Rules & Regulations:

Indian Lake Association, Inc
Established 1980

Rules and Regulations

Effective 7/17/09

Indian Lake Association, Inc., is a private Homeowners Association, sharing common roads, a lake and pond, beaches and tennis courts. Established in 1980, it has always been a community in which its members share common concerns, and work together to protect it by working cooperatively. The Indian Lake community is governed by Covenants, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.

USE OF COMMON LAND

1.  Use of the Common Land, structures, improvements and facilities thereon is limited to the lot owners and to the guests of the lot owners.

• A "house guest" is defined as a person (s) who is the recipient of the hospitality at the home of an Indian Lake home owner, except someone who owns, leases or rents property within 2 miles of Indian Lake.
• The owner of an Indian Lake home may invite both "house guests" and "non house guests" to use Indian Lake common property; if the guests are not "house guests", then the Indian Lake home owner must accompany them when using Indian lake common property.
• Any person who owns, rents or leases property with 2 miles of Indian Lake must be accompanied by an IL owner when using common property.
• The owner and his family of an Indian Lake lot which has no home built upon it may use the common property without restriction. This privilege is limited to the single family lot owner and the immediate family.
• There a lot is owned by more than one family, a trust, or a corporation, et al, the Indian Lake Board must receive in writing the designation of the single family which is entitled to use Indian Lake common property.
• Lot owners are prohibited from permitting any guests to use Indian Lake common property if those guests live, reside, lease or own property within two miles of the Indian Lake community.
• Lot owners must accompany guests who live beyond the two mile limit when using Indian Lake common property.
• Failure of a lot owner to abide by these provisions of the Rules and Regulations may, consistent with the Covenants Article lX granting the Board of Directors authority to adopt Rules and Regulations may result in the suspension of lot owner’s right to use the common property or be financially penalized.  A violation of any of these rules will result in a warning after the first occurrence and a penalty of $250.00 for each subsequent violation.

2.  No improvements, structures or facilities shall be placed upon any part of the Common Land of the Association without the prior written approval of the Board of Directors.  Improvements shall include but not be limited to docks, stationary rafts, boardwalks, sheds, game areas, etc.

3.  Any alterations to the Common Land including but not limited to cutting, clearing, digging or removal of vegetation of any kind are prohibited without the prior written approval of the Board of Directors.

4.  Litter on the Common Land is prohibited and anyone using the Common Land and improvements thereon must restore the condition of same to its natural state after each use.

5.  Fishing from Common Areas typically used for swimming including beaches, boat docks, etc., while others wish to swim in the same area is prohibited.

6.  No Coleman stoves, barbecues or similar devices shall be used on and no fires shall be started on the Common Land without the prior written approval of the Board of Directors.

RENTING

Indian Lake owners who may rent their homes must notify the Indian Lake Board in writing of their intent by filing a “Notification of Rental Agreement” form. The form is available on the ILA website or through the ILA Administrative Assistant.

• Each renter/homeowner will be required to pay a refundable, non-interest bearing deposit to the ILA in the amount of $500.00
• It is the obligation of the owner to both inform the renter of all ILA governance (Covenants, BylawsandRules and Regulations) and to assure compliance.
• The renter must comply with all ILA governance (Covenants, Bylaws andRules and Regulations). 
• This form may be given in person to any Board member or mailed to Indian Lake Association, P.O. Box 567, Becket, MA 01223. No rental agreement maybe for less than thirty (30) continuous days.
• Failure to comply with the ILA Rules and Regulations including advance notification may result in the suspension of the renter’s privileges to use ILA common property.
• If the “Notification of Rental Agreement” form is not submitted, the homeowner will be fined $500.00 for each occurrence.

CUTTING AND REMOVAL OF TREES AND SHRUBS

Cutting or removal of live trees and/or woody undergrowth within fifty (50) feet of the lot perimeter including lake front is prohibited, except that a driveway leading to a home not exceeding twenty (20) feet in width may be cleared provided such driveway is not less than twenty-five (25) feet from any side or rear lot line.

• The maximum cleared area of any lot shall be no greater than 10 times the ground floor area of the home.
• The cutting or removal of trees on undeveloped lots is prohibited.
• Violations may result in the owner being required to replant.
• Any alteration of Indian Lake common property is strictly prohibited unless approved by the Indian Lake Board.

STRUCTURES

All construction, reconstruction or change of the exterior of a structure must be approved in advance by the ILA Board or its designated committee.

• Temporary structures such as trailers and tents are prohibited.
• The exterior of a home must be completedwithin six months after construction begins.
• Structures, improvements or other facilities cannot be located within 50 feet of the lot perimeter.
• All structures of a permanent nature require prior Board approval.
• Outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts and swimming pools are prohibited
• Blacktop/concrete driveways are prohibited except under special circumstances approved by the Board in writing.

Failure to do so may result in a daily fine.

LAKE

The lake and pond of Indian Lake are the community’s most precious assets. Care must be taken to protect them.

• Non-electric motors are notallowed on the lake or pond.
• All boats must have two ILA approved stickers affixed to the sides.
• Outside boats are not permitted at any time.
• Boats must be stored at approved designated areas.
• The use of all chemical fertilizers and detergents using phosphates is strictly prohibited.
• All boats must be thoroughly washed prior to use in our lake or pond if they have been used elsewhere.
• Beach and boat dock users must remove (not discard into woods or lake) all debris and garbage when they leave.

ROADS

Indian Lake is a family community with private roads.

• Excessive speed is dangerous for people and destructive tothe ILA roads.
• The speed limit is 15 miles per hour.
• Caution when driving on Indian Lake roads should be the rule.
• No snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motor cycles, motor tricycles or motorized trail bikes or similar vehicles are permitted.
  

PETS

Pets must be kept on a leash when on ILA property, and must be otherwise contained when on the owner‘s property.

• Pets are no tpermitted at the beaches when people are there.
• Animal wastes must be promptly and completely removed by the pet owner.

 MUD SEASON

To protect Indian Lake roads, March 1 to May 15th is designated "Mud Season".

• Construction or excavation is prohibitedduring the aboveperiod without the written consent of the Indian Lake Board.
• No heavy trucks or equipment may use Indian Lake roads for purposes of
  construction, excavation or repair.  This includes, but is not limited to, well drilling equipment, cement trucks and the delivery of building materials, during the above period without prior written approval of the Indian Lake Board. This prohibition does not apply to emergency vehicles, fuel delivery, garbage pick-up or such circumstances as may be permitted by the Board by acting on specific requests. 
• Should weather conditions warrant, the dates of the "Mud Season" may be alteredby the ILA Board.

GARBAGE

Garbage and trash must be kept indoors.

• Garbage set-out for collection must be placed in secure containers.
• Owners are urged to remove these containers from the end of their driveways as soon as possible, but in no event shall such containers be permitted to remain at the end of their driveway past the weekend after set out for collection.
• Burning of papers or rubbish is strictly prohibited at all times.

NOISE RESTRICTIONS

Construction, repair, maintenance, splitting or cutting of wood, mowing or other work involving noise shall not be conducted between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekends.

• Excessive noise, music, parties or other activities which interfere with the comfort of other owners is prohibited.

ANNUAL COMMON CHARGES
 
 The annual Indian Lake Association Common Charges are determined by the ILA Board based upon the needs of the ILA community.

• TheCommon Charges notices are mailed on or about January 1.
• Common Charges are due to be paid by January 31 or at such time as the Board shall determine.
• Owners will be charged a penalty of 18% per annum on unpaid Common Charges after the due date.

NOTIFICATION OF THE SALE OF PROPERTY

It is the obligation of all ILA owners to notify the ILA Board of any sale involving their ILA property.

• It is also the obligation of the owner/seller to inform the buyer about the Covenants, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of Indian Lake.
  

CULVERTS

In order to prevent erosion and properly maintain the Association’s roads, it is necessary that the culverts which lie beneath many of the driveways leading into individually owned lots be periodically inspected and cleaned.

1. The Association, at its expense, will periodically conduct, or arrange to have conducted on its behalf, an inspection of culverts traversing driveways into individually owned Lots.
 
2. If, in the opinion of the Board, or its duly authorized Committee, the inspection reveals that a culvert is in need of maintenance, repair or replacement, the Board or its duly authorized Committee will give written notice to the lot Owner as to its findings (“Notice to Repair").

3. The Owner shall then have 30 days from the date of mailing the said Notice to Repair, to maintain, repair or replace the culvert in accordance with the Notice to Repair.

4. Upon the lot Owner’s failure comply with the foregoing within 30 days from   mailing of the Notice to Repair, or any extension thereof granted by the Board:

a. The Board may cause the repair, maintenance or replacement to be done at the expense of the Owner and charged to the Owner; (such cost of repair, maintenance or replacement to be a lien on the property if not promptly paid to the Association).

b. A penalty of $25.00 per day will be applicable and payable to the Association without further action by the Association or its Board commencing on the 30th day after mailing of the Notice of Repair if said repair, maintenance or replacement is not completed within said 30 day period or any extension thereof. The Board may waive said penalty or extend the period during which repair must be made when the Board or Committee in its discretion shall conclude that good reason exists for such waiver or extension.   The total penalty will not in any event exceed an amount equal to twice the cost of the work.

OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS

In addition to the above, Tennis Committee Rules and Regulations and Lot Committee Rules and Regulations (including its checklist) shall be considered as part of the ILA Rules and Regulations.

PENALTIES

The Indian Lake Board is empowered through its Covenants and Bylaws to enforce these Rules and Regulations which are non-exclusive. Failure to abide by the Covenants, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations may result in financial penalties and/or suspension of the right to use common areas.  Violations will be considered on a case by case basis, except for those listed below.

Mud Season violations – Each violation will result in a $500.00 fine per occurrence plus the cost of any damage caused by the violation.

Rental violations – If the “Notification of Rental Agreement” form is not submitted, the homeowner will be fined $500.00 for each occurrence.

Guest rule violations – A violation of the rules as covered in the section “Use of Common Land” will result in a warning after the first occurrence and a penalty of $250.00 for each subsequent violation.