The Village Square Cooperative

Driving or parking on Village Square sidewalks or lawn areas is not allowed. All costs incurred by Village Square to make repairs for damage caused by this practice will be assessed to the member.

CHILD Supervision POLICY

Minors living with their parents or guardians at Village Square Cooperative, as well as minors visiting a member, are not to be left unsupervised. Being unsupervised also includes minors who are in the care of other minors (in certain cases), as well as in the care of other unqualified sitters such as incompetent, intoxicated, or uncaring persons.

Complaints MUST BE IN WRITING before any action can be taken. Complaint forms are available at the Village Square office. All complaints are maintained in strict confidence unless legally required to be disclosed under or in legal proceedings. A member may submit a formal complaint in the following manner:

• Put the complaint in writing. No action will be taken on verbal complaints.
• When writing a complaint, be as specific as possible. Include items such as dates, times, names, addresses, descriptions, and any other information that will help assess the situation.
• The complaint form MUST be signed by the member(s) submitting the complaint. -No action will be taken on anonymously written complaints.
• Submit the written, signed complaint to the management office.

CURTAINS WINDOW TREATMENTS

Temporary window coverings such as sheets or newspapers may not remain longer than thirty

(30) days, at which time neutral colored window treatments are required. Installation and removal of curtains, drapes, blinds, or other window treatments is the member’s responsibility. When you mount hardware on the wall, locate the studs (which are approximately 16″ apart). Use wood screws that are at least 1-1/4″ long. If hardware is mounted between the studs, toggle bolts, mollies, or similar devices are recommended. If the hardware is removed upon a move out from Village Square, it is the member’s responsibility to re-spackled the holes.

Examples of Emergency Maintenance are:

• No heat (if temperature is below 60 degrees).
• No water.
• Flooding from basement floor drains, or water supply main lines or supply lines. (Water coming in the basement window well is NOT considered flooding).
• Broken water supply pipes/lines. (Does not include sink drainpipes).
• Toilet problems in One-Bedroom units ONLY. Two- and three-bedrooms units with at least one functioning toilet do not constitute an emergency.
• Leaking hot water tank overnight. (No hot water is an inconvenience, but not an emergency).it is an emergency over a weekend and holidays.
• Sump pump alarm/not working.
• Lock outs (there is a $40.00 charge for this service after business hours).
• Major building damage.
• Gas leaks.
• Carbon monoxide (if your carbon monoxide detector goes off, contact Consumers Energy). If there is no actual carbon monoxide problem, the member will be charged by Consumers Energy. If there is a carbon monoxide problem, Village Square will pay the Consumers Energy service charge.
• Police and Fire emergencies — Call 911 — and then contact emergency maintenance.
• If you have an electrical power failure, check to see if a circuit breaker is tripped before calling the maintenance department.

There will be a $50.00 charge for non-emergency calls. Please call after hours for maintenance emergencies only. All other calls will be answered during normal business hours.

EXHAUST FAN (bathroom)

Each bathroom is equipped with a fan in the ceiling. Since moisture is a major source of structural damage in townhouses, never disconnect the fan in your bathroom. It is controlled by the same switch plate as the overhead light. The vacuum force of these fans causes them to quickly become covered with dust and lint. Members should clean the fans regularly to ensure that they operate efficiently and properly.

FRONT VARDS

• No front yard fencing of any kind.
• No front yard decks or cement patios.
• Cinder blocks may not be used to build any kind of structure in the front yard.
• No items of any type may be stored in the front of your unit, including any items tucked behind or between bushes and/or front porches. The only two (2) exceptions are snow shovels in winter and hoses in the summer. When not in seasonal use, these must be stored inside of the unit.
• No flowerpots, bikes, toys, or anything else may impede access to any unit.
• Garbage cans may not be stored in the front yard or anywhere they can be seen from the street.
• There will be no painting of or attaching carpeting to the front porch.
• Election signs, announcements, etc. must be removed within 48 hours after the event is over.
• Children’s toys must be neatly stored in the back yard when not in use.
• Front and back yards are to be kept weeded and free of debris.
• Flower border edging cannot exceed the height of your porch or ten (10) inches in height   if you do not have a porch. Flowers or landscaping cannot be farther than three (3) feet from your unit. A slight allowance will be given for a curved design. No 2×4’s, scrap wood (or any wood), metal rods, pipes, roping, or chain may be used. Do not use small stones in landscaping.
• Edging may not be used to divide the front lawns for any reason.
• Your front yard should have a minimum three (3) bushes by the porch.
• There is a list of suggested bushes at the office.
• No vegetables are to be grown in the front of the unit.
• Rose bushes are not considered foundation bushes.
• No artificial flowers in front of the unit. (Exception: holidays)
• No bird feeders or wind chimes are to be hung from common ground trees.
• No common ground storage, furniture, or personal items.

FRONT YARD LAWN FURNITURE

Seasonal seating may be used, but not stored, in the front of your unit during the summer. It may not exceed 42″ in height and may not infringe on your neighbor’s area or impede access to their unit. It must be agreed upon as acceptable by all members who share an area. This seasonal seating must be on the sidewalk between the porches and not under any windows in an area that is supposed to be landscaped. An exception to this is those units where there is a front porch that connects one unit to another and was built when the cooperative was originally constructed. Units with this porch may have their stationary seasonal furniture placed under their living room window.

FRONT YARD FOUNDATION SHRUBS/BUSHES

No foundation landscaping may be removed without an approved alteration permit to do so. Management must refer all requests to the Grounds Committee before permission may be granted. Members must replace bushes they remove. A list of bushes which grow well in Village Square is available at the office. Rose bushes used alone are not considered to be foundation shrubbery. A minimum fee of$35.00 will be charged by the co-op to the member for each missing foundation shrub.

INSPECTIONS

Village Square management staff will conduct an inspection of each townhouse every other year. The purpose of this preventative maintenance inspection is to locate potential maintenance and/or structural problems. Members should not rely solely on this inspection for maintenance needs. If repairs need to be made to the townhouse, contact the office at 586-739-7570.

Normally, members will be notified in advance of any inspection in your townhouse. However, sometimes situations arise when your townhouse must be inspected immediately, and notification is not possible. Examples are during emergencies, fires, health and safety problems. If such an emergency inspection is conducted, members will be notified via a door tag, or a maintenance report being left inside the townhouse.

KEYS (see also LOCKS)

When a member moves into Village Square, they are given two (2) keys. A copy of the key(s) is kept on record with the Cooperative. If a member changes the lock or adds a deadbolt, (an approved Alteration Permit is required prior to making this change/addition), they are required to give a set to Village Square. All keys to the townhouse must be given back to Village Square upon move out.

LOCKS (see also Keys}

Each townhouse is equipped with a passage lock set (entry doorknob lock) on the front entry door. Members MAY NOT replace these locks with ones of their own unless they have obtained an approved Alteration Permit. In the event of an emergency, management personnel may need to gain entrance. Members may request that their locks be changed by maintenance. All lock changes will be subject to a lock change fee. Village Square is not responsible for member installed locks.

* If Village Square does not have access to your townhome due to the locks being changed, the members will be notified that they must supply a key(s) by the requested deadline date. If a key(s) is not provided by the requested deadline date, a 30-day Notice to Quit will be issued. The notice will be withdrawn if appropriate keys are provided, and all legal costs are paid in full to Village Square within the allotted time.

PETS

Domestic pets are allowed in Village Square. While there are no size restrictions, it should be noted that it takes a special commitment to have a large pet in such confined quarters as we have here in Village Square.

• All pet rules apply equally to domesticated pets. Pets are not allowed to wander the grounds. Pet rules apply to visitors as well as members.
• All domesticated pets must be registered at our office when they are obtained and yearly thereafter.
• Dogs and cats are allowed outside of the unit on a leash held by a responsible owner only.
• Pets cannot be chained outside of the unit unattended.
• Feces must be cleaned up immediately, whether in your yard or walking your pet. Lawn areas are to be maintained.
• Excessive noise by pets is prohibited.
• Pets are not allowed inside the perimeter of any playground area.
• Vicious dogs are not allowed.
• Animals may not be kept or bred for commercial purposes.
• Sanitary conditions must be maintained inside and outside at all times. Do not have more pets than you can handle.
• Animals are never to be fed outside of your unit.
• There is a maximum of two (2) domesticated pets per household.
• Remember, the animals can’t read the rules; It is the member’s responsibility to learn them and abide by them.

May 15th, 2025

4:30pm-7:00pm

Bamma BBQ-Home of the Mac Bowl

Offering Mac-N-Cheese topped with your choice of

-Smoked Pulled Pork

-Pulled Chicken

-Shredded Beef

Sandwich with a choice of meat and side of mac-n-cheese

Chili-Plain or loaded-served with corn bread or roll

Beverages available

-Fresh squeeze lemonade

-Pop

-Coffee

-Water

Priced from $7-$15 pp.

Examples of Emergency Maintenance are:

• No heat (if temperature is below 60 degrees).
• No heat (if temperature is below 60 degrees).
• No water.
• Flooding from basement floor drains, or water supply main lines or supply lines. (Water coming in the basement window well is NOT considered flooding).
• Broken water supply pipes/lines. (Does not include sink drainpipes).
• Toilet problems in One-Bedroom units ONLY. Two- and three-bedrooms units with at least one functioning toilet do not constitute an emergency.
• Leaking hot water tank over night. (No hot water is an inconvenience, but not an emergency).

1t is an emergency over a weekend and holidays.

• Sump pump alarm/not working.
• Lock outs (there is a $40.00 charge for this service after business hours).
• Major building damage.
• Gas leaks.
• Carbon monoxide (if your carbon monoxide detector goes off, contact Consumers Energy). If there is no actual carbon monoxide problem, the member will be charged by Consumers Energy. If there is a carbon monoxide problem, Village Square will pay the Consumers Energy service charge.
• Police and Fire emergencies — Call 911 — and then contact emergency maintenance.
• If you have an electrical power failure, check to see if a circuit breaker is tripped before calling the maintenance department.

There will be a $50.00 charge for non-emergency calls. Please call after hours for maintenance emergencies only. All other calls will be answered during normal business hours.

Please come to the office to register your car. We need your registration and car description, we will give you a sticker if you don’t have one. Please make sure you read the handbook to assure you are under compliance with the rules.