Please note: Payments should be sent toTidewater Property Management, Inc. You should have received payment coupons. If not, please contact them at 443-548-0191.

Checks should be made out to Fairwinds of Annapolis!

• Condo fees are due on the first of the month, not the 15th
• If payment is not received prior to the 16th of the month, a late fee charge of $15 will be automatically added to the account

• As with any bill/debt, if payment is not received on time, collection activity will commence.
• In accordance with Fairwind’s By-Laws & Resolutions and the Maryland Condominium Act, further collection activity could include:
  • Liens placed upon unit
  • Late charges
  • Interest
  • Collection costs
  • Reasonable attorney fees and other charges as permitted by law.

Neighborhood Watch works when citizens take an active role in making their community safer. The Annapolis Police Department, in cooperation with the communities it serves, has a Neighborhood Watch Program that is over 5,000 citizens strong.

Neighborhood Watch is crime prevention program that:

• Teaches citizens techniques to reduce the risk of being victimized at home and in public
• Trains citizens on the importance of recognizing suspicious activities and how to report them
• Teaches participants how to make their homes more secure and properly identify their property
• Allows neighbors to get to know each other and their routines so that any out of place activity can be reported and investigated
• Mostly, Neighborhood Watch ia a cohesive body of concerned citizens addressing issues that concern the entire community

Neighborhood Watch IS NOTa vigilante force working outside of law enforcement or aprogram designed for participants to take personal risks to prevent crime.

Monthly meetings are designed to give members maximum exposure to the latest trends in personal and community safety through crime updates, multi-community networking and speakers on related topics. Meetings allow for an exchange of ideas on how APD can make communities safer and enhance the quality of life in Annapolis. Meetings held on the second Tuesday of every month.

Annapolis Police Department Contact:

CSS Stacey L. Bolin
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator / Victim Assistance / Certified Instructor
Annapolis Police Department
410-268-9000 ext. 7331
sbolin@annapolis.gov

Report to the police first and then to the Fairwinds Office -410-267-0566 and/or Tidewater Property Management (443-548-0191).

• Daily Police Activity Report
• Maryland Sexual Offender Registry
  

Don’t confront intruders, your safety is more important than your belongings

In compliance with Anne Arundel County law, which requires registration of pets, including cats, Fairwinds also requires that every animal owned by a resident must be registered with the Association Office (forms are available at the office or here).

Fairwinds bylaws allow residents to have one (1) small, manageable house pet:

The maintenance keeping, breeding, boarding, and/or raising of animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind, regardless of number, shall be, and is hereby prohibited within any Unit or upon any common elements, except that this shall not prohibit the keeping of a small, orderly house pet provided that it is not kept or maintained for commercial purposes or for breeding. Pets shall not be permitted upon the common element except in areas designated by the Board of Directors. All pets shall be accompanied by an adult and are to be carried or leashed. Any member who keeps or maintains any pet upon any portion of the Property shall be deemed to have indemnified and agreed to hold the Association, and each of its members free and harmless from any loss, claim, or liability of any kind or character whatever arising by reason of keeping or maintaining such pet within the Property. The Board of Directors shall have the right to order any person whose pet is a nuisance, to remove such pet from the Property.

For full information regarding pet restrictions, please consult your governing documents.

Remember while walking please carry a bag and always pick up after them in all areas – after all it’s the law! Dogs must be on leash and under control by their owners/handlers at all times and may only be walked in designated “pet areas” on the property. Cats cannot run “at Large” on Fairwinds property. Pets are not permitted to remain unattended on patios and balconies. Pet doors and outdoor litterboxes are strictly prohibited.

• Quiet Waters Dog Park/Beach – located less than a mile from Fairwinds!
• Summary of Animal Control Laws
• Animal Registration Form
• Fairwinds Map (illustrates designated pet areas)

Stop that Barking!

Dogs left alone all day get bored and restless, and many find relief in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. But, nothing is as annoying as incessant barking—even for dog lovers. If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!

• Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem! Help is as close as the Yellow Pages/internet. Training not only helps your dog, you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate.
• Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, anti-barking collar and costs about the same. Available on the web and in pet stores.
• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or confining it to a crate can cut down on the disturbance to neighbors.
• Reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. Disconnect telephones and doorbells before leaving your home if they upset your dog or make it bark.
• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship – Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting service, or drop your pooch off at a friend’s place or a day-care facility once or twice a week.

In accordance with Fairwind’s Bylaws, Section 13 (i):  “The Board of Directors shall have the right to order any person whose pet is a nuisance, to remove such pet from the Property.

In addition to Fairwinds being very close to the very popular Quiet Waters Park, Fairwinds offers some great amenities for it’s residents:

• Pool
  The swimming pool is available to all residents from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Regardless of whether you are swimming or not, a pass (purchased at the Association Office) is required for admittance to the pool area.

• Tennis courts are available for use by owners, renters, and their immediate families and guests. Keys are available at the Association Office for a nominal fee. The Board of Directors has established a few rules that apply to all players. Those under 18 years of age and their guests may use the courts at any time, however they are asked to relinquish the courts after 6:00 pm when requested by those 18 years and older. Playing time shall be limited to one hour when others are waiting. Rubber soled shoes must be worn at all times. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when in the vicinity of the courts. It is the responsibility of the last person leaving the courts to be certain that the gate is secured and locked.
• Playgrounds
  One playground with swings, slides, sand boxes, etc. is available for our small fry.

• Picnic Area
  There is a picnic area with grills and tables available for residents use located between the tennis courts. Residents are asked to clean up after themselves when making use of this area.

There is an athletic field adjacent to the swimming pool for football, baseball, frisbees, etc. (along Georgetown Road.) This is not a pet relief/off leash dog area.

• Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center (AACRC)
• Resolving Disputes Between Neighbors in a Homeowners Association
  So, you purchased your home in a HOA thinking they would protect you from neighborhood nuisances. Now, you find yourself in exactly the situation you wanted to avoid – in the midst of a dispute with the folks next door.

  http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/83038/resolving_disputes_between_neighbors.html

Fairwinds policy requires all residents register their vehicles with the Association Office to get a decal which must be fixed to the car and visible. Recommended locations are the rear bumper or window. Please note: we do not recommend placing stickers on any painted surfaces. If you know of any residents that do not have decals on their vehicle(s) please let the office know. We will follow up with these residents. Your help in making Fairwinds a better place for everyone to live is greatly appreciated.

Towing

We would like to take this opportunity to advise our residents that Fairwinds Condominiums has entered into a towing contract with North County Towing.

You will notice their signs posted throughout the community with pertinent information such as their phone number in case your vehicle is towed for any reason.

Our staff, as well as our security team, will continue to ticket vehicles throughout the community that are in violation of the law or Condominium Regulations. In order to have your vehicle parked in Fairwinds lots please remember that all vehicles must have current tags/stickers as well as proper Fairwinds decals, etc. Rules of safety and operation of any vehicle as followed by the State of Maryland is also required of any vehicle in our parking areas. Our parking is limited and we therefore do not allow abandoned or stored vehicles. All such vehicles as indicated here will be ticketed and given appropriate notice (48 hours) to come into compliance with the violation noted. If, after that time, the vehicle is still in violation, our staff will contact the tow company to authorize towing of the vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning the above, please feel free to contact the on-site office at 410-267-0566.

There is absolutely no use or storage of grills allowed on balconies / Patios.  Townhouses on Georgetown Court are exempt from these restrictions.

Fairwinds is not an apartment complex, but owners are permitted to lease out their units.  Owners are responsible for their tenants adherence to the community rules.  Fairwinds does have office staff to assist with day to day operations, but they are not a concierge for the community, nor are they expected to perform any of the landlord’s tasks.  In addition, Fairwinds does have a maintenance person on staff.  He is not a building superintendent.

Fairwinds Condomiums are not only a great place to live, but they are also a great investment. However, before renting your unit, you need to be aware of the rules and laws governing this action. If your unit is not occupied by the owner, please provide the Fairwinds association office with the following:

• Completed supplemental form
  (mandatory – available at the office or here)

In addition, the City of Annapolis requires that All properties not occupied by the owner or his/her immediate family must have a valid renter’s license. These can be obtained at 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Suite 202 (tel: 410-263-7946).

• Landlords and Tenants: Tips on Avoiding Disputes
  (Maryland Attorney General’s office)
• Frequently asked questions >>

Landlords are responsible for the maintenance of their property as well as adherence of their tenants to community rules and regulations.

Renter’s Insurance

Many renters mistakenly assume their landlord’s insurance will cover their possessions if they are stolen or destroyed in a fire or other catastrophe. Only a renters insurance policy will provide that protection. Learn about the types of coverage, how to buy a policy, and how to file a claim by downloading this PDF from the Federal Citizen Information Center (Pueblo, CO).

• Renter’s Insurance (2009. USDA)

Notification To All Licensed Residential Rental Property Owners

Effective immediately, all leases or agreements for the occupancy of a dwelling unit for which an operating license is required shall be bound by and include the following statement which cannot be waived by either party:

Section 18.04.010 of the City of Annapolis code requires that leases offered to prospective tenants specify that “… all maintenance, including repairs and replacements due to normal wear and tear, but not including those resulting from negligence or deliberate damage by the tenant, is the responsibility of the Landlord who shall arrange for maintenance in a timely manner. As a minimum, leased units must be maintained in full compliance with the residential housing standards as enumerated in Chapter 17.40 of the Code of the City of Annapolis and applicable provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Repairs of dangerous defects by the Landlord are subject to Section 8-211 of the Real Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. All maintenance, repairs or replacements resulting from negligence or deliberate damage by the Tenant is entirely the responsibility of the Tenant. At the Landlord’’s option, the Tenant may be required to arrange for appropriate repairs, and pay for such repairs directly to the contractor.

For additional information refer to the Residential Housing Standards and the ICC Property Maintenance Code 2003 Edition, contact the Department of Neighborhood & Environmental Programs at (410)263-7946.

http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/landlords.htm

Patios and Balconies
Patios and balconies are the responsibility of residents and should be kept neat and orderly. Storage of items is not permitted. Plants should not be allowed to grow higher than the railing height. No items (clothes, towels, etc.) are to be hung over the patios or balconies or on the railings. Nothing should be placed and/or attached to the outside of the railings (i.e. plant holders, flags*, etc.).

* In accordance with H.R. 42 – the Freedom to display the American Flag Act of 2005, United States Flags are allowed within the owner’s exclusive use space. Due to safety concerns, they must not extend outside the confines of balconies. etc.

• Satellite dishes
  Satellite dishes are permitted on balconies and patios in Fairwinds.  However, all satellite dishes must be kept within the confines of the residents “exclusive” use area. Satellite dishes may not be installed in any common area (grounds, roof, siding, etc.).  Dishes may NOT be attached to railings or fences.  Residents must complete a satellite dish request form before installing their dish.  This form is available in the Fairwinds office.
• Building landings, foyers and entryways
  These are not to be used for the storage of items (this includes plants, furniture, trash, etc.). It is a safety hazard. Any items that may be found in these locations will be subject to removal and disposal at your risk and expense.
• Trash
  Help keep your neighborhood clean: Dispose of trash properly. Use the dumpsters located throughout the property for trash disposal. Do not leave trash (including cigarette butts) on the grounds or around the buildings.