Follow The Rules....Please

November 16, 2010

La Jolla de Rosarito Owners

Dear Friends:

First, thanks to most of you for maintaining your HOA Fee account current for your La Jolla condominium. Regular payments are important to the La Jolla Homeowners’ Association and help to maintain the value of your investment.

We have received complaints from Owners about the condition of some balconies in both Towers I and II. We understand that, since some of you don’t come to Rosarito very often, you might not be aware of this growing issue. Pigeons, in the absence of Owners or Renters, really love to spend time on balconies. They build nests and generally act like pigeons, seldom cleaning up after themselves. Their almost constant presence on some balconies leads to an unsightly and potentially unhealthy situation for neighbors.

It is the goal of the La Jolla de Rosarito HOA Board of Directors to create and maintain a friendly, well-maintained and healthy atmosphere in the complex. We encourage you to plan and make regular trips to Rosarito and take care of the pigeon situation often. When you come to Rosarito, let me remind you of a few rules: First, it is your obligation to clean your own balconies and not to use excess water for cleaning. Please be considerate and do not run large amounts of water on your balcony to the point when the drains are spilling water on balconies below you. The practice of using strong chemicals to clean your balconies must be applied in moderation to prevent damage to your neighbors’ property and even the architectural siding that covers the tower. Too much water and/or chemicals will, almost surely, not only result in unhappy neighbors and La Jolla staff but can actually cause structural damage. Of course, the Board of Directors understands the need to clean balconies; especially when the Owners are absent for an extended period.

There is a proactive step that can be taken to prevent or deter pigeons from taking their breaks on your balcony. At least one of our Owners has installed an almost-invisible “pigeon net” across the balcony opening. This measure seems to be a good solution to the problem of keeping pigeons from living on your balcony. You can try another method to repel pigeons and that is to place open dishes or bowls of Clorox out there. Some of our Owners hang ribbons or streamers from the balcony rails and this seems to work to some extent. One of our Owners even bought an ultrasonic bird repellant device and this, too, gave some relief. If you have found the “ultimate solution”, please let the rest of us know. You can visit our website, www.lajolladerosaritohoa.com to report your solution to one of our Board of Directors members and we will pass it around. Meanwhile, the pigeon net seems to be the most effective solution and we will, hopefully, gather information and report it on the website in the next several days.

Let us remind you of some of the other “good neighbor” rules that we all need to be aware of:
Please remember that, according to the bylaws, pets should be on a leash when they are outside of your condominium.
Take a plastic bag or glove with you when you go for a walk with your dog(s) and clean up your “best friend’s” messes – It’s just good manners and hygiene.
Parking spaces are assigned and belong to each condominium. Please park in your marked space. If your space is taken by someone else, please report it to Security.
Loud music and parties disturb your neighbors and can lead to unpleasant confrontations. Please pay attention to our Security staff when they ask you to either stop your music or bring your party to an end.
The Jacuzzi at the Clubhouse is reserved for Adults and should not be used by children…especially those in diapers.
When your children use the swimming pool or Jacuzzi, it is a requirement that a responsible adult be present to guide and control them.
Never use soap or shampoo or other chemicals in the Jacuzzis. Our Maintenance staff are professionals and pride themselves in taking care of the water in the Jacuzzis to maintain a healthy and pleasant experience for you.
The grills and picnic areas are there for your use. Just clean up after yourself. Remember: Your mother probably doesn’t work here.
Relax, use the facilities but have consideration for others who share those facilities with you. A little common sense and courtesy goes a long way.
Follow the posted pool rules. They are there for your safety and comfort.
The Board of Directors thank you for your cooperation. Your friends and neighbors will appreciate it.

LA JOLLA de ROSARITO HOA Board of Directors,

Pablo Gonzalez, Administrator Tom Goodman, Secretary