CONTINUATION OF THE "HOUSE RULES" FOUND UNDER ARTICLE VIII OF THE BY-LAWS FOLLOWING THE CONDOMINIUM OFFERING PLAN FOR CONDOMINIUM I AND II:

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1 CONTINUATION OF THE "HOUSE RULES" FOUND UNDER ARTICLE VIII OF THE BY-LAWS FOLLOWING THE CONDOMINIUM OFFERING PLAN FOR CONDOMINIUM I AND II: Section 9. Flower pots/decorations/ornaments/american flags (a) Homeowners may have the following type of items under the covered overhang at the front door only: flower pots, plants, potted shrubs, ornaments, bench, chair, or other appropriate decoration. These items do not have a maximum size requirement as long as they are contained under and within that overhang and do not in any way clutter or create a hazardous condition for homeowners and/or visitors that enter and exit the home. (b) The items mentioned in (a) above may not at any time be hung on the walls, or trim of your unit (this includes hanging flower baskets). (c) Planting of fruits, vegetables, or the placement of bird feeders, is absolutely prohibited in or on any common element of the exterior premises of your home. (The birds knock the bird seed to the ground in and around the entire area of the feeder and this seed will attract rodents such as mice, rats, squirrels, etc. Bird seed scattered on the lawn will also promote the growth of crabgrass and a number of other unwanted weeds.) Humming bird feeders are permissible inasmuch as the liquid is contained in a sealed glass bottle with pin hole type openings for the humming birds to place their beak and draw the liquid. (d) Flower pots and ornamental items of any kind are not permitted to be placed on or hung along the rear sound wall and/or retaining walls. (e) Ornamental items such as gnomes, statuary, flower pots, etc. are not permitted in the planting beds, stone beds, walkways, or driveways. Solar lights or other lights, along the driveways or walks are not permitted at anytime, although solar lights are permitted in the beds. (f) American Flags are permitted in the flowerbeds, or lawn area on national holidays and any other day, or days, that the homeowner elects to fly the flag with the specific understanding that your flag must be flown in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. Please safeguard your flag on days that the lawns are being mowed to prevent obstructing the path of the lawn equipment. It is to be noted that all flags must be taken down at dusk. Section 10. Clubhouse Usage (a) At no time may homeowners use the Clubhouse, or grounds, for "events" of any kind, or description, for the purpose of selling, exhibiting, or promoting any item whatsoever. (b) A homeowner may invite guests to play cards at the Clubhouse as long as they play with chips and not cash at anytime. The homeowner will be responsible to tidy-up, clean and restore the card room, great room or meeting room, if used, after the card games are concluded. Any group that wishes to have a standing game or sport session, (i.e. weekly, monthly, etc.) be it card, mahjong, dominoes, tennis, etc. must first submit a request and receive approval from the board. (c) Guests are permitted under the following conditions: all guests under 16 years of age must be accompanied and supervised at all times in the immediate area being used by the guest; all guests 16 and older must be accompanied by a resident in the clubhouse and on the clubhouse grounds; guests under the age of 16 are not permitted in the hot tub/spa, or fitness center and not permitted to use the pool table. (d) Homeowners and guests must observe all posted clubhouse rules. (e) Homeowners will be held financially responsible for any property damage caused by the

2 homeowners or their guests. (f) Wet swimsuits are not be worn in the clubhouse living area and are only permitted in the pool areas and locker rooms. (g) Shoes or appropriate foot coverings and shirts/cover-ups are to be worn when not in the pool areas or locker room. (h) Please shower or rinse off in the locker room before using the indoor/outdoor pools/spa if you return from a day at the beach in order to avoid sand in the pools. (The sand causes malfunctioning pool equipment requiring unnecessary repairs or even replacement which can be expensive.) (i) Please do not use any creams, salves or ointments on your body before using the pools at anytime. (This clogs the pool equipment causing unnecessary repairs or even replacement which can be expensive.) Suntan lotions are acceptable. (j) Homeowners may not host private parties for their families or friends at any time. Section 11. Fitness Center (a) The fitness center is primarily for the use of the homeowners. (b) There is a 30 minute limit on all equipment, if someone is waiting to use the equipment. (c) Homeowners are not permitted to bring their own exercise equipment into the fitness center. (d) The equipment must be wiped down after use, including the area beneath, if necessary. (e) Guests under the age of 16 years are not permitted to use the fitness center. Guests 16 years or older are permitted in the fitness center and must be accompanied by a homeowner. (f) Personal trainers must ensure that their program is mindful of other residents in the gym. Personal trainers must submit proof of insurance, photo ID and their certification. (g) The Association, or representative thereof, reserves the right to restrict the use of the Fitness Center. Homeowners are advised to consult a physician before the use of any exercise equipment. Section 12. Outdoor/Indoor Pools and Spa (a) The use of the swimming pools is at your own risk. (b) The hours of use will be posted at the pool and/or announced by Memo to all homeowners. (c) All homeowners and guests must obey all posted health rules and are not permitted in the pool area unless a pool attendant is present; climbing over the fence around the pool is not permitted at anytime and anyone violating this rule will be subject to a significant fine. (d) Horseplay of any kind, including yelling and running is strictly prohibited. (e) No ball playing in or around any of the pools. (f) No diving or jumping into the pool. (g) Homeowners must sign in with the pool attendant; if any homeowner has a guest or guests, the homeowner must sign in the guest also and may leave if the guest is over the age of 18 years. (h) Strollers are permitted to be kept behind the lounge chairs as long as such chairs are at least 5 feet from the edge of the pool and do not block the walking paths. The brake must be on at all times and an adult must remain with the stroller/carriage, if there is a child in the stroller/carriage. (i) Swim diapers must be worn by bathers who are incontinent, children who lack toilet training or are otherwise lacking voluntary control of excretory functions.

3 (j) The homeowner is responsible for all costs relating to any biological waste from any guest; this includes Board of Health fines, or cost of draining the pool and chemical treatment. (k) Homeowners are responsible for clean-up after the use of the tables/chairs at the outdoor pool area. Please place all refuse in the disposal can. (l) Audio equipment may be played utilizing headphones or earpieces only. (m) Homeowners and their guests are expected to observe all rules including, but not limited to any profanity or loud conversations, and will follow the instructions of the pool attendant at all times. (n) Only drinks in plastic or paper containers are permitted. Absolutely no glass bottles are permitted. (o) No food or snacks of any kind are permitted within the indoor pool/spa area. Food is permitted on the outside patio area only. (p) In accordance with the Department of Health Regulations, all chaises and chairs must remain at least five (5) feet from the edge of the outdoor pool. (q) As a matter of courtesy, towels may not be left on a chaise lounge for more than 20 minutes, if the homeowner and/or guest has left the pool area. The pool attendant has the authority to remove the towel and keep it at his/her station. (r) The reservation of pool lounge chairs, chairs and tables is not permitted. Once homeowners and guests leave the pool facilities, the pool furniture is to be made available for others to use. (s) Shoes or appropriate foot coverings and shirts/cover-ups are to be worn when leaving the pool areas or locker room should you decide to enter other areas of the Clubhouse. Section 13. Tennis Court Rules and Regulations (a) The Tennis Courts are for homeowners and their guests. (b) A homeowner must accompany any guest or guests at all times and will be responsible for their actions. (c) There is a one (1) hour time limit permitted on the courts, if others are waiting. (d) Only tennis shoes are permitted on the courts. (e) No glass containers are permitted in the tennis court area. (f) No bicycles, skateboards, roller-skates, carriages, pets, etc. are permitted on the courts. (g) Tennis Courts are for tennis players only. Horseplay of any kind is strictly prohibited. (h) Any litter is to be placed in the trash receptacles. Section 14. Use of Facilities Homeowners will assume all risks of any personal injury and property damage to themselves and their guests from or in any way associated with entry upon the Westhampton Pines Clubhouse, use of the gym equipment, pool facilities, or recreational activities provided by the Westhampton Pines Homeowners Association. Section 15. Satellite Dishes Satellite Dishes may be installed with the permission of the Board of Directors only. Please contact The Management Company for the appropriate paperwork, which must be completed prior to the installation to avoid a house rule violation/fine. The location of the dish will be specified by the Board of Directors. Please note, once you install a satellite dish, the warranty of your roof in that area shall be voided. You will also be responsible to remove the dish and

4 repair the roof, if and when your unit is sold. Section 16. Homeowner Contractors or Handymen Contractors or handymen working on a homeowner unit, whether it be on the inside, or outside of the home, the contractors or handymen must be licensed and insured. Contractors and handymen must have a minimum of One Million Dollars in Liability and New York State Compensation and Disability. Appropriate Insurance Certificates must be obtained and filed with The Management Co. You must contract The Management Co. to obtain the precise names of the additional insured's to be named on the Insurance Certificate. Section 17. Modifications All exterior modifications, i.e. patio, storm doors, awning, planting, etc. must be submitted to the Board for approval. The modification forms can be found on the WHP website: Section 18. Smoking Smoking is not permitted at anytime inside the Clubhouse; the indoor pool/spa area; the pool/patio area immediately outside of the Clubhouse; Clubhouse grounds; tennis court and bocce ball areas. Cigarette butts are not to be discarded on the community grounds. Please be considerate and place them in the ash urn outside the Clubhouse doors. Section 19. Pets (a) Pets are not under any circumstances permitted inside the Clubhouse, or on the common grounds or grassy areas outside the Clubhouse. (b) All pets must be leashed and under full control, as well as curbed at all times, which means that they are to be walked on the concrete or street and not permitted to be walked on any grassy areas of the medium and/or common grounds. (c) Pets are not permitted to run loose in the back of your home, or on any common area within the community. Please be courteous to your neighbors by not allowing pets to infringe on neighboring property. (d) Homeowners will be responsible for picking up and disposing of their pet's waste and for any damage caused by their pets to the common areas. Section 20. Holiday decorations Decorations may be placed under the front covered area of your home only. Any decorative lights must be off by midnight. Inflatable's of any kind are not permitted. Decorations may not be more than 6 ft. in height. No decorations are to be hung from the roof, gutters or exterior windows, and no nails, hooks or screw holes are permitted, nor spotlights illuminating any exterior portion of your home, or landscape areas at any time. Section 21. Refuse Trash cans may not be placed outside before 6:00 PM the night prior to collection. All trash cans must be stored within your garage as soon as possible after pickup. If you choose not to

5 use a trash can, please use heavy duty black plastic trash bags. White plastic kitchen bags are not to be used as the sea gulls can and will destroy those bags. If absolutely necessary, trash may be placed within the dumpster adjacent to the clubhouse, but please do not separate the trash as all recyclables should be placed in the dumpster along with the trash. Please keep the dumpster area neat by not overfilling the dumpster. Section 22. Signs No homeowner of the community shall post any signs, advertisements, or posters of any kind in or on the Condominium or their homes, including For Sale and For Rent signs in or on the common areas, except as authorized and approved by the Board of Directors of Westhampton Pines Homeowners Association. The only exception to this rule is that one (1) Real Estate Open House sign may be displayed outside on the front lawn of the unit during the hours of the open house. Section 23. Generators A portable generator may be used in the event the community shall lose electric power, due to a storm/hurricane for refrigeration purposes and lighting as long as the generator is quiet and properly ventilated and does not emit an over abundance of fumes. A generator over 5,000 watts is not permitted due to the extreme noise and heavy fumes. Section 24. School buses School buses are not permitted in the community to pick up and drop off children who may be relatives or guests of any homeowner without prior notification of the board, otherwise the pick up and drop off shall be at the entrance on Old Country Road. Pick-ups shall be on a temporary basis only during the summer months and not at any other time. Section 25. Speed limit Operators of motor vehicles must observe the posted 15 mph speed limit signs within Westhampton Pines as well as observe all other signs throughout the community.