FAQFrequently Asked Questions
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- What is a homeowner's association?
- What is the Board of Directors?
- Who are the current Board members?
- What are the CC&R'S?
- What are the Bylaws?
- Are there any other rules?
- Are Board Meetings open to all residents? If so, where and when are they held?
- If I want to serve on a committee, how do I find out what committees are active and how I can get involved?
- What is my assessment?
- What happens if I don't pay my assessment?
- Can I see copies of contracts entered into by the Association?
Q: What is a homeowners association?
A: A homeowners association is a non-profit corporation registered with the State and managed by a duly elected Board of Directors. Its purpose is to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in accordance with the provision of the legal documents: Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's), Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation. The governing legal documents for the Lake Wilson Preserve Homeowners Association may be viewed online within the Documents page of this site. The corporation is financially supported by all members of the homeowners association. Membership is both automatic and mandatory.
Q: What is the Board of Directors?
A: The homeowner's association is a corporation; therefore the Board of Directors is required to oversee its business. The Board of Directors is elected by the homeowners, or as otherwise specified in the bylaws. The limitation and restrictions of the powers of the Board of Directors is outlined in the Association governing documents found within the Documents page of this site.
Q: Who are the current Board members?
A: The current Board Members are:
Alistair Auty - President
Nick Flint - Vice President
Alan Lauricella - Secretary
A: The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's), are the governing legal documents that set up the guidelines for the operation of the community as a non-profit corporation. The CC&R's were recorded by the County Recorder's office and are included in the title to your property. Failure to abide by the CC&R's may result in a fine to a homeowner by the Association. The governing legal documents for the association may be viewed online within the Documents page of this site.
A: The Bylaws are the guidelines for the operation of the non-profit corporation. The Bylaws define the duties of the various offices of the Board of Directors, the terms of the Directors, the membership's voting rights, required meetings and notices of meetings, and the principal office of the association, as well as other specific items that are necessary to run the association as a business. The Bylaws for the association may be viewed online within the Documents page of this site.
A: There are Rules and Regulations provided for in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) and adopted by the Board of Directors. These Rules are established to provide direction to the homeowners for common courtesies with regard to parking, vehicles, pets, etc. In addition, our Association has adopted Architectural Guidelines with procedures for submitting requests to make exterior changes to your home. Such changes may include landscaping, exterior color changes or other additions. These rules and guidelines are set up to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners, and to protect the market value of your investment. Violations of these rules may result in action by the Board of Directors, which may include a fine being assessed. In addition, if you proceed with an exterior improvement or change, without written approval of the Architectural Review Board, as applicable, you will be required to remove or correct the alteration and/or be fined for the violation.
Q: Are Board Meetings open to all residents? If so, where and when are they held?
A: Board meetings are open to all residents of the association. Notice of the time and place of board meeting will be notified to homeowners and will be published on this website.
Q: If I want to serve on a committee, how do I find out what committees are active and how I can get involved?
A: Volunteers are always welcome to assist with the running of the Association. Requests for volunteers for committees will be posted on this website. Alternatively you may contact one of the Board of Directors to express an interest or to offer your services.
A:The assessment is the periodic amount due from each homeowner to cover the operating expenses of the common area and provide for reserve funds for replacement of common facilities in future years. These costs include the landscapers, weekly pool service, basic cable TV service from Brighthouse, irrigation of the common areas, street lighting and maintenance. The current assessment is $685.20 per quarter. Your assessments are due on 1st January, 1st April, 1st July and 1st October each year.
Q: What happens if I don't pay my assessments?
A: The maintenance and management of Lake Wilson Preserve by the Association is dependent upon timely receipt of the assessments due from each homeowner. Assessments are due on the tenth of the month. Late payments may result in a late charge. You will also be at risk of losing the services provided to you by the association such as Cable TV, Lawn and Weekly Pool Service. In addition, the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions allow the Association to charge late charges and interest and, if necessary, proceeding with legal action for nonpayment of assessments. The Association can demand that you pay up front for the whole year if you fall behind. If payment is not received a lien can be placed on your property. You will also be charged for any legal fees associated with collection of assessments. The covenants go so far as to allow the association to foreclose on your home.
Q: Can I see copies of contracts entered into by the Association?
A: Copies of the Landscaping and Pool Service contracts are available for download on the Documents page.