A Message from your Grand Lakes HOA Board
Grand Lakes is a non-profit corporation organized for the collection, expenditure and management of the Maintenance Funds, general overall supervision of the affairs and well-being of the Development and promotion of the health, safety and welfare of the residents and Owners, enforcement or provisions of the Declarations, and such other rights, duties and responsibilities as may be conferred upon or granted to such representative organization by Declarant or the Owners.
Membership is mandatory and each owner automatically becomes a member of the Association upon acquiring a home in the subdivision.
The Association is governed by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements. These documents should be read by every homeowner. The major responsibilities of the Association are to protect the investment and enhance the value of the property owned by its members, the homeowners. The Association provides for the physical maintenance and operation of the common elements and facilities such as landscaped esplanades and signage. The Association is also responsible for enforcing the legal documents and may do anything lawful to protect, beautify, or benefit the property under its jurisdiction, such as enforce restrictions. The Association collects an annual maintenance charge each year on each lot depending on your community governing documents. The maintenance charge statement is sent to the owner of record at least a month prior of the due date and shall be deemed delinquent, and, without notice, shall bear interest at a rate specified in the documents per annum until paid.
The Board, at its option, may impose and collect late charges on delinquent payments. This Association may bring an action at law against the owner(s) personally obligated to pay the same or foreclose the lien against the property. It is through our office that this assessment is billed and collected. Assessments cover the cost of the maintenance, repair, replacement, insuring, administration, management and operation of the association, including without limitation, the maintenance, repair, replacement and operation of the Common Facilities any shared utility facilities and the subdivision sign, irrigation water bills and for the enforcement of this declaration by action at law or in equity.
The affairs of the Association are managed by a Board of Directors and any committees they may appoint. The Associations officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are required to determine the policy of the Association and each of the Directors must use his own discretion and exercise the utmost care and diligence in the performance of his duties. The Directors do not receive any compensation for their services.
The Architectural Control Committee is organized to provide and maintain uniformity and harmony in the construction of improvements to the homes in Grand Lakes. Any improvement, made to the exterior of your home or property must have prior approval by the committee, which requires the enclosed ACC Application to be submitted. Please refer to your governing documents (Covenants) or ACC Guidelines.
All lots shall be maintained in a sanitary, healthful, and attractive manner by the owner(s). Weeds and grass must be cut and lawns edged. Lots shall not be used for storage of materials and/or equipment other than normal residential requirements or for construction of improvements as permitted by the Deed Restrictions. No boats, trailers, motor homes or commercial vehicles may be kept or stored in public view unless prior written approval by the Board of Directors is obtained.
Pets must be leashed when not confined. Please refer to your governing documents (Covenants) for additional restrictions.
