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If I'm selling my home, how do I handle the dues responsibility?
Dues responsibility lies solely with the lot owner of record . The Association does not pro rate annual dues. The Association expects full payment of annual dues by the due date. It is up to the selling homeowner to work out any split with the buyer. When you sell your home and prepare for closing, you may have your title company contact the Association Treasurer for a signed certificate of dues status and amount paid for the current year. Most title companies will show pro rating of dues in the closing papers, splitting the cost of the current year's dues between buyer and seller, based on the closing date, provided you are paid up for the current year. If you are in arrears in your dues payment, you will likely have a lien on your house, which will legally prevent you from closing. The amount in arrears, including interest and expenses, must be paid to the Association before the lien will be released.
Why must I pay dues?
By state law, any subdivision with title to commons areas (i.e. our parks and entrances), must form an association for the purpose of maintaining these areas as well as provide for the safety of its residents. In accordance, associations are empowered to collect monies to support the accomplishment of these tasks. The formation of our Association and it's bylaws allows us to legally enforce this edict.
STRUCTURE & EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
What kind of changes and improvements to my lot or home need Association approval?
Most exterior changes and improvements, within reason, require Association approval through the Architectural Committee. Procedures are outlined in the Architectural page our web site. Examples of these changes requiring approval are:
All structural additions, such as decks, porches, room additions, sunrooms, and those which require city permits.
All significant landscape additions or changes, such as in-ground pools and permanent or semi-permanent structures which affect the surrounding architecture such as hot tubs and significant play structures.
Significant change of exterior paint color and exterior finish material of construction such as siding and trim.
Seasonal temporary decoration such as holiday lighting does not require approval.
Specifically disallowed items and structures are designated in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions & Liens.
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