INTERNAL REGULATIONS DOÑA LUCIA RESORT OWNERS COMMUNITY
**CHAPTER ONE**
**GENERAL PROVISIONS**
**Article 1.- Applicability and Binding Effect.** This Internal Regulation shall be binding on all occupants of dwellings located in the aforementioned Building, regardless of the title that justifies such occupation and enjoyment, whether as owners, usufructuaries, precarious occupants, or any other legally admissible relationship, and particularly tenants.
**Article 2.- Nature and Purpose.** The purpose of this Internal Regulation is to regulate the economic-administrative relationships, coexistence, and the proper use, maintenance, and conservation of the existing common areas and those that may be installed in the future of the Community of Owners Doña Lucia Resort located in Estepona, Málaga, as well as to determine the manner of covering the expenses that all this may generate.
This Regulation is established in accordance with the provisions of Articles 6 and 14 of the current Law 49/1960, of July 21, on Horizontal Property, in its latest update published on October 6, 2021.
**Article 3.- Legal Regime.** In all matters not expressly provided for in this Regulation, the statutes of the Community and the Law of Horizontal Property, as well as other applicable provisions, of any nature, related to the regime of buildings and/or their common elements and services, shall apply and be mandatory.
**Article 4.- Interpretation of This Regulation.** Any doubts that may arise regarding the interpretation and/or application of this Regulation shall be resolved by the Governing Board, which, for this purpose, may provisionally establish the rules it considers most appropriate. These provisional rules, if established, must be submitted to the General Assembly of Owners as soon as said Assembly meets after the establishment of such provisional rules, so that they may be ratified, modified, or repealed.
In any case, the right of co-owners to request the holding of an Extraordinary General Assembly, as provided for in Article 16 of the Law of Horizontal Property, and/or to take the legal actions they deem appropriate, shall always be preserved.
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**CHAPTER TWO**
**SUPPLEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY STATUTES**
**Article 5.-** The entry of people into the property without prior identification and/or consent from the owner or occupant of the dwelling they intend to visit is prohibited. If this is not the case, avoid opening the door on behalf of another owner who is absent at the time, as well as to commercial couriers, except for postal services and similar.
All persons entering and leaving the property must ensure that the access doors are properly closed.
**Article 6.-** Elevators are to be used exclusively for the transportation of people, with the express prohibition of using them to transport construction materials or furniture. It is prohibited to throw papers or any waste in the elevators.
**Article 7.-** Owners and occupants are obligated not to disturb the peace of the building and, therefore, will avoid all kinds of disturbing noises, especially between 11:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.
If repairs or construction work are to be carried out, they should be done during working hours and never during rest hours.
Radios, televisions, and similar sound-reproducing devices, as well as cleaning machines, must be used in such a way that their operation or use does not extend beyond the confines of the individual apartment where they are used.
**Article 8.-** Keeping animals in any common or private area is prohibited, except for dogs, cats, and animals within the private property of each dwelling, provided they do not disturb the neighbors. They must have their corresponding vaccination certificates and veterinary records. Their owners are responsible for any dirt or damage caused by these animals.
It is reminded that, according to Law 11/2003, of November 24, on the protection of animals, Article 4, section 1, paragraph Q, it is prohibited to "Keep animals in places where they cause evident discomfort to neighbors."
Therefore, it is requested that if it is necessary to leave the animal unattended in the dwelling, it should be kept inside and not on the terraces to avoid disturbing the other owners.
We also remind you that the aforementioned law states in Article 40 that it is a minor offense if animals disturb the peace and rest of neighbors. Such an offense could lead to a complaint from another owner if the noise is constant, disturbing the right to rest of the rest of the Community.
In any case, whenever dogs are taken out of the apartment, they must be leashed, muzzled if required by law, and accompanied by an adult.
**Article 9.-** Hanging and drying clothes on the entire facade is prohibited, as is throwing garbage and other waste onto the street or common areas.
The closure of terraces by any means, such as permanent structures like aluminum, or the modification of any exterior part with external wooden shutters, or any other device visible from the outside, is prohibited. Only the folding Lumón without framing or with concealed framing is acceptable, after consultation with the Administration.
**Article 10.-** The placement of signs or advertisements for rentals and sales in visible locations on private property is prohibited.
**Article 11.-** If any of the owners wish to install an awning, it must conform to the one approved by the Owners' Association at the Extraordinary General Assembly held on July 21, 2021, adhering to the following configuration:
- Frame color: RAL 8014
- Optional cassette: RAL 8014
- Fabric color: Ivory 2143
**Article 12.-** Leaving children alone in the stairs and common hallways is prohibited, and co-owners must ensure they stay away from dangerous building facilities.
Specifically, playing in hallways, landings, stairs, and entrances, as well as entering common areas with balls, skates, or other objects that could damage them, is prohibited.
It is the responsibility of the parents of young children to ensure compliance with these rules, especially concerning the condition of common areas.
**Article 13.-** It is prohibited to manually open the vehicle entrance doors, except when necessary due to force majeure.
Likewise, all owners should avoid using vehicle entrance doors as pedestrian entrances to prevent unnecessary wear and tear.
**Article 14.-** Throwing any type of object on the floors of common areas is strictly prohibited.
Similarly, it is prohibited to deposit garbage bags in the Community's trash bins. Containers are available at the exit of the urbanization for this purpose. Additionally, depositing food for animals near the garbage bins or around the Community is prohibited, as it may attract animals like rats, etc.
**Article 15.-** The schedule for depositing garbage bags in the containers is from 8:30 p.m. until just before the municipal garbage collection trucks arrive, and only on days when these municipal services are operating. Therefore, it is strictly prohibited to use these containers outside the designated hours or to deposit garbage in any of the common areas of the building.
It is also prohibited to deposit in the containers any object not suitable for removal by the garbage truck, especially furniture, debris, etc.
**Article 16.-** For safety reasons, the occupation and storage of any kind of object in the garages are prohibited, as the insurance company would not cover it in case of an accident.
**Article 17.-** Parking motorcycles, bicycles, or any other vehicle in areas not designated for parking in the garage is prohibited.
**Article 18.-** The execution of any work in private elements that may affect common elements, especially the external configuration of the building, is subject to prior authorization from the General Assembly.
Common elements include, in addition to those listed in the New Construction and Horizontal Division Deed, the exterior facade paint, terraces, and exterior planters, whose maintenance, in terms of painting, varnishing, treatment, etc., will be carried out by the Community of Owners to unify aesthetic criteria.
**Article 19.-** Barbecues or similar activities are prohibited in common areas.
**Article 20.-** In accordance with Law 42/2010, smoking is prohibited in all common areas of the Community, except when outdoors and without the presence of minors, except for the pool area.
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**CHAPTER THREE**
**THE GOVERNING BOARD**
**Article 21.-** The Governing Board of the Community shall be composed of the following positions:
1.- President of the Community.
2.- Vice President of the Community.
3.- Members.
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**CHAPTER FOUR**
**THE PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET**
**Article 22.-** At least 10 days before the Ordinary General Assembly of each fiscal year, the Community Administrator shall present a proposed budget of anticipated expenses for the following fiscal year to the Governing Board, along with a proposal for individualized monthly fees necessary to cover these expenses.
**Article 23.-** Once this proposal is approved by the Governing Board, with any modifications deemed necessary, it shall be presented to the Ordinary General Assembly for discussion and approval, if appropriate, by the majorities established in Article 17.3 of the Law of Horizontal Property.
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**CHAPTER FIVE**
**CASES OF LEASING**
**Article 24.-** If any co-owner leases their dwelling, storage room, or garage space to a third party, they are required to inform the Administrator-Secretary.
Similarly, co-owners who lease such private properties must provide their tenant with a copy of this regulation, so the tenant can sign it as a sign of express acceptance. This signed copy must also be delivered to the Administrator-Secretary for filing.
Failure to comply with these rules will imply the co-owner's express acceptance of joint liability for any act or omission attributable to their tenant.
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### CHAPTER SIX
**ON SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS REGULATION**
**Article 25**.- Any co-owner who violates any of the provisions contained in this Regulation will be warned, in the first instance, by the Governing Board, through a written notice from the Secretary. If the violation continues, the President will issue the appropriate warning, reserving the right of the Community of Property Owners to seek the intervention of the Courts of Justice.
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### INTERNAL REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE SWIMMING POOL
**GENERAL PROVISIONS**
**SUPPLEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY STATUTES**
**Article 1**.- **SEASON AND HOURS.** The swimming season will open in June each year and will end on September 30th.
The hours of use for the swimming pool are set from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Sunday.
**Article 2**.- **HYGIENE.** Entering the swimming area with street clothes or shoes is prohibited.
It is mandatory to use the shower before entering the pool, and the use of any type of soap, gel, or shampoo is prohibited.
Bringing food or beverages into the pool area is prohibited, except in the specific case of water bottles.
Smoking is prohibited in the pool area.
Leaving trash or waste in the pool area is prohibited; trash must be disposed of in the designated bins or containers.
Entering the swimming area with animals of any kind is prohibited, except as specifically provided for guide dogs for persons with visual disabilities.
It is strongly recommended to use flip-flops in the pool area to prevent possible infections from fungi or other skin diseases.