Shearwater Condo Association

Frequently Asked Questions

The following FAQ is culled from the By-Laws, Declarations, and the Rules and Regulations, which are available in their entirety here.

What components of the condominium unit are the owner’s responsibility to repair and maintain?

As stated in the By-Laws, they include interior walls, interior surface of ceilings, walls and floor: door locks and hardware; lighting fixtures; kitchen and bathroom fixtures, appliances and equipment; and water and sewage pipes located within the boundaries of the unit (and the air conditioning equipment which may be located outside the unit).

Can a unit owner hang blinds on their deck?

According to the Rules and Regulations, the hanging of clothes, laundry, shades, or blinds, etc. is not permitted on any balcony or patio. However, at the request of the Board, the Architecture Committee approved the use of the Brighton Blind (a tan or natural wood color blind sold by Pier One) under the following guidelines:

Placement of the blind is only for the deck facing outwards, not for the side(s).

Blind should be mounted as close to deck ceiling as possible, so that when rolled up it is not showing from the front view; please avoid having the blind show from the front view looking straight on (i.e. from the water view).

Use of blinds is restricted to hours of 4pm to sunset.

If a hot water heater or washing machine leaks, who is responsible for any damage to the unit below?

The By-Laws state that each unit owner is responsible for all damage to any and all other units or to the common elements resulting from the failure to make repairs.

Do you need to get approval for the installation of a ceiling fan on your deck?

Yes. You need to contact the Architectural Committee to get approval. Outdoor fans on the decks must be Casablanca Estrada with or without lighting package or the Four Seasons III with or without lighting package. Approved colors are Mocha or Rustic Iron. Fans may be purchased at the Annapolis Lighting store.

Are there notifications that need to be made before making improvements to the interior of your condo unit?

According to the Declarations, the owner shall notify the Board of Directors of any improvements to the interior of your unit that exceed $2,500.00 in cost.

Are there any design standards for window coverings?

Yes. Any window covering exposed to the outside (e.g. drapes, shutters or blinds) must be white or a neutral color such as beige on the exterior sides. Neutral wood finish is also acceptable where applicable.

Message to New Residents

Welcome to Shearwater

Whether you are a renter or an owner, we extend a warm welcome to you.

You can find a wealth of information about Shearwater on this website, including information about how to contact the property manager (Brodie Management, 410-571-1400), copies of association by-laws, a list of reliable resources, minutes for all association meetings, information about the marina, floating docks and kayak rack, and a directory of community residents.

For a complete list of rules and regulations, see the documents section on the website. There are a few rules that may not be obvious but can go a long way toward being a good neighbor. Most have to do with parking, trash disposal, and the marina. Please make yourself familiar with the following rules, and take the time to review the complete regulations on the website.

Parking

1 Only 2 cars per unit may be registered with property management and stickers must be displayed on rear bumper or window (if you are a renter, the owner must provide property manager with copy of lease in order to secure stickers).
2 Commercial vehicles or vehicles that extend beyond the length of the 17-foot parking space divider lines when parked front end in are forbidden from parking on Shearwater property.
3 Parking is head-in only.
4 Guests must park in guest slots only.
5 Violators will be towed after a warning.

Trash

1 Boxes need to broken down at dumpster.
2 If blue recycled bins are full, please put paper or recyclables in main dumpsters. Do not leave on ground near blue bins.
3 There are 2 dumpster locations. If one is filled, try the other location. Do not leave trash on the ground.

Marina

1 You must contact the dockmaster regarding use of slip, floating dock or kayak rack. Scott Ligon, Dockmaster
410-268-2658 - ligon1@comcast.net
2 Do not place a boat or kayak in the marina facility even temporarily without contacting the dockmaster.

Pet Regulations

Pets are allowed in Shearwater, but are governed by the Use Restrictions of the condominium By-Laws (page 20, Section3, part d).

Dogs may relieve themselves in the Dog Walk area to the right of the main Shearwater entrance.
Pet owners are responsible for removal of excrement from their pets having “accidents” elsewhere on the property.
Pets must be leashed or hand carried at all times.
Pets are never permitted in the pool area, and on the tennis or racquetball courts.
Pets may not be left tied on balconies or outside their homes.

By-Laws state that the maintenance, keeping, breeding, boarding and/or raising of animals, regardless of number, is prohibited.

Once again, welcome to Shearwater and thank you for observing these neighborly considerations.

If you would like to be included in the community directory, email the information to the website coordinator at descon@designconcept.com.

Thank you.

Shearwater Condominium Association Board


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