House Rules

1. Opening Hours
   6.00 am - 10.00 pm daily
2. Bookings
   Bookings can be made at the Guard House from:
   6.00 am - 10.00 pm daily
   Each booking shall only be for one hour duration and shall be on first-come-first-serve basis. In the case of no turn ups, the booked hours will automatically be forfeited after a fifteen minute's grace.
3. Charges
   No fee will be levied on residents for using the courts for the time being. Charges may be decided by the Management Corporation from time to time.
4. Maximum Number of Person
   A maximum of 12 persons shall be permitted in the basketball court.
5. Guest
   Guest must be accompanied by the residents at all times while using the court.
6. Children
   Children under 5 years of age are not permitted inside the court at any time.
7. Attire
   Residents and guests using the basketball courts must be properly attired. No shoes with black soles shall be allowed.
   Players in wet attire or swimming costumes are not permitted in the court.
8. Prohibition
   Smoking is strictly prohibited in the court. No food or drinks except water are to be taken into the basketball court. No pets are allowed in the court.
   Cycling, roller-skating/blading or any other equipment that may damage the flooring is strictly prohibited.
9. Damages
   Users of basketball courts are responsible for any damage caused to the courts and their appurtenances and shall pay for the full cost and expenses incurred by the Management for making good such damages.
   The parties responsible shall be determined by the Council or its appointed Manager.
10. Coaches / Trainers
    Training by coaches/trainers shall only be permitted for residents of The Sovereign.
    All coaches / trainers must register and obtain written approval from the Management prior to conducting any training for the residents in the basketball court.
11. Enforcement
    The Manager and supervisory staff of The Sovereign are empowered to act for the Council to enforce the By-Laws relating to the use of the basketball courts.
12. Exclusion Clause
    The Management Corporation, Council, Manager and their staff shall not be responsible for any personal injury, accident or fatality or for damage or loss of property to residents, their guests and their children.
13. Protection
    The Management has taken the necessary protection measures to prevent injuries or damage by installing a barrier between the play area and the foot path.
14. Amendments
    The Management reserves the right to amend the By-Laws as and when deemed necessary.
    Residents will be advised of any such changes in advance.

1. Opening Hours
   6.00 am - 10.00 pm daily
2. Usage
   For safety reasons, younger children under the age of six years should be under the guidance and supervision of their parents or guardian.
   No food and drinks except water are allowed in the playground.
   Cycling, roller-skating/blading or any other equipment that may damage the flooring is strictly prohibited.
   All persons are advice to leave the playground area during heavy rain and thunderstorm.
3. Guest
   Guests must be accompanied by the residents at all times while using the playground. The number ofguests per unit shall not exceed 4 (four).
4. Exclusion Clause
   The Management Corporation, Council, Manager and their staff shall not be responsible for any personal injury, accident or fatality or for damage or loss of property to children of residents or their parents or guardians.
5. Enforcement
   The Manager and supervisory staff of The Sovereign are empowered to act for the Council to enforce the By-Laws relating to the use of the Children's playground.

1. Opening Hours
   5.00 am - 11.00 pm daily
2. Charges
   No fee will be levied on residents for using the courts for the time being. Charges may be decided by the Management Corporation in future.
3. Usage
   Residents are strongly advised to study and familiarize themselves with the instructions for the operation and use of the health and exercise equipment.
   All equipments are to be placed back properly after use at their original positions. Users must switch off all electrical supplies to air-conditioning and lights after use.
4. Guests
   The health a nd exercise equipment in the Gymnasium are exclusive for the use of residents. No guests shall be allowed in the Gymnasium at all times.
5. Children
   Children under the age of 12 years shall not be allowed to go near the weights station. When using the gymnasium equipment, they must be accompanied by their parents or supervising adults who shall be responsible for the children's safety and proper behaviour.
6. Attire
   Residents using the gymnasium must be properly attired and must bring their own towels for hygiene purposes.
7. Prohibitions
   No smoking or partaking of refreshment/food is allowed in the Gymnasium. Only water is permitted to be brought in the Gymnasium room.
   No pets are allowed in the gym.
   Loud music / noise are not allowed in the gymnasium. Residents are to keep the noise level at a minimum for the peaceful enjoyment of other residents in the gymnasium.
8. Damages
   Users of the gymnasium are responsible for any damage caused to the gymnasium, equipments and its appurtenances and shall pay for all cost and expenses incurred by the Management for making good such damages. The parties responsible shall be determined by the Council and its appointed Manager. The remedial works are to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Council or its appointed Manager.
9. Coaches / Trainers
   Coaching / Personal training shall only be permitted for residents only.
   All coaches / trainers are to register and obtain written approval from the Management prior to conducting any lessons for the residents.
10. Enforcement
    The Manager and supervisory staff of The Sovereign are empowered to act for the Council to enforce the By-Laws relating to the use of the gymnasium.
11. Exclusion Clause
    The Management Corporation, Council, Manager and their staff shall not be responsible for any personal injury, accident or fatality or for damage or loss of property to residents, their guests and their children.

1. Opening Hours
   5.00 am - 11.00 pm daily Bookings
2. Bookings
   Bookings can be made at the Guard House from:
   500am - 11.00 pm daily
   The duration of each booking shall be limited to one hour and shall be on firstcome-first-serve basis and may not be made more than one week in advance. Bookings can only be made for a minimum of 8 persons using the Fitness room.
   In the case of no turn ups, the booked hours will automatically be forfeited after a fifteen minutes' grace.
3. Usage
   The Fitness room shall be used exclusively for fitness related activities only.
4. Charges
   No fee will be levied on residents for using the room for the time being. Charges maybe decided by the Management Corporation in future.
5. Persons
   Not more than 10 persons are permitted into the Fitness room at any one time.
6. Guests
   No guests shall be allowed in the Fitness room at all times.
7. Attire
   Residents using the Fitness room must be properly attired and must bring their own towels for hygiene purposes.
   No footwear or marking shoes shall be permitted in the Fitness room.
   Residents in wet attire or swimming costumes shall not be permitted in the room.
8. Prohibition
   Smoking is strictly prohibited in the room. No food or drinks except for water are to be brought into the Fitness room.
   Pets shall be prohibited in the Fitness room.
   Cycling, roller-skating/blading or any other equipments/games that may damage the flooring is strictly prohibited.
   Loud music shall be prohibited in the Fitness room.
9. Coaches / Trainers
   All coaches / trainers are to register and obtain written approval from the Management prior to conducting framing for the residents in the Fitness room. A refundable deposit of S$200.00 shall be placed with the management office for any training / coaching classes.
   Coaching / Training shall be exclusive allowed for residents only.
10. Damages
    Users of Activity room are responsible for any damage caused to the room and their appurtenances and shall pay for the full cost and expenses incurred by the Management for making good such damages. The parties responsible shall be determined by the Management. The remedial works are to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Management.
11. Enforcement
    The Manager and supervisory staff of The Sovereign shall be empowered to act for the Council to enforce the By-Laws relating to the use of the Fitness room.
12. Exclusion Clause
    The Management Corporation, Council, Manager and their staff shall not be responsible for any personal injury, accident or fatality or for damage or loss of property to residents, their guests and their children.
13. Amendments
    The Management reserves the right to amend the By-Laws as and when deemed necessary.
    Residents will be advised of any such changes in advance.

1. Opening Hours
   7.30 am. - 10.00 pm daily
2. Charges
   No fee will be levied on residents for using the room for the time being. Charges may be decided by the Management Corporation in future.
3. Usage
   The Steam Rooms shall be exclusive for the use of residents.
   Persons suffering from chronic illnesses, heart and/or lung disease(s) are advised not to use the sauna.
   Users must shower before entering the steam room. The door of the steam room must be closed at all times.
   Users must switch off electrical supplies to the heating elements and lights after use.
4. Guests
   No guests shall be allowed in the Steam room at all times.
5. Children
   Children below the age of 12 years must be accompanied by their parents or guardians.
6. Attire
   Persons using the steam rooms must be properly attired and be in good behavior.
7. Prohibitions
   No partaking of food/refreshment, smoking and pets shall be permitted in the room
8. Enforcement
   The Manager and supervisory staff of The Sovereign are empowered to act for the Council to enforce the By-Laws relating to the use of the sauna / steam room.
9. Exclusion Clause
   The Management Corporation, Council, Manager and their staff shall not be responsible for any personal injury, accident or fatality or for damage or loss of property to residents and their children.

1. Opening Hours
   The swimming pool is open daily from 7.30 am until 10.00 pm except for times of regular cleaning and maintenance. The Management reserves the right to shut down the pool for maintenance purposes.
2. Usage
   No person shall enter the swimming pool without showering and without using the footpaths immediately before entry.
   Persons suffering from contagious skin infections are prohibited from using the swimming pool.
   To prevent contamination of the pool water, nothing whatsoever is to be taken into the water except inflatable.
   Swimmers using any form of sun bathing lotion or oils are requested to shower before entering the pool.
   Residents are requested to refrain from running, skating, cycling or horse playing along the poolside.
   During heavy thunderstorms, residents are advised in their own interests to leave the pool and shall do so if requested by any authorized person.
3. Guests
   Guests must be accompanied by residents at all times. The number of guests per unit shall not exceed four (4) at any one time.
4. Children
   Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by their parents or guardians to look after their safety.
5. Attire
   Nobody is allowed to swim or sunbathe unless decently clad. No users are to be dressed in T-shirts and shorts.
6. Prohibitions
   No food, smoking and drinking shall be allowed in the pools or within one metre of the edge of the pool. Drinking shall be permitted only in the sunken bar.
   Residents are requested not to walk along the edge of the pool in any form of footwear.
   Residents must not litter the poolside. They must also restrain their children from turning on the taps and letting the water run freely.
   No pets are allowed in or around the pool.
   Unauthorized persons are not permitted to enter the filtration plant section or the pump room.
   No coaching or training shall be allowed in the lap pool. Only main pool is allowed for coaching / training.
   Cycling, roller-skating/blading or any other equipment that may damage the flooring is strictly prohibited.
7. Coaches / Trainers
   All coaches / trainers are to register and obtain written approval from the Management prior to conducting training for the residents in the swimming pool.
   Coaching / Training lessons shall be exclusive for residents only. A maximum of 2hours shall be allowed for coaching / training class per day.
8. Enforcement
   The Manager and supervisory staff of The Sovereign are empowered to act for the Council to enforce the By-Laws relating to the use of the Activity room.
9. Exclusion Clause
   The Management Corporation, Council, Manager and their staff shall not be responsible for any personal injury, accident or fatality or for damages or loss of property to residents, their guests and the children. There shall be no life guard in attendance, as such all residents and guests swim entirely at their own risk.

1. Opening Hours
   6.00 am - 10.00 pm daily
2. Bookings
   Peak Hours
   Weekdays: 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
   Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: 6.00 am - 10.00 pm
   Strictly, only residents are permitted to book the courts.
   Bookings must be made in person and will be accepted on a first-come-firstserve basis.
   All bookings are not transferable.
   Each unit is entitled to a maximum of two one-hour sessions per week during peak hours and two one-hour sessions per week during off-peak hours. After the entitlement is used up for the week, current bookings of one-hour per session are permitted within one hour before playing time.
   Advance bookings are permitted for up to seven days, inclusive of the day of booking. Bookings may be made of two courts but only at different times of the day.
   Residents who are unable to turn up for their session of play must inform the Management Office one hour before the playing time.
   In the case of no turn ups, the booked hours will automatically be forfeited after a fifteen minutes' grace. The tennis courts/ squash courts will then be allocated to the next party on a first-come-first-serve basis.
   To discourage frivolous bookings, residents who fail to turn up after two bookings will be barred from the use of the facilities during the next four weeks.
   Residents should give at least 24 hours notice to the Management for cancellation of any bookings, failing which; it would be deemed that an advance booking session has been utilized.
   
3. Charges
   No fee will be levied on residents for using the courts for the time being. Charges may be decided by the Management Corporation in future.
4. Usage
   Not more than two persons are permitted to each squash court and not more than four persons are permitted to each tennis court at any one time.
5. Children
   Children under 12 years of age are not permitted inside the courts unless accompanied by their parents or supervising adults who shall be responsible for their safety and proper behaviour using the tennis courts/ squash courts.
6. Guests
   Guests must be accompanied by the residents at all tunes while using the courts. The number of guests per unit shall not exceed three (3) at any one time.
7. Attire
   Residents and guests using the courts must be properly attired. Shoes used must be of the appropriate type and non-marking.
8. Prohibition
   Smoking is strictly prohibited in the courts.
   No food is to be taken into the courts' areas.
   Pointed shoes are strictly prohibited on the courts.
   Marking balls are not allowed in the courts.
9. Damages
   Users of the courts are responsible for any damage caused to the courts. The parties responsible shall be determined by the Council or its appointed Manager. The remedial works are to be carried out to the satisfaction of the Council or its appointed Manager.
10. Coaches / Trainers
    Coaching / Training lessons shall be exclusive for residents only.
All coaches / trainers are to register and obtain written approval from the Management prior to conducting training for the residents in the courts.
11. Exclusion Clause
    The Management Corporation, Council, Manager and their staff shall not be responsible for any personal injury, accident or fatality or for damage or loss of property to residents, their guests and their children.
12. Enforcement
    The Manager and supervisory staff of The Sovereign are empowered to act for the Council to enforce the By-Laws relating to the use of the courts.

1. Opening Hours
   7.00 am - 11.00 pm daily
   All facilities will be closed at 11 pm
2. Bookings
   Each booking shall consists of a block of a 4 (four)-hour sessions. The bookings will be on "first-come-first-serve" basis and the forms for booking area are obtainable from the Management Office. The bookings must be made by residents. All bookings are not transferable.
   Residents are allowed to book a maximum of 2 blocks of 4 hours sessions per day and may not be made more than one month in advance. Cancellation of booking shall be made one week before the actual scheduled date, failing which; the Management reserves the right to forfeit the deposit.
   All bookings for each facility must be accompanied by a completed application form available from the Management Office.
   To discourage frivolous bookings, residents who fail to turn up after 2 bookings and without making proper cancellation will be barred from the use of facility during the next 2 months commencing from the last booking.
3. Charges
   A non-refundable fee of S$100.00, plus additional non-refundable fee of S$100.00 for a block of 4 hours shall be made payable for the usage of air-conditioning in the The Verandah, and a deposit of S$500.00 which is refundable, if there are no breaches of the By-Laws stated herein and/or damage/loss to common property and/or no cleaning incurred by the Management and/or any cost incurred by the Management, shall be made payable to confirm a block booking of 4 (four) hours.
   New By-Law passed at 19th AGM, after the usage of a block of 4 hours, there is an additional of S$100.00 fo r the extension beyond 4 hours (S$100.00 for 2 hours blocks).
4. Usage
   The facilities shall only be used for private functions. Any other functions including but not limited to commercial, religious or political, company or association events / gathering, seminars, funeral wakes or other illegal activities shall not be permitted.
   Applicants must specify the purpose / intend on the use of the facilities at the time of booking.
   The Management Corporation reserves the right to reject any application if the booking is used for any other purpose other than private functions. It also reserves the right to pursue further enforcement actions against the applicant including but not limited to putting a stop to the function if the booking is used for any other purpose specified in the application form.
   Residents are strictly not permitted to reserve the booking of the facilities on behalf of other units or non-residents of The Sovereign / The Management Corporation reserves the right to pursue enforcement actions against the applicant including but not limited to putting a stop to the function if the booking is made on behalf of other residents or non-residents of The Sovereign.
   Residents who reserve the facilities must be present throughout the entire session of booking.
5. Maximum Number of Persons / Guests
   A maximum of only 150 persons shall be permitted and all guests must be accompanied by the residents at all times.
6. Excessive Noise
   No excessive noise shall be allowed at all times. No live music and additional lightings are allowed unless approved by the Management in writing.
7. Decorating the Facilities Area
   Due care must be taken while decorating the facilities area. Only Blue Tac is allowed to be used for putting up decorations. No tapes, nails, staplers or any other form of adhesives shall be allowed.
   All chairs, table, equipment or decoration brought into the area must be removed after end of each session. Banners, posters, notices, stickers, signage or advertisement shall not allowed to be placed or displayed in the facilities area or passageway leading to the area.
   Residents shall be responsible for any damages and shall pay for the full cost and expenses incurred by the Management of making good any damages on the common areas.
8. Setting of Tents or Camping
   No setting up of tents or camping overnight is permitted unless authorized by the Management.
9. Security Checking
   The residents must produce the Approval Form for checking purposes as and when requested for by the Security Personnel on duty.
10. Breach of By-Laws
    Any residents found breaching the By-Laws stated herein will have their deposit forfeited. The resident shall ensure that he and the guests abide by the By-Laws and any rules made thereon.
11. Air-Conditioning & Lighting Control
    The operation of the air-conditioning and lighting shall be controlled by the security officer. Residents are to liaise with the officer in charge for air-conditioning and lighting control.
12. Exclusion Clause
    The Management Corporation, Council, Manager and their staff shall not be responsible for any personal injury, accident or fatality or for damage or loss of property to residents, their guests and their children.
13. Clearing up after use
    The resident shall be responsible in clearing, cleaning and removal of all litter and food after use and shall ensure that the used facility is clean.
14. Furniture
    Furniture in the facilities area shall NOT be moved or shifted in any way without the prior consent of the Management. Arrangement for additional furniture shall require prior approval from the Management.
15. Inspection before and after usage of facilities
    Inspection of the facilities area shall be carried out by the management/security staff before and after usage of facility to determine whether there has been compliance with these rules and regulation. All cost incurred in cleaning the area and rectifying any damages shall be borne by the resident concerned.

In the application of these By-Laws to the. sub-divided building:

1. Definitions of "Council", "Common Property", "Lot", "Managing Agent","Management Corporation", "Subsidiary Proprietor" and other terms found in Part 1 Preliminary of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004 (BMSMA) shall apply.
2. "Manager" shall mean the Manager appointed by the Council to look after the day-to-day operation of The Sovereign in accordance with The Building Maintenance And Strata Management Act 2004.
3. "Management" shall mean Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) Plan No. 1941.
4. "Unit" shall mean the strata lot of the subsidiary proprietor.
5. "Estate" shall mean The Sovereign.
6. "Approval" shall means prior written approval.
7. "Resident" shall include guests wherever the context so admits.

Reference in these By-Laws is made to the subsidiary proprietor and when the context so admits, in the case of a lot occupied by a person who is not a subsidiary proprietor be construed as including the occupier of such a strata lot and includes his employees, servants, contractors, agents and guests.

3.1 Every subsidiary proprietor shall:

1. not construct, modify the common property or any lot thereof or make any renovation/fitting out works, addition, erection or improvement (be it temporary or permanent) to the common property or any lot except with the prior approval of the Council, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Council shall have the full right and authority to demolish all unauthorised constructions, modifications, additions, obstructions or structures or any part thereof so erected after giving fourteen (14) days written notice to the subsidiary proprietor requesting him to remove the same and, all costs and expenses incurred in respect of such removal or demolition shall be borne by the subsidiary proprietor.
2. without limiting the operation of (a) above, not make or attempt to make within his unit any repairs, alterations, modifications or renovations to the air-conditioning, electrical system, water system, or to any structure, service facility or any other common appurtenance without the prior approval of the Council. The Council reserves the right to make an added maintenance charge on any increase in the air-conditioning, chilling or heating system, or electrical system that is added to a unit.
3. not place furnishings, plants or any other decorative objects on the exterior of his apartment, in the corridors or attach paintings or other framed accessories, light fixtures, or other objects to corridor walls without the prior written approval of the Council.
4. not erect, make, maintain or suffer to be erected, made or maintained on the property or any lot, awnings of any kind except with the prior written approval of the Council.
5. not erect, maintain or suffer to be erected, made or maintained on the common property or any lot thereof, any iron works, gates or grilles except where the materials and design have been approved in writing by the Council.
6. not place any name, writing, signboard, plates or placards of any kind on or in any window, on the exterior of the property of any lot without the prior written consent of the Council.
7. ensure that no potted plants or any other object is placed dangerously on balconies, window ledges, parapets and common corridor where they may fall and cause bodily harm to person(s) below, and/or damage common property.
8. not install any television or radio antenna on the rooftop, balcony, and verandah or on any part of the property or any lot thereof without the prior written approval of the Council.
9. not install or use shades, awning, window guards, ventilators, air-conditioning devices or other objects in or on balconies, terraces, kitchen yards, or outside of windows without the prior written approval of the Council. Proprietors installing split air-conditioning systems in their units shall comply with the manner and specifications stipulated by the Management Corporation.
10. not make any alteration to the windows installed in the external walls of the subdivided building without having obtained the prior approval in writing of the management corporation.
11. ensure that all glass installed in windows and doors shall be similar, if not identical, to the existing glass in colour and shading and shall meet appropriate industrial safety standards.
12. ensure that no fence, grilles or partitions shall be placed or fixed to any balcony without the prior written approval of the Council.

3.2 The Council shall be empowered to grant approval for any addition and/or alteration works (hereinafter referred to as "Renovation Works") subject to restrictions and/or conditions. Notwithstanding this, the following By-laws 2 shall apply to all addition and/or alteration works:

Application & Approval Process

1. All applications for Renovation Works must be submitted by the subsidiary proprietor in the prescribed form, which shall include a sufficiently detailed nature of the works to be carried out, the duration of the works, the particulars of the architect(s), engineer(s) and/or contractor(s) involved, the proposed work schedule in a prescribed format and all relevant plans and/or drawings relating to the works.

Duration of Renovation Works permitted

2. All Renovation Works shall be limited to eighty (80) working days, of which noisy works shall not exceed twenty (20) working days in aggregate. All works shall cease upon the expiry of the eighty (80) working days or the number of working days approved by the Council (whichever is earlier), unless the Council pursuant to By-law 3.2(a) (iv) grants an extension of the duration.

Definition of "Noisy Works"

3. Noisy works shall mean any Renovation Works that, as a result of the noise thereby created, cause or interfere (whether actual or otherwise) with other subsidiary proprietors' / residents' peaceful enjoyment of their premises. In this respect, any Renovation Works involving hacking, hammering, drilling and/or the use of electrical work appliances shall be deemed "noisy works". In the event of uncertainty, the Council's decision as to whether the works are noisy or otherwise shall be final.

Extension of Duration of Renovation Works

4. Subject to payment of administration fees where applicable, the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor shall be entitled to apply to the Council for an extension of the duration of Renovation Works. All applications shall be made in the prescribed form at least seven (7) days prior to the expiry of the original duration of works approved by the Council. The Council shall be empowered, at its absolute discretion, to grant the extension (whether wholly or in part or subject to further restrictions or conditions) or reject the application without reasons. For the avoidance of doubt, pending the Council's approval in an application for an extension of duration, all Renovation Works shall cease on the expiry of the original duration of works approved by the Council.

Days on which No Work is Permitted

5. Renovation Works shall not be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and the (1) working day before and after the gazetted public holidays for New Year, Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali and Christmas. For the avoidance of doubt, the Council shall not include these dates in its determination of the duration of works to be granted in respect of each original application (pursuant to By-law 3.2(a)(i)) or application for an extension (pursuant to By-law 3.2(a)(iv).

Hours of Work Permitted

6. Subject to By-law 3.2(a)(v), Renovation Works shall, be permitted only from Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Administration Fees (Non-refundable)

7. Subject to By-law 3.2(a)(viii) and (ix), an Administration Fee of $200.00 shall be payable by the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor prior to the commencement or continuation of any works where the duration of works approved exceeds thirty (30) days.
8. In the event that the Renovation Works exceeds eighty (80) working days and approval is granted by the Council pursuant to By-law 3.2(a)(iv) herein, an additional $500.00 shall be payable by the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor prior to the continuation of works.
9. In the event that the Renovation Works involve noisy works exceeding twenty (20) working days in aggregate and approval is granted by the Council pursuant to By-law 3.2(a)(iv) herein, an additional $500.00 per day for each day in excess of 20 working days shall be payable by the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor prior to the continuation of the noisy works.
10. In calculating the Administration Fee payable and without prejudice to By-law 3.2 (a)(xxiv), the Management Corporation shall take the total number of days in which approval was granted by the Council, which shall include the original duration granted by the Council pursuant to By-law 3.2(a)(i) and any extension of the original duration granted by the Council pursuant to By-law 3.2(a)(iv).
11. For the avoidance of doubt, all Administration Fees paid shall be non-refundable.

Security Deposit (Refundable)

12. A sum of $2,000.00 shall be paid as Security Deposit to the Management Corporation prior to the commencement of any Renovation Works.
13. The Security Deposit may be utilized by the Management Corporation to defray the cost of remedial works in the event of damage caused to any property arising out of the Renovation Works.
14. The Management Corporation shall be entitled to forfeit (in whole or in part) the Security Deposit in the event that the subsidiary proprietor and/or his contractor fail(s) to adhere to the By-laws or comply with the approved schedule or plan of works. In such an event, the Management Corporation shall be entitled to require the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor to furnish such additional Security Deposit as it deems fit, as a condition of allowing the Renovation Works to proceed.
15. Unless the Security Deposit has been utilized or forfeited as provided in By-laws 3.2(a)(xiii) and (xiv), the Security Deposit (or such balance thereof) shall be refunded without interest to the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor within 14 days after the Certificate of Completion / Discharge is issued by the Management Corporation.

Non-compliance by Subsidiary Proprietor or Contractor

16. In the event that the subsidiary proprietor and/or his contractor fail(s) to adhere to the By-laws or comply with the approved schedule or plan of works, the Management Corporation may issue a warning letter to the proprietor and/or his contractor.
17. If, despite the warning letter, the subsidiary proprietor and/or his contractor's failure to adhere to the By-laws or comply with the approved schedule or plan of works continue through the following working day, the Management Corporation shall be entitled to exercise and pursue its rights and remedies against the infringing party or parties, including but not limited to the following
    (a) Cancel the approval for the Renovation Works. (b) Require the contractor and his employees, agents, workers and/or sub-contractors to leave the premises. (c) Refuse entry to the contractor and his employees, agents, workers and/or sub-contractors. (d) Exercise its rights pursuant to By-law 3.2(a)(xii), (xiii), (xiv) and (xv).
18. The warning letter shall be deemed properly issued or served if it has been delivered by hand to the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor named in the application. If issuance or service proves impossible or impractical, the warning letter may be posted or pasted on the subsidiary proprietor's and /or the main contractor's door.
19. The subsidiary proprietor and/or his contractor undertake(s) to draw the Management Corporation's attention to any changes in the approved schedule or plan of works. In the event of any changes in the approved schedule or plan of works, approval in writing must be obtained by the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor from the Council before the commencement or continuation of works.

Minimizing Inconvenience, Noise and Nuisance

20. The subsidiary proprietor and his contractor shall take all reasonable measures to minimize any inconvenience to the other residents of the condominium during the progress of the Renovation Works. In particular, the subsidiary proprietor and his contractor shall ensure that:
    (a) The most appropriate equipment is used at all times in such a manner as to reduce the noise levels when carrying out the Renovation Works.
    (b) Work stops punctually at the given time.
    (c) All workers involved in the works check in at the guard-house at the beginning of each work day to exchange their identification documents for "The Sovereign Passes" and to check out at the end of each work day.
    (d) All workers are to proceed to the relevant condominium unit through the service/cargo lifts from the basement level.
    (e) All workers are confined to the work-site or such areas wherein the Renovation Works are to be carried out and do not loiter to the other areas of the condominium.
    (f) All contractors and their employees, agents, workers and/or subcontractors park their vehicles at the designated spaces assigned by the condominium's security guards. All vehicles shall carry out loading and unloading activities at designated areas. Upon completion of the loading or unloading activities, the vehicles must be removed and parked at the alternate designated areas.
    (g) Service/cargo lift shall be used (when necessary) for the transportation of equipment and materials to the work-site.
    (h) Common areas shall not be used as work areas or storage sites without the written approval of the Management Corporation.
    (i) All common areas affected by the Renovation Works shall be cleaned and be free of debris at the end of each working day.
    (j) Unless approval in writing is obtained from the Management Corporation, all building materials and debris shall be removed from the condominium at the end of each working day. The subsidiary proprietor and his contractor shall use appropriate protective materials (such a plywood or canvas padding) to prevent soiling or damage to all common areas of the condominium.
    (k) In the event of a breach of By-law 3.2(a)(xx)(i) and (j) by the subsidiary proprietor or his contractor, the Management Corporation shall be empowered to engage third party contractors to carry out the relevant works relating to the cleaning of the common areas and the removal of building materials and debris from the condominium and thereafter to recover the costs incurred on an indemnity basis from the subsidiary proprietor and/or his contractor.

Approval from Relevant Authorities

21. Notwithstanding any approval granted by the Management Corporation for renovation works, it shall be the sole responsibility of the subsidiary proprietor to seek the appropriate professional advice and ensure that all necessary approvals are obtained from the relevant statutory authorities before commencing any Renovation Works.

Subsequent Renovation Works

22. A unit may apply for approval to carry out further renovation works as long as it has at the time of application for such approval not exceeded a duration of forty (40) working days in aggregate and / or of which not more than ten (10) working days in aggregate involved noisy works.
    Approval, if granted, shall be subject to a total duration in aggregate not exceeding forty (40) working days and / or noisy works involved not exceeding ten (10) working days in aggregate.
    Once a duration of forty (40) working days in aggregate is reached and / or ten (10) working days in aggregate of noisy works has been incurred, no further approval for further renovation works shall be granted unless there exists a lapse of at least six (6) months (the "Time Lapse") from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Completion / Discharge by the Management Corporation in respect of the last Renovation Works (hereinafter Referred to as the "Last Renovation Works") carried out on that Condominium unit.
23. If the Last Renovation Works of that condominium unit involved Renovation Works which exceeded a duration of forty (40) working days and/or of which more than ten (10) working days in aggregate involved noisy works, or where prior Renovation Works preceded the Last Renovation Works had been carried out less than six (6) months prior to the approved commencement of the Last Renovation Works, the Time Lapse required shall be twelve (12) months.
24. If approval is granted by the Management Corporation for subsequent Renovation Works pursuant to By-law 3.2 (a)(xxii), the duration of the subsequent Renovation Works and the days of noisy works (to be calculated using the sum of the entire approved duration of both the Last Renovation Works, or all previous renovation works if approval is granted under by-law (xxii), and the subsequent Renovation Works) permitted shall not exceed, in aggregate, the duration permitted under By-law 3.2(a)(ii) and any Administration Fees and Security Deposits payable shall be calculated based on the aggregate of the duration of noisy works involved in the Last Renovation Works and the subsequent Renovation Works.
25. By-laws 3.2(a)(xxii), (xxiii) and (xxiv) shall not apply in the event of a change of ownership of the condominium unit.

Indemnity

26. All losses, damages, costs, charges, fees, including but not limited to legal fees on an indemnity basis incurred by the Management as a result or arising out of or in connection with a breach by the subsidiary proprietor and/or his contractor of any of the By-laws or regulations set out by herein or by the Management Corporation governing Renovation Works shall be recoverable against the subsidiary proprietor concerned.

1. The Management Corporation shall not approve any Renovation Works that involves:
   The hacking, removal or tampering with any structural or load-bearing walls, beams, columns or building structure of the condominium unit.
   The hacking, removal or tampering with the floor slab of the condominium unit.

2. (ii) By-law 3.2 (i) shall not apply to the hacking, removal or tampering of the superficial surfaces of the floor, wall or ceiling of the condominium unit, in particular the hacking, removal or replacement of the floor tiles or marble slabs, wall tiles or paint-work and/or the ceiling paint-work.

4.1 Every subsidiary proprietor shall:

1. Every subsidiary proprietor shall:
   (a) not throw rubbish, rags or other refuse or permit the same to be thrown into sinks, baths, lavatories, cisterns, water or soil pipes on the property or any lot except in the rubbish chutes or receptacles provided for the purpose.
   (b) not allow any person/persons to collect and/or remove any waste food, refuse or rubbish whatsoever on the property or any lot except in instances permitted by the Management but to deposit such waste food, refuse or rubbish properly secured in strong plastic bags in the chutes.
   (c) ensure that no refuse, cigarettes, foodstuff or any other object is swept off the balconies or terraces to other lots' balconies and common areas

4.2 (a) In order to ensure a proper functioning of the chute and that the chute is not clogged with objects that it cannot accommodate, the following procedures are to be observed:

1. Place all wet refuse in small plastic bags and tie the same before placing into the chute
2. Dry rubbish should be placed in paper bags and these bags sealed by tying, taping or stapling
3. Bottles (small ones) and any other item that can be shattered must be placed in a bag and sealed
4. Bags of odorous and miscellaneous rubbish and debris should not be left on the floor around the areas surrounding the chute.
5. Cigarettes must be extinguished before being put into rubbish bags and the chute.
6. Residents should arrange for unwanted furnitures or other bulky items to be disposed out of the estate at the residents' cost. Residents, may however, engage the service of the cleaning contractor for a fee.
7. No flammable items, wet cement, other adhesive materials or other building debris are permitted to be thrown into the refuse chutes. Offenders of such act, if caught, shall be liable for the cost of replacement or repair to the damages caused to the refuse chute.

Every subsidiary proprietor shall

1. not permit children to use the wall for ball playing or to deface the walls in any manner. Ball games of any description shall not be allowed on any part of the common property other than in squash and tennis courts where squash and tennis are to be played.
2. ensure that all visitors and guests do not create any disturbance in the building or surrounding premises or permit anything to be done which will interfere with the rights, comfort or convenience of other residents.
3. not use as fuel any substance or material which may give rise to smoke, fumes or obnoxious smell.
4. not in any way encumber with boxes or otherwise keep or leave any articles or thing belonging to him or discarded by him in any part of the staircase or other common areas or permit the placing or parking of bicycles and other wheeled vehicles in the common areas in the building. The Management, after having served a written notice to the resident to remove the article, reserves the right to remove the said article if it is still not removed after 24 hours. If the article can be or is fit to be kept in the MCST's store, then it may be kept by the Management for a period of up to 2 weeks, hereafter the Management has the right to dispose of the article in any way it deems fit. The Management has also the right to impose an administrative fee of $20 for the release or return of the article. The Management shall not be responsible for any loss and/or damage to the article while it is in the custody of the Management.
5. request his visitors not to announce their arrival by sounding their car horns in a manner as to cause disturbance or annoyance to other residents in the neighbourhood
6. not smoke in the lifts and recreational/ sports facilities
7. not use the premises for any purpose or in any manner which would detract from or be detrimental to the reputation, quietude, amenity, privacy or value of The Sovereign as private residential units.

Every subsidiary proprietor shall :

1. not bring or keep dogs, cats, rabbits, reptile, birds or any animal whatsoever in any household and/or common area which may cause nuisance or inconvenience except with the prior approval of the Council. The keeping of pets is not encouraged. Any approval given shall be subject to the resident furnishing an undertaking that no nuisance shall be caused to others and for the pet's good behaviour
2. seek to ensure that their pets (if approval is granted to keep them) do not discharge excrement within the common areas and all pets' waste shall be removed by the pets' owners
3. not travel in the passenger lift(s) with pets and use the service lift(s) at all times when with pets
4. not bring any pets to the estate's sports and recreational facilities
5. all dogs above 3 months of age must be licensed under the Animal and Birds (Dogs Licensing and Control) Rules
6. ensure all dogs must be on leash in common areas and dogs of breeds that are classified as dangerous or fierce must be muzzled when in the common areas
   The Council shall have the right at any time to demand for the removal of these pets upon complaints being received without assigning any reason whatsoever.

1. The Management of The Sovereign accepts no responsibility for any theft or loss or damage to any vehicles, properties or injury to any persons, in the car park or parking area. Any subsidiary proprietor, occupier of a lot or visitor using or travelling in any car park areas shall do so at their own absolute risk.
2. Every subsidiary proprietor shall:
   
   1. not exceed the speed limit within The Sovereign estate.
   2. follow the indicated direction of traffic flow/ sign boards and exercise caution when children are using the roads.
   3. ensure that washing their vehicles should only be carried out at the designated area of the basement car park and the usage of the fire hose reel to wash vehicles is strictly prohibited.
   4. not park vehicles in "No Parking" areas or in car parks reserved for other residents. Car parking discs shall, upon application, be issued to each resident who shall display such discs on their car windscreen. Guests/ visitors shall park their vehicles only at the lots designated for visitors.
   5. submit the IU Reader's number of his or her car to the Management Office to facilitate entry into the estate.
3. Any unauthorized vehicle left in the car park or driveways may be removed at the discretion of the Management Corporation. The cost of such removal will be recovered from the vehicle owner/resident/subsidiary proprietor.
4. If a vehicle not displaying a valid parking disc/label is found parked at a parking lot; or a car displaying a valid disc/label is found parked at "No Parking" areas, the Management shall be at liberty to apply a wheel clamp onto the offending vehicle, and charge its owner an administration fee of S$100.00 on the first occasion for removal of the clamp. The administration fee for subsequent releases will be $200 on each occasion. The Management shall not be held liable for any damages to the vehicle resulting from the application/removal of the wheel clamp.
5. Motorbike owners shall register their vehicle with the Management Office and park in designated lots demarcated as motorbike lots. Upon failure to do so, the Management Corporation shall be at liberty to apply a wheel clamp onto the offending motorbike and charge its owner an administration fee of S$100.00 on each occasion for removal of the clamp. The Management shall not be held liable for any damages to the motorbike resulting from the application/removal of the wheel clamp.
6. No major repairs may be carried out to any vehicle parked within the condominium. A 'major repair' includes a repair that involves excessive noise or oil spillage. The Management's interpretation of "major repair" shall be final.

1. Every subsidiary proprietor shall inform their visitors, tradesman or contractor that they must register with the security guard house before entry into The Sovereign and abide with all requirements of the Council in respect of identification and such other regulations as may be applicable.
2. The security staff has the right to check on the employees of the residents and the friends of these employees.
3. The replacement and provision of access cards is to be charged by the Management Corporation. The Management Council will decide on the amount to be charged.

1. Rules on the uses of basketball court, BBQ pits, breakfast patio, children's playground, gymnasium, sauna/ steam room, squash court, sunken courtyard, sunken bar/ rooftop garden, swimming pool and tennis courts can be found at Part B. Domestic helpers, contractors, maids, chauffeurs and the employees of The Sovereign Management are not permitted to use the swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, children's playground, squash court, table-tennis table, tennis courts and basketball courts except with the expressed written approval of the Management.
2. No fee is presently payable for the use of the facilities. However, the Council will review this matter periodically and may levy a charge for the use of some of these facilities in the future.
   Guests shall be accompanied by residents throughout the use of the facilities. Residents are required to be present in person while making reservations as well as before claiming the keys to the recreational facilities.
   Residents use the facilities at their own risk. The Management will not be responsible any loss or damage to life or property however caused.

The cost of making good any damage to the common property by owners/residents shall be borne by the offending party. Subsidiary proprietors shall be held liable for any damage to the common property by their children, servants, tenants, guests or contractors.

Every proprietor shall ensure that deliveries are made through Level One and service lifts. Deliveries which require prolonged use of the service lifts shall be made between the hours of 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.

Every subsidiary proprietor shall :

1. give the management office notice of the day and time when it is intended to move large household articles and/or furnishings in or out of the building.
2. in consideration of fellow residents, moving shall be permitted on Mondays to Fridays only from 9.00 am, to 5.00 pm. and on Saturdays only from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. On Sundays and Public Holidays, no house moving is permitted except with the prior written approval of the Council.
3. ensure that the house moving must be done using the service/cargo lifts and adequate protection must be given to the lifts
4. place a refundable security deposit of $1,000.00 with the management. The said deposit shall be refunded if there are no damages to the common property. Should the deposit be insufficient to cover the cost of any damages, then the Management reserves its right to recover all cost incurred as a debt from the proprietor concerned

1. No private function or gathering shall be held in any common and/or recreational area without the prior written approval of the Council.
2. No subsidiary proprietors shall use any employee of the Management and Managing Agent for any private business or errands. The staff of the Management are not authorized or allowed to accept delivery of packages, parcels, etc of any kind on behalf of the occupants.
3. No subsidiary proprietors are to solicit for goods and services in the estate. Garage sale will be permitted only with the prior approval of the Management and such sale shall not cause any inconvenience or nuisance to other residents.
4. No religious or political activities are permitted in the estate.
5. The Management Corporation accepts no responsibility for any injury or accident, fatal or otherwise, to owners or residents or their families, guests, visitors whether or not resulting from the negligence of the Management Corporation employees, servants or agents in the performance of their duties.
6. Every subsidiary proprietor shall give the Council 30 days advance notice in writing of his intention to effect any change in the proprietorship of his lot or of any other dealing with his of which he is aware.
7. Other than turtles and koi fishes, no other fishes or animals shall be released into the koi pond.
8. The council shall cause a notice board to be affixed to some part of the common property.
9. Bicycles shall be parked either at the designated stand or kept inside the unit.
10. Common corridors and all common areas shall be free from any encroachment. No dumping is allowed at the common areas.