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KATY, TX. KATY, TX. PERMIT #137
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Offical Newsletter for Nottingham Country, Sections 1-9
NOTTINGHAM HAPPENINGS This is the time of the year for giving and counting our blessings. We should all keep in mind those that are less fortunate then we are and do something to assist those in need. With that in mind, the Board gets occasional calls from church groups, Boy Scout troops, etc. that are seeking to help those in need. We know there are some in our community who perhaps lack the resources or the physical strength to do small cleanup projects around the home. There are resources out there to help but unless we are aware of the need, nothing happens. If you know of someone in our community or perhaps you are a homeowner in need, please contact a Board member or our management company and perhaps we can match you up with a group willing to help out. Remember without communication, nothing happens. The subject of dead trees, shrubs and lawns is getting very old. Letters have gone out to homeowners to correct the deficiencies. Dead trees are EXTREMELY dangerous. The longer they remain, the more dangerous they become. If we get high winds or perhaps an ice storm, some of these will go down and possibly damage your home or a neighbor’s property. Insurance typically does not pay for this as the insurance company will take the position that the homeowner was aware of the hazard and was negligent in not removing it. PLEASE get the dead trees removed and have the stump taken down to yard level. Stumps in a yard are a violation of our deed restrictions. Do not put yourself in a position of doing nothing and end up with thousands of dollars in attorney fees! The Board is taking a very strong approach against homeowners who do not remove dead trees. If you are a homeowner with a neighbor that has a dead tree, I would suggest visiting with that homeowner as your property could be the one damaged. Please get the dead trees removed NOW! All homeowners should have by now received their invoices for the $200 annual homeowner’s maintenance assessment. This was due by the end of December but we do allow a grace period until 1/31/12. Please make sure you send this in on time as late fees begin to accrue after 1/31/12. There is no excuse to have to pay late fees, as this is a very small assessment that is probably less than most monthly cell phone bills. We still have about two dozen homeowners who still have not paid their 2011 assessment and those accounts will be turned over to our attorney for legal action after the first of the year. If you are one of those, it’s long past time to get this matter resolved. Every year I am truly amazed at that the few who cannot seem to budget for $200 per year. 2011 was a financially difficult year for many in this country and our area. Unemployment has not decreased much, interest rates remain low for retired individuals depending upon the income (of course, if you’re borrowing money, it’s a good thing) and there remains much uncertainty in our economy. NC seems to be faring well in that when we have foreclosures, they are normally quickly purchased and improvements are made. It’s difficult obtaining mortgage financing these days, so one has to assume a new purchaser is pretty qualified to own a home, at least financially. We continue to try to add new amenities to the park, make alleyway repairs when needed and communicate with homeowners. Now if we could just get some RAIN! A Merry Christmas and a healthy, safe and prosperous New Year to all! Don Mach NCCIA President and Legal Liaison
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