Modification or Alteration Request & Agreement

Use this form to request any modification or alteration to your unit.

COORDINATION WITH RULES REGARDING COMMON ELEMENT MODIFICATIONS

Prior to completing this form, Co-owner should review the Rules Regarding Common Element Modifications. Per the Rules, fines will be assessed if work commences without signed approval.

ASSOCIATION NAME AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

ADAMS WOODS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION (hereinafter "Association") according to the Master Deed thereof recorded in Liber 6187, Page 214-244 et seq. Oakland County Records, designated as Oakland County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 155.

Describe the nature of the modification/alteration. Description must include appropriate plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, color scheme, and location of the modification, as applicable. Request must also include an estimated timeline for completion.

In addition to the description, attach drawings, illustrative photos and supporting documentation. Drawings should be on a site or unit plan with distinguishable dimensions.

1. WHEREAS, the Co-owner desires to alter or modify their unit and/or common elements of the condominium and is required by the terms and conditions of the Adams Woods Condominium Association Master Deed and Bylaws, and by the Michigan Condominium Act to obtain the advance written consent of the Association. Additionally, the Co-owner has represented to the Directors of the Association that the proposed alteration does not impair the structural integrity of a structure or otherwise lessen the support of any portion of the condominium project and that the proposed alteration does not impair the soundness, safety, utility or appearance of the condominium. If required, construction will be performed by a licensed builder/contractor who is insured. All applicable codes and regulations will be followed, and all necessary permits and inspections will be obtained at the requesting Co-owner's expense. Furthermore, the area of any proposed landscape or grade alteration will be inspected and marked for underground lines and/or pipes prior to construction.
2. THEREFORE, the Co-owner has read all applicable sections of the governing documents (State, Local, and Association) and understands the same.
3. THEREFORE, the Co-owner hereby agrees to pay all additional costs and/or expenses of any nature whatsoever resulting from the said alterations, including those involved in installation of same. The altered common elements shall be maintained, repaired, and replaced in keeping with the standards established at Adams Woods Condominium Association, except as otherwise provided by law. In the event that the Co-owner fails to do so, the Association may maintain, repair, and/or restore the altered common elements to their original condition. All costs and expenses incurred by the Association from time-to-time in connection with said maintenance, repair and/or restoration shall be assessed to Co-owner's unit and collected by the Association in the same manner as provided in the condominium documents for collection of condominium assessments. The requesting or future Co-owner of the above-referenced unit agrees to and hereby does, indemnify and hold the Association harmless from, any and all liabilities, costs, expenses, and/or damages, including court costs and actual reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Association and/or the Co-owner in connection with the said alterations. All maintenance present and future of this Alteration/Modification will be performed at the Co-owner's own expense.
4. THEREFORE, the Co-owner understands that should any legal or regulatory agency require, at anytime in the future, modification to this variance, it will be done at the Co-owner's expense. Furthermore, The Co-owner expressly agrees and acknowledges that the Association shall at all times have access to the common elements in order to meet its maintenance, repair and replacement obligations under the Master Deed and Bylaws. Should it be necessary to in any way disturb or remove the alterations approved herein in order for the Association to gain access to the common elements in order to meet its obligations, the cost of such disturbance or removal, as well as the cost of restoring the approved alterations, shall be borne solely by the Co-owner and in no event shall the Association be liable therefore. Whenever reasonably practicable and upon reasonable notice, the Co-owner shall be responsible for removing the alterations in order to allow the Association access to the common elements, failing which the Association shall be permitted to perform such removal and to assess the cost thereof to the co-owner's unit, and in no event shall the Association be liable to the Co-owner for exercising its right of removal under this Consent to Alteration/Modification.
5. THEREFORE, Decks cannot be installed over a drainage swale. In the event the deck does interfere with the surface drainage, the Co-owner/s understand that he/she will be required, at their expense, to correct the drainage to the satisfaction of Bloomfield Township and/or the Association's satisfaction. Any maintenance costs incurred by the Association as a result of this variance will be at the Co-owner's expense.
6. THEREFORE, if the construction will occur in a Common area, the Co-owner must contact the Association's management company to obtain the Association's irrigation company name and phone number. Prior to submitting a drawing of a proposed alteration for approval by the Association, the Co-owner will need to obtain a letter from the contractor who maintains the irrigation system stating that the proposed deck modification or similar project will not interfere with the irrigation system. Should any sprinkler heads have to be relocated; this will be done exclusively at the Co-owner's expense.
7. THEREFORE, the Co-owner understands that it is their responsibility to retain modification/alteration approval documentation and advise future assigns and/or Co-owners of the unit of this modification/alteration and of their responsibility for same by providing such documentation. Further, the Co-owner understands that it is their responsibility to retain modification/alteration approval to provide upon request of the Board or Management.
8. THEREFORE, the Co-owner confirms that all of the above information is truthful and accurate.

By e-signing and entering my name below, I attest that I have read and will abide to these terms:

When complete and accurate information is received, requests will be reviewed at the earliest opportunity. Please note that response time depends upon the availability of the Association's Board of Directors, but at no time will take more than sixty days.

Board decisions are based solely on information provided by the Co-owner in writting and signed on this Agreement. Board members and Management will not accept or engage in other forms of communications from the Co-owner or agents of the Co-owner regarding a modification or alteration request.

Depending on the type of modification, the Board may require the submission of additional construction and architectural plans certified by a licensed engineer or architect.

If approved and it is determined the agreement needs to be recorded, the Co-owner must properly record this modification at Oakland County. Refer to the Rules Regarding Common Element Modifications for timing requirements and potential fines.