DVA HANDBOOK

The owner of lot/s or his successor in interest is required to be and is automatically a member of the Dasmariñas Village Association and must abide by such rules and regulations laid down by the Association in the interest of the sanitation, security, and general welfare of the community.      

The Association will also provide for and collect assessments which will constitute a lien on the property junior only to liens of the government for taxes and to voluntary mortgages for sufficient consideration entered into in good faith.

All new owners of a property located within Dasmariñas Village shall be required to pay a one-time registration fee of ₱30,000.00.

2.1 Lots may not be subdivided;  however, three or more lots may be consolidated and subdivided into a lesser number of lots, provided that none of the resulting lots be smaller in area than the smallest lot before consolidation, and the consolidation and subdivision plan be duly approved by the governing body of the Dasmariñas Village Association and the Land Registration Commission, and duly registered in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rizal.

2.2 Lots shall be used only for residential purposes.

2.3 Only one (1) single-family house may be constructed on a single lot.

2.4 The lots shall not be used for any immoral or illegal trade or activity.

3.1 All residences and buildings require the prior approval of the Association before construction is allowed, to ensure the use of strong materials, the type of architecture harmonizes with the surrounding landscape, and the building regulations on easements are strictly followed.

3.2 Any original and/or remodeling, additional constructions to the existing residence must have the prior approval of the Association. Plans showing the proposed construction of the existing residence and lot boundary should be submitted to DVA.

3.3 Our Village Rules prohibit construction workers from working during Sundays and Legal Holidays Maintenance house repairs may be allowed on Sunday and legal holidays provided that the following requirements are met:

1. Workers must have a valid DVA maintenance ID;

2. No noisy works or any works that can be constructed as a disturbance to immediate neighbors;

3. Only emergency house repairs like plumbing, roofing and electrical repairs are allowed.

Construction workers are allowed to work from 8:00AM to 12:00NN and 1:00PM to 5:00PM from Mondays – Fridays, 8:00AM to 12:00NN for noisy and outdoor works and 1:00PM to 5:00PM for non-noisy and indoor works on Saturdays.

4.1 Annual Membership Dues and miscellaneous fees are demandable every end of the year and payable not later than February 28^th of the following year. Member dues are assessed per square meter at the amount of ₱35.00 per square meter per year, and which may be increased whenever the Board of Governors deems it necessary.

4.2 Garbage Fees for houses at ₱17,000.00 per year are payable in advance for one (1) year. Building constructions will be charged a separate fee per year, which will be applicable for the duration of the project.

4.3 Penalty Interests. A monthly penalty interest equivalent to prevailing bank interest rates shall be applied to all overdue accounts commencing thirty (30) days after the date of first billing plus necessary liquidated damages upon failure to settle account/s within sixty (60) days from due date/s.

4.4 Guidance of Payment of Dues. Payment of annual dues by tenants will apply to cover the period of their lease contract. Unpaid accounts by the previous tenant will be the responsibility of the landlord.

4.5 Refund of Dues. Request for refunds of Association dues paid in advance by lessees or tenants will not be refunded, as the dues constitute a lien and obligation of the land, and are payable on an annual basis. Requests for refunds, when made by tenants, must therefore be referred to the owner of the property who will make the refund, being a party to the contract of lease. When the tenants pay the dues, the receipt should be in the name of the landowner c/o the tenant, and the tenant should be informed when payment is made that it is not refundable.

5.1 Speed Limit. The speed limit in the Village is 40 KPH along the main roads, i.e. Pasay Road, Palm Avenue, and Dasmariñas Avenue, and 30 KPH on all other roads.

5.2 Overspeeding. Overspeeding and other traffic infractions in the area are subject to appropriate action by the Board.

5.3 Practice Driving/Car Racing. Practice driving inside the Village is prohibited by the Association. This rule covers motorcycles and/or any motorized vehicle. Violators of this regulation will be apprehended by the Village police. Car and/or motorcycle racing is also prohibited inside the Village.

DVA has a contract with a security agency that provides a total of sixty-nine (69) security guards and officers.  The security guards perform their duties on a 24-hour basis. They are equipped with motorcycles, patrol cars, radios, firearms, and other equipment necessary to enforce peace and order in the Village.

6.1 Car Stickers. All types of commercial vehicles, with or without stickers, are prohibited to park on the street overnight.

6.1.1 Vehicles of residents must be provided with the prescribed DVA car sticker for identification purposes. A clear photocopy of the car registration bearing the name of the resident must be submitted to DVA  during the application of car sticker; 

6.1.2 If the car is under lease purchase, a photocopy of the Lease Agreement from the company President is needed;

6.1.3 The car sticker will be affixed to the car by DVA authorized personnel. It is, therefore, necessary to bring the car to the DVA office. Costs of car stickers will be based on reasonable and nominal charges as set by the Board.

6.2 Patrol Surveillance. Continuously during day and night, patrols on foot and motorcycles are carried on at regular intervals throughout the entire Village. The purpose is to make our security guards available to the residents and to report any suspicious activities that may affect the peace and security of the Village.

In addition to this, there are security cameras at gates, parks, and some streets.

6.3 Gate Guards. There are six (6) entry gates in the Village, namely: Palm Avenue, Amorsolo, Pasay Road, Banyan, Lumbang, and Mahogany. These gates are manned by guards who are instructed to be strict on cars without DVA stickers and pedestrians without DVA identification cards.

Strict surveillance at the gates causes some inconvenience to the residents and guests/friends of residents, however, the inconvenience is worth the security that the Village gains.

Additionally, the luggage compartment of all public utility vehicles, delivery closed vans, and topboxes of motorcycles are opened for examination.

6.4 Drug Testing Requirement. For the safety of the Village, a mandatory drug test shall be required before issuance of DVA ID to the following:       

6.4.1 All stay-out residents’ household staff;

6.4.2 All less than 2 years stay-in resident’s household staff;

6.4.2 Construction workers;

6.4.3 Agency personnel assigned to DVA.

6.5 Fire Fighting Equipment. DVA has firefighting equipment consisting of 2 fire trucks with pumps, fire extinguishers, ladders, etc.

6.6 Filing of Cases Against Culprits. In cases of burglary, theft, or other crimes committed in the Village where culprits are apprehended or identified, the Association may offer legal assistance thru its legal counsel to the victimized residents.

6.7 On Minors. The security guards in the area are under instructions to take under their custody or conduct to their respective homes the minors (children or relatives of Dasmariñas Village residents) caught committing any of the following offenses:

6.7.1 Overspeeding. Not observing the speed limits in the area;

6.7.2 Vandalism, such as defacing, destroying or making inoperative street signs, trees and/or private gardens, writing, painting or defacing the Association and private properties;  hunting and/or shooting birds;  permitting pets or other animals to destroy plants of the Association and/or private gardens;  public disorder such as causing loud noises while in the streets and sidewalks;  drunkenness and/or being under the influence of drugs;  tumultuous conducts, unmoral and immoral acts such as petting, etc.;

6.7.3 Special Holiday: Halloween. Customary Halloween practices of the children roaming the Village streets must conform to the regulations of the Association as to curfew time. Children and minors going from house to house will be accompanied by residents of legal age. This practice shall be permissible for residents’ children and their guests only; children and minors desiring to conduct Halloween visitation and who are not residents of the Village shall obtain written permission from the Association office 48 hours before the time desired. A violation of the latter shall entitle the security guards to take the necessary action of escorting the children out of the Village area.

The residents/parents are responsible: for reminding one’s children to play at designated DVA parks and playgrounds and avoid playing on the streets; for being respectful to DVA Security Guards whose primary duty is to assist the Village residents/members.

6.8 Private Guards. Residents are enjoined to secure prior clearance from the Security Committee before hiring private guards for their residences. Private residential guards hired by residents in the area are required to register with the Association, post-Comprehensive General Liability Insurance (CGLI) in the amount of One Million Pesos (₱1,000,000.00) and secure their Identification Cards. These ID cards are left at the gates when the private guards check-in and out for security and control purposes.

6.9 Guard Service for Parties. Residents holding parties in the Village, involving more than thirty (30) guests are requested to retain at least a guard from the Association’s security agency, to attend to the traffic and parking in the immediate vicinity, as well as to prevent vandalism of the sidewalk trees and neighboring gardens, and littering by the drivers or guests. The cost of this service is ₱100.00 per guard per hour or as may be fixed by the Board. These security arrangements may be made with the Association’s Security Manager.

6.10 Garage Sale. Residents leaving the Village and contemplating a sale of their household effects are required to inform the Association and secure prior clearance from the Security Committee so that the latter may provide better security and would be aware of cars or persons bringing out the commodities from the Village.

6.11 DVA ID Card for Domestic Help. For better control of the entry of unauthorized persons in the area, residents are required to secure their domestic help a DVA Identification Card from the Association office at a nominal fee of ₱100.00 with one (1) year validity. ID cards shall be turned in by the domestic help to one’s employer upon leaving the employment. The resident will then surrender the ID card to the DVA office or the Village Security Detachment as soon as possible.

6.12 Curfew for Domestic Help. To ensure proper security and checking on persons roaming the streets of the Village after 10:00PM, all residents are enjoined to restrict the movement of their domestic help from 10:00PM to 5:00AM the next day.

7.1 Cutting and Trimming of Trees. Trees along the sidewalks of the main streets on Acacia, Palm Ave., Paraiso, Banyan, Pasay Road, Dasmarinas Ave., Amorsolo, Lumbang, Mahogany and Tamarind Roads are preserved and protected for ecological balance and cutting is strictly prohibited and will not be permitted. Cutting of sidewalk trees without DVA Board’s written approval will be subject to all applicable sanctions of the Association or government agencies.

7.1.1 DVA owns all sidewalks and planting strips in the Village. DVA reserves the right to manage the population of trees planted along planting strips, including without limitation by providing for the species and quantity of trees that shall be planted on such planting strips.

7.1.2 Planting or cutting of trees planted on the planting strips requires the prior written approval of DVA.

DVA may impose conditions on the cutting of trees, including without limitation that: (a) the trees to be cut are considered by DVA to be undesirable trees and (b) replacement trees (selected by DVA from among DVA’s list of approved trees) shall be planted by DVA along the planting strip at the Owner’s expense.

Should the government require any approvals for the planting or cutting of trees, the Owner shall have the responsibility of securing such approvals.

Cutting of trees planted on the planting strips without DVA’s approval shall be subject to a fine of Fifty Thousand Pesos (₱50,000.00) per tree. Moreover, DVA may require the party who cut or caused the cutting of the tree without DVA’s permission to bear the cost of planting a replacement tree. Where the unauthorized cutting of a tree is performed in relation to or in connection with a bonded construction, renovation, demolition, or other project, the unauthorized cutting of the tree will result in the forfeiture of the bond or security deposit.

7.1.3 Trees or plants that may cause injury to pedestrians (including without limitation agave plants or other thorny plants), or prevent the use of, or obstruct the sidewalks, may not be planted on the planting strips nor on any part of the property adjacent to the sidewalk.

7.1.4 DVA reserves the right to remove any trees that were planted on the sidewalks without its approval as well as any trees or plants covered by Section 7.1.3 above. The cost for such removal shall be borne by the party who planted or caused the planting of the tree or plant without DVA’s permission.

7.1.5 DVA may approve the cutting of trees to make way for a driveway, subject to Section 7.1.2 above.

7.2 Fire Prevention/Grass Cutting. The owners of vacant lots and residents of Dasmariñas Village are required to cut/trim the grass on their property and maintain it at all times to reduce fire hazards. If the owner fails to cut his grass within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice:

7.2.1 The Association will undertake the cutting and charge the cost of grass cutting to the owner. The latter is under obligation to reimburse DVA within thirty (30) days from receipt of the statement of account;

7.2.2 The grass cutting rate is ₱10.00 per sqm.;

7.2.3 Residences with swimming pools will allow the Association the use of their water in cases of emergencies, like fires, etc., and DVA will reimburse them for the cost of the water used.

7.3 Stray Dogs/Cats and Pets. Dogs/cats and pets must be kept within the lot premises and only may be brought out if on a leash.

7.3.1 Stray dogs/cats and pets caught by the Security Team shall be brought to the DVA Security Office who will notify the owners. Unless claimed within forty-eight (48) hours after notification, the pets will be disposed of accordingly. The residents concerned shall be required to pay a penalty of ₱1,000.00 per pet recovered by the Security Team plus the expenses for maintenance of the pet;

7.3.2 No dogs are allowed in the parks at any time. A fine in the amount of  ₱1,000.00 is imposed on vicious stray dogs that have bitten pedestrians, in addition to whatever civil action that may be instituted by the offended party. This fine is intended to require owners of vicious dogs to confine and leash their pets within their home premises.

7.4 Prohibited Animals. No animals such as but not limited to cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, ducks, geese, chickens, roosters, rabbits, snakes, crocodiles, and such other as the Board may determine as a nuisance, shall be maintained on the lot premises.

8.1 Soliciting/Advertising. The Association prohibits the distribution of any advertising materials to the Village residents/members, either through the DVA’s guards or the representatives of the firm. DVA is prohibited from releasing a list of residents, addresses, and telephone numbers for solicitations, advertisements, and the like unless so expressed by the Board. House-to-house agents, canvassers, or solicitors are not permitted inside the Village.

8.2 Advertising Signs

8.2.1 Commercial or advertising signs shall not be placed, constructed, or erected on the lots;

8.2.2 “For Sale” and “For Rent” signs are allowed in private properties and not inhibited by the “No Commercial Signs” regulation, provided that the size of the signs will be limited to 12” x 24”;

8.2.3 Advertising signs for architects, building contractors, and construction materials are also allowed only during the period of construction, provided that said signs are installed within the premises of the building construction and shall be removed after the completion of the building;

8.2.4 Nameplates and professional signs of homeowners are permitted so long as they do not exceed 80 cm. x 40 cm. in size.

8.3 Open Fires. Building fires in the open such as in construction sites or any household premises is prohibited.