UNIT MODIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS – April 2008

There are three (3) reasons the association requires Modification Requests.:

1. The association is responsible for maintaining the architectural integrity of all units and to insure the condominium concept is maintained.
2. The association has to maintain a record of modifications and improvements to a unit since the responsibility for maintenance, repair and replacement of those modifications are assigned to the co-owner. This information is retained in the Unit File at the management agent’s office.
3. When a new co-owner takes over a unit, they need to know the modifications made by the previous owner and their responsibility for maintenance and repair. This information is available in the Unit File at the Management Agent’s office.

The Association Modification and Improvement policy is as follows:

• An Architectural Modification request must be submitted for any proposed changes to the interior of a unit including but not limited to foundation, structural / load bearing walls and roof areas. If you are unsure a modification request is required, submit one or contact the board, in writing, for further direction.
• An Architectural Modification request must be submitted for any proposed changes to the exterior of a unit including but not limited to decks, windows, doors, door walls, plantings including trees and shrubs (outside the area between the sidewalk and the garage wall), lighting or ornamentation on the exterior walls of the unit.
• Modifications and Improvements implemented without board approval shall result in a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) payable to River Pines Condominium Association. The board may also decide the modification must be removed.