What do you say to the residents who not only pay their fees but do work in the community to help with upkeep but watch as countless violations are not held accountable for?
I say, 'thank you', and 'we're sorry'. Seriously, I really don't know what to say right now. I'm at the point where I'd like to post every violation that has been ongoing and ignored so that we can point it out more easily and then see to it that the management company gets a copy often until things are right. I'm sure the residents won't mind. Even the ones doing the violating as they do not seem to care that they are the violators. Maybe they think the rules do not apply to them? If so, why?
I guess what I am saying is Yes-I choose to live in a deed restricted community and yes I maintain my property and pay my fees and do work on vacant properties to keep the community from looking run down or inviting crime but I still watch as rules are broken on a daily basis.
I'm with you all the way on that.
When I bought my home I thought the rules were enforced and that was part of the deal. Get real-can any of you say you never break any rules? Some of our leaders are the biggest offenders.
Yes, we all break rules from time to time but.....are some of our leaders still breaking the rules, can you say which ones?
Let me ask you this-Seeing how your taxes are in your mortgage payment-and the biggest part of your payment is interest, how much interest will this cost the average homeowner with a mortgage?
Won't make any difference as the dues would be an 'ad-valorem' tax. Meaning it is added to your tax bill and not to your loan.
How much will it raise escrow? Now be a smart ass and tell me it's OK-you can pay it separate like some do their insurance. You and I may have that ability but some people do not.
I don't think it will affect it that much if any. Besides, we are still paying the same amount, only all at once and at the end of the year. Pay it in November and get a 4% discount to boot. (Your property tax) Bet you didn't know that. So, why escrow then? Did you know you can write your lender or mortgage company and ask that you want to not escrow and pay your tax and insurance yourself? After a year with the mortgage, you can do this. And save 4% a year on your taxes, and not have so much in reserve each year in your escrow account.
As a matter of fact I would bet more people aren't paying based on -THEY HAVE NO MONEY-than-they are still mad about a little dispute with a past board member. As a matter of fact-I wonder if I can guess who that was directed at.
You might be right. I surely do not know. It could be directed at any number of people by the way.
Your tone almost has a "If your not with us your against us" attitude. Be very careful-that is a 2 way street.
Yes, I was getting angrier as I wrote. Especially if it's true what I've heard through the Bella grapevine, which I won't repeat.
I hope that you will continue to help out in the community. It's caring people like yourself who make it good for the rest of us who never think about going the extra mile for someone else. You are truly a good neighbor and someone to be looked up to. You are one of the few...
