SECTION 1. Indoor/Outdoor Rental Requests/Reservation Eligibility: Requests/Reservations will only be considered for "Residents in good standing" with the Association. "Residents in good standing" is defined as Residents that:
- Are current with their Association assessments or other fees
- Do not currently have unpaid fines assessed against their account
- Do not currently have any property violations
- Do not have any pending litigation with the Association
SECTION 2. Indoor/Outdoor Rental Availability - Days/Hours: The availability for reservations for indoor areas Clubhouse and the Pavilion will be dependent on the hours of Association Management. In general, a Function is not to exceed four (4) hours including setup and clean up after the Function. Requests for Functions extending beyond the time limit will be reviewed for approval on a case-by-case basis. The Association may, at its discretion, schedule regular weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, or any other regular or non-regular scheduled meetings, functions, or activities at the Facility. The Association also reserves the right to deny any reservation request or cancel any reservations at its discretion. After management hours rentals may add an additional charge for staffing, see management for details.
SECTION 3. Fee & Deposit(s): A Reservation Fee of $50.00 and a Deposit of $150.00 is required no later than 24 hours prior to the Function, each in the form of a check. Please make the checks payable to "Orchard Ridge Residential Master Community, Inc" and state "Facility Reservation Fee" in the memo section of the $50.00 check and "Facility Reservation Deposit" in the memo section of the $150.00 check. Reservation Fees are waived for organizations that fit the following criteria, 1. Non-profit 2. All guests are current Orchard Ridge members, and 3. The event is open to the residents. Upon inspection of the Facility by an Association representative after the Function and determination that the building and grounds have been properly cleaned and no damage or theft has occurred, the deposit will be returned. If the Facility has not been properly cleaned and/or damage to the building or other Association property has occurred, or theft has occurred by an individual(s) attending the Function, the amount required to cover the cost of cleaning or/and repairing the Facility to the condition it was in prior to the Function or replacing any missing item(s) will be deducted from the deposit and the balance refunded to the Hosting Resident(s If the deposit is not sufficient to cover all the costs required to return the Facility to the condition it was in prior to the Function, the Hosting Resident(s) will be assessed the additional amount required and be subject to additional disciplinary action by the Association if deemed warranted. Please allow at least two (2) weeks after the event and inspection for a full refund of the $150 deposit.
SECTION 4. Number of Attendees Allowed: Maximum number of persons in the Facility shall not exceed:
Pavilion: 35
Clubhouse: 35
SECTION 5. Function Boundaries: The Function shall be situated/contained within the Facility and the parking lot only. Any Function that violates this rule will cause the forfeiture of the Hosting Resident(s) deposit fee and may result in additional disciplinary action, which may include fines or suspension of member privileges by the Association. For swimming pool usage with your function, you will need to make arrangements with Lifeguard services and Management. NOTE: The Fitness Center is open to Residents to utilize from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week. At no time shall the Hosting Resident(s) or any other person associated with the Function notify Residents utilizing the Fitness Center that it is closed during the Function.
SECTION 6. Responsibilities of Hosting Resident(s): The Hosting Resident(s) must be in attendance at all times during the hours the Facility is reserved and will be responsible for the behavior and actions of all persons attending including ensuring that all Function attendees comply with all the Association's rules and regulations. The Hosting Resident(s) is also responsible to ensure the noise level of the Function is not a nuisance to any of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Complaints about the Function may constitute removal of the offending individual(s) or termination of the Function.
The following items are prohibited:
- Alcohol (may be allowed with additional insurance and staffing)
- Smoking or other tobacco products (inside the building)
- Attaching decorations to the walls and doors (or any other painted surface)
- Pets
- Other items as determined from time to time by the Board
In addition, the Hosting Resident(s) is responsible for all interior and exterior furnishings and property of the Association that is utilized or exposed to the attendees of the Function. The Hosting Resident(s) is responsible to repair or replace any damaged furniture or other property of the Association that occurs related to the Function. The Hosting Resident(s) is responsible for the setup and break down of tables, chairs, or any other moving of furnishings and all required cleaning of the premises and will be done AT THE RISK of the Hosting Resident(s) and/or vendors (such as caterers) and any attendees. The Association is NOT liable for persons who are injured as a result of moving any furnishings or cleaning the premises. The Hosting Resident(s) is also responsible to meet all the requirements as stated on the "Opening and Closing Procedures" portion of this form.
SECTION 7. Clean-Up: The Hosting Resident(s) will be responsible for cleaning the Facility, including the Kitchenette, Restrooms, and the parking lot to the condition they were in prior to the Function. The Opening and Closing Procedures section of this Request form describes, in detail, the areas to be cleaned and where to set up and/or store the folding tables and chairs. If the Facility is not cleaned to the condition it was in prior to the Function, the Association will subtract the amount necessary to properly clean all areas utilized for the Function from the $150.00 deposit check. If the Association incurs expenses above the $150.00 deposit for an extensive cleaning, to repair damaged, broken, or stolen Association property, or for any other expense incurred as a result of the use of the Facility during the Function, the Association will accomplish the cleaning, repairs or replacement of property and assess the additional required amount to the hosting Resident(s), which will be required to be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of charges. If the amount is not paid within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice charges, the Association may file a lien against the Resident's property.
PLEASE COMPLETE, THE ONLINE FORM AND DIGITALLY SIGN AT LEAST. 24 HOURS BEFORE FUNCTION
I have read and agree that I am responsible for ensuring that my guests, attendees, vendors, contractors, etc., will abide by ALL rules, terms, and conditions stated on this Function Request form. I also understand that I am responsible for any fines and/or penalties levied as a result of inadequate cleaning of the Facility, parking lots, and any Association Common Area property affected by my Function, including any damage, stolen property, or behavioral violations by any individual(s) attending my Function.
I HEREBY RELEASE, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND ON BEHALF OF MY GUESTS, ATTENDEES, VENDORS, CONTRACTORS, HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS THE ASSOCIATION, AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE FACILITIES OR THE PROPERTY.