Planned Unit Development

Park Villas Association - Peppertree is a Planned Unit Development, commonly referred to as a PUD. The homeowners own the lot and the structure upon the lot as opposed to a Condominium where the homeowners own only the rights to the airspace within their designated unit.

In a PUD, the homeowner’s association typically maintains the common area landscape, pool and cabana facilities and designated exterior components of the structures such as gutters, painting and roofing. Homeowners are responsible for the windows, doors, plumbing, structural components, interior components, and the treatment of infestations of and damage caused by wood destroying pests and organisms - termites, dry rot, fungus, etc. Please refer to Section 8.3 of the Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions for additional information regarding maintenance responsibilities.

Governing Documents

The governing documents of Park Villas Association – Peppertree are the Articles of Incorporation, Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R’s), Bylaws and Rules and Regulations as approved by the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is comprised of five (5) unpaid volunteers elected by the membership. They meet on a monthly basis to conduct Association business regarding finances, maintenance, legal issues, architectural control, and other day-to-day activities of the Association.

Assessments

Monthly assessments are due and payable on the first day of each month and considered delinquent if not received by the 15^th day of each month. Statements are mailed or emailed to you each month prior to the first day of the month. Payments should be mailed in the envelope provided or made online.

If you are a new owner, and do not receive a timely statement, please check with your escrow company to see that they have provided the management a copy of the conveying document so they may change their record of ownership.

Courtesy, Cooperation and Consideration

These are the key elements to living in a planned unit development such as Peppertree. Residents must take care to keep the volume of entertainment devices, vehicles, or any other sound equipment or machinery at a reasonable level so as not to disturb others. Residents should be especially considerate during the late night and early morning hours.

Fences

Exterior fences (those that can be seen in the common area) are the responsibility of the Association. Fences shared by neighbors between lots are the responsibility of the homeowners. Neighbors must work together to maintain and replace their fences as needed.

Garage Sales

All city codes must be followed. The City of San José allows for only 2 garage sales per year per residence.

Items for sale may be temporarily placed in the driveway area in front of the unit. The items are not to block access by other residents to their units. 

Residents are responsible to see that shoppers do not park illegally or disturb other residents in any way.

Signs may not be attached to the Common Area property such as fences or trash enclosures.

Any leftover "Free" items may not be placed in the Common Area. Consider donating those items to a local charity.

Insurance

The Association maintains a master insurance policy for general and liability insurance to cover our buildings, property and facilities. If you would like detailed information regarding our insurance, contact the management and they will refer you to the current agent. A summary of the master policy coverage is provided each year along with the annual budget.

The master insurance policy does not cover your personal property for items such as furniture, clothing, televisions, etc. There is also a deductible amount of $2,500 for which the homeowner is responsible in the event of a claim. The Association urges you to buy Condominium Insurance (commonly known as an HO6 policy) to cover your personal items, loss assessment and building coverage for items not covered under the master policy.  Please contact your own insurance agent to best determine your individual needs.

Keys

Each unit is issued one electronic gate card key for the pool area and restrooms. This key, when activated by the management, will also allow for clubhouse access. Replacement keys may be obtained from the management. The cost is $50. Checks should be made payable to the Association.

Pool Key Application

Keys will be issued to Owners only.

New owners are responsible for obtaining the card key and restroom key from the seller.

The Board reserves the right to restrict or revoke access to the pool, cabana and restrooms.

Neither the management nor the Association maintains keys to the residences. If you lock yourself out of your unit you must call a locksmith or find an alternative means of access.

Maintenance Requests

To report a maintenance issue in the common area such as a broken sprinkler head or a roof leak, contact the Customer Service Department at Community Management Services. Emergencies will be handled on a priority basis. Routine maintenance will be handled as appropriate during our normal course of business.

 cs@communitymanagement.com or 408 559-1977

Meetings

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors is typically held in the cabana. Meeting dates are published in the newsletter each month. Occasionally it is necessary to reschedule a meeting due to unforeseen circumstances. Any changes in the meeting date or time will be noted in the newsletter and/or posted at the kiosk in front of the cabana.

 Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the membership is held in December of each year. Owners are encouraged to attend. In order for the Association to obtain the required quorum of members to conduct the business of the Association, Members are required to sign and return voting materials.

Newsletters

A monthly newsletter is published and mailed or emailed with your monthly statement. The newsletter serves to inform you of upcoming scheduled events, maintenance, changes to our policies and regulations, and other information regarding our Association. Please be sure to read it each month.

Rental Property

Leasing Your Unit

Per CC&Rs Section 4.3a: "Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) or forty-four (44) of the one hundred seventy-six (176) of the Residences within the Development shall ,at any particular time, be leased or rented or occupied by anyone other than an Owner, members of his or her household, or temporary guests."

Homeowners who elect to lease their Unit must first obtain approval from the Association.

Upon approval, please submit your new residence address and applicable numbers and the names and phone contacts of all residents.

The CC&R's require rental/lease agreements to be made subject to the CC&R’s. Be sure to check your agreement form to verify that it includes this stipulation.

Homeowners are responsible for the actions of their tenants. It is required that you furnish your tenant with a copy of the CC&R’s and a Rules and Regulations Booklet. Insist that a statement be signed indicating that they have read, understand and agree to abide by these documents.

Copies of the CC&R’s are available through the Association at the Management office for a reasonable fee. Homeowners will be held responsible to attend any fine hearing and for any fines or penalties that result from the actions of their tenants.

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