House Rules, Regulations and Fine Procedures

OAK LAKE ASSOCIATION

8360 Sedan Avenue West Hills, Ca 91304
Hidden Lake – A Private Community
(818) 334-7770 (Guard Station)

HOUSE RULES, REGULATIONS and FINE PROCESSES

Revised and Amended March 3, 2020, Effective April 5, 2020

Oak Lake Association, AKA Hidden Lake, is a private community and our main concern is the safety and security of its residents. Only the homeowners and residents of Hidden Lake have unrestricted access to the community. All others are subject to restricted  access based  on compliance with the community rules and regulations.

The Oak Lake Association Board of Directors shares the concerns of the Homeowners for the livability of our unique neighborhood and the protection of our  property  investment.  Thus,  the Board has adopted the following House Rules and has established fines  for Non-compliance. The sole intent is to provide a fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory enforcement policy  for maintaining  the equity of living which led each owner to purchase a home in Hidden Lake. These House Rules  and Regulations are designed to enforce the Association’s Declaration of Restrictions/Covenants, Conditions, and  Restrictions  (CC&R) and By-Laws and  any amendments thereto. It is the responsibility of each owner to observe these rules. If an owner has  a  rented  property,  or  has guests, it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that all renters/lessee and guests also observe these rules.

The Board encourages communication for any reason.

The Westcom management can be reached at 818/587-9500 or you can contact us by our website at: hidden- lake.org

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

Police Emergency 911
Municipal Services 311
Non-Emergency Police Response 877-ASK-LAPD
Hidden Lake Guard Station 818-334-7770
Animal Services 888-452-7381
Westcom Management Company 818-587-9500

INTRODUCTION

The Board of Directors of Oak Lake Association has reviewed and adopted the following Rules and Regulations effective January 1, 2018. These rules supersede in their entirety any other versions of Rules and Regulations that have previously been published.

These Rules and Regulations  along with their enforcement procedures have a two-folded  purpose. Firstly, they are intended to create a pleasant and congenial living environment for all residents and their guests. Secondly, they help to implement the purposes of our association, as stated by the Supreme Court of California.

The Court recognized that the overall function of associations is to “protect and enhance the project and its economic value”. The Court declared that these associations may  adopt regulations on the behavior of their residents that are sufficiently stringent  to  protect  and enhance property values. According to the Court, associations need not tolerate  residents, or  their guests, who damage property, injure others or who are otherwise disruptive.

The Board of Directors considers it essential that all members of the  association  and  their tenants familiarize themselves with the Rules and Regulations. The Board of Directors is committed to ensure  these Rules and Regulations are adhered to.  Your  cooperation  in supporting the following rules will contribute significantly to the protection of the rights and privileges of all.

GENERAL DECLARATIONS

  1. It is the responsibility of each Homeowner to be familiar with the Declaration of Restrictions/Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), By-Laws, and  the House Rules of Oak Lake Association and to share same with their renters/lessee and when necessary, their guests. The Board  of Directors has the authority  (1)  to  adopt and enforce such additional rules as it may deem necessary or advisable, (2) to amend same and (3) to impose reasonable fines, penalties or legal  action upon homeowners who are in violation of the Declaration of Restrictions/CC&Rs, Bylaws and/or House Rules.
  2. Each Homeowner shall be liable to the Association for any damages to the  common  area(s) and/or  any equipment thereon which may be compromised  by reason of negligence of said Homeowner or of his/her guests, invitees or tenants.
  3. If compliance is not met by the stated timeframe of the infraction letter sent to the Homeowner, the FINE PROCEDURE will be initiated.
  4. FINE PROCEDURE: Violation of the following rules or generally  accepted  behavior will result in the following actions. The Association  will send a notice of the violation and the Board meeting schedule to the homeowner at least (10) ten days prior to the meeting. During this meeting the Board will review the circumstances, hear homeowner comment and  determine  if a fine/ suspension  of community  privileges  is warranted. The meeting may be held in executive session if the homeowner requests it. If a fine and/or suspension of privileges are levied, a notice will be sent to the homeowner within (15) fifteen days. Fine amounts or actions will be determined under the Fine and Penalty Schedule.

Homeowners are responsible for the action of their guests, tenants, and tenant’s guests. All letters regarding infractions  will be sent to Homeowners  and  all fines, determined by the fine procedure, will be billed directly to the Homeowner.

HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS

DEFINITIONS

Resident/Tenant/Lessee:  Any person who resides in Hidden Lake permanently, full-time or for more than 9 months out of a 12-month year

Homeowner:   Any person(s) trust or other entity listed on the deed of certain property in Hidden Lake as an Owner or Co-Owner of said property.

Guest:  Any person who is not a resident of Hidden Lake but who has permission to visit by a resident or homeowner.

COMMON AREA

  1. Definition of Community Property/Common Area: The community property/common area includes: the Clubhouse, Clubhouse Lawn, Pool Area, Lake Area, Tennis Court, Parking Lot, Guard Station, exterior walls on Roscoe, exterior of the lake perimeter gate, Fire Lane and gates, streets and sidewalks inside Hidden Lake and  all maintenance boxes and machinery housings.
  2. Any use of the community property/common area by any individual homeowner/tenant for personal events or commercial use must be approved in advance by the Board and documented with a Hidden Lake usage contract signed by the homeowner and a Board representative. Such actions include but are not limited to filming.
  3. The homeowner/tenant is responsible for his/her own trash.  Community receptacles are provided around the lake, clubhouse and pool areas and tennis court. Anyone caught littering is subject to the penalties under the FINE PROCEDURE. Littering shall mean willful or negligent throwing, dropping, placing, depositing, sweeping, or causing any such acts, of any waste matter on land or water in other than appropriate disposal/storage containers or areas designated for such purposes. An example of waste matter means discarded, used, or leftover substances including, but not limited to, a lit or unlit cigarette, cigar, match, or any flaming or glowing material, or any garbage, trash, refuse, paper, container, packaging, or food stuff. In addition to a penalty/fine as addressed in these Rules & Regulations, violators may, at the discretion of the Board, be required to remove the litter or debris and restore the area to its original condition.
  4. All homeowners, renters and guests when walking their pets are to clean up after their pets. Failure to do so is subject to a penalty as per the FINE PROCEDURE. All dogs must be on a leash at all times while in the common area or while on unfenced private property. Failure to ensure that a dog is tethered and/or secured is subject to a penalty as per the FINE PROCEDURE.
  5. Any person(s) seen vandalizing, removing, destroying or otherwise harming community property is subject to the penalties under the FINE PROCEDURE.
  6. All homeowners, residents and guests are asked to respect their neighbors with regards to noise, parking, pets, and other common neighbor-to-neighbor contact issues. This also applies to use of the common areas.

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

HOME MAINTENANCE

  1. All landscaping must be maintained. This is to include, mowing, weeding, trimming (including trees), upkeep of landscape decor.
  2. All equipment, woodpiles or storage piles must be kept screened by adequate planting or fencing to conceal them from view.
  3. All trash cans must be removed and be stored, reasonably concealed from the street, no later than the evening on the day of trash pickup. Reasonably concealed is deemed as being placed behind the garage line, preferably on the side yard, and obstructed from view by trees, plants, bushes and/or a gate or fence.
  4. Board approval must be sought by any resident and/or homeowner wishing to place storage or refuse bin/receptacle(s) (i.e. rollaway, not regular trash cans) on the street, in front of their residence, or in their private driveway for more than one week. All residences are limited to two placements per year of such receptacles.  Requests  for more frequent placements or additional time must be given to the Board for approval.
  5. All visible fencing must be kept in good repair, including fencing visible from the lake area and street.
  6. Any visible architectural change (i.e. additions, color changes, or major landscape changes) requires approval from the Architectural Committee  prior to commencement of work.
  7. Dwellings must be kept in an acceptable state of good repair; this includes the visible back areas of all lake homes.
  8. Holiday decorations are permitted in season, for a period of not to exceed 4 weeks before and 2 weeks after the holiday date

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

HOME-BASED BUSINESSES

  • Home-based businesses are prohibited when using employees, and community property. Restrictions to home-based businesses include but are not limited to, the following:
  • Commercial vehicle parking (Commercial vehicles with visible advertising must be properly parked on private property of residents)
  • Client parking
  • Visible storage of business inventory or supplies
  • Performance of company business within view or earshot.
  • Please address the board prior to starting a home-based business.

 Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

TRAFFIC AND PARKING

  1.  All State of California Vehicle Codes applies. Section 21107.7 CA VC
  2. MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT is 18 miles per hour (Section 22350 & 22352A CA VC)
  3. Inoperative or abandoned vehicles  shall not  be parked  on the streets.  Vehicles  found in violation of this ordinance may be cited and/or towed. (Section 22651 and 22669(a) CA VC and  L.A.M.C.  80.73.2). There  will be a 72 hour notice placed on the windshield prior to towing.
  4. Inoperable vehicles may be kept on private property provided they are clean and covered with an acceptable covering with no visible signs  of inoperability  (i.e. flat tires, etc.). No vehicles can be covered on the street and/or common area.
  5. ALL motorized vehicles shall:
    1. Be licensed and equipped for street use.
    2. Have current registration.
    3. Be operated on paved streets only.
    4. Display the Hidden Lake Community vehicle decal to Security personnel for entry to the Community. New Residents have 30 days to obtain  decal.  Applications may be obtained from our website: hidden-lake.org or at the guard station.
    5. Visitors’ car licenses will be recorded along with the name of the resident they are visiting.
  6. Scooters:
    1. Drivers must wear helmets
    2. Shall be equipped with factory approved mufflers
  7. No overnight parking is permitted in the community parking lot. Towing will occur without notice after 1 a.m.
  8. Sleeping in vehicles parked on community property is prohibited.
  9. There shall be no parking on any common area lawns and red zones.
  10. Any vehicle parked in the designated handicapped space located in the common parking lot must display a proper handicapped placard, sticker or license plate. Towing will occur without notice at owner’s expense.
  11. There shall be no parking on the lawn/garden areas of any residential property or other areas designated for landscaping.
  12. Vehicles parked on streets ma y only be parked parallel to curb in direction of traffic.
  13. A complete stop is required at all boulevard stop signs or where marked “STOP” on pavement.
  14. Any vehicle parked blocking a fire zone, fire lane or fire hydrant is subject to immediate towing.
  15. There shall be no loitering on the streets and parking area.
  16. Any person(s) caught hindering or otherwise blocking any vehicles from movement on the streets in the neighborhood will be subject to the FINE PROCEDURE.
  17. Trailers are allowed in the community for a period of no more than 24 hours. During that period they MUST be parked in the driveway.
  18. Motor homes can be parked in front of residence for  a period  of 48 hours for the purpose of cleaning, loading, and unloading only. The board reserves the right to refuse parking of recreational vehicles in the community.
  19. Parking -Any vehicle parked on the street that does not appear to be in use by the owner for more than 72 hours, will have a notice placed on the front windshield noting date and time cited, and will have 72 hours to remove the vehicle from the street. If vehicle is not removed within the 72 hour time period, the vehicle shall be towed at the owner’s expense. Any vehicle parked in “Handicapped” or”Fire Zone” or”Fire Hydrant”, any overnightparking in the community parking lot maybe towed immediately, without notice.
  20. Boats, personal watercraft parked on a resident’s property must be out of view. No Boats, personal watercrafts shall be parked on the streets, in front of any resident or in any common areas. Lake front homeowners shall keep their boat/watercraft on their own property behind their gate and not in common areas.

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

SWIMMING POOL AND LAKE

Attention: There will be NO Lifeguard on duty at the pool.

It is suggested that no one swim alone. The swimming pool and lake are amenities to be accessed by homeowners and  their  renters  by community-issued keys only.  All guests must be accompanied by either  a homeowner or renter. Additionally, the propping open of gates in any of these areas is subject to a penalty as per the FINE PROCEDURE.

Pool Rules:
  1. Pool and Lake Hours and Access: Open daily from 8:00a.m. To 10:00 p.m.
  2. Keys may not be duplicated. Any duplicated keys will be confiscated. There is a $50 charge for a new key.
  3. Homeowners must be current in their dues for use of the community amenities by homeowners, tenants and/or their guests. The use of the pool and lake is limited to homeowners and/or tenants and their invited  guests.  Homeowners  are  responsible for the action of their guests, tenants, and tenant’s guests.
  4. Homeowners or tenants cannot reserve or use the pool and lake for private parties
  5. Swimmers in the pool will wear swimsuits. No cut-offs or frayed shorts will be permitted in the pool.
  6. Access to the pool must be by community issued keys.
  7. The Board retains the right to refuse access by homeowners, tenants, or their guests, to the common areas (pool, lake, etc.). Example: arrears in dues.
  8. Pool, lake, and tennis court gates must be closed and locked after entering or exiting. Propping gates open is dangerous and is strictly prohibited.  “An Automatic Fine will be implemented”.
  9. The furniture must not be removed or abused.

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

POOLSAFETY

Per California State Law, children under the age of 14 are not allowed in the pool and/or lake area unless accompanied by an adult, age 18 or over. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

  1. No running, pushing, dunking, or horseplay will be permitted in or around the pool or lake.
  2. Surf mats, surfboards, boogie boards and similarly LARGE flotation objects  are not to be permitted in or around pool or lake.
  3. No loud music.
  4. No glassware i s allowed in the pool or lake area.
  5. No food or drink may be consumed in the pool.
  6. Various materials, such as hairpins, clips or small objects will clog filters and are not to be used while swimming.
  7. DIVING IS NOT ALLOWED.
  8. No profane language will be used in the vicinity of the pool area. Profane language and/or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. A loss of common area privileges and/or a fine will be implemented.
  9. Infants and toddlers are required to wear proper protective attire for obvious health reasons.
  10. Unsanitary accidents must be immediately reported to a board member, Management Co., or security guard.
  11. No ANIMALS of any kind allowed within the pool area.
  12. All residents must access the pool by way of keyed gates in common areas. Residents on the lake may access the lake by their gate. No jumping or climbing fences or gates.
  13. No skateboards, roller skates/blades, scooters, bicycles and/or motorized  vehicles will be permitted in or around the pool area.

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

LAKE RULES

  1. NO SWIMMING, WADING, WAKEBOARDING OR UNDERWATER DIVING IS ALLOWED IN THE LAKE.
  2. No motorized craft of any kind may be used on or around the lake perimeter. Paddle and rowboats are allowed. All watercraft must be stored on private property. No exceptions.
  3. Fishing (rod and reel only) is permitted from 8:00a.m.  To  sunset. California fishing regulations apply, although no license is required. This is a CATCH-AND- RELEASE compound due to the lake being chemically treated. No fish are to be removed from the property or kept. Every effort will be taken to keep fish alive when put in a receptacle (bucket or other) while awaiting re-release into the lake. ONLY BARBLESS HOOKS MAY BE USED.
  4. Residents may not bring ANIMALS of any kind within the lake area.
  5. Access to the lake is by way of keyed gates in common areas only by those residents not living on the lake itself.
  6. No skateboards, roller skates/blades, scooters, bicycles and/or motorized vehicles will be permitted in or around the lake area.

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

LAKE WILDLIFE PROTECTION

  1. A fine of $1,000 may be assessed against any Homeowner (including their tenant  or tenant’s guest) caught  taking,  harassing,  harming  or  otherwise  mistreating resident and/or visiting wildlife within the boundaries  of  Hidden  Lake. This  will  be  in  addition to a fine of $5,000-$10,000 which can be levied by the Ca. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.
  2. No feeding of wildlife in and around the lake. This rule will be strictly enforced.

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

TENNIS COURT

  1. The use of the tennis court is limited to homeowners, residents and their invited guests. Because access to the tennis court is through the lake area, an adult 18 or older must accompany all children under the age of 14 for their entire visit.
  2. When others are waiting:
  3. Only one set may be played.
  4. Sets resulting in six-all, shall be determined by a 12 point tie breaker.
  5. If four or more are waiting, only doubles may be started.
  6. Court shall be given up at end of set in progress.
  7. Waiting player(s) must remain in person at the court.
  8. Play involving non-scoring practice shall be limited to 30 minutes.
  9. Roller-skating, skateboarding, bicycle riding and ball playing inside tennis area are prohibited.
  10. Tennis shoes or rubber-soled shoes must be worn.
  11. Leaning, swinging and jumping over the net is prohibited.
  12. Homeowners/tenants over the age of 18 shall have priority on  weekdays after 4:30p.m. and on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, except children  and  homeowners/tenants  may play together at any time subject to the above rules.
  13. Children (under 14) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older on the tennis court.
  14. Homeowners must be current in their dues to use tennis court.
  15. Tennis Court gates must be closed and locked after entering or exiting.

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

CLUBHOUSE

All rules established and written in Clubhouse Use Agreement are in effect. There shall be  no skateboarding, bicycle riding or recreational activity on the Clubhouse deck and/or the handicap ramp. No sitting is allowed on the  Clubhouse  rails. Clubhouse rentals are approved on a first come basis with a valid submitted application with the required check.

Anyone in arrears in dues, unpaid fines or any other monetary obligation to the community may be denied rental of the clubhouse.

See Clubhouse Rental Agreement for specifics on rental rules.

SECURITY

  1. Every vehicle must stop at the Guard Station when the Security Guard is on duty. Driving around the gate or another car in line at the Guard Station without the guard’s permission is subject to an automatic fine penalty as per the FINE PROCEDURE.
  2. Vehicle decals are to be used by  Residents  and  Homeowners  ONLY.  All residents must have auto decals supplied to them by Hidden Lake which is verifiable by the Lot/ Homeowner. (Non-resident Homeowners may apply for a decal). The decals should be mounted on the inside of the window shield at the lower left- hand corner or placed on a card or paddle for easy access when driving in. If any resident or homeowner is caught providing a decal to a non-resident, a fine will be imposed.
  3. Homeowners can apply for a 3 month pass for their guests at the cost of $15.
  4. The Association has contracted with an outside security company to provide limited security at the Guard Station. Homeowners, tenants and guests are to conduct themselves in a professional manner when dealing with the guards. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Reported inappropriate behavior is subject to a FINE.
  5. Any illegal or questionable activity observed  inside  the community should be reported directly to the local police department. The guard may also be asked to take an incident report- but they are not to leave  their posts  to  intervene  in such situations.
  6. Homeowners may be notified by the guard when visitors arrive after 10 p.m. Sunday- Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Please make sure your current  phone number is given to the guard or your visitors may be turned away.

Note: Non-compliance with the above rules will start the “FINE PROCEDURE”

FINE AND PENALTY SCHEDULE AND ENFORCEMENT OF RULES

The Board reserves the right to assess the following fines/monetary penalties for violations of the House Rules and Regulations. The Board also reserves the right to review violations and impose penalties/fines and/or community service on a case-by-case basis. However, the following processes will be followed when imposing fines. The Board shall assess monetary penalties for violations of the governing documents against an owner as follows:

Trashcan Violations:

First Offense:                      Warning letter
Second Offense:                 $25 fine
Third & On-Going:               $75 fine

Maintenance Rules Violations:

First Offense:                       Warning letter
Second Offense:                 $50 fine
Third & On-Going:               $100 fine

Safety, Stop Signs, Speeding, Pool, and Lake Violations:

First & Second Offense: Warning letter
Third Offense:          $50 fine
Fourth & On-Going: $100 fine

Pet Violations (failure to clean up after pet):

First Offense:                    Warning letter
Second Offense:               $50 fine
Third & On-going:              $75 fine

Pet Violations (Off leash violation):

First Offense:                    Warning letter
Second Offense:               $50 fine
Third & On-going:             $75 fine

Use of Common Area after Privileges Have Been Revoked

$100 fine per occurrence

Automatic Fines:

  1. Destruction of community property – Cost of the repairs and $100 fine
  2. Wildlife harassment $1000 fine
  3. Propping open or jumping over gates $100 fine
  4. Not following entrance rules $100 fine

 

The Board will send a written notice to the owner identifying the nature of the violation and a time frame for correcting the violation; stating that the board intends to impose a  monetary penalty against the owner; and specifying the date, time and location of the hearing concerning such violation. The notice shall identify the amount of the proposed monetary penalty for the violation. The hearing date will be at least  ten  (10)  days  from  the  date of notice. Owners have the right to attend the hearing and address the board  regarding the matter.

If an owner fails to attend the hearing or to submit any written evidence on his behalf to  the board for consideration at the hearing, the board may still proceed to consider imposing a monetary penalty against  the owner. The board will provide the owner notice  of  the disciplinary action taken against him within fifteen (15) days after the hearing. If an on-going violation continues after the hearing and  first  monetary  penalty  stage,  another  monetary penalty of $50.00 will be automatically assessed for  each  week  on  which  the violation  remains uncorrected.

All fines are to be paid within 30 days of Notice of Disciplinary Action. If the Board receives payment after the 30 day period, further costs including late charges  and interest  may  be charged to the responsible homeowners.

PAST DUE ACCOUNTS

Any outstanding balance due, including fines, assessments or late fees will, after  notice and a hearing, may result in the suspension of common area privileges, including, but not limited to: use of the tennis court; swimming pool; lake; and clubhouse property; and attendance to any association-sponsored events; and community voting privileges. Homeowners, their renters or guests seen at community events and/or using the Association’s facilities may be fined $75.00 if the homeowner is not current in their dues, special assessments and/or any fines/penalties levied against them.

ENFORCEMENT OF RULES

  1. Complaints against residents who may not be complying with the Association’s Rules and Regulations may be filed by any resident. Complaints must be in writing and sent to the management company. It is imperative that the complaining person identify the non- compliant person or address involved in order for the management company to proceed. Please specify the date and time of each incident.
  2. Should there be a violation of the Rules and Regulations; the Association will generate a warning letter mailed to the owner with a copy to the renter if applicable. If the violation is not corrected, a fine will be assessed. A homeowner receiving a warning or violation notice may appeal to the Association in writing or attend an executive meeting with the board.
  3. Any resident who violates any Association rules shall be sent a warning notice with the exception of the rules that have automatic fines.
  4. The management company, acting on behalf of the Association, will impose and collect fines for rule violations.
  5. The Association has the authority to take legal action to enforce the Rules and Regulations, including recovery of attorney fees and costs.
  6. It is the responsibility of each homeowner to communicate the Association’s Rules and Regulations to their families, guests and tenants and to ensure that they are followed.
  7. When a bad check is issued, the Association will charge the offending owner an additional $100 plus any applicable late fees.

OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

  1. The Association requires all homeowners to register the names and telephone numbers of their tenants with the Management Company and/or association for security purposes, pursuant to Civil Code Sec 4041. Failure to do so may result in a fine.
  2. Common Area keys are to be transferred through escrow when closing on a home. Replacement keys costs $50.00 each. If a Homeowner rents or leases their home, it is up to them to transfer keys to the new residents. Should anyone lose their key they may purchase one for a non-refundable amount of $50
  3. Applications for vehicle decals can be accessed through the Guard Station, or the website at: hidden-lake.org
  4. Homeowners Dues are due and payable even if an owner does not receive a bill.  All dues are payable by the 15th of the month (i.e. if bill is dated April 1, then the owner  has until April 15th to get payment to the management company in order to avoid a penalty). Homeowners Dues are billed monthly.
  5. Homeowners or Renters, who obtain Hidden Lake vehicle decals for guests, family members, friends and/or other non-residents, by providing inaccurate information, will be subject to an automatic fine, as per the FINE PROCEDURE. Vehicle decals are for RESIDENTS ONLY.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event of a fire, collapse or other event that renders a house uninhabitable, the guard has been instructed by law enforcement and the board to close off the neighborhood to decrease the likelihood of unauthorized persons/contractors from coming in and performing unauthorized work on such structures. All residents and homeowners will be asked to show their auto decal or proof of address during these times.

UNINHABITABLE HOUSE RULE

In the event of a fire, collapse, or other event that renders a house uninhabitable  or, in the opinion of the Board, poses a danger to the community, the Board of Directors must be immediately notified and a security gate/fence must be placed on or around the structure by a professional entity, paid for  by  the  homeowner,  within  24  hours  of  the  event  and/or notice to the homeowners to do so.

In the event that a house in the Hidden Lake neighborhood becomes empty by means of foreclosure, renovation, abandonment, pest infestation, or may in the opinion of the Board, be viewed as a danger to  the  community  for  other  reasons,  the  Board  of  Directors  may  demand that a security gate/fence be erected on or  around  the structure by a  professional  entity  within 24 hours of notice to the Homeowner with the cost to be paid by the legal owner.

Addendum 1

The changes that were made to the House Rules above are reflected in the table below. The membership was sent the proposed changes for comment and none were received. The Board voted  to adopt the Addendum items at the Board Meeting held on September 8, 2014. Thus, the House Rules, Regulations and Fine Processes originally  adopted  by  the  Oak  Lake  Association  in  January, 2013, have now been amended with the following alterations:

Section Changes / Additions / Deletions
Cover Page

Changed phone number to guard shack (818) 334-7770

Paragraph 1, line 1 – Changed “Hidden lake” to “Oak Lake Association, AKA Hidden Lake”
Traffic and Parking Added new #8 – Sleeping in vehicles parked on community property is prohibited
Tennis Court

#2 indicator 2 – Changed

“Sets resulting in seven-all, shall be determined by one additional game.”

To

” Sets resulting in six-all, shall be determined by a 12 point tie breaker”
Club House After the first paragraph added: “See Clubhouse Rental Agreement for specifics on rental rules.”
Security Added new #3: “Homeowners can apply for a 3 month pass for their guests at the cost of $15.”
Other Important Items

#1 added to the end: “pursuant to Civil Code Sec 4041. Failure to do so may result in a fine”

 

#4 – changed: “Homeowners Dues are due and payable even if an owner does not receive a bill. All dues are payable by last day of the quarterly month (i.e. if bill is dated April 1, then the owner has until April 30th to get payment to the management company in order to avoid a penalty). Homeowners Dues are Jan. 1, Apr. 1, July 1, and Oct. 1.”

To

“Homeowners Dues are due and payable even if an owner does not receive  a bill. All dues are payable by the 15th of the month (i.e. if bill is dated April 1, then the owner has until April 15th to get payment to the management company in order to avoid a penalty). Homeowners Dues are billed monthly”

 

#5 – changed “friends and/or other non-residents, will be subject to an automatic fine”

To

“friends and/or other non-residents, by providing inaccurate information, will be subject to an automatic fine”
Footnotes

Changed: “ Date revised and amended: 8/28/14 and Date Effective: 11/15/14”

To

“ Date revised and amended: 11/13/17 and Date Effective: 1/1/18”

Addendum 1 (continued)

Section Changes / Additions / Deletions
Fines and Penalty Schedule and Enforcement of Rules

Trashcan Violations: From:

Second & On-going:      $10.00 fine

To

Second Offense:          $25 fine Third & On-Going:                                    $75 fine
Fines and Penalty Schedule and Enforcement of Rules

Added:

Pet Violations (failure to clean up after pet): First Offense:        Warning letter

Second Offense:            $50 fine Third & On-

going:                            $75 fine
Fines and Penalty Schedule and Enforcement of Rules

Added:

Pet Violations (Off leash violation): First Offense:                Warning letter

Second Offense:            $50 fine Third & On-going: $75 fine
Fines and Penalty Schedule and Enforcement of Rules

Use of Common Area after Privileges Have Been Revoked From:

$75 fine per occurrence

To:

$100 fine per occurrence
Fines and Penalty Schedule and Enforcement of Rules

Automatic Fines:

From:

Destruction of community property $100 fine

To:

Destruction of community property – Cost of the repairs and $100 fine