Protect your valuables!!

Unfortunately, Woodbridge has recently experienced episodes of vehicle break-ins.  Contact the police immediately if you discover that you have been victimized.  We suggest checking with your neighbors to see if anything was seen or heard that may be of assistance to the authorities.  It is also important to notify a board member if you have had a theft.  This will allow the Board to keep the community updated on these type of incidents and hopefully prompt residents to keep a watchful eye on their surroundings.  Additional law enforcement assistance may be sought as needed.  The following are suggestions that may help you avoid being victimized -

• Make sure your vehicle is locked at all times.
• If you have a security system in your vehicle or home, make sure that it is working.
• Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle(s). 
• Turn on outside lights at night.
• If outside light bulbs appear to be burned out, check to see if they have been loosened.
• If light bulbs are burned out, replace them.
• If light bulbs on pole or carport lights are out, please report to the office at 277-7287 or a board member.
• Make sure all entry points of your home are locked at night and when you are absent.
• Lay a security bar, wooden dowel or broom stick in the patio door track so the door cannot be opened.
• Do not leave purses or wallets in view from outside windows or doors.
• Close blinds on windows and patio doors at dusk in order to block views into your unit. 

Take precautions and be alert to prevent crime in our neighborhood!!

Chimney Safety

To help you keep your chimney in safe condition, the Woodbridge Association requires an annual chimney inspection through a local chimney sweeping company of your choice.  If the creosote build-up is less than 1/8”, cleaning is not mandatory.  If, however, the creosote build-up is 1/8” or more, the fireplace must be cleaned before it is used.  The company you employ must submit a certification of inspection and/or cleaning to the Association Office by the deadline of December 1, 2010.

The board has contacted a certified chimney sweep that is willing to come to our community on a specific date, November 15, 2010, to offer his services at a possible discounted rate.

If seven (7) chimneys are serviced here on Woodbridge on November 15^th then he would charge $75 for inspection only and $125 for inspection and sweeping combined for a savings of $25.  If ten (10) chimneys are serviced here at Woodbridge on November 15^th then he would charge $75 for inspection only and $100 for inspection and sweeping combined for a savings of $50.  If less than seven (7) are serviced or the service is scheduled on a day other then November 15^th than his regular pricing would be in effect, which is $75 for the inspection and $150 for inspection and sweeping combined.  Deadline to schedule for the discounted day is November 8.

The information regarding this chimney sweep:

·        Michiana Chimney Sweeping and Repair

·        formerly Kuhbander Chimney Sweeping

·        Co-owner/Operator Tim Kuhbander

·        10 years experience

·        Certified chimney sweeper

·        Inspection/Sweeping from the bottom up so no need to reschedule due to weather

Phone numbers: Local – (574) 272-2131 /Toll Free – (866) 659-9009

Change in the Posting of "For Sale", "For Rent" and "For Lease" Signs

The by-law Article VI, Section 6.01j states that "No For Sale, For Rent, or For Lease signs or other window or advertising display shall be maintained or permitted on any part of the Property or any Unit without the prior consent of the Association, provided, however, that the right is reserved by the Declarant and the Association to place or allow to be placed "For Sale" or "For Lease" signs on any unsold or unoccupied Unit."

Under the direction of the homeowners, the Woodbridge Association is no longer allowing any "For Sale", "For Rent", or "For Lease" signs on the property.  Directional signs for open houses can be placed 72 hours before the event both at the front entrance to the property on Ironwood and also in front of the condo open house.  These signs are to be removed at the end of the event.

This was re-instated as of July 1, 2010.  Since that time we have received many responses in favor and against the re-reinstatement.  We would like to thank all those that took the time to share well thought out and heartfelt dialogue.  Based on that dialogue, we are offering a compromise to those who wish to participate.  This is being done in an effort to assist our homeowners that currently are or in the future will have their homes on the market.

As of July 23, 2010, the association will allow the homeowner to place a "Realtor's brochure box" either at the foot of their stairs or in front of their condo immediately next to the wall.  These box may not have the realtor's name on them.  The box must be white or clear and only large enough to hold 8 1/2 x 11 inch flyers and business cards.  The lid to the box may be white, clear or red.  Any boxes not meeting these specifications or placed inappropriately will be removed.

Thank you.

The Rules We Live By Reminders

These rules are designed to make living and ownership in our condominium complex pleasant and comfortable.
Recently, the board has received some concerns.  However, we are fortunate that violations stand out as glaring exceptions.

Nuisances
The unit occupant is responsible for his guests' behavior and decorum at all times and in all areas of the condominium complex.  This includes, but is not limited to, parking areas, pool, clubhouse, individual residences (e.g. TV volume) and common areas.

It is not permitted to dry linens, clothing, curtains, rugs, mops, bathing suits, etc. by hanging or draping such articles on doors, windows, balconies, or patio furniture.  No clothesline or similar device will be allowed to be used outdoors.

Motorcycles and motor bikes are to be used only for ingress to and egress from Woodbridge.  They should always be operated in a quiet and safe manner.

Use your assigned spaces for parking.  Please do not park on sidewalks, in driveways or any other area not designed to be used for parking.  All guests must park in designated visitor parking areas.

You will find these rules are in no way unreasonably restrictive.  In fact, they are no more than we naturally impose upon ourselves as good neighbors.

Thank you.

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