Sample Coop House Rules with Smoking Policy in NYC

[Anne]

Encountered this Sample House Rules that I think will be extremely beneficial to those who are planning to buy a Coop. Any thoughts?

HOUSE RULES
Including Smoking Policy, as Required by New York City Local Law 147 ( See Section P)
Effective June 1, 2018

A. PUBLIC AREAS AND ELEVATORS
1. No personal article (including bicycles, baby carriages, shopping carts, etc.) shall be placed or allowed to remain in any public area of the building, including the lobby and other vestibules, public corridors, stairways, and roof.
2. No sign, notice, advertisement or other written or pictorial item shall be affixed to or exposed on or in any window or outer door of any apartment or other part of the building, including the notice board of the Lessor opposite the mailboxes on the ground floor of the building, except as shall have been approved in writing by the Lessor. Notices may be posted on the bulletin board in the building’s laundry room subject to the discretion of the Lessor.
3. Public areas, including the lobby and other vestibules, public corridors, stairways, and roof of the building shall not be obstructed in any way.
4. No patient of any doctor who has offices in the building shall be permitted to wait in the lobby.
5. Children shall not play or be left unattended in any public area of the building, including the lobby and other vestibules, public corridors, stairways, and roof.
6. No public area shall be decorated or furnished by any Lessee without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
7. Furniture or other large or heavy items may be moved into or out of the building only on Monday through Saturday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and only after obtaining prior written permission from the Lessor. Any such move shall be made through the basement only and not through the lobby. Only one elevator may be used for moving at one time.
8. Lessees are responsible for any damage and/or stains made to the walls, doors, floors and/or carpets in the public corridors, vestibules and stairways, including stains made by food delivery services and damages incurred while moving and/or during apartment renovations. Stains/damages to walls, doors, floors and/or carpets will be cleaned/repaired by the Lessor and the Lessee shall pay for such cleaning and/or repairs.
9. The extension of furniture, carpeting, etc. through the hatch of the elevator cab is not allowed, nor may any article be moved on top of the elevator, unless prior written permission is obtained from the Lessor.

B. COMPACTOR AND COMPACTOR ROOMS
10. Garbage and refuse shall be enclosed in a water-tight plastic garbage bag or container, and then deposited and disposed of in a compactor flue such that the bag drops down the flue and does not get stuck in the hopper.
11. Cartons, boxes, crates, wood and other solid objects shall not be forced into hopper openings. Small items of this nature may be left in a neat manner on the floor of a compactor room; bulky items shall be brought to the basement and left in the designated area. Newspapers, magazines and other similar material should be placed neatly on the floor of a compactor room.

C. WINDOWS, TERRACES AND BUILDING EXTERIOR
12. No awnings, window guards or, window ventilators shall be installed or used in or about the building unless approved in writing by the Lessor nor shall anything project out of any window of the building without similar approval. Air conditioning units are not permitted to be installed in any window or exterior wall.
13. No radio, satellite dish, television aerial, similar mechanism or any wiring or pipes of any kind may be attached to or hung from the exterior of the building without the written approval of the Lessor.
14. No cooking is permitted on terraces or balconies of the building.
15. The Lessee is responsible for keeping the windows of the apartment clean.
16. Nothing should be hung or shaken from the doors, windows, terraces or balconies or placed upon the exterior window sills of the building. No object of any kind, including food, paper, cigarettes, cigars, etc., may be thrown from windows, terraces or balconies. See also Section P, Smoking Policy.
17. No planting, fences, structures or lattices shall be erected or installed on a Lessee’s terrace or balcony without the written permission of the Lessor. Lessees are advised to check with the Lessor to ascertain the specific requirements before purchasing any plantings.

D. ROOF
18. The roof and roof furniture is available for the use and enjoyment of Lessees. Cooking and/or parties are not permitted on the roof.
19. Roof furniture and furnishings may not be removed from the roof for any purpose except under the direction of the Lessor. Lessees are responsible for any damage caused to the roof furniture or roof installations by themselves or their invitees.
20. No object of any kind, including food, paper, cigarettes, cigars, etc., may be thrown from the roof. See also Section P, Smoking Policy.
21. Children are not permitted on the roof unless accompanied by a supervising adult.

E. STOREROOM
22. Storage lockers and a bicycle room in the basement are reserved for use by Lessees for a license fee and subject to terms and conditions described in a license agreement that may be obtained from the Managing Agent. Application for such storage space should be made to the Managing Agent.
23. In no event shall refrigerators, stoves, other heavy equipment, furniture, mattresses, firewood, tires, boxes or other inflammable goods be stored in the basement.
24. All articles stored in the basement shall be stored at the Lessee’s own risk and the Lessor assumes no liability for damage, loss or destruction of any article so stored.
25. The Lessor has the right to remove without liability any items from the basement storage area upon five days written notice to the owner, if known, or without any notice if the owner is not known.
26. Lessor has the right to curtail or relocate any space devoted to storage purposes.

F. LAUNDRY ROOM
27. The equipment in the laundry room shall be operated in accordance with the instructions posted for each machine.
28. The Lessor has the right to curtail or relocate any space devoted to laundry purposes.
29. Laundry shall be removed promptly from washers and dryers to accommodate others waiting to use them.
30. Lessees may use the laundry facilities during such hours as shall be designated by the Lessor.

G. PLUMBING
31. Toilets and other plumbing apparatus shall only be used for those purposes for which they are constructed. No sweepings, rubbish, rags or any other article should be thrown into the plumbing. A Lessee shall be liable for any and all damage resulting from the misuse of any plumbing equipment in said Lessee’s apartment. No washing machines are permitted in individual apartments.

H. NOISE AND DISTURBANCE
32. No Lessee shall make or permit any disturbing noises or odors (including secondhand smoke and cooking odors) or interfere with the rights, comforts or conveniences of other residents, either in their respective apartments or in public areas, including the roof, public corridors, vestibules, or stairways. See also Section P, Smoking Policy.
33. No Lessee shall play or permit to be played any musical instrument, radio, television, CD or DVD player or other sound producing equipment or engage in any other noise-producing activity in the building in such a manner or at such a time as may disturb any other resident of the building.
34. No Lessee shall play, or permit to be played, a musical instrument or vocalize music in the building for more than two hours in any day between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and in no event between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and the following 10:00 a.m. This permission is revocable at any time by the Lessor.
35. With the exception of kitchens, bathrooms, closets and foyers, the floors of each room shall be substantially covered with rugs, carpeting or other equally effective noise-reducing material. Before installing any substitute floor covering for rugs or carpeting the consent of the Lessor must be obtained.

I. PETS
36. Animals or pets may be kept by Lessees. However, such permission is revocable at any time by the Lessor. Animals or pets are not permitted on elevators or in any of the public areas of the building unless carried or controlled on a leash.
37. Lessor shall have the right to limit the number of pets living in an apartment if the number of pets creates an unhealthy environment for other Lessees.
38. All residents and their agents are responsible for curbing their animals and keeping them from urinating and/or defecating on or near the building, planters and flower beds.

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J. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
39. Construction or alteration work and delivery of materials therefore is limited to the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays (not including legal holidays). No loud work may commence until 9:30 a.m.
40. Prior approval by the Lessor is required before any renovation or construction in an apartment is permitted. A written description of all such work shall be provided to the Lessor by submitting the written proposal to the Managing Agent. All renovation or construction work must be performed by licensed professionals. All contractors or other workmen must provide the Lessor with proof of insurance before they will be permitted to commence work. Lessees may be required to enter into an alteration agreement with Lessor and/or to provide architectural plans to the Lessor. All work undertaken by a Lessee must comply with building rules and regulations as well as all applicable laws and governmental regulations. If the Corporation needs to consult with independent professionals, the Lessee shall be responsible for promptly reimbursing the Lessor for such expenses.
41. All contractors who are performing work that requires licensing, such as plumbers and electricians, must provide a copy of their license to the Lessor and all contractors must have insurance and provide a certificate of insurance naming the Lessee, Lessor including the Cooperative Corporation, and the Managing Agent as additional insureds.

K. FINANCING REQUIREMENT
42. The maximum financing permitted is 80 percent of the purchase price or, in the case of a refinancing, 80 percent of the appraised value. All financing and refinancing must be approved by Lessor. Lessees should check with the Lessor to determine what documentation is required to be submitted so that their particular request can be processed.

L. AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES
43. Any consent, waiver, or approval given under these House Rules by the Lessor must be in writing and shall be revocable at any time.
44. These House Rules may be added to, amended or repealed at any time by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Lessor.

M. SUBLET POLICY
45. Any Lessee who wishes to sublease his or her apartment shall submit a sublease application as well as the fees so required by the then existing sublet policy to Lessor. The sublease policy is subject to revisions so all Lessees are advised to check with the Lessor and obtain a current copy of the sublet policy before proceeding with the sublease process.

N. GUEST POLICY
46. The Proprietary Lease Paragraph 14 discusses the Lessee’s ability to have guests occupy the Lessee’s apartment from time to time for a period not to exceed one month during which time the Lessee must also be occupying the apartment.
47. Lessee may request in writing Lessor’s consent to have a guest occupy the apartment for a period exceeding one month and/or without the Lessee in occupancy at the same time which consent shall be in writing and at the sole discretion of the Lessor.
48. In the case of all guests, whether requiring prior approval or not, the Lessee must complete the “key authorization” form located at the door station.

O. MISCELLANEOUS
49. Canvassing, soliciting or peddling in the building is prohibited. Each Lessee is requested to report any violations of this rule to the Superintendent or the doorman.
50. Lessees should familiarize members of their families, employees, contractors and their guests with these House Rules and make every effort to see that they are enforced.
51. Lessees are requested to report any infractions of these House Rules to the Managing Agent. Employees are also instructed to report any infractions to the Managing Agent.
52. Complaints regarding the services of the building and requests for repairs shall be made in writing to the Managing Agent.
53. All House Rules apply to sub-tenants as well as Lessees.
54. No group tour or exhibition of any apartment or its contents may be conducted, nor may any auction sale be held in any apartment without the written consent of the Lessor.
55. All Lessees are required to maintain insurance policies available to owners of cooperative apartments that provide insurance coverage for liability, water damage and casualty in such amounts as Lessor shall require. All insurance policies must name the Lessor as an additional insured. Shareholders shall furnish evidence of such policies to the Lessor once a year and upon demand.
56. Smoking is not permitted in the lobby or other vestibules, or in the stairwells, public corridors, or basement. (Superseded by Section P, Smoking Policy.)
57. The Proprietary Lease Paragraph 25 discusses the Lessor’s rights to enter the apartment for the purposes described therein. Lessees are advised to also familiarize themselves with the obligation described in that paragraph to provide the Lessor with copies of all keys to Lessee’s apartment and/or storage locker.
58. The agents of the Lessor and any contractor or workman authorized by the Lessor may enter any apartment at any reasonable hour of the day for the purpose of inspecting such apartment to ascertain whether measures are necessary or desirable to control or exterminate any vermin, insects, or other pests and for the purpose of taking such measures as may be necessary to control or exterminate any such vermin, insects or other pests. The cost of such measures shall be payable by the Lessee as additional rent.
59. Lessee must immediately notify the Managing Agent of Lessor if bedbugs are found in his or her apartment. Such Lessee shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses borne by the Lessor in eradicating the bedbugs from Lessee’s apartment, including any prophylactic measures the outside professionals recommend be taken with respect to surrounding apartments.
60. Packages delivered to the building shall be accepted by a staff member of the building as a courtesy only. The Lessor is not responsible for any damage or loss to such packages.

P. SMOKING POLICY
61. As of the date of adoption of this rule, smoking is prohibited in all of the enclosed common areas of the building as required by all applicable laws, including in the elevators, hallways, stairways, lobby, amenity facilities, as well as in areas within 25 feet of any entrance to or egress from the building. No person shall smoke in the areas where smoking is prohibited by this rule or permit smoking by any occupant, agent, tenant, invitee, guest, friend or family member in such areas.
62. Provided that it does not create unreasonably disturbing secondhand smoke that interferes with the rights, comforts, or conveniences of other residents, and subject to applicable law and the Cooperative’s governing documents, including, without limitation, Section 8 of Article III of the By-Laws and House Rule 32, smoking is currently permitted inside a resident’s individual apartment unit, and all unenclosed outdoor common areas such as on the rooftop and in the courtyard, as well as on outdoor private terraces.
63. The smoking of illegal substances is prohibited in all areas of the building.
64. The term “smoking” as used in this rule includes inhaling, exhaling, burning, carrying or otherwise handling or controlling any lit, heated or smoldering cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette, herbal cigarette or non-tobacco smoking product, water pipe, vaping device, pipe or any form of lighted object or device which contains tobacco or tobacco products.
65. As also provided in House Rule 16 and House Rule 20, it is expressly forbidden to throw any cigarette, cigar, other smoking material, or ashes from windows, terraces or balconies, or from the roof.
66. As provided by Section 8 of Article III of the By-Laws, the Cooperative’s Board of Directors has the right to revise and/or amend the House Rules, including this current smoking policy.