Rules and Regulations:

1. Unit Owners are responsible for paying their assessment, whether regular or special, on or before the first day of each month, regardless of whether an assessment statement is received. An Owner may presume that the amount and payment location is the same as the previous month, unless changed by prior notice. Checks should be made out to Gotham Lofts Condominium Association.
2. An assessment or monthly installment of an annual assessment is delinquent if not received before the close of business of the tenth of the month. A late fee of $35.00 will be levied against delinquent accounts at this time.
3. If an assessment or late fees levied thereon are not paid in full by the tenth of the month following that which it became due, an additional $25.00 late fee will be levied against the delinquent account. An additional late fee of $25.00 will be levied against the account on the tenth of each subsequent month until the delinquent assessment and all late fees levied thereon are paid in full.
4. Accounts with assessments past due and not paid within thirty (30) days of the effective date of these Rules and Regulations will be levied a late fee in the amount of $35.00 per month or partial month past due and shall thereafter be assessed additional late fees in accordance with the terms hereof.
5. Any account sixty (60) days or more in arrears will be forwarded to the Association's legal counsel for collection. The Unit Owner is responsible for all legal fees and expenses associated with collection. If the account remains in default, the Association may seek possession of the Unit.

1. Each resident is required to maintain his balcony in a neat and orderly condition.
2. Balcony railings and those balcony floors not planked with wood shall remain painted black. As a reminder, balcony floors and balcony railings are limited common elements.
3. Residents and Unit Owners shall not paint, stain or waterproof their balcony flooring. The floors may be sealed and the railings painted only by the Association or with written advance approval by the board.
4. Only electric grills (charcoal or propane gas grills are also prohibited), outdoor/patio furniture, and potted plants in appropriate receptacles that will prevent the spilling of irrigation water are permitted on balconies. The Association Board maintains the right to regulate or prohibit the amount and type of landscaping, furniture or other items that may be placed on the balcony.
5. Hanging clothes, clotheslines, rugs, bedding and the like on balconies is prohibited.
6. Unit Owners, residents and guests are prohibited from securing any items or fixtures to any balcony above the balcony or balconies associated with their Unit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Association permits reasonable seasonal decorations from November 15 through January 31. Residents with balconies facing the courtyard, however, may not use blinking lights.
7. The use of balconies as a holding area for pets is prohibited. No one shall keep a pet on the balcony unattended for extended periods or overnight.
8. The construction of any structure or fence on a balcony is prohibited.
9. Flower planter and boxes shall be securely attached to the inside of balcony railings in the appropriate receptacles to prevent the spilling of irrigation water.
10. Nothing, including but not limited to cigarette butts, may be thrown or intentionally dropped from a balcony. In view of the seriousness and dangerousness of any such activity, a fine of at least $250.00 will be incurred by the resident upon the first infraction of this rule; no warning given.

1. Bicycles may be stored in only the following areas: (a) the bicycle storage racks in the basement of the 420 S. Clinton building; (b) within your Unit; or (c) within your Unit's storage locker. Bicycles stored in any other areas are subject to removal at the Owner's expense.
2. All bicycles are stored at the Owners risk and should be secured with a lock.
3. All bicycles must be registered with the Building Engineer and display a Gotham Lofts decal. Those cycles without decals are assumed to belong to non-residents and are subject to removal from the property at Owner's expense.

Unit Owners may post notices by following these steps:

1. Unit Owners may submit notices for posting to the Management Office or the Board, provided that they are dated and identified with the name and/or telephone number of the responsible person.
2. Unit Owner notices may be posted for a maximum of thirty (30) days and shall not be offensive or abusive.

The management, repair, maintenance and improvement of all common areas is the responsibility of the Condominium Association. All repairs performed within the Unit are at the Unit Owner's expense, except when specifically set out in the Declaration or by the Board as an item to be maintained at the Association's expense.

The Association reserves the right to inspect Units for any changes in equipment affecting the common elements including, but not limited to vents, plumbing, wiring, door checks, or any conditions not conforming to applicable laws and ordinances. Authorized representatives (the building engineer, repairmen, etc.) shall be entitled to reasonable access to the individual Units as may be required in connection with maintenance, repairs or replacement of or to the common elements or the limited common elements. There will be reasonable prior notice to the Unit Owner, except in cases of an emergency.

Common areas are for the use of all Residents of Gotham Lofts with the following restrictions:

1. Smoking is prohibited in any common area in the building including the entrances and lobby areas, elevators, hallways, stairwells, storage locker rooms, exercise equipment rooms, and the indoor parking garage. It is also prohibited on the building rooftops.
2. Residents shall not tamper with the fire hoses, smoke detectors, emergency lighting systems or other life-safety equipment in common areas.
3. Residents shall not shake out rugs, mops, brooms, dust cloths, or other items on balconies or common areas within the buildings.
4. Children and dogs are not permitted to play in any common area within the buildings.
5. Except where expressly permitted elsewhere in these Rules and Regulations, residents shall not attach any fixtures to common areas including, but not limited to, satellite dishes, wires, or antennas.
6. Residents are not permitted to decorate or place any objects on walls, floors, doors or ceilings in any common area, except where expressly permitted in these Rules and Regulations, without the written approval of the Board of Directors.
7. Residents may put seasonal decorations on their door secured by no more than one small nail. The door must be restored to its original condition following removal of any decorations at the expense of the resident responsible for its original installation.
8. Residents may place a doormat at the foot of their Unit entrance door. They shall not store any other objects in the hallway; including but not limited to shoes, boots, umbrellas, empty boxes and garbage bags.
9. Owners, residents or their guests shall not damage or vandalize common areas or limited common elements. Unit Owners will be held financially responsible for the repair of both interior and exterior common areas and limited common elements damaged by their tenants, family members, employees, agents, delivery persons, guests or pets.

1. Complaints and notice of violations must be reported in writing to the Board of Directors or the Management Office.
2. The complainant may be required to appear at a Board hearing to testify about the complaint. See Enforcement of Rules and Regulations.

1. Any Unit alterations or drilling that breaks a wall, ceiling or floor or involves significant plumbing or wiring must be done by a licensed contractor. It is required that proof of the contractor's license plus certificates of insurance from the contractor and the Unit Owner be submitted to the Board for review no less than thirty (30) days prior to the start of construction.
2. Before construction begins, the Owner shall submit to the Board of Directors a check for $500.00 payable to Gotham Lofts Condominium Association to serve as a damage deposit. This deposit will be credited against damages of whatever nature to the building, which may be incurred as a result of construction. If no damages are incurred, upon inspection after construction is completed, the entire deposit shall be returned to the Owner. The Owner shall be responsible for all damages incurred by the building in excess of the damage deposit.
3. Before construction begins, the Owner must supply the Management Office an insurance certificate naming the Association and Management Office as additional parties insured.
4. If necessary, cost for professional consultation regarding Unit construction or alterations incurred by the Association will be the responsibility of the Unit Owner.
5. Owners shall request all outside contractors to check with the building engineer before undertaking any plumbing or electrical work. All such outside contractors must be licensed and have obtained all city permits required, if any. If any risers are to be shut off, notice must be given to the building engineer at least seven days in advance so Owners can be notified. Costs associated with water shut off will be billed to the Unit Owner.
6. If new hard surface flooring is installed, sufficient layers of soundproofing materials must be installed below such flooring so as to meet soundproofing specifications. Flooring plans must be approved by the Management Office prior to installation.
7. The Unit entrance door must be kept closed during the remodeling process. Any work being done that involves excessive amounts of dust (i.e. plastering, floor sanding, or demolition) will require the Unit entrance and common area ventilation systems within the Unit be sealed with plastic tarps so as to minimize dust affecting other residents.
8. All construction debris, carpeting, appliances and the like shall be removed from the premises at the Owner/contractor's expense. Association waste containers shall not be used for disposal of debris. If delivery of a dumpster is required, its placement and days on site must be approved with the Management Office prior to its delivery.
9. Workmen shall clean up after themselves when bringing materials in or out of the building and when departing in the evening. Any failure to comply with regulations that necessitates that the building staff clean up common areas will result in a charge to the Unit Owner of $50.00 per hour paid to the Association.
10. Failure of any contractor to comply with these regulations after having received notice will result in the termination of access to the Unit in question until such problems are resolved.
11. The Unit Owner shall be responsible for ensuring that contractors and tradesmen working in their Unit are familiar with and comply with these rules. The Owner is liable for any damage to the common elements or to any other Unit that may occur because of construction, alterations, additions, improvements, or drilling. The Association may take whatever remedial action it deems appropriate, including legal action. All costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, shall be charged to and paid by the offending Unit Owner.
12. The Association reserves the right of entry, upon notice, to the Unit to inspect and review the installation of plumbing; electrical; and all special and regular equipment and fixtures as may be required applicable building codes or in the course of preventative maintenance.
13. Contractors shall not park their vehicles on the property.
14. Construction and decorating materials may not be stored in the common areas.
15. When construction materials and tools are being brought into the building, the maintenance engineer must be advised at least 48 hours in advance so that the elevator may be padded. See Elevators.
16. Exterior doors may not be propped open or left unlocked.
17. Renovations must be completed within ninety (90) days of the start date of work, unless an extension is granted in writing by the Board of Directors or management.
18. Construction and remodeling are permitted during the following hours only:
    

    Monday through Friday:	8:00am to 5:00pm
    Saturday (Quiet work only):	9:00am to 5:00pm (elevator use for construction or remodeling purposes prohibited)
    Sunday and Holidays:	Not permitted at any time

1. Residents and their guests shall not permit excessive noise that disturbs other residents to emanate from any Unit.
2. Residents and their guests shall not permit parties or social gatherings to take place in, or guests to congregate in, any part of the Common Areas, other than the rooftop deck consistent with the provisions of these Rules and Regulations. See Rooftop Decks.
3. Residents and their guests making use of balconies after 11:00 p.m. shall not permit excessive noise that disturbs other residents.
4. Maintenance or repair work by a contractor, Owner or resident that is likely to disturb other residents must follow the guidelines listed in this Rules and Regulations under the section titled Construction, Alterations and Remodeling Within Individual Units.
5. Quiet hours (generally from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.) are presumed to refer to rooftop decks, garbage chutes, balconies and all other limited common element areas. Unit Owners, residents and their guests should exercise due consideration of the community and their neighbors in particular when engaging in loud activities.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Signs and notices shall not be posted in the elevators or on the exterior elevator doors, except by the Board or management.
2. Use of the elevator for delivery of furniture, major appliances, construction materials and other items requires protection of elevator walls and must be scheduled in advance with management. See Moving and Construction.
3. Elevators must not be overloaded. Following are the capacities of each elevator:
   

   417 S. Jefferson	2500lb. Capacity
   420 S. Clinton, north elevator	3000lb. Capacity
   420 S. Clinton, south elevator	2500lb. Capacity

4. The handicapped lift in the 420 S. Clinton building is to be used only for the transport of people whom, due to physical limitations, are unable to use the stairs. It shall not be used for the transport of furniture, construction materials, grocery carts, and the like. To maintain a key for the handicapped lift, please contact the Management Office.
5. City ordinance prohibits smoking in elevators.

1. Employees of the Association carry out day-to-day operations and maintenance of the building under the supervision of the property manager. Association needs are their first priority
2. Only the Management Office or the Board of Directors can give verbal instructions or work orders to any building employee.
3. Residents who hire Association maintenance personnel to work in their units during off-duty hours do so at their own risk. The Association insurance does not cover its employees for accident or injury when working in any Unit during off-duty hours (except under the direction of the Management Office or the Board). Neither the Association nor Management Office accepts any responsibility for the quality of work done or for the employee's well being under these circumstances.

1. A written report of the incident of the report should be delivered to the Management Office or a Board member. If must be specific, signed and include details of the violation. The person making the complaint should be prepared to testify at the hearing or other proceedings that may be necessary.
2. At the direction of the Board, management will send a warning letter to the Unit Owner who has violated the Declaration or Rules and Regulations. The letter will specify the provision that was allegedly violated, and a copy of the written report as provided above will be enclosed.
3. If management receives a second incident report or the Board determines that the nature of the alleged act was a Class 1 violation, a notice of violation which includes a notice of hearing may be sent to the Unit Owner or the report may be sent directly to the Association's attorney. Following the date of the hearing, the Board may assess a fine to the Unit Owner for the violation and may assess legal fees incurred by the Association as a result of the violation.
   
   At the hearing, the Board will hear and consider arguments, evidence or statements regarding the alleged violation first from person(s) signing the incident report, and then from the alleged violator together with any witnesses testifying on their behalf. The Board will allow rebuttal testimony. Following the hearing, the Board will consider the evidence presented. At an open meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board may assess a fine, legal fees and any repair costs or other damages. If a member of the Board has presented evidence, is the alleged violator or complainant, he or she will abstain from voting. A letter will be issued to the owner, which contains the Board's decision. The assessment must be paid within thirty (30) days or the Board may begin collection procedures.

Schedule of Fines

1. All common area systems, including heating, air conditioning, ventilation and plumbing are to be used only for the purposes which they are designed and intended.
2. No resident may in any way interfere with the operations of these systems, nor may use them for their personal purposes.
3. Only Association employees may alter or adjust the settings of any common area systems or equipment
4. Residents shall not prop open doors for use of hallway air conditioning or heating.

1. Residents and their Guests use all equipment in the Exercise Room at their own risk. Any person under the age of 17 is not allowed to use the equipment without the adult supervision of a resident.
2. Proper attire, including athletic shoes, must be worn when using the exercise room.
3. Any activity creating excessive noise is prohibited.
4. Any person using the Exercise Room shall adhere to all posted safety regulations and equipment instructions.
5. Guests must be accompanied by a resident when using the Exercise Room.
6. Residents may leave equipment in the Exercise Room only under the following provisions:
   1. The resident has received approval from the Board of Directors or Management Office prior to placing the equipment in the room.
   2. The equipment is in good working order.
   3. Use of the equipment by other residents and their guest is allowed.
   4. The Association is not responsible for theft, damage, or normal wear and tear to the equipment.
   5. Each piece of equipment must be labeled with the Owner's name and Unit number. If it is not labeled it is assumed the property of the Association.
   6. Management or the Board of Directors may request the removal of any equipment. If the Owner does not remove the equipment within fifteen (15) days, the Association may remove and discard the equipment.

1. Under no circumstances shall any person attempt to remove, dismantle, disconnect or otherwise disable smoke detectors, emergency lighting systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, or other life-safety equipment in common areas or within their Units.
2. No person shall use any common area fire extinguisher or fire hoses except in emergency situations.
3. Residents shall not tamper with smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors within their Unit. If one of these detectors malfunctions, the Unit Owner must immediately have it repaired or replaced.
4. Unit doors should not be propped open and left unattended. This poses a threat to the fire resistance rating of corridors and allows smoke and flames to reach the corridor or Unit unimpeded.
5. All electrical wiring in Units must conform with all applicable electrical codes. Electrical outlets must not be overloaded.
6. Except for reasonable quantities of ordinary household products, no hazardous materials may be stored in a Unit. This includes, but is not limited to flammable liquids, explosive, corrosive, biohazardous, poisonous, noxious or radioactive materials. No firearms or ammunition may be stored in a Unit unless the resident has an appropriate firearms permit or is a commissioned Law Enforcement officer.
7. Only electric grills are allowed for use on balconies. They should be monitored at all times during use.
8. Any person tampering with or attempting to remove any Common Area fire safety equipment will immediately be fined $1,000.00. Any insurance increases or fines levied against the Association by Governmental Authorities will also be billed to the offender. Additionally, if anyone is injured or property damaged as a result of such tampering, the offender may be subject to severe civil or criminal penalties.

1. Use of garbage chutes before 6:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m. is prohibited. This is in consideration of Units located around the chutes.
2. All garbage must be securely bagged in leak-proof plastic bags or containers before being transported from Units or being deposited in the trash chutes on each floor.
3. Garbage chutes shall not be used to dispose of large boxes, rugs, brooms, and other large or bulky items. These items must be deposited directly into the dumpsters located in the first floor garbage rooms.
4. Residents are prohibited from disposing of cat litter, diapers, and similarly noxious smelling items except in bags or containers which contain such odors.
5. Residents are prohibited from disposing of burning, toxic, flammable, or other dangerous materials in the garbage rooms or down the garbage chutes.
6. Residents shall not dispose of any appliances, large furniture, construction debris, carpeting in the garbage room. Such items must be removed from the premises at Owner's expense.
7. No garbage is to be left in any of the small chute rooms above the first floor.
8. Please remove any flammable items by taking such items to the dumpster. Do not use the chute for flammable disposal.

1. Only electric grills shall be used on premises. Charcoal burning and propane gas grills are prohibited.
2. Grills owned by Unit Owners and residents may only be used on the balcony or patio associated with their Unit. Use of open-flame grills inside Units is strictly prohibited.
3. Residents may not store or use their grills on rooftops, in parking lot areas or in the courtyards.
4. The Association reserves the right to place common use grills on the rooftop decks of each building.
5. When grills are in use, they should be constantly monitored.

1. The Association carries insurance covering the building structure and liability in the common areas. To obtain a copy of the Association's insurance, please contact the Management Office to get the required information from the insurance carrier.
2. All Unit Owners are responsible for providing insurance for their Units and contents, in accordance with the Declaration. Unit Owners are responsible for any damage to any other Unit, Common Area or Limited Common Element that arises as a result of the use of their Unit.
3. At all times, Residents are responsible for their own personal property, including automobiles, both in their respective Unit and in any common area. Residents are advised to obtain their own personal property insurance.

Common Area Keys/Locks

1. All common area locked doors and gates (building entrances, storage rooms, exercise room, etc.) can be opened with the same Medeco key.
2. Only Unit Owners may request or receive common area keys from the Management Office.
3. Two (2) common area keys will be supplied to each Unit's Owner at no charge upon the submission of photocopies of the following documents to the Association:
   1. Copy of closing statement or deed to the property
   2. Proof of address (such as a current utility bill)
   3. Copy of current lease to the Unit (if applicable)
4. Owners may receive additional common area keys from building management. Owners must submit a $50.00 fee for each additional key requested.
5. No renters will receive keys from the Association. Owners are responsible for supplying their renters with common area keys.

Unit Keys/Locks

1. In the event of an emergency (fire, flood, etc.) that makes access to a Unit essential, if a set of keys is not with the Building Engineer, and the Management Office has attempted to contact the Owner at the last known daytime phone number, then damage to the Unit door and any other subsequent damages to common areas or other residents Units will be the responsibility of the Unit Owner.
2. Any additional locks added to a Unit door must be approved by management and, insofar as practical, be of the same color as the door's current hardware.

1. All leases must be for an initial term of not less than one year and not more than two years, and renewal may not exceed one year.
2. Sublease of Units is not permitted.
3. Unit Owners interested in leasing their Unit must submit to the Board of Directors via the management office the following information at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the lease. If there are multiple roommates, this information must be submitted on each of them.
   1. Completed application forms (available from the management office).
   2. A copy of the lease
   3. A check in the amount of $50.00 (non-refundable) payable to the Gotham Lofts Condominium Association for processing the documents regarding the lease and any reasonable fees that the Management Company may levy to cover processing and handling.
4. All lease agreements governing the lease of any Unit must be a standard condominium lease agreement (available from the Management office for a fee of $5.00) and must contain the following language:
   1. Lessee agrees to abide by and comply with all the provisions of the Declaration, Bylaws, and the Rules and Regulations.
   2. Condominium Association by lessee is deemed to be a violation of the terms of the lease and authorizes the Unit Owner/Lessor to terminate the lease without liability and to evict the lessee from the Unit.
5. The Board must have notification of all lease renewals at least (30) days prior to the new term.
6. In the event the Association proceeds to evict any lessee, any costs, including but not limited to attorneys' fees and court costs, associated therewith shall be specially assessed against the Unit Owner.
7. Any Unit Owners who lease their Units shall supply the Association with their current address and phone number.
8. All lessees are subject to and must abide by all the terms and conditions of the Declaration, the Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations governing the Association and are subject to the payment of established fines and actual damages arising from the violations of these Rules and Regulations. Unit Owners remain ultimately responsible for such fines and actual damages assessed as a result of the actions of lessees of their Units.
9. Units may not be leased by corporate rental services or for hotel or transient purposes.
10. The Unit Owner must give the lessee a copy of the Rule and Regulations and Bylaws.
11. If any Unit Owner permits a prospective lessee to move into the Unit without abiding by the above procedures, they will be assessed a fine of $200.00. Further, The Illinois Condominium Property Act permits the Board to evict a tenant who resides in a Unit prior to delivery of a lease to the Board and compliance with all leasing rules.

1. Owners must notify the Association and Management Office not less than seven (7) days prior to any person moving in or out of their Unit. Moves must be scheduled with the Management Office.
2. Use of an elevator must be scheduled with management at least seven (7) days in advance. Elevators and are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. The Handicapped lift shall not be used for moving purposes. Please see Elevators for more information and charges incurred for elevator use.
3. Elevator use will not be granted for a move until all current and outstanding assessments pertaining to their unit are paid in full.
4. Moving in or out of a Unit may take place only during the following hours:
   

   Monday -Friday	9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
   Saturday	8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
   Sunday and Holidays	No moves allowed.
   Between Christmas and New Year's Day	No moves allowed.

5. No less than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled move, Residents moving in or out shall provide the Association with a non-refundable moving fee and a deposit totaling at least $350.00. The refundable portion of the deposit will be refunded within a reasonable period of time following the move, provided inspection shows no damage to common areas. If damage costs exceed the non-refundable deposit, the moving resident may be billed for the excess or the deposit may be deducted for the damage costs.
6. To maintain building security during moves, the resident moving must have a person positioned at the building entranceway being used. Entrance doors shall not be left open and unattended.
7. Moving vans and trucks cannot be parked to limit entrance to a driveway or parking spaces.
8. If dollies are used, they must have rubber wheels to prevent any damage to floors and stairs.
9. The following non-refundable charges are in effect for the use of an elevator for moving:
   

   Weekdays:	$50.00 per day
   Saturdays:	$100.00
   Sunday and Holidays:	No use permitted for construction, or moving in or out.

1. Parking spaces shall be used solely for the parking of automobiles and motorcycles.
2. Unit residents and their guests shall park no more than either one automobile and one motorcycle or two motorcycles in any single parking space.
3. Unit residents and their guests are prohibited from parking on the Association premises except in parking spaces allocated to such resident's Unit.
4. Any vehicle, except those approved by the Board or management, parked unattended in any place other than a designated parking spot will towed at the Owner's expense. Neither the Board nor management is responsible for any damage to the vehicle caused by towing.
5. One gate/garage door remote is supplied to the Owner of each parking space. Lost or broken remotes can be replaced for a fee of $50.00 by the Management Office.
6. Parking or storage of campers, recreational vehicles, heavy equipment and commercial vehicles on Association premises is prohibited.
7. Unit Owners may lease their parking space(s) only to other Gotham Lofts residents.
8. Unit Owners who lease a parking space shall supply management the name and Unit number of the lessee.
9. Unit Owners can transfer their parking spaces to other Unit Owners only by notifying the Board and bearing all costs of amending the Declaration. The amendment will be prepared by the Association attorney.
10. There is a 5 MPH speed limit on all Association property.
11. The overhead (car) door of the heated garage is not intended for pedestrian use. Use one of the pedestrian doors when walking into the garage.
12. No automotive repairs may be performed in parking areas. Motor oils, other engine fluids, and auto parts may not be disposed of on premises. It is a federal crime to dispose of motor oil down the sewer, in the rubbish, or on the grounds.
13. All automobiles must enter the parking areas under their own power. They may not be pushed or towed into the garage.
14. If someone is parked in your space without your permission, you can contact the Association's towing company, Phillips Towing. Phillips Towing (312) 337-8330 is located at 1168 North Halsted Avenue, at the corner of Halsted and Division. They will keep the car until the owner pays for the vehicle.

1. Residents may house no more than two pets and a reasonable number of fish, small birds, or caged animals normally maintained in households ("pet limit"). Exceptions to this rule shall be Units housing more than the pet limit prior to the adoption of this rule in June 2001. Pets in excess of the pet limit on June 2001, may not be replaced upon the pet's death.
2. No pet shall be maintained for breeding or other commercial purposes.
3. Pet Owners must register their pets with management within 30 days of moving into a Unit or acquiring new pets. Any pets not registered within 30 days can be permanently removed from the Unit following written notice from the Board of Directors. The decision of the Board shall be final.
4. All pets must be carried, kept on a short leash, or in a carrier when in any common area in the building or on Association grounds.
5. Pets are prohibited on the rooftops and exercise room(s), as well as any other location on the premises designated by the Board from time to time.
6. Pets may not perform elimination functions in any area on the Association premises except the following:
   1. Grassy areas in the north parking lot
   2. Northeast corner grassy area (corner of Clinton and Van Buren)
   3. Northwest corner grassy area (corner of Jefferson and Van Buren)
7. Pet elimination functions are prohibited within 50 feet of any Association building entrance.
8. The person walking the pet must remove all pet defecation on Association property.
9. Any accidental elimination functions by a pet in the building must immediately be cleaned up. The cost of any additionally needed cleaning and deodorizing due to pet's elimination shall be charged to the Pet Owner.
10. Pet Owners are fully responsible for any property damage or personal injury caused by their pets.
11. Pets that cause injury to any person or other animal on Association property; continuously disturb Residents; or cause damage to a Resident's or the Association property may be permanently removed from the property by direction of the Board of Directors. If a Pet Owner or his agent violates repetitively or allows the pet to violate repetitively these rules, then the pet may be permanently removed from Association premises.

1. Only residents and guests accompanying residents are permitted to use the rooftop deck.
2. Residents and their guests shall not walk in any areas on the roof other than the designated walkway and rooftop deck. Residents and their guests should use the center stairwell rather than the elevator to gain access to the roof.
3. Nothing is to be dropped off the rooftop deck onto other areas of the roof.
4. Nothing may be thrown or intentionally dropped over the edge of the roof. In view of the seriousness and dangerousness of any such activity, the resident upon the first infraction of this rule will incur a fine of at least $250.00 and rooftop usage privileges may be lost for up to year.
5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
6. Personal grills are not allowed on the roof. The Association reserves the right to purchase propane gas grills to be placed on the roof decks for shared use.
7. No glass objects are permitted on the roof.
8. No pets are allowed on the roof.
9. No fireworks are allowed on the roof.
10. All garbage and waste is to be deposited in the provided containers.
11. Sleeping all night on the roof deck is not permitted.
12. Proper attire is required on the roof. No nude or topless sunbathing is permitted.
13. Radios, tape decks and the like should not be operated at loud volumes.
14. Any additional rules posted by the Board of Directors or management pertaining to rooftop use must be followed.
15. Functions are limited to 35 people.
16. Rooftop decks are available for functions and social events at the following times:
    

    Sunday through Thursday	11:00a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday	9:00a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)

17. Rooftop deck reservations for social events are allowed given the following requirements:
    1. A reservation form and $50.00 deposit must be submitted to management at least 14 days prior to the event. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
    2. Reservations will only be granted if assessment payments are up to date.
    3. Only a Unit Owner may reserve a rooftop deck. A lessee can reserve use only through their Unit's Owner.
    4. Decorations are allowed but must be promptly removed at the end of the function.
    5. The rooftop deck is to be returned to the same condition it was prior to its use, immediately following the event. Failure to do so will result in loss of the deposit and a charge to the Unit Owner of $50.00 per hour for necessary cleaning. The resident/Owner may also lose roof deck usage privileges for up to three (3) months.
    6. The Unit Owner is responsible for any damage caused to the rooftop or any other common areas by his/her guests.
    7. All above listed rooftop Rules and Regulations must be followed by all guest of the Owner/Resident.

1. Unit Owners interested in selling their Unit must submit to the Board of Directors via the management office the following information at least 30 days prior to closing.
   1. Completed application forms (available from the management office).
   2. A copy of the sales contract
   3. A check in the amount of $50.00 (non-refundable) payable to the Gotham Lofts Condominium Association for processing the documents regarding the sale and any reasonable fees that the management company may levy to cover processing and handling.
2. All assessments must be paid in full prior to the closing of the sale.
3. If any Unit Owner permits a prospective purchaser to move into the Unit without abiding by the above procedures, they will be assessed a fine of $200.00.
4. The selling Owner is responsible for transferring his/her copy of the Declaration, Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations to the purchaser.
5. The Association does not inspect Units at the time of sale, and makes no warranty whatsoever regarding compliance of the Unit with building codes or Association rules.

1. Residents may mount satellite dishes only on the railing of the balcony associated with their Unit. They shall not mount the dish on the exterior wall surrounding their balcony, the roof of the building or to any other common element. See Common Areas/Elements
2. Any satellite dishes violating these Rules and Regulations at their effective date must be brought within the boundaries of theses Rules and Regulations within 30 days of this date.

1. Entrance doors and gates to the property shall never be left unlocked or propped open. If a resident notices an entrance door or gate in such a state, he/she should immediately close and lock the door, and notify management of the incident.
2. Unit entrances shall not be left propped open.
3. All delivery individuals, including food delivery persons, must be met at building entrances. They are not permitted to gain entrance to the building through the intercom system and must be escorted by a resident at all times when on Association premises.
4. No solicitation is allowed in the building by any person, including solicitations by Unit Owners and residents on behalf of others. A resident who identifies someone soliciting in the building during business hours should notify the Management Office immediately and the police if solicitation is taking place after hours.
5. When having a social event or open house, residents shall meet anyone they do not personally know at the entrance to the building. They shall not let these people gain entrance using the intercom system.

1. Each Unit will be allocated one (1) storage locker. Storage lockers are Common Elements and are located in the basements of both buildings.
2. All storage lockers will be identified with their corresponding Unit number.
3. All storage lockers will be assigned by the Management Office or the Board of Directors.
4. Residents using a storage locker other than the one designated may be opened and their contents may become the property of the Association or destroyed, at full cost to the property Owner.
5. Storage of items outside the lockers is not permitted, including without limitation, bicycles.
6. No flammable liquids may be stored in storage lockers.
7. The Association is not responsible for the damage or loss of any item stored in a storage locker.

1. Unit Owners are prohibited from replacing windows.
2. Posters, banners, advertisements, and signs shall not be displayed in Unit windows.
3. No resident may cover their windows with newspapers or magazines at any time.