PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

In a Community such as this, it is necessary that certain policies regarding younger occupants (and guests or invitees) be established, therefore:

1. Young children may not be left unattended at home, at the Community playground, or elsewhere in the Community.
2. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to roam the Community after 10:00 p.m.
3. For safety reasons, children should not be allowed to play in the streets at any time.
4. Parents or other guardians are responsible for any disturbance or damages caused by children under their care.

STORAGE STRUCTURES

1. Each resident shall have a storage structure (shed) erected within forty-five (45) days of occupancy in the Community to properly store such miscellaneous items as toys, bicycles, lawnmowers and tools, lawn furniture, trash containers, etc.).
2. Before purchasing or constructing a storage structure, Management approval is required in order to determine that the type, size, spacing, and placement of this structure is acceptable.
3. Storage structures must be pre-manufactured aluminum, steel, or wood (subject to approval).
4. Storage structures must be placed on a four-inch (4") concrete slab, and properly anchored to the slab (no exterior anchors).
5. Storage structures must be painted and kept in good condition and repair at all times. Color of structure must be pre-approved by Management and should match or attractively accent the color of the home.
6. Only one (1) storage structure per home site is permitted. Maximum size is 120 square feet, and the structure cannot exceed eight (8) feet in height.
7. State code mandates that all adjacent structures surroundings a manufactured home be a minimum of four (4) feet from the home. This would apply to storage structures.
8. Actual size of the storage structure to be permitted will be determined by the space available on the respective home site.

GENERAL SITE CARE

1. The general care of each resident's home and its surroundings is extremely important to every resident in the Community. As such, each resident should assure that their home site (yard),driveway, porch / deck / patio are always unobstructed by debris, and that all miscellaneous items are properly stored in a storage structure (shed) when not in use.
2. No storage is permitted under the home, with the exception of the running gear (hitch assembly) that was necessary to transport the home to the Community. Management reserves the right to inspect the area underneath the home for health and safety reasons.
3. Yard sales are permitted only on a resident's home site, and subject to prior notification and approval of Management. All items must be removed from outdoors before dark on a daily basis. Yard sale time limit per home site is two (2) days.
4. Signs of any type are not permitted in windows, yards, or on Community property; with one exception being: A single (1) 12" x 18" For Sale sign (as further described herein under "ON-SITE RESALE OF THE HOME").
5. Tents are not to be erected on the premises at any time.
6. All utility lines are underground. To prevent damage to lines and personal injury - fences, poles, or stakes may not be driven into the ground.
7. Swing sets are not permitted on home sites. Other pieces of recreational equipment may be permitted on an individual basis, subject to the prior written consent of the Management.
8. For health and safety reasons, yard pools are limited in size to five (5) fee in diameter and one(1) foot in depth.
9. All residents must have adequate out-of-site storage for all types and sizes of yard toys.
10. No resident shall be permitted to hang laundry outside of the home, unless an umbrella-type cloths line is used. Clothes shall not be permitted to hand longer than twenty-four (24) hours.
11. Porch enclosures should not be constructed in any manner which appears as though they are storage units or storage sheds, or utilized for such purpose.

MOTOR VEHICLES

1. All vehicles must have a certificate of mandatory no-fault insurance coverage, and a current state license.
2. All vehicles shall be free of any oil or fluid leaks - any leaks discovered are to be repaired immediately. Any damage to the asphalt or concrete surfaces caused from leaking vehicles, will be repaired at the resident's expense, whether or not the resident is the owner of that vehicle.
3. Vehicle repairs or maintenance (except for changing of flat tires) is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, brake repairs, oil changes, tune-ups, radiator flushing, muffler changes, engine overhauls, bodywork or painting, etc
4. All vehicles are to be equipped with an adequate and functioning muffler system. The operation of vehicles not properly muffled or with malfunctioning muffler systems within the Community is not allowed and is a violation of Community rules and regulations.
5. No vehicles with a gross weight greater than one (1) ton are permitted; with the exception of delivery or other service provider vehicles).
6. All vehicles operating within the Community must obey the posted speed limit and all traffic signs. Speed bumps have been installed for the resident's safety. Should any resident fail to adhere to operating a vehicle within these safety guidelines and requirements, it may result in the loss of right to operate a motor vehicle within the Community, or termination of tenancy.
7. Off-Street parking (driveway) for two (2) vehicles is provided for each home site. Residents are limited to no more than two (2) vehicles per site. Residents are to use this area only for parking, and not the street.
8. Parking of vehicles on the grass or lawns is not permitted at any time.
9. No overnight parking on any street is permitted.
10. Vehicles parked on the street while streets are being plowed, or otherwise repaired or maintained may be towed away at resident's expense.
11. Vehicles deemed at the discretion of Management to be abandoned, or otherwise inoperable for a given period of time, are not permitted to be parked or stored on the site at any time.
12. As permitted by law, Management reserves the right to remove vehicles parked in violation of these rules and regulations, and further reserves the right to remove inoperable vehicles or vehicles without current license plate registration. All costs involved in such removal shall be paid by the resident.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

1. Recreational vehicles, such as motor homes, travel trailers, and boats may be parked in the resident's driveway or immediately in front of the home for the purpose of loading and unloading only, and only for a reasonable amount of time. No persons may sleep or live in any type of recreational vehicle on the premises. No form of recreational vehicle may be attached to any utility connection. Anyone owning a recreational vehicle is advised to secure some form of storage off-site, and not in any respect rely on their home site for this purpose.
2. ORVs, ATVs, mini-bikes, dirt-bikes, snowmobiles, etc. are strictly prohibited from operating anywhere on the Community property. Such vehicles must be trailered in and out of the Community, and stored off-site.
3. Motorcycles are permitted in the Community, when owned by residents only. Motorcycles are allowed to operate only for transportation in and out of the Community, and not for recreational purposes at any time. Motorcycles must have adequate muffler systems, be street legal, licensed, and insured. Motorcycles may be parked in resident's assigned parking space or stored in resident's storage structure. All motorcycles are subject to the same rules and regulations in terms of speed, traffic signs, etc. as are applicable herein to other vehicles.

SNOW REMOVAL

It is the responsibility of each resident to keep their driveway, steps, porch, and any walkway cleared of snow and ice at all times during the winter months. Snow is to be thrown on the resident's yard, and not into the street.

PERSONAL AND FIRE SAFETY

Management is concerned with the safety and well being of all Community residents. These Covenants are a means of providing a safe and enjoyable living environment. Adherence to all of the rules, regulations, and guidelines contained in these Covenants is essential, as well as compliance by all residents, occupants, and guests with the following:

1. All residents are required to exercise proper care and safety to ensure against accidents occurring in or around their home / home site, and the surrounding Community; as well as being responsible for the actions of their minor children or others under their care, and any guests or invitees.
2. All homes are to have at least one (1) - five (5) pound fire extinguisher and the required smoke detector(s) - all in operable condition at all times.
3. All homes are to be kept free of fire hazards. Combustible materials (gas powered lawn equipment, etc.) may not be stored underneath the home.
4. It is the responsibility of the residents to monitor radio and/or television for severe weather warnings. There are no government approved shelters within the Community.
5. Actions which interfere with the health, safety, or general welfare and well-being of the Community, its employees, or other residents, guests, invitees, or service providers is just cause for termination of tenancy.
6. Resident should furnish Management with the name, address, and telephone number of a person to contact in case of an emergency.

SELLING A HOME IN THE COMMUNITY

It may become necessary for a resident to relocate their home, or sell a home and move out of the Community. Subsequently, Management has found it necessary to set certain policies, procedures, and standards to protect other residents and their investment in their home. The following two sections outline the guidelines for selling a home in the Community.

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS

In order to receive your full security deposit, the following steps must be followed:

1. Residents must provide Management with a thirty (30) day prior written notice of their intent to remove a home from a home site. If the tenancy is pursuant to a written lease agreement, then removal of the home prior to the expiration of the lease term does not void that residents liability for continued monthly rent payments for which resident shall continue to be obligated until either a) the prescribed termination date of the lease, or b) date when Management receives lot rental payments from a new resident occupying the vacated home site. All rents and other charges due by vacating residents must be paid in full prior to the removal of the home from the home site. Failure to provide a timely written notice to vacate will result in resident's continued liability for all rental obligations (including utility payments) for a thirty (30) day period, commencing with the date that Management actually receives written notice of resident's intent to vacate, or if home is removed without prior written notification, then resident shall remain liable for all rental obligations for a thirty (30) day period from the date that the home has been removed from the home site. Residents must further notify Management at least 72 hours prior to the removal of the home in order to arrange to have a Management representative present during the removal process for the home.
2. Resident must have the home removed by a professional, licensed, and insured party.
3. Skirting may not be removed from the home until 48 hours prior to the home being moved.
4. The leased site must be left in clean and satisfactory condition. Any improvements, additions or installations placed on the site during residency, including but not limited to decks, storage structures, porches, tie-downs, anchoring systems, awnings, carports, etc. must be removed from the site, concurrent with the home itself being removed. Such items are not intended or implied in any way to become fixtures or property of the Community / Management. Concrete slabs, trees, and shrubs shall remain on the site following the removal of the home. Resident is responsible for any damage to the lawn of the home site, or that of other residents or common areas of the Community that may be caused as a result of the removal of the home, or any other structures associated with that home. Failure by the resident to complete the clean up or effect any repairs within a twenty-four (24) hour time frame after the home is removed from the site will result in Management performing the necessary work to clean up and restore the site and grounds in satisfactory condition. All costs for such work (with a minimum fee of $50.00) will be deducted from the resident's Security Deposit. Any charges over and above the amount of the Security Deposit will be the immediate responsibility of the resident to pay.
5. Residents will provide Management with a copy of their paid receipt for all utility bills associated with resident's home site.
6. Management assumes no responsibility in the event that a manufactured housing retailer, bank, or other secured party removes the resident's home from the Community.

ON-SITE RESALE OF THE HOME

The right to occupy a home in the Community is not unconditionally transferable with the sale or transfer of title to the home. To ensure that potential home purchaser(s) will be permitted to keep and occupy the home on the home site or anywhere in the Community, certain criteria must be met and procedures followed in advance. If the following process set forth is not followed, then the privilege of leaving the home in the Community may be immediately and permanently denied. Non-compliance with these policies and procedures may result in a termination of tenancy for the resident /seller of a home.

CRITERIA:

• 1. Home exterior, interior, and all adjacent structures must be in excellent condition and repair.
  2. All plumbing must be in good and operable condition, meet state and local codes, and current Community set-up requirements. Homes must have a shut-off gate valve and union fitting. If the valve is beyond two years old, it must be replaced.
  3. Current storage structure requirements must be met, including being properly spaced and anchored to a four-inch (4") concrete slab. Structure must be in satisfactory condition.
  4. Home must be washed.
  5. The home site and all landscaping accessories must be in good repair.
  6. The home must meet all current Community, state and local requirements (set-up, plumbing, fire, safety, and spacing standards).
  7. The home must contain at least one fire extinguisher and smoke detector, both in full operating condition, and comply with applicable laws.
  8. Home, storage structure, any other adjacent structures or additions to the home must be in full compliance with all written regulations of the Community Covenants.
  9. The home must fit in aesthetically and be compatible with the majority of surrounding homes and the Community in general.
  10. All rents and other charges or obligations must be current prior to resale for transfer of the home.

If the home meets these requirements, you must then contact Management prior to listing or posting the home for sale to arrange an inspection appointment (to be conducted by a Management representative and conditioned upon the resident, or a representative of the resident being present during the inspection). The charge for this inspection shall be $30.00, paid prior to the inspection. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that the home and site are in compliance with Community standards. An inspection will consist of a preliminary inspection to determine what, if anything, may need to be done (repaired, replaced, modified, or corrected), and if needed, a final re-inspection will be conducted (with an additional fee of $30.00 to be charged). The inspection is valid for ninety (90)days, and if a home is not sold within that time frame, a supplemental inspection (and $30.00 fee) maybe required, at the Managements discretion. All items deemed to need repair, replacement, modification, or correction must be completed prior to Management's final authorization for resale to permit the home to remain in the Community - (and always subject to Management's approval of prospective home buyer's application for residency in the Community). The inspection or authorization of resale are not a warranty, expressed or implied, to any person as to the condition of any part of the home, its accessories, additions, or adjacent structures. One (1) 12" x 18" FOR SALE sign may be placed only in the front window of the home - but only after Management's inspection has been conducted, and any noted repairs, replacement, modifications, or corrections have been completed, and the resident has received written authorization for resale. No For Sale signs are to be placed in the yard or elsewhere on the home site.

LL POTENTIAL BUYERS MUST MEET WITH MANAGEMENT, APPLY FOR ANDSUBSEQUENTLY BE APPROVED FOR RESIDENCY PRIOR TO the closing transaction /transfer of ownership on the home, when the home is intended to remain in the Community. If the purchaser of a home occupies the home without first having obtained Management approval, the purchaser will be deemed a trespasser and may be immediately evicted from the Community. The resident of record, in such case, will remain responsible for all rental and other obligations which may accrue, and will be subject to having the home removed from the Community for non-compliance with these policies and procedures, at the homeowners sole cost and expense.

ANIMALS / PETS

A "No Pets" policy has been adopted, which applies primarily to, but is not necessarily limited to catsand dogs. Management may grant exceptions for certain types of fish in aquariums or birds in cages(such as parakeets). Exotic pets such as snakes, farm animals of any size, or wild animals are strictly prohibited.

Notice: Residents who may have had pets prior to the "No Pets' policy being implemented, have been allowed to keep that particular pet through the termination of that pet's life. These residents are not permitted, however, to replace the original registered pet once it is gone. Any pets that have been approved must be formally registered with Management in order to remain in the Community; and all pets must be confined to their owner/residents home site. Damage by animals/pets, as noted below under (F) applies to all animals/pets whether or not they qualify as Service/Assistance Animals.

Service/Assistance Animals: Animals/pets that are deemed to be necessary to assist the physically or emotionally impaired (sometimes referred to as “assistance animals”, “service animals”, “support animals”, or “therapy animals”) may be approved in advance on an individual basis - but are subject to the following terms and conditions:

•  Management receiving written acknowledgement and documentation from the individual’s physician, psychiatrist, social worker, or other mental health professional that the individual making the request: 1) clearly has a disability and/or related need for such assistance, 2) that such an animal/pet is deemed to be absolutely required by the resident, and 3) that the specified animal/pet provides assistance or performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more clearly identified symptoms or effects of the individual’s disability. A disability is defined as being a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual’s major life activities.
• Individual must provide a prior written request for the pet exemption, along with the acknowledgement and documentation from a qualified professional (as noted above) prior to bringing the animal/pet into the Community; and the animal/pet must subsequently be approved by Management in advance. Animal/pets discovered to be on the premises without having been approved as provided herein, will be cause for the resident to be in breach of this policy and subject to eviction from the Community.
• The animal/pet must be formally registered with Management to be allowed in the Community.
• No animals/pets are permitted to roam freely (unleashed or unattended) anywhere, whether in the owner/resident’s rented site or within the Community.
• In the event an animal/pet is approved under the terms and conditions noted above herein, the Management is only expected to provide “reasonable accommodations” for the animal/pet to be allowed in the Community. The right to the pet policy exception, under the terms and conditions herein, may be denied or revoked in cases where the animal/pet would: 1) cause an undue financial and/or administrative burden on Management, 2) fundamentally alter the nature of Management’s service to the Community, 3) cause a direct threat to the health or safety of others within the Community, or 4) cause substantial physical damage to the property of others in the Community that cannot be reduced or eliminated by another reasonable accommodation.
• Management reserves the right to require the resident (who has an allowed and approved pet exception as provided herein) to cover the costs of any repairs or maintenance for: 1) damage which the animal/pet causes to the pet owner’s dwelling unit, 2) to another resident’s dwelling unit or rented property, 3) to any vehicle or other personal property of another resident of the Community or their guests and invites, and 4) damage to the common areas of the Community. No resident should assume that a pet is permissible on the basis of other pets being allowed in the Community (due to the above noted criteria). Violation of the "No Pets" policy is just cause for immediate termination of tenancy.

ADVERTISING, SOLICITATION, AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESS

Advertising, solicitation, or delivering handbills or "flyers" by residents is not permitted. Management reserves the right to communicate with residents through the distribution of written materials from time to time. No commercial enterprise or business shall be conducted within any home, on any home site, or within the Community.

RIGHT OF ENTRY

Management shall have the right to enter onto any home site to inspect, repair, or make alterations or additions to the premises or the utilities situated on the home site, or for the purpose of protecting the Community. Management may enter upon a home site at all reasonable times, but not in a manner or at such times as to interfere unreasonably with the homeowner's (or surrounding residents) quiet enjoyment. Management shall have no right to enter a home, unless the resident / occupant prior written consent has been obtained, or if such written consent is not obtained, to prevent imminent danger to the occupant(s) of the home, to other resident of the Community.

Management may enter a home, however, in the event it is deemed or evident (after a reasonable amount of time) that a home has been vacated and abandoned by the homeowner. In such cases, Management will make every reasonable effort to make a determination that the home is presumably abandoned.

COMPLAINTS

In a housing Community such as this, residents are reminded that since each home site is relatively small, and in close proximity to adjacent home sites, it is essential that all residents respect the property rights and quiet enjoyment rights of their neighbors. In the event a problem or situation should arise, however, it is in the best interest of all involved that neighbors attempt to discuss and resolve any such problems or situations independently, between themselves and/or those affected. If such resolutions are unsuccessful and problems or situations of concern persist, residents are welcome to bring such matters to the attention of Management. Complaints of this nature should be in writing, and will then be responded to in a timely manner.

Should there be a complaint regarding Management's operation of the Community, or a situation regarding a resident's home or home site, a written complaint describing the matter of concern should be addressed to the Management. If Management fails to respond to such complaint, under the Manufactured Housing Community Act, a resident has the right to file a complaint that pertains to violations of that act or rules published under the Act. Before a complaint can be filed under this Actor these rules, a resident must notify the Community Management, retailer of manufactured home, broker, or other service provider in writing that a problem or situation exists. If they do not provide a reasonable response within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the complaint, a resident may file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Corporations of Securities Bureau, Manufactured Housing Division, at P.O. Box 30222, Lansing, MI 48909. Note that the Manufactured Housing Division can only accept violations pertaining to the Manufactured Housing Commission Acts. Complaints pertaining to Community rental costs do not fall under this Act.

RESIDENTS HANDBOOK

The Manufactured Home Buyers and Resident's Handbook, which explains the rights and responsibilities under the Michigan Manufactured Housing Commission Act, is available at the office of Community Management or from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.

FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
A receipt of these Community Covenants are provided to all applicants for their review, and upon approval for residency, each resident being registered is again provided a copy, for which acknowledgement of receipt is signed by the resident. It is each and every resident's responsibility to read and become familiar with the rules, regulations, and procedures referenced in these Covenants; and to refer to these Covenants periodically, if necessary, when certain situations or questions may arise for which a resident may need such information. If any of the rules, regulations, or procedures outlined in these Covenants are not understood or requires further clarification, a resident should contact Management with such questions or concerns. Lack of awareness of any rules, regulations, or procedures regarding this Community cannot be accepted as an excuse for any violation of these Covenants.