POLICIES, RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner Reminders (2024)
Parking Policy: Assigned parking in owners’ spaces is in effect from the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend until Monday, September 23rd (the “Season”).
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During the Season, all owner, guest or renter vehicles must be parked in the spaces assigned to the corresponding unit with a current owner parking permit or a
During the Season, all owner, guest or renter vehicles must be parked in the spaces assigned to the corresponding unit with a current owner parking permit or a parking permit issued by the Property Manager for that assigned space displayed on the driver’s side dashboard at all times.
•Visitor vehicles with a current owner’s permit or parking permit issued by the Property Manager for the assigned space may also park in that owner’s assigned space with the permit properly displayed.
Visitor vehicles with a current owner’s permit or parking permit issued by the Property Manager for the assigned space may also park in that owner’s assigned space with the permit properly displayed.•Visitor parking is limited to 3 hours in designated visitor spaces. If visitor spaces are unavailable, visitors must find off-site parking for their vehicle.
Visitor parking is limited to 3 hours in designated visitor spaces. If visitor spaces are unavailable, visitors must find off-site parking for their vehicle.•No campers, trailers, or boats will be permitted on the parking lot.
No campers, trailers, or boats will be permitted on the parking lot.•Vehicles parked illegally or in the parking lot without a current valid parking permit will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Vehicles parked illegally or in the parking lot without a current valid parking permit will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.•In accordance with Maryland law, authority to tow vehicles from the Rainbow property rests solely with the Board of Directors and the Property Manager acting as the Board's agent.
In accordance with Maryland law, authority to tow vehicles from the Rainbow property rests solely with the Board of Directors and the Property Manager acting as the Board's agent. All parking issues, regardless of time of year, should be reported to the Property Manager for resolution. Owners and their guests and visitors do not have the authority to tow any vehicle from
the parking lot and do so at their own risk of violating the law. Anyone who initiates towing without the authority of the Board or the Property Manager shall be liable for all costs incurred by the
Association for an illegal/unauthorized tow.
•In-Season parking requirements with respect to assigned spaces are not enforced during the off-season, from the Monday after the Ocean City Sunfest weekend through the Wednesday before the Memorial Day weekend.
In-Season parking requirements with respect to assigned spaces are not enforced during the off-season, from the Monday after the Ocean City Sunfest weekend through the Wednesday before the Memorial Day weekend. Balcony Furniture Policy: Owners and their guests are responsible for closing their shutters and, for units without shutters, removing furniture from the balcony
when they leave their unit or if there is a storm. This addresses a continuing problem when the city issues a hurricane warning and the Rainbow staff has to remove furniture from a large number of balconies.
The unit owner will be required to pay a fee if these tasks are performed by Rainbow staff at the request of an owner or as mandated by the city.
The fees for services provided by Rainbow staff are as follows: $25 for closing storm shutters; and $50 for removing balcony furniture.
Floor Sound Barrier Policy: A sound deadening underlayment is required for all hard surface installations including ceramic and porcelain tile, stone tile, hardwoods, and laminate flooring.
The sound barrier must meet the manufacturers’ specification for the product to be installed. Owners should check with the building manager before installation of hard surface flooring.
Owners with these floors installed prior to the 2005 noise barrier policy, should take measures to deaden noise transmitted to the unit below.
This “good neighbor policy” includes the use of area rugs and pads on the bottom of chairs and tables.
Pet Policy: Only Rainbow owners are permitted to have pets on our property. All owners with pets must see the manager to register their pets and pay the registration fee annually.
The following summarizes the pet policy and violation penalties:
•Pets must be carried or on a short leash at all times when in common areas.
Pets must be carried or on a short leash at all times when in common areas.•Pets must be registered at the office, have up-to-date vaccination records and pay an annual fee of $25.00 per pet.
Pets must be registered at the office, have up-to-date vaccination records and pay an annual fee of $25.00 per pet.•Owners are responsible for picking up pet dropping promptly.
Owners are responsible for picking up pet dropping promptly.•Owner may not allow a pet to relieve itself anywhere in or out of the building, except in pet area.
Owner may not allow a pet to relieve itself anywhere in or out of the building, except in pet area. •Pets are not permitted to bark, howl or make any loud noises for an unreasonable amount of time or during an unreasonable hour that would disturb neighbor’s enjoyment of their unit.
Pets are not permitted to bark, howl or make any loud noises for an unreasonable amount of time or during an unreasonable hour that would disturb neighbor’s enjoyment of their unit. •Penalties for violations of pet policy and rules: a verbal notification for the 1st violation; a written notification for the 2nd violation; and a $50 fine for the 3rd and subsequent violations.
Penalties for violations of pet policy and rules: a verbal notification for the 1st violation; a written notification for the 2nd violation; and a $50 fine for the 3rd and subsequent violations. Smoking Policy: The Association’s current smoking policy for owners and their guests is as follows: no smoking (including vaping or e-cigarettes) is permitted in the lobby, the elevators,
the fenced-in pool area, and/or the common area first floor bathrooms. Additionally, no smoking in units as determined by the unit owner. (Owners can set smoking rules for their own unit and balcony.)
All owners and guests should remain mindful of others when smoking in unrestricted areas.
Registration Fee Policy: Registration fees are collected from non-owners during Memorial Day weekend to the end of September. All visitors will register and pay the registration fee;
family members and guests of owners should register their autos but are excluded from paying the fee. All rules are incorporated in the House Rules and provided to every owner and visitor entering the property.
Storm Door Policy: Storm doors make an impact on the appearance of the front of units along the walkways. This policy requires new or replacement storm doors conform to specific standards
to ensure a compatible appearance:
•The storm door must be compatible with the design of the currently approved half view style storm door.
The storm door must be compatible with the design of the currently approved half view style storm door.•The full view and 3/4th view storm doors are not compatible and therefore will not be approved.
The full view and 3/4th view storm doors are not compatible and therefore will not be approved.•Decorative scroll work, imitation gate hinges, and decorative figures are not acceptable.
Decorative scroll work, imitation gate hinges, and decorative figures are not acceptable.•The storm door must be painted the same red color as entry door and architectural trim.
The storm door must be painted the same red color as entry door and architectural trim.•The currently approved models for a half view storm door include:
The currently approved models for a half view storm door include:- An upper half jalousie with 4” glass louvers and a lower half full panel; and
- The Traditional Self-Storing Aluminum Storm Door by EMCO
Owners wishing to install new or replacement storm doors should submit their request to management and indicate the manufacturer, style and model of the storm door you choose to install.
The approved half view styles are illustrated as an attachment. Upon application approval, the owner will receive the formula for the required red paint by Sherman Williams.
See the attached document for acceptable storm door options:
Unit Entrance Locks Policy: Rainbow unit entrance doors are on a master key system. In the event of a fire/medical emergency, emergency personnel can gain quick entrance to any/all units using only one key.
In addition, any keyless lock installed must be compatible with the Schlage Master Key System for the building (See management for compatible lock information) Owners may also use a lockbox.
Maintenance Policy: Because inattention to individual maintenance issues can negatively impact other units and the building common areas, the Association has adopted the following policy
as to the following important maintenance items:
•Water Heaters: Owners need to ensure their water heaters are operating properly, including having periodic inspections made by a qualified technician and replacement as necessary of older units.
Water Heaters: Owners need to ensure their water heaters are operating properly, including having periodic inspections made by a qualified technician and replacement as necessary of older units. Please be aware that water heaters that are now more than ten years old are more likely to break. Owners are reminded that they will be liable for any damage to other units that may occur as a result
of their broken hot water heater.
•Dryer Vents: Because lint build-up in dryer vents poses a potential fire hazard, the Association’s policy requires all Owners to have their dryer vents thoroughly cleaned at least once every two years.
Dryer Vents: Because lint build-up in dryer vents poses a potential fire hazard, the Association’s policy requires all Owners to have their dryer vents thoroughly cleaned at least once every two years. In order to minimize expense, the Association will endeavor to negotiate a yearly discounted group rate for interested owners with a specialized dryer vent contractor, to be performed on a date before or
after the Season (depending on contractor availability). The group contractor will provide the Property Manager with a list of all units serviced. Owners not utilizing the group service are responsible to
providing the Property Manager with evidence of bi-annual compliance. While Owners are required to perform the cleaning very two years, Owners are encouraged to use the Association’s contractor
(or any vendor of their choosing) to provide vent cleaning services every year, particularly in rental units where renters may not empty the lint screens as owners would.
•Air Conditioner Servicing: Owners and their service providers should check their unit air conditioners annually and make sure the condensation lines are open since they tend to clog up and this can
Air Conditioner Servicing: Owners and their service providers should check their unit air conditioners annually and make sure the condensation lines are open since they tend to clog up and this can lead to unit water damage. Filters should also be changed regularly since they get dirty quickly, especially in units that are occupied weekly.
•Access for Repairs: The Association or its representative has the right to enter any unit when necessary to carry out any repair, maintenance or construction for which the Association is responsible,
Access for Repairs: The Association or its representative has the right to enter any unit when necessary to carry out any repair, maintenance or construction for which the Association is responsible, such as the maintenance of smoke detectors, water sprinklers, leaks etc. In addition, each Owner is required to permit another Owner or their representat enter their unit to carry out installations and
repairs necessary to serve the other unit. For example, plumbing repairs for tubs in the unit above.
Equipment Replacement & Improvements:
•Air Conditioners: The Board encourages owners to install the through-the-wall units when replacing their air conditioners for walkway units. Stand-alone air conditioners are permitted for placement
Air Conditioners: The Board encourages owners to install the through-the-wall units when replacing their air conditioners for walkway units. Stand-alone air conditioners are permitted for placement in the alcove area for Tiers 1, 2 and 3 units to minimize the heat buildup created at the entry of these units. The stand-alone air conditioner for walkway units are permitted provided the size of the air conditioner
is no larger than 31” height and 31” width with a 2” allowance for a supporting concrete pad. Heat pumps are not allowed. All owners planning to install stand-alone air conditioners are required to notify
the property manager to obtain the approval of the model by the Board. No approval is required when installing through-the-wall units. Owners can also contact the property manager for information
on area vendors and available air conditioner models.
•Washers: There have been several drain backups caused by the volume of water discharged by the larger, super capacity washers installed by some owners. Several modifications have been made
Washers: There have been several drain backups caused by the volume of water discharged by the larger, super capacity washers installed by some owners. Several modifications have been made to drain pipes in an attempt to reduce the potential overload to the main drain. Owners are cautioned to purchase the regular capacity washer when replacing units to eliminate future overload/backup problems.
•Suspended Ceilings: In recent years a few owners have installed drywall and other types of solid ceilings as part of the renovation of their units. Owners are reminded that the suspended ceiling tiles
Suspended Ceilings: In recent years a few owners have installed drywall and other types of solid ceilings as part of the renovation of their units. Owners are reminded that the suspended ceiling tiles in their units were intended to provide unobstructed access for work on areas above the ceiling, such as necessary repair of leaks, pipes, cables, smoke detectors etc. Accordingly, in the event that
building management needs access to an area above a solid ceiling to make any repairs or replacements, or for any other legitimate purpose, and such access requires the cutting or removal of
any portion of solid ceiling material, the Association is not responsible for repair of the damaged solid ceiling.
•Window Treatments: Drapery liners, vertical blinds and other window treatments that are visible from outside the building must be white as required by the bylaws. Also pictures, clothing, decorations,
Window Treatments: Drapery liners, vertical blinds and other window treatments that are visible from outside the building must be white as required by the bylaws. Also pictures, clothing, decorations, storage and other objects are not permitted on outside building walls, balconies and walkways.
•Storm Door Painting: Storm doors are an owner add-on and must be painted as necessary by the owner. The association will supply the paint for the doors to keep them uniform but owners must
Storm Door Painting: Storm doors are an owner add-on and must be painted as necessary by the owner. The association will supply the paint for the doors to keep them uniform but owners must either paint them themselves or hire someone to do it.
•Contractor Requirements: Contractors doing major remodeling work in owner units may not dispose of their construction debris in our Rainbow dumpsters. Owners should notify the building
Contractor Requirements: Contractors doing major remodeling work in owner units may not dispose of their construction debris in our Rainbow dumpsters. Owners should notify the building manager when major work will be done in their units. Contractors should check in with the property manager prior to starting work so that building requirements are understood. Owners can further
help by making sure their contracts specify the contractor will dispose of construction debris. To limit excessive noise, owners are asked to have their contractors work between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
during the summer season and between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the rest of the year.
Bulk Item Pick-up: Owners should call the building manager to make arrangements for bulk item pick-ups by the city trash department. Bulk items include: water heaters, mattresses, box springs,
appliances, furniture, etc. The charges for this service are $40.00 for 1 item, $75.00 for up to 3 items and $10.00 for each additional item beyond 3 items. Owners should make their checks payable to the Town of Ocean City.
Homeowners Insurance Policy HO-6: The Maryland law now makes it clear that if the cause of any damage to a condominium originates from a unit, that unit owner is obligated to pay the Association’s deductible.
Owners should make sure they are adequately covered by their own homeowner’s insurance policy (known as HO-6 policy) and that the coverage includes the Association’s deductible.
As of July 15, 2021, the Association insurance deductible is $10,000
Winterizing Tips:
•Take in balcony furniture.
Take in balcony furniture.•Set heat at 55 degrees.
Set heat at 55 degrees.•Turn off water heater.
Turn off water heater.•Turn off main water supply to unit.
Turn off main water supply to unit.•Open kitchen and bathtub faucets to drain out lines.
Open kitchen and bathtub faucets to drain out lines.•Turn off water shut-offs behind washer.
Turn off water shut-offs behind washer.•Turn off ice-maker.
Turn off ice-maker.•9th Tier owners should cover the a/c through-the-wall units with the wooden covers made for them.
9th Tier owners should cover the a/c through-the-wall units with the wooden covers made for them.•Close storm shutters if you have them.
Close storm shutters if you have them.Owner Requests: Owners can use the Owner Request to the Board form to submit their requests to the Board for consideration as well as to notify the Board of their suggestions, specific problems and questions.
