/update membership cards as the case may require. 11. Members can obtain up to two free guest passes (upon request in writing) for their guests for a stipulated duration to use any of the Clubhouse facilities. Members must fill an application at the Association office each time they need a guest pass. 12. Residents are advised to contact the Clubhouse Committee for any further clarifications on the above.
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posted at the court/facility. All Residents must abide and give up the court/facility for the designated purpose at the reserved times. 18. Please follow the posted guidelines, rules and instructions at each court/facility or equipment. Users must read, understand and follow the instructions carefully at each court/facility or equipment. Proper use will help prevent serious harm/injury to the people as well as damage to the expensive equipment and amenities. 19. All residents must cooperate with the supervisors, supporting staff and security guards to help maintain and run the Clubhouse smoothly. 20. The Clubhouse and all encompassing facilities are not available to any owner or his/her guests if the maintenance and other sums due to the Association by the owner are not current. 21. The Association can levy penalty for any damage or misuse of the property and the decision of the Association in this matter will be final and binding on all residents. 22. The Association reserves the right to debar any person from entering the Clubhouse and using its facilities in cases of non-compliance of rules. 23. The Association or its Board of Managers will not be responsible for the loss of any personal belongings left behind by the users in any of the Clubhouse facilities. 24. In case of any issues, please enter your suggestion or complaint in the register book at the Association office.
f) As a general rule, group-coaching classes are encouraged. The Clubhouse Committee will limit the hours per day reserved for coaching to provide maximum time for the residents and will approve all coaching classes at its sole discretion.
14. No residents/guests shall install any machinery or equipment like generators, decorative lights, or speakers that make noise, emit smoke, or cause disturbance to other residents in any way. No stage or heavy furniture can be setup in the Party Hall. 15. No residents/guests shall put any hoarding/advertisement or poster of any kind in the Clubhouse except as authorized by the Association. 16. Guests attending the parties are not allowed to use any of the Clubhouse facilities (like the Gym, sauna, swimming pool, tennis court, badminton court, TT tables, etc.). 17. A Party Hall may be booked by a resident for public demos, promotions, or exhibitions when they are exclusively for Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus residents. The charge for such events will depend upon whether they are for commercial or non-commercial purpose. The Association will determine the classification based upon the description of the event and the charges will be applicable accordingly (as described in Appendix A). The Party Hall must be reserved at least a week in advance for such an event. 18. The Party Hall should be handed over to the Estate Manager after the party with due cleaning and removal of any decorations and additions done for the party. 19. The owner/tenant renting the Party Hall is responsible for the repair or replacement of any damage done to the Party Hall (including the ceiling, floor, walls), its furniture, equipment, or window coverings. Association reserves the right to impose such penalty to recover the cost of the damages from the renting owner/tenant. 20. The Party Hall renter will assume full responsibility for any and all accidents and claims that may arise as a result of any accident or for any other reason in connection with the renting of the Party Hall by the renter. 21. The Party Hall users will be solely responsible for their belongings; the Association or the Clubhouse management/staff will not be responsible for the upkeep or security of any equipment or belongings used for the party. 22. Please be courteous to Clubhouse personnel. They have been asked to enforce the Clubhouse/Party Hall rules by the Association and they are doing their designated job. 23. Bookings can be cancelled subject to a cancellation fee (see Appendix A). 24. External organizations (such as companies, NGOs, etc.) may be allowed to book a party hall for demos, promotions, sales or exhibitions when they are exclusively targeted for Sobha Amethyst and Adamus residents. Such events will be permitted at the sole discretion of the Association and organizations should contact the Estate Manager in advance. The Association will determine the charges to be paid depending upon the nature of the event. 25. No booking can be made for more than 2 days at a stretch by a single resident. SAAOA 2012 Handbook for Residents Page 21
26. Violation of these rules will be determined by the Association at their sole discretion. Violations will subject the owner/tenant to any corrective or enforcement action authorized by the Association and penalties may include, without limitation, the loss of using rights for the Clubhouse for one year.
1. Instructions have been placed near the swimming pool and everyone is required to follow these rules strictly. Failure to comply with the same will result in denial of entry and/or use of swimming pool. 2. Pool timings are as follows. 3. Tuesday to Sunday : 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM 4. Monday : Closed for maintenance 5. Proper swimming attire (swimsuits/trunks and swimming cap) must be worn before entering the pool. Residents and their guests are not allowed to enter the swimming pool in regular clothes. 6. It is mandatory for everyone to wear a swimming cap. The reasons behind compulsory swimming caps are as follows: a) Hair falling problems b) Oily hair c) Dandruff in the hair d) All of which are unhygienic and are thus applicable to both people with long as well as short hair. All users must take a shower before entering the pool. 7. It is not allowed to sit by the swimming pool in normal clothes with legs in water. 8. Persons using the swimming pool will use the changing room for changing clothes - they are not allowed to change next to the pool. 9. Shower rooms should be left in proper conditions for the person using it next. 10. Children under 3 years will not be allowed to use the pool without swimming diapers. 11. The swimming pool has no lifeguards. Assure all children below 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. 12. Absolutely no diving is permitted in the pool (it is a shallow pool and diving can be dangerous). 13. Avoid using the pool if you have any infectious disease.
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16.6 Steam/Sauna/Jacuzzi
1. Children below 16 years are not allowed to use these facilities unless accompanied by an adult. 2. Users must familiarize themselves and follow posted instructions carefully or seek the help of the Clubhouse official. 3. Maximum allowed usage time is 30 minutes per use per person or group. 4. Changing of clothes to be only in the changing rooms a) The Association reserves the right to deny use of these facilities to anyone at any point of time if rules are not complied with.
16.7 Gym
1. Children under 16 years are not allowed to use any facilities inside the gym. A fine of Rs. 1000/- will be imposed on violators. 2. Wear appropriate attire, i.e. clean non-marking athletic shoes and gym clothes. 3. No bare feet, sandals, dirty/soiled shoes, street clothes or wet clothes allowed. 4. No food or drinks (except bottled water) are allowed inside the gym. 5. It is advised to switch off the treadmill after use to avoid overheating. Individuals may use to a maximum of 45 minutes on treadmills. 6. Wipe clean machines, benches and cardio equipment after use. Please carry your own clean towel/wipe for this purpose. 7. Refrain from dropping weights or keeping them in any other equipments other than the racks kept for it. Replace the weights on the rack after use. 8. All the equipment of the gym has to be kept at its original place neatly after use. 9. The Association or its Board of Managers will not be held responsible for any injury or accidents to resident. 10. It is assumed that all residents have complete knowledge of the usage of the various equipments provided. 11. All residents who have a medical history need to consult their physician before using any of the equipment in the Gym.
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All children using the play area do so at their own risk. The Association is not responsible for any injury or accidents. The parents or other accompanying adults/maids are advised to look after the children at all times. Children must play only in the designated play areas. No playing is allowed on the podiums, driveways or lawns except as approved by the Association. Cycling/skating is strictly prohibited in the basement parking areas, lawns, jogging track, or the central podium. Bicycle racing is not permitted anywhere inside the complex.
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6. Bad etiquettes by domestic help will be veiwed seriously. Resident employing them needs to educate their domestic help about the rules laid by the Association. 7. Drivers will be allowed to stay in the car designated for them and will not be allowed to loiter in the common area. 8. Security has a right to search domestic help and items they are carrying in case of suspicion. 9. Household help (maid/cook/caretaker/driver) are not allowed to use Clubhouse facilities. They can attend party held in party hall when invited. 10. If caught smoking or spitting they will be debarred to enter the premises with possibility of fines. 11. The residents must inform the security about a change in maid or household staff (both when the staff joins or quits). 12. The Association is not responsible for addressing disputes between owners and maids or other household staff. 13. Avoid engaging household staff without references and do not employ children (below 18 years).
5. The move-in/move-out charges shall be revised as required from time to time through a resolution passed by the Board of Managers of the Association. 6. All Clubhouse membership cards issued to the owner/tenant must be returned at the time of move-out.
19 Tenant Policy
1. It is the duty of the owner of an apartment to inform the Association in writing of their intention to rent their apartment or of a change in tenant if already rented. They must also furnish all details of the tenant in a specified format. 2. The Association has a standard application form which every owner must submit indicating their intention to let out the apartment or to inform of change in tenants. This application form is available in the Association office. Please ensure to submit the form at least 5 days prior to tenant move-in or move-out. 3. Every new tenant has to sign a Tenant Occupancy Agreement with the Association indicating to abide with all the byelaws and other associated rules of the complex. This can be done at the Association office. 4. It is the owners responsibility to ensure that appropriate communication from the Association or Sobha Developers are passed on to the tenant.
4. The new owner/buyer has to sign a New Member Occupancy Agreement with the Association indicating to abide with all the byelaws and other associated rules of the complex. This can be done at the Association office. 5. These charges shall be revised as required from time to time through a resolution passed by the Board of Managers of the Association.
21 Lift Usage
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Use the Up/Down button depending upon the direction you want to move. Always keep your lift free of trash and graffiti. Please switch off the fans in the elevators when you get out last. Avoid spilling water and liquid in the lifts. Do not carry food or drinks in open packets in the lift. Familiarize yourself with the rescue procedures in case of power failures in lift. Lifts have a phone & emergency alarm button in case of emergency. Diligently follow fire safety rules and load limits prescribed for the lift. Please dont carry heavy items in passengers lift, f or that please use service lift. Please dont try to open the lifts manually at any point of time. The doors are programmed to open automatically when the lift stops. Avoid taking Pets in the lift when other passengers are in lifts.
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23 Vendor Services
Only vendors approved by the Association can work inside the Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus premises. The Association acts as a controller for them and makes necessary arrangements with them. Residents are requested not to encourage other vendors to come into the premises. The Association also negotiates service rates with the vendors. In case of any confusion or clarification with regard to the service rates set by the Association, please contact the Association office. All the current the Association approved vendors are listed in Appendix B along with their negotiated rates. For your information, we currently have milk, newspaper, drinking water supplier, Cable/DTH service, car washing and ironing vendors.
24 Commercial Activities
The Association explicitly disallows residents from organizing or conducting within Sobha Amethyst and Sobha Adamus any commercial activity that involves one or more of the following: 1. Involving non-residents as organizers or participants 2. Involving usage of common facilities 3. Creating inconvenience to other residents 4. Affecting safety and security of residents A commercial activity is one that is defined as an activity that involves payment of cash for kind for services rendered. Any commercial activity violating the conditions above will be allowed only after written permission from the Association and will have to be organized in the Clubhouse or any other location deemed appropriate by the Association. However some activities can be allowed inside your apartments provided it is only for the residents of the complex and 1. NOC is provided from your neighbors (All the neighbors from same/1 floor below/1 floor upper). 2. If you are a tenant NOC from the Apartment owner
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Once you have got the NOCs please submit the same to the Association for final approval. Association can approve/deny the activity. Please also be informed Association can revoke the approval at any point of time.
25 Service Apartments
1. All apartment units shall be utilized for private residential purpose only. Either using or letting out any apartment for any non-residential, public or commercial purpose including purposes such as hotel, lodge or guesthouse is prohibited. 2. No apartment owner shall lease, mortgage or give possession of the duly owned car parking area appurtenant to his/her unit to a person who is not a resident of Sobha Amethyst and Adamus. 3. No owner can lend his/her flat for service apartment purpose.
26 Fire Safety
1. Use only the staircase during fire (unless otherwise instructed). Do not use lifts during fire. 2. Raise alarm immediately, call out loud for help. 3. If enclosed area is too smoky, stoop down and crawl towards the exit. 4. Dont run, be calm, and walk at a pace so that you dont have to take a deep breath. 5. Keeping yourself prepared will help in real emergency situations. Please do the following. 6. Read the fire safety instructions which is placed near lift lobby. 7. Volunteers need to get trained in operating the fire safety equipment. 8. Please collect fire extinguisher for each flat from the Association office. 9. Participate in the fire / emergency drill conducted by the Association. Drill should help you to locate the nearest escape route. 10. Be aware of all the escape routes leading to ground level or escape through terrace. 11. Dont panic and dont spread panic. 12. Keep children aware of these guidelines. 13. Please report loose electrical / telephone cables immediately. Please dont tamper with these lines, as these are potential cause of fire and damage to building. 14. During an emergency, residents should assemble at the Main Gate or near the STP and wait for further instructions.
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Association is planning to work on a process which recycles household organic waste and provides manures To save the solid waste disposal cost. To save the cost of purchase of manure in order to maintain the landscape. To earn money by selling the surplus manure. To comply with Karnataka State Pollution Control Board requirement
To achieve the above YOU can help us by doing the following:1. Keep the organic waste and inorganic waste in TWO SEPARATE bags (Black & White) for everyday clearance.
Organic waste (White handbag):a) Food waste. b) Vegetable, fruits peelings and other biodegradable waste, etc.
Inorganic waste (Black handbag):a) Glass Bottles b) Plastic bottles /plastic bags SAAOA 2012 Handbook for Residents Page 31
1. Garbage is collected by the housekeeping staff 2 times a day (Monday-Saturday) and 1 time a day (On Sundays) First Shift : Between 10:45 am 11:30 am & Second Shift : Between 4:30 pm 5:15 pm) Sundays : Between 10:45 am 11:30 am. 2. Garbage should be neatly packed on a garbage bag/plastic bag. Do not dump packaging material of toys, pizza boxes openly in the common area. 3. All Residents are requested to keep their trash neatly beside their apartment doors (not near the lift lobbies/corridors/beside stairs/any other common areas). In case of inability/failure to keep the trash out before the above specified time, residents are requested to deposit the trash directly in the main dump in Ground Floor (Near to STP/Near to 4th Block). Please make sure your house maids follow this process diligently. 4. Please do not keep trash outside your house between 5 pm and 7 am as it always invites rodents to our campus. 5. Please dont dump household garbage to the trash cans which are kept in co mmon areas (eg : Landscaped Garden Areas, Podium, Childrens play area) 6. Please dont throw any garbage thru Toilet window ducts/Kitchen utility/Master Bedroom or Drawing room Balconies
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No Location
BSNL Direct
Airtel Direct
080-25939600
080-49535950
Main Gate
9666
59666
080-25939666
080-49536033
29.2 Important Email Ids A Contacting the Association : office@adamus-amethyst.in B Contacting the Estate Manager : manager@adamus-amethyst.in
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Rs. 2000/-
For non-commercial use by NGOs, Determined on a case by case Rs. 0/charitable organizations targeted basis by the Association exclusively for residents, per day ( 8 hrs) per hall booking Before 7 days of event Rs. 0/-
Between 3-7 days of event Less than 3 days before event Notice board usage
One A4 size for 10 days for Community Rs 0/events for residents One A4 size for 10 days by residents for Rs. 250/any commercial purpose One A4 size for 10 days by non-residents Rs. 1000/for any commercial purpose
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Issue of duplicate parking sticker Clubhouse membership Photo provided by member card Duplicate card membership Photo provided by member
Rs. 100/-
Yet to be decided
Yet to be decided
Coaching classes
For a 1-hour slot daily in Yet to be decided Tennis or Badminton For a 1-2 hour slot daily in any sport or activity other than Tennis or Badminton (e.g. swimming, dance, yoga, aerobics etc.) Yet to be decided
Rs. 1500/- per move (no charge for OWNERS for the first movein/move-out.) Yet to be decided the charges , till that NOC will be issued after checking dues. Rs. 1000/Rs. 1000/-
Violation of common area rules Violation or non-compliance of pet rules (Poop cleaning charges)
Charge for reconnection of utilities (Due to non payment of Maintenance Charges) Rs. 2000/-
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BANK : AXIS BANK NAME : SOBHA AMETHYST AND SOBHA ADAMUS APARTMENT OWNERS ASSOCIATION ACCOUNT NO : 912010025269456 (Savings A/C) IFSC CODE : UTIB0000514 (WHITEFIELD BRANCH) MICR CODE : 560211015
Attention: - While doing on line transfer, request you to please mention the following details in the Remark column. a) Name b) Flat number Page 36
c) Maintenance/ or Deposit for particular period (For Eg: for 1Q 2012 mention 1Q2012) Once on-line transfer is made, you can click on I have Paid button available on your Account statement screen on APARTMENT ADDA (Steps : Resident dashboard -> My Flat > Dues) to communicate the details of the transaction to the Association. Treasurer will eventually Accept/Reject the I have paid intimations after cross checking with the account statement.
Maintenance must be paid quarterly in the months of January, April, July and October. The last date for payment is the 10th of the payment month (e.g. for January quarter, payment must be made on or before January 10). Delayed payments will attract a penalty interest of 24% per annum. Bounced checks will incur a penalty of Rs. 200/- in addition to interest. In case of non-payment of dues for more than 3 months, a notice for payment due will be sent to the apartment. If the payment is not made immediately, the following actions will be initiated:
A Disconnection of Association provided utilities Water, Generator Backup (charge for reconnection of utilities will be Rs. 2000/-) B Denial of access to Clubhouse and common facilities In case of perpetual defaulters, the Association may decide to initiate legal action to recover the dues.
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