A management company is contracted by the Board of Directors to provide such services as: Collection of assessments, supervision of subcontractors, obtaining bids for subcontracted services, providing financial statements and collection reports, as well as a general clearing house for problem solving, communications with homeowners and the Board of Directors and to serve in an advisor capacity. The management company reports directly to the Board and all decisions are made by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Southern Plantation Homeowners Association does NOT have a management company. Back to FAQ List
FAQs
What is my assessment?
The assessment, otherwise knows as Association Dues, is the periodic amount due from each homeowner to cover the operating expenses of the common area, hazard insurance, and provide for reserve funds for replacement of common facilities in future years. Your assessments are due 30 days after receipt. Statements will be sent for assessments as a reminder of the amount due. Back to FAQ List
What is a homeowner’s association?
It 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: CC&R’s, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation. The governing legal documents for the association may be viewed online within the Resource Center page of this site. The corporation is financially supported by all members of the homeowners association. Membership is both automatic and mandatory. Back to FAQ List
What happens if I don’t pay my assessment?
The maintenance and management services incurred by the Association are dependent upon timely receipt of the assessments due from each homeowner. If payments are late you will incur a monthly late fee of 10% of your annual dues. The CC&R’s allows the Association to charge late charges and interest and proceed with a lien on your property, or foreclosure proceeding for nonpayment of assessments. Back to FAQ List
Are board meetings open to all residents? If so, where and when are they held?
Yes. Notice of the time and place of any regular board meeting will be noted in the Announcements section of this site, and will be updated monthly no less than 2 weeks prior to the meeting and no more than 45 days before the scheduled meeting. The meetings are usually held in on the second Tuesday of each month. Back to FAQ List
If I am having a problem with a neighbor for a violation of the policies / guidelines, what can I do?
If residents cannot resolve a situation between themselves, then turn to your Association. Should you have a situation that does not appear to be resolved through neighborly means, and you are willing to actively participate in the enforcement provided by the Policies and Guidelines, you may complete a Covenant Violation form online. The Violation form may be acquired at the office. If the situation is deemed in violation of the Policies and Guidelines, the Board of Directors will institute the enforcement policy. Your continued assistance may be required. Back to FAQ List