RULES AND REGULATIONS
River Wind MHC
Manufactured Home Seasonal Park
Cape Vincent, NY
Owned and Operated
By Bono Brothers North, LLC
RENT - Rent is due on the first day of March and May, in advance, and without demand. Any rent payment received after the first day of March and May will also be charged an additional 3% on the total amount, to be considered a late charge and additional rent, and may be collected in Summary proceedings if necessary. Please make all checks payable to Bono Brothers North, LLC. Also, memo all rent checks with your lot number. If you are paying by cash, please stop at our office at 105 Grove Lane, Frankfort, NY 13340.
LATE FEES - Payments must be paid by their respective dates (March and May first). If payment is not paid in full by April 1st and June 1st, then services will be stopped and eviction process will begin. The late fee charge will be three percent (3%) of the remaining lot rent fee.
RETURNED CHECKS - Tenants will pay to the management a thirty five dollar ($35.00) charge for each time a check has been tendered to the owner for rental or services in connection with the use and occupancy of the mobile home and such check is returned for insufficient funds.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - Residents/Lessees shall maintain their own lots.
- Residents shall maintain your lot, lawn, shrubs, and garden areas in a neat and orderly manner, including, trimming and raking. Lawn care is available, upon request by the resident to the owner, for a fee of $300 for the season. If Resident fails to properly maintain their homesite, Lessor shall notify Resident of the maintenance required and provide the Resident with at least three (3) days’ notice to perform the required maintenance. At the end of the three-day period, if the Resident fails to perform such required maintenance, Management reserves the right to mow lawns and perform necessary maintenance, and charge the occupants for all labor and machinery costs in accordance with the Schedule of Fees. Payment for such work shall be due 30 days after receipt of an invoice for the work.
- No junk, trash, garbage, litter, debris, branches, clippings or leaves shall be permitted to accumulate.
- Because of underground waste disposal and electrical facilities, lawns may not be dug up or disturbed in any way without prior written consent of the management.
PARKING LOT RULES
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- BOAT TRAILERS MUST BE PARKED ON OUTSIDE PERIMETER OF PARKING LOT.
- NO PARKING ON THE INSIDE PERIMETER.
- PARKING LOT IS TO BE USED BY TENANT OF RECORD ONLY. FRIENDS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK BOAT TRAILERS IN THE PARKING LOT.
- Please have your name and lot number on your boat trailers.
- FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RULES, IS GROUNDS FOR EVICTION.
- PLEASE REMOVE ANY BLOCKS OR WOOD USED FOR HOLDING BOAT TRAILERS UP. THIS WILL HELP US FROM DAMAGING OUR MACHINERY.
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ADDITIONS - Any additions, such as decks, awnings, sun rooms, and other additions must be constructed with manufactured products only and must be approved by Lessor before any work commences. All work must be performed by qualified workers with required licenses, certifications or permits. No permanent structures will be allowed to be built on park property. Any and all additions, including storage sheds, or other construction work shall be in compliance with all state and local building codes. Permits and licenses for any of the above-mentioned structures shall be the sole responsibility of the tenant and must be in the possession of the tenant prior to commencement of construction. All fees are the responsibility of the tenant.
STORAGE SHEDS -All additions, enclosures, buildings, or masonry to be placed on the lot must be approved, in advance, by the management. Storage sheds are required for storage of lawn and garden equipment, boxes, cans, bottles, toys, bicycles, etc. Any decks or sheds that are being added, rebuilt, or worked on require a permit from the Town of Cape Vincent and Jefferson County. A copy of the permit must be submitted to us before any construction or work is to be started. Decks and sheds are taxable items and are considered improvements to your home assessment.
FENCES - NO fences allowed.
PERMITS - In accordance with the rules and regulations, statutes, and/or ordinances of the Town of Cape Vincent, each mobile home will be required to have a Town of Cape Vincent Mobile Home permit before being placed on your lot. In addition, a building permit must be submitted to the Jefferson County Department of Health. Their building permit can be found at this link: https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/117/media/161323.pdf
SEWER LINES - Residents are responsible for keeping their sewer lines clear between their homes and ground connections. Do not flush paper towels, disposable diapers or liners, sanitary napkins, contraceptives, coffee grounds, grease and food particles down kitchen or bath drains. Any repairs caused by failure to keep such sewer lines clear and free of obstruction shall be charged to the tenant or occupant as additional rent and is collectable is Summary proceedings. No dishwashers or washing machines are permitted.
IMPROVEMENTS TO LOT - Other that original seeding, landscaping in will be the responsibility of the tenant. Planting of trees, shrubs, and other plants are encouraged, but must first be approved by the management. If approved and planted, such trees, shrubs, plants and concrete or blacktop driveways and walkway become fixtures attached to the property and may not be removed or disturbed even after your tenancy terminates.
FURTHER MAINTENANCE -The landlord shall provide water, sewer, and electric connections to the home site. The tenant is responsible for connection and maintenance of equipment from the site to the mobile home itself. The tenant is responsible for the heat tape on all mobile homes. Each tenant shall be responsible for making tight and approved connections to all utilities. Sewer line connections shall include a rubber donut gasket at the point of attachment to park outlets. Alterations and/or damage to utility connections due to disregard of park regulations or carelessness on the part of the tenant and/or family members, guests, licensees, or invitees will be repaired by the management and charged to the responsible tenant as additional rent.
FIRES - No rubbish, brush, or leaves shall be burned on park property. Also, because they present a fire and health hazard, they shall not be left piled anywhere on park property either.
ANCHORING - If desired by tenant, each tenant shall be responsible for installation and maintenance of anchoring system.
FUEL TANKS AND BOTTLED GAS
- Fuel tanks and bottled gas are the responsibility of the residents. They must meet all state and local laws and ordinances. Residents are responsible for any damages arising out of deficient tanks. Residents must have an annual inspection of all fuel tanks. A copy of this inspection must be submitted to Bono Brothers North, LLC. This fuel tank inspection must be completed on an annual basis. Your fuel supplier may provide fuel tank inspection services.
- ALL residents who have fuel tanks must have proper insurance to cover any contamination and liabilities concerns. The minimum coverage is one hundred thousand dollars ($ 100,000). Proof of this insurance must be submitted to Bono Brothers North, LLC annually.
PETS - Residents are responsible for the actions of the pet at ALL times and agree to abide by the following rules:
- Residents agree that the pet will not disturb the rights, comforts, and conveniences of other residents in the mobile home park. This applies whether the pet is inside or outside of resident’s home.
- Residents shall not permit the pet in other residents’ grounds.
- When the pet is outside of the owner’s home, the pet shall be kept on a leash, and under resident’s supervision at ALL TIMES. Management shall have the right to pick up loose pets and/ or report them to the proper authorities. Management may impose reasonable charges for picking up and/or keeping loose pets.
- The pet shall not be tied to any fixed objects anywhere on mobile home park grounds, including roads, grassy areas, or any other place within the park.
- Pet owners shall NOT allow pets to defecate on other tenants’ grounds. Pet owners are responsible for the IMMEDIATE removal of pet waste from the mobile home park. The designated area is the bushes around the laundry facility.
- All dogs must have a license from the tenants hometown. A copy of this License must be submitted to the park management with each yearly renewal.
- ALL dog owners must submit written proof of rabies vaccinations. All vaccinations must be current and up to date.
- Only ONE dog will be allowed per household. NO VISITING PETS!
- Pet owners shall be liable for the entire amount of ALL damages caused by the pet. Payment for damages, repairs, cleaning, replacements, etc. shall be due immediately upon demand. Residents shall be strictly liable for the entire amount of any injury to the person or property of others caused by such pet, and pet owner shall indemnify owner for all costs of litigation and attorney’s fees resulting from same.
- All dogs must be approved by management. Only dogs UNDER thirty-five (35) pounds are allowed.
- VIOLATION OF PET SERVICE AGREEMENT: If any rule or provision of the pet service agreement is violated by pet owners, other occupants, guest, or invitees, pet owners shall, at management’s option, immediately and permanently remove the pet from the premises upon written notice by management or management’s representative. If the pet owner refuses to remove the pet, eviction proceedings will begin at management’s option.
- Management reserves the right to have any lessee, family member of lessee or invitee remove any pet from the leased premises of the park, if in the opinion of management, in its sole discretion, such pet is creating a nuisance or such pet poses a threat to the health or safety of other occupants.
- No dogs are allowed to be on docks or in the Marina.
- Area for walking and curbing dogs is by the trees on State Route 12E. Please pick up after your pet.
DISTURBANCES -
- Each tenant is required to be respectful of the right of other tenants to quietly and peaceably enjoy their premises.
- Loud music, excessive noise, and disorderly conduct is prohibited and will not be tolerated.
- Residents are responsible for the conduct of their guests. Parents or guardians are responsible for the conduct of their children.
- Do not violate the privacy of your neighbor’s yard.
- No activities are allowed which create a nuisance or disturb the peace of other occupants of the park such as sending radios, discharging of fire arms, fire crackers, fireworks or operation of internal combustion engines other than licensed motor vehicles or lawn mowers.
MANAGEMENT NOT LIABLE -
- The management is not responsible for damage, injury, or loss by any cause including but not limited to accident, fire, or theft to the person or property of residents, their guests, licensees, or invitees. This shall be considered FULL notification that occupants are using property and /or equipment at their own risk. Occupants hereby covenant and agree to indemnify the management and hold harmless from all costs and expenses including attorney fees, liability, loss, or any other expense arising out of such claims, injuries, damages, or losses.
- Management shall not be liable for any damages occasioned by failure to keep the park premises in repair and shall not be liable for any damage caused by plumbing, gas, water, steam or other pipes, sewage, or the bursting, leaking, or running of any pipe, tank, wash tank, water closet or waste type, in above, upon or about said space of park premises, not for any damage occasioned by water, snow or ice coming through or being upon the space of park premises, not for any damage arising from act, or neglect of co-residence, occupants, or owners adjacent or any other space and property. Owner assumes no responsibility for any electrical failures of any type or nature.
Lessors agree to indemnify and hold Lessee(s) harmless from any suits, actions, claims or judgments arising out of the negligence or other conduct of Lessors, or their employees, licensees or invitees. Lessors agree to pay the reasonable attorneys’ fees of Lessee(s), should Lessee(s) be required to retain an attorney as the result of the failure of Lessors to perform their obligations under this Lease, or in the successful defense of a proceeding to evict commenced by Lessors.
CONTRACTORS: All contractors performing work in the park shall register in park office. Each contractor shall carry and place on file a certificate of insurance evidencing general liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage. Contractors who fail to provide a certificate of insurance shall not be permitted to work within the park and may be removed from the premises. Residents/ shall indemnify lessor for all claims arising out of all work performed be Residents/Lessee Contractor.
MOTOR VEHICLES
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- Parking - No more than one (1) vehicles will be allowed per site and each must be currently registered, insured, and parked off the road. There will be no junk vehicles or vehicle storage permitted. Campers, utility trailers, boats, etc. must be parked in areas specified by the management. Management shall not be liable for damage to any vehicle kept by tenants on park premises. Tenants assume the risk of using, keeping and storing vehicles on park premises.
- No major maintenance or overhauls of motor vehicles are permitted in the park.
- SPEED LIMIT- Speed limit is 5 MPH. Residents are responsible for their guest, licensees and invitees. One way signs must be observed where they apply.
- NO UNLICENSED VEHICLES - Vehicles lacking current licenses or registrations are not to be kept in the park. This also includes snowmobiles and motor cycles.
- NOISE RESTRICTION - Vehicles which are so loud as to disturb the peace of the other occupants of the park are not permitted to be operated within the park.
- TRUCKS - No trucks larger than conventional pickup trucks will be permitted to be kept in the park. Management reserves the right to tow any vehicle parked on lawns or grassy areas.
- No motorized scooters, all terrain vehicles, snow mobiles, motorized skateboards, go-carts, motorized bicycles, or children ATV’s shall be operated on park property at any time.
- No boat trailers are permitted to be parked in the community. Boat trailers must be parked in the lot across the street.
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES - No peddling, soliciting, or commercial enterprises will be allowed in the park without written consent of the management. No garage, moving, or auction sales shall be permitted in the park without prior written approval of management. Furthermore, the mobile homes may not be rented, loaned, or used by anyone for any purpose other than residential purposes for the original occupants without the written consent of management.
ABANDONMENT: In the event Lessee(s) shall abandon their mobile home, they hereby waive all right, title and interest to the mobile home and grant Lessors the right to remove the mobile home and its contents as they deem reasonable. Abandonment shall be defined as failure to pay rent for one season, May 1st to Columbus Day, and failure of the Lessee(s) to occupy the mobile home during the same period.
OCCUPANTS – Except with advance permission of Lessor, no additional persons may reside in the mobile home. Any falsification of names or information listed in the application for residency will automatically void the application and result in termination of the tenancy. Residents must register all guests staying in excess of two weeks at the community office. Failure to register extended guests may result in eviction from community.
CHILDREN - Children ( under 12) are not allowed near shoreline and marina area without life jackets. Parents are responsible for the actions of all minors under their supervision.
CLOTHES LINES - No clothes lines.
WOOD PILES - Wood piles for stoves or internal burning must be kept off the ground to discourage infestation by rodents and must be kept neatly piled.
WATER-
- Washing of cars is NOT permitted.
- Watering of lawn in NOT Permitted.
- The exterior of the Mobile Home should be washed only when necessary to maintain the outside appearance.
- Occupants are required to maintain their water line. Continual running or dripping of water is not permitted. Management has the right to correct any problems at the owners expense.
MOVING OUT / RESALE- All outstanding accounts must be paid in full before the tenants leave the park. No adjustments or refunds will be made for the yearly lease agreement after May 1st of every year. Landlord must approve any tenants prior to occupancy. Prior to approval of the sale of the mobile home or camper, tenant must comply with all the rules of the park. Management will not approve the sale of a mobile home or camper until all compliance’s are met.
RESALE OF HOME-Any mobile homes in our community must be approved before they can be sold. We ask that any residents who are planning to sell their mobile homes in the near future, please contact management for an inspection and approval before listing the home for sale. The approval process will include a review of all decks, sheds, steps, skirting, and landscaping before approval of new tenants. Those items must be able to meet codes and conditions to meet the standards of our community. Work must be completed before the sale of the home. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please to not hesitate to contact us.
Marina & Shoreline Rules
- Absolutely no running on the outer wall, break wall, or shoreline walkway.
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No bicycles are permitted near the marina or shoreline areas.
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No improvements or alterations to docks may be made without prior approval from management.
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Boat wake must be kept to a minimum at all times.
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Bono Brothers North, LLC is not liable for damage to boats or watercraft due to inclement weather. During such periods, tenants should properly secure their vessels or remove them from the marina if necessary.
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Boat slip fees are non-refundable, including during periods of low-water conditions.
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Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times while near shoreline or marina areas. Children under 12 must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device.
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Boat operators are responsible for any damage to park or marina areas caused by negligence, improper operation, or improper storage of boats.
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Empty or full boat trailers are not permitted to remain in the park for extended periods. Park management will supply space in the storage field upon written request. Short-term maintenance is allowed with prior notice to management.
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Proper insurance should be carried by all boat and watercraft owners.
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No swimming is permitted in or around marina or shoreline areas.
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Please use common sense while in and around the marina. These rules are for the safety of tenants, their children, and guests.
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All ropes and tie-downs must be stored properly to prevent hazards on docks, break walls, and shoreline areas.
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Please remove all litter from your boats and dispose of it properly.
Subletting- Subletting is NOT permitted.
Season- The season is from May 1st, 2026 to October 12th, 2026.
Tents- No tents will be permitted.
Off Season- NO tenants are allowed on park premises after October 12th, 2026 and before May 1, 2026 without written permission from Management.
Emergency Contact Numbers
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Bono Brothers North Office |
315-868-2001 |
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Bono Brothers LLC Office |
315-895-4042 |
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Fax |
315-895-5312 |
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BonoBrothersSales@gmail.com |
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Questions, Concerns, or Emergencies |
315-868-2001 |
Joe-Call or Text Friendly |
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For Account Questions: |
315-717-7725 |
Joey-Call or Text Friendly |
Mailing Address:
Bono Brothers North, LLC.
105 Grove Lane
Frankfort, NY 13340