Association FAQs
These are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Please glance through them - it may save you time in getting answers to your question.

Why do I have to pay Association Fees?
What do the Association Fees cover?
How do I pay the Association Fees?
What does the Association do?
What is a "managing agent"?
What is the managing agent's authority?
What are the Governing Documents?
Where can I get a copy of the Governing Documents?
Why do I have to get the Association's permission for home improvement?
What do the Association fees cover?
What is the "common area"?
I have another question...

Why do I have to pay Association Fees?

All owners are required to pay Association Fees by the governing documents of their Association. The fees may be due quarterly or monthly. They fund the operation and maintenance of the common property and are used to provide services for the benefit of all owners.

What do the Association Fees cover?

Association Fees pay for common area landscape maintenance, repair and maintenance of pools, playgrounds and equipment, and they provide for improvements desired by the Association and for services to the owners.

How do I pay the Association Fees?

Owners must pay their Association Fees via check or money order. Your check should be made payable to your Association (e.g.; "ABC Homeowners Association" or "XYZ Condominium Association")

What does the Association do?

The Association is a non-profit corporation managed by a Board of Directors elected by the owners. The Board is responsible for the management of the Association's funds, the enforcement of the deed restrictions, and the maintenance of common area property.

What is a "managing agent"?

The managing agent is a company that is engaged by the Board of Directors. The managing agent attends to the day-to-day operation of the Association and implements the policies and decisions as determined by the Board of Directors.

What is the managing agent's authority?

The managing agent has no authority except as conferred by the Board of Directors. The managing agent does not make decisions; it implements the decisions of the Board.

What are the Governing Documents?

The "Governing Documents" for your association are the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (or Declaration of Condominium) plus any Rules and Regulations, Resolutions or guidelines that have been established by your association. These documents are combined to make up your association’s Disclosure Packet.

Where can I get a copy of the Governing Documents?

You received a copy at, or prior to, closing on your home. If you need another Disclosure Packet, contact Judy Briggs, your Real Property Association Administrator. Keep in mind, there is a fee for your disclosure packet.

Why do I have to get permission for home improvement?

This better ensures that your intended improvement meets your community's standards as set forth in the Governing Documents and avoids the problems that arise from the construction of improvements and the use of colors or styles that conflict with others in your neighborhood.

What do the Association fees cover?

Your Association's fees or "assessments" pay for the maintenance, repair and administration of the common areas and facilities of the Association. These can include pools, tennis courts, recreational facilities, greenbelts and, in the case of condominium associations, the actual physical structure of the building or buildings.

What is the "common area"?

It is the land for the use and enjoyment of the members of the Association. This includes facilities like pools and playgrounds in single family communities and hallways, exercise facilities and building structures in condominium communities.

I have another question...

We work with a task-based system, so any of our three property managers are equipped to address your questions. Their contact information is found on the company Contact Page. We strongly encourage that correspondence be sent via email for documentation purposes as well as convenience.