7. SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY
  1. Visitors of lot owners/occupants shall be required to leave any form of identification with the guard posted at the gate before entering the village. For vehicles, the Driver’s License shall be surrendered at the gate.
  2. Objects, materials, and any other form of property may be brought out of the village by any person other than the owner or tenant only upon presentation of a gate pass signed by the owner/occupant.
  3. All deliveries to homeowners must be cleared through the Property Management Office and no deliverymen shall be allowed inside the village without such clearance. Deliveries of furniture, appliances, etc are permitted only between 8am to 7pm, Mondays to Saturdays. Any exception must be cleared to the Administration.
  4. Bags and packages brought in and out by domestic helpers, drivers, workers, visitors or other persons shall be subject to search or inspection by Security guard and must be accompanied by a gate pass duly accomplished by owner/tenant. Commercial vehicles (Taxi units, etc.) shall also be subject to inspection by the security guards.
  5. Guests of the homeowners and/ or lessees will be requested to leave their Identification at the gate guard which will be returned before leaving the compound. They must have prior clearances with the homeowner or lessees concerned before they will be allowed entry.
  6. In case of emergencies involving crime and violence, call the security office at telephone no. 0927-891-0393 The security officers will make every effort to apprehend the criminal(s) or violator(s) and bring them to the police authorities for proper disposition by authorities. In case of police assistance, the Avida Settings Nuvali Homeowners’ Association, Inc. security officer or the detachment commander on duty will call the police station.
  7. Residents involved are urged to file criminal complaints against accused thieves, robbers, or other criminals caught on their premises. Without these complaints, police may not hold suspects and cases may not be filed in court against them.
  8. The owner/occupant shall not store any highly inflammable and explosive materials within or upon the lot.
  9. Each homeowner or lessee shall install at his own expense a minimum of one (1) 10lbs Class ABC Dry Chemical Type fire extinguisher to be located at the kitchen.
8. UTILITIES
  1. No Property owner shall be allowed to install any additional drainage line outside his property without the written approval of Avida Land Corp. (AVIDA) or its corporate successors.
  2. If drainage, water, roadway and/or other utilities are affected by house construction, expansion or whatever reason, the owner shall shoulder the repair cost incurred. (Please refer to Avida Settings Nuvali Homeowners’ Association, Inc. Deed Restrictions for details)
9. DOMESTIC HELPERS, DRIVERS AND OTHER EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS
  1. The owner/occupant shall be responsible for the behavior and conduct of their household helpers, drivers and other persons under their employ and shall ensure compliance of all such persons with these House Rules and the Deed of Restrictions.
  2. To ensure proper security and restriction of persons roaming the village between 8 pm and 5 am of the following day, any household help found roaming during this time may be stopped and escorted by security to the house of his/her employer.
  3. All domestic helpers and drivers shall secure an Avida Settings Nuvali Homeowners’ Association, Inc. Village ID card and domestic pass from the Association office and must readily be able to identify themselves within the village when required.
    When leaving/entering the premises, the household helpers and drivers shall present their respective IDs. They shall also be subject to luggage and package inspection.
  4. Visitors of Domestic Helpers shall be allowed entry within the village only with prior clearance from their respective employers.
  5. No household staff, driver, nanny, et al. can be employed by another resident without the written consent of the previous employer.
  6. Vendors and deliverymen are allowed to enter the compound upon presentation of proof of an intended delivery within the village, or of a prior appointment with a homeowner after having been duly verified by the guard.
10. PETS
  1. Cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, goats, and other large animals that are likely to cause inconvenience or harm due to offensive odors, and unwanted noise as well as cause endangerment to health and safety are not allowed.
  2. Breeding of animals for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
  3. Pets should be kept within the perimeter of each property. Whenever taken out of such properties, pets where applicable shall be held by a leash or otherwise properly restrained or contained.
  4. Dogs taken on walks or constitutionals should be leashed. In case of aggressive dogs, close supervision and muzzles are strongly encouraged.
  5. Loose or unleashed dogs roaming the streets shall be considered stray and will be caught by the guards. Unless redeemed at a fee of P 500.00 by the owner within 48 hours, all stray dogs caught will be turned-over to the PHILIPPINE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS) in Manila for proper disposition.
  6. The owner shall be responsible for any nuisances, incidents and injuries to person(s) or damage(s) to property caused by his pets. He shall be responsible for the cleaning of the dirt, stool or urine, and rubbish caused by the pets in the common areas.
  7. Owners must see to it that any noise created by their pets is minimized so as not to disturb nearby houses.
  8. Owners shall be responsible for having their domestic pets vaccinated.
  9. Parks, Green Ribbons, Courtyards, easements and other common areas are off limits to pets, especially dogs.
  10. The Administration shall have the discretion to prohibit the retention in any house of pets which are deemed dangerous or a nuisance to everyone.
  11. Pets of any kind should be limited to reasonable numbers and should not cause any undue disturbance to neighbors due to cries, calls and other noises or cause annoyance because of strong odors.
11. GARAGE SALE

A permit from the Association is required before any garage sale is allowed. Only second-hand household good and not brand new items and /or export overruns should be sold. Garage sales are limited to a maximum period of two (2) days per year, twice a year.

12. STREAMERS

Putting up of streamers in front of one's house is not allowed. Approval to put up streamers at the gate is decided by the Association on a case-to-case basis.

13. GENSETS

Generator sets should be placed inside a concrete housing and reinforced with heavy-duty muffler to minimize noise. Residents are encouraged to switch off their generator sets after 10:30pm to maintain the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

14. FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS

The discharge of firearms inside the village is prohibited. Also prohibited is the use of firecrackers and similar pyrotechnics except on New Year’s Eve and the Lunar Chinese New Year. Proper safety procedures must be followed.

15. SOLICITATIONS, SURVEYS, SAMPLES, ETC.

Door to door solicitations, surveys, samples and the like are not allowed. With proper notification from the village administration office and prior notice to the residents of the village, all Government initiated surveys is allowed. Distribution of notices, circulars, flyers, etc, must be cleared and coursed through the ASNHOAI office.

16. PARTY NOISE / Other Noises

Party and other noises that disturb peace and tranquility is discouraged and should be strictly avoided.

17. RESALE/ LEASE OF LOTS

Each owner shall be required to advise the Association of the sale or lease of his/her Lot and Dwelling Unit to another party within fifteen (15) days from the date of execution of the contract covering such sale or lease. However, the following guidelines cover such transactions:

Conditions for Lease/Resale:

  1. All privately-owned dwellings within the village can be used exclusively for residential purposes and not for commercial purposes. The term “residential purposes” as used herein excludes hospitals, clinics, duplex houses, apartment houses, schools, tutorial centers, boarding houses, bedspace for rent, hotels, and commercial and retail uses, all such uses being expressly prohibited.
  2. The “single family, one dwelling” rule shall apply strictly. In the context of the Lot being used exclusively for residential purposes, the Dwelling Unit to be constructed thereon shall be a single family structure for use by a single family. By legal definition, family relations include those (1) between husband and wife; (2) between parents and children; (3) among other ascendants and descendants; and (4) among brothers and sisters, whether of the full or half-blood (based on Family Code, Article 150). This definition could also be expanded to include parents and their adopted children since this is a legal relationship akin to family relations.
  3. All leases and rentals within Avida Settings Nuvali Homeowners’ Association, Inc. shall be subject to clearance by the Association. No lease or rental may be implemented without such a clearance.
  4. All leases and rentals, which give rise to, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever, the existence or operation, in any manner or form whatsoever, of a dormitory, school, tutorial center, boarding house, lodging house, pension, hotel, room for rent, bed for rent, bedspace for rent, apartment for rent, portion-of-a-house for rent, or any arrangement similar to any of the above, are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
  5. Each owner shall submit to the association the Occupant’s Info Sheet provided by ASNHOAI, duly accomplished and signed by both owner and lessee containing among others, the following:
    • Name of the lessee and the member of his family and household authorized to enter the village.
    • The provision of the lease contract, which obligates the lessee to comply with and abide by the rules and regulations of ASNHOAI.
    • Name of person responsible for payment of association dues – lessee or owner.
    • Name of person (lessor or lessee, but not both) authorized to represent the owner (if such is delegated) in association meetings and/or elections.
    • The period of the lease (start and termination dates)

Any violation of any restriction on leases or rentals automatically gives the association the right to deny the lessors, lessees, occupants, and properties concerned any and all services and amenities, without need for notice or demand. The Avida Settings Nuvali Homeowners’ Association, Inc. shall take legal action, if need be, to implement these rules.

18. MOVING IN AND OUT OF THE VILLAGE
  1. MOVE-INS. Anyone who wishes to move into any house in the village must first obtain a written clearance from the Association office for presentation to the security guard upon entry. Requirements for "move-in" clearance shall include:
    • For registered lot owners of newly completed or constructed house:
      1. Submission of copy of an Occupancy Permit. In the absence of an occupancy permit, a waiver for early move-in is required. (Pls refer to form). A waiver becomes null and void upon the issuance of an occupancy permit by the local government unit.
      2. A dully filled-out and accomplished “Homeowners Info Sheet” (Pls refer to form)
    • In case of leased dwelling, the following documents are required
      1. A copy of the lease contract
      2. Submission of duly accomplished “Occupants’ Info Sheet” for all occupants of the leased dwellings (Pls refer to form)
      3. In the case of non-Filipino, copies of VISA & Passport of all concerned.
    • A registered owner or lessor should inform the Association office of his/her or lessee’s intention to move in at least five (5) working days before the date of transfer. Moving-in activities should take place only between 8am to 8pm.
    • Any new village resident is encouraged to secure his/her ID from the Association Secretariat immediately after moving into the village.
  2. MOVE-OUTS. For registered owners / lessees moving out, proper written clearance must be sought from the Association office. Requirements for “move-out” clearance shall include:
    • Written notice to the Association filed during office hours at five (5) working days before any registered owner / tenant decides to move out.
    • An issuance of quit claim letter by the registered owner stating that the Association is free and harmless of any and all claims and liabilities should be furnished to the Association at least three (3) working days before moving out. In case of a lease, a copy of a written permit issued to the tenant is required within the same period.
    • All ASNHOAI IDs should be surrendered to the security office.
    • Full settlement of accounts / dues must first be made before the resident is issued a gate pass. The association reserves the right to deny any owner, resident written clearance to leave the subdivision if accounts are not fully paid.
    • Schedule of move in shall be from 8am to 8pm only.
  3. Keys
    • Whenever the homeowner or lessee leaves for any appreciable length of time, the keys to the door of the unit shall be left to the person of his trust. The Property Management Office shall be informed of the fact.
    • If the key is entrusted by a homeowner or lessee or by any member of his family, or by his agent, employee, servant, or visitor to Property Manager, whether for his house, car, baggage, storage room or other personal property, the acceptance of the key shall be at the sole risk of such homeowner or lessee and neither the Homeowners’ Association nor the Property Manager shall be liable to the injury, loss or damage, of any nature whatsoever directly, or indirectly, resulting there from.
19. INSURANCE

The Homeowners' Association carries sufficient fire and property damage insurance on the common area and equipment. Homeowners and/or lessees are required to carry their own liability and property damage insurance covering their individual houses and personal properties.

20. ASSESSMENT OF DUES
  1. All Homeowners or the occupants (as may be required under their respective lease contracts with the owner) shall be liable for the duly authorized association expenses and projects which shall be assessed against each one of them and paid to the Association subject to the requirements of the Master Deed.
  2. For homeowners with delinquent accounts, they shall not be allowed to use the facilities and amenities of the village. Their lessees, guests or relatives will not be also allowed to use the facilities and amenities of the village.
  3. The Avida Settings Nuvali Homeowners' Association, Inc. shall take legal action against any homeowner who fails to remit payment after repeated reminders from the Property Management Office.