PET Policy/Rule: All residents are responsible for their own pets and those of any visitor.
* Dogs and cats must be kept on a leash when in residential areas and walkways.
* Animals must be kept away from homes and walkways for toilet purposes. In case of an accident by any pet on any common element, the pet owner is responsible for removing any droppings, wrapping them securely and depositing into the trash.
* Dogs must be kept quiet, whether indoors or out.
* All stray animals are to be reported to the main gate.
* Both Leisure World Community and Mutual 16 prohibit feeding of birds or wildlife. Birdbaths are not permitted on common elements except in wooded areas that do not require grass cutting.
* Montgomery County ordinances regarding pets are in effect and must be observed at all times.
* Fencing of all types including invisible electronic fencing is not permitted anywhere in Mutual 16.
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Mutual 16 Revised Who Pays List January 1, 2020
This Who Pays List supersedes all previous Who Pays Lists.
The members of the Board of Directors have researched these changes carefully. They are based on common sense and historical data.
Generally the Mutual pays for items which compromise the structural integrity of the unit, problems in common areas and major exterior cosmetic issues. Examples: unmodified foundation/slab problems, leaking roofs, street paving.
The unit owner generally pays for issues inside the unit. Examples: appliance repairs and replacement, electrical upgrades, inside pest control.
If an item is not on the List, the unit owner is responsible for paying. Every contingency cannot be imagined or listed. If a situation not listed arises, you have the right to bring the issue before the Board of Directors. The decision of a majority of the Board is final.
In some instances, damage to units is covered by a Master Insurance Policy. This policy covers components of the unit itself, not personal belongings.
The Master Insurance does not cover Betterments & Improvements to the unit (this needs to be covered in the personal property insurance of the unit owner). The Maryland Condominium Act and the Mutual 16 Bylaws provide that the mutual may require the unit owner to pay a $10,000 deductible if the source of the damage originates within the unit. Damages originating in the common elements are the Mutual’s responsibility. The Master Policy does not cover personal possessions or relocation expenses. We highly recommend that the unit owner acquire a condominium owner’s policy, usually referred to as HO-6. It is wise to check with the insurance company to assure that the policy provides coverage for the Master Policy’s $10,000 deductible. If the unit is rented, it is also recommended that the tenant obtain a rental policy to cover their personal property and relocation.
