Hello all. I wanted to point out here, and will also include an article in the October newsletter, a big problem that exists in our subdivision.... the payment of Home Owner Association dues.

This is a serious issue, not just for the HOA, but for those that have not paid their dues. We are in the process of reviewing all the HO that owe dues and we will be taking individuals to small claims court to collect back HOA dues as well as fines and late fees.

Currently there is $32,000 outstanding for the past three years. Some of these individuals don't even live here any more and it is our goal to first go after the people that have lived here since 2001 and have never paid.

PLEASE don't be one of those that we take to court. Contact PSAM (Our Management Company) at 614-539-7726 and find out what you owe and send them the money. Refusal to pay HOA dues will be dealt with in Small Claims Court and will go on your credit report.


By Juli

Reply to dues and other topics

In reply to dues,
I have reviewed the Deed Restrictions and there is no verbage about mandatory dues. In fact, there is no verbage at all about dues in any of the 4 documents for the HOA. The only reference to money is the right for the ''Developer'' to recoup money against an action on the property. The idea of taking homeowners to court for this money is extremely risky. Also, all money for filing fees for court must be paid in advanced. If the HOA is in debt, how can this money be justified. It would be in the HOA's best interest to focus on cutting cost first before incurring thousands of dollars in court fees for a ''big chance'' in small claims court.

Second,
I will refer to Section 1. sub-item a. in the Deed Restrictions. The term ''Developer'' refers to Woods of Jefferson LTD., any manager, general partner, shareholder, successor or assign thereof. The HOA is not mentioned in this definition. All references are made to Wood of Jefferson LTD, which is the builder. Keep in mind that the only reason Deed restrictions are done is to protect the interest of the builder while they are still in a division. Thus, the addition of ''Home Owners Association'' is not included in the ''Deed Restrictions''. A insight that a court of law will not overlook.

Third,
Section V. sub-item C. States that no signs are to be placed in the division except for marketing signs to sell property and street signs. So, the signs at the front of the development CAN NOT BE THERE. Which includes the signs for the HOA meetings.

Fourth,
Section VI. sub-item A. states that the homeowners of the lots which contain the easements and entrances along Waggoner Rd. are responsible to maintain such easements and entrances. WHY ARE WE PAYING A COMPANY TO CUT THIS WHEN IT'S THE HOMEOWNERS RESPONSIBILITY!

I think that the board should read completly the Deed Restrictions and articles before making such decisions. Basically, the HOA's first action is going to be taking people to court for an action that will be slim to impossible in winning. You are representing the homeowners in the division. Your not a company or business that has a fiscal contract. Threatening to sue people will cause nothing more than a larger debt to the HOA.

In Debt.

Just for the record, we are not currently in debt. As Juli and Jassen stated at the August meeting of the homeowner association, after we pay ALL outstanding invoices for the year, we will have approximately 1,000 to 3,000. This includes paying off a loan that PSAM gave the HOA.

dues

We have paid our dues on time since we have moved in. I am telling you that I will with hold my payments in the future until things are done with the commercial vehicles, trailers, green space maintance,etc. This home owners association has no teeth at all. Just look around the neighborhood it looks like crap! And I see a lot of for sale signs out there.