Parking at Parkview Commons Condo Association, Berea, Ohio
Parking at Parkview Commons Condominiums requires a numbered yellow resident sticker placed on the rear window by the custodian. Parking is limited to residents, and others are subject to towing. Space is limited. The lot does not actually provide enough space to give each unit a parking space; therefore multiple vehicle stickers allowing parking of more than 1 car cannot be issued for the same unit.
Where To Park
Larger vehicles should be parked at the back of the lot. Vehicles parked must be current on registration and in reasonable condition. Handicapped parking spaces are limited to residents with handicapped space permits. Term is ‘high profile vehicle’ and it includes trucks, vans, or boxy autos. All interfere view for backing out of space, thus requiring parking in the back row. Oversize trucks, logo vehicles, or snow plows, trailers, etc are not permitted as well.
Request and Installation of Parking Sticker
Parking tags are issued by the Custodian and placed by her on the outside driver side of vehicle; they are never handed out. A current Resident Information Form must accompany the request as it states the vehicle info.
It’s vitally important that every owner and resident at Parkview Commons make sure they have the right insurance coverage in the right amounts. Owners are responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing all portions of their units and all items such as appliances, plumbing, electrical and air conditioning fixtures or installations or utility service facilities within their unit boundaries.
Owners are also liable for damages outside their unit if those damages are caused by owner act or neglect or, if you rent to a tenant, your tenant’s act or neglect. Please consult your insurance professional to determine what coverage for all losses and liabilities is appropriate for you. Tenants should also consult an insurance professional about renter’s insurance and any appropriate liability coverage—typically tenant belongings are not covered by the landlord’s insurance, and it may also be advisable to insure against liability.
Don’t Flush Your Money Down The Toilet: How To Avoid Major Plumbing Problems.
From The December 2018 Newsletter
The 115 Building experienced a serious plumbing backup recently, and unfortunately, it was due to items being flushed down toilets and sinks that our 1964 plumbing cannot handle. These items include but are not limited to tampons, sanitary napkins, babyƒpersonalƒ antibacterial wipes, disposable diapers, paper towels, tissue other than toilet tissue, and food waste. Even if a product is marked “flushable,” it is not.
Owners and residents should discard these items ONLY in trash. If a plumbing backup is associated with a specific unit and a plumber is called by management, the owner will be billed. And, everyone shares costs in maintenance fees and inconvenience for building-wide plumbing repairs.
Recycling is coming to Parkview in January on a trial basis! With 94 units, we have the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the environment by recycling all accepted materials, versus throwing them in the trash.
Beginning in January, recycling bins will be placed in the trash receptacle building and signs will be posted to indicate where recyclables can be placed. Republic, the trash collector for the City of Berea, has agreed to provide pickup. To have a successful recycling program, it’s important to know that Republic only accepts specific items for recycling. If unwanted items or trash are accidentally included, the entire recycling collection goes to the landfill. Guidelines will be available to residents, but are summarized here.
First, do not bag your recyclables. Bags get caught in machinery at the recycling plant. Cans, cartons, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles and jugs are accepted. These should be emptied, rinsed, and placed when dry with caps replaced. Caps are too small to be recycled on their own, but can be recycled on the bottle or carton they came from. Only plastics where the opening or neck is narrower than the body are accepted. (“Clamshell” plastic boxes from the salad bar or microwave meal con− tainers can’t be accepted.) Paper and boxes should be flattened to save space. We hope you’ll help save the planet by recycling successfully! Thanks for your participation!
Inspection/Maintenance Tips – The Importance of Inspecting Your Rental Unit
Rental properties can be lucrative for owners provided they find the right tenants and don’t have too many problems with repairs. Owners have a responsibility to their tenants to be sure the rental unit or dwelling is safe and functioning properly.
In multi-story buildings, it’s especially important to regularly inspect your unit for leaks and electrical problems. Remember, water seeks its level, so what drips will work its way down to someone else’s unit resulting in insurance claims or possible lawsuits. Costly repairs and assessments can be avoided by inspecting your unit regularly.
As an owner, don’t wait for your tenant to tell you they have a leak with a sink or toilet. Small leaks can appear anytime without any provocative action. It’s often difficult to see small subtle leaks around toilets, sink supply lines or under sink drains barricaded by cleaning supplies.
Taking notice of the few items listed below may help you keep good tenants and avoid costly repairs to your unit, units around or below you, and to association your unit may be part of.
Before making any surprise visits to your tenant’s unit, be sure you comply with state and local landlord/tenant laws. Make arrangements with your tenant(s) as to when, or how often you can inspect.
Sink Drains & Garbage Disposals
Sometimes things get pushed underneath sinks hard enough to push pipes out of their fittings resulting in leaks. Chrome pipes often corrode with pinhole leaks. Sink baskets can also leak when the plumber’s putty dries up. Also, check garbage disposals to be sure they are not seized up or leaking.
Toilet/Sink Shut Off Valves and Supply Lines
Keep an eye on corroded valves and sink lines. Corrosion is a recipe for leaks and water problems. Don’t think that stainless mesh sink lines are invincible. I have seen many lines fail around the connectors.
Leaks Around Toilets
If you feel dampness around the base of a toilet, it can be condensation. But it could be time to replace the toilet seal. Keep an eye on leaky toilets. Water leaks hurt the association and the owners financially.
Toilet Tanks
Toilet tank leaks are common, subtle and often missed. Generally, toilet tank leaks can be fixed easily by a qualified person but can equate to a big problem if left unattended. Keep an eye out for leaks around the area where the tank meets the toilet.
Parkview Commons Association owners may request specific records of the Association per the Association’s governing documents. To do so, a written document request is required and a reproduction fee of $1.50 per page will apply. The Association will provide requesters with a written estimate of the cost to provide requested documents. Payment in advance is required.
Only owners may request documents. Owners are entitled to review monthly Board meeting minutes, annual meeting minutes, the annual budget, the annual profit and loss statement, and the annual report. The latter four documents are distributed at the annual meeting and are delivered/mailed to owners, not in attendance. Click here to request records.
Parkview Commons Association performs (minimally) annual inspections of all units for smoke detector function, plumbing leaks, and pests. Additional inspections are performed if circumstances require them.
While it is ideal that unit owners or their tenants be physically present to admit management and/or contractors for inspection, management recognizes that this may not be possible in every instance. Accordingly, if an announced inspection is performed and the unit owner or tenant is not physically present to open the unit, a fee will be assessed to the unit owner to cover custodial time required to enter the unit. The fee will be $25 per occurrence.
Please mail payments to: Parkview Commons Condo Association P.O. Box 361575 Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Monthly Association Dues/Assessments do not cover maintenance and repairs of individual units. Maintenance fees cover the common grounds and administrative costs associated with the management of Parkview Commons Condo Association.
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