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Frequently Asked Questions About Neighborhood HOA Policies Answered by Management Company

October 3, 2018

In order to protect home and neighborhood values, every Grant neighborhood is protected by a Homeowners Association.  Each HOA is managed by a professional management company.  Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.  A full copy of your covenants and restrictions for your neighborhood is included in your Grant Homeowners Guide.

Frequently Asked HOA Questions

 What must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)?

            Any exterior improvement or change.

 What can happen if they do not get approval and how is this enforced? The HOA can get a judgment to remove the structure at the homeowners’ cost and homeowners will also incur all costs associated with gaining ARC compliance. 

 What types of fences can I install?

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   • All fences must be approved in writing by the ARC.
   • Your subdivision may have specific fencing       requirements depending on the lot you live on. This will be stated in the       governing documents. IF you are allowed a wooden fence then the fence       must be cedar with the finished side facing out using treated pine post       and rails.  The fence must have at least 3 rails. Or homeowner may       install a wrought iron or brick fence.
   • The fence must be placed 1 ½” off the ground and       shall not in any way impede the flow of the water on the adjacent       lots.
   • The fence must be placed behind both front setback       lines on corner lots.
   • Fences cannot be placed in front of any homes.
   • No chain link fences are allowed.
   • Fences must be placed on the side and rear property       lines.
   • The homeowner must hire a surveyor to locate the       corners of their lot so that they don’t accidently install the fence in       the wrong location or on someone else’s lot.

What is allowed as far as accessory buildings go?

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   • All accessory buildings must be approved in writing by       the ARC.
   • All sheds need to conform to the DCCR’s.  They       must have a concrete foundation and be bricked with a shingle       roof.  Windows and doors must match the windows and doors on the       home.
   • ARC approval does not relieve owners of the responsibility for       obtaining any and all necessary Building Permits, Variances, and/or       observing all local zoning ordinances. A permit must be       obtained by from the City or County.
   • They can only be one story.  
   • They must be at least 5’ off all property lines.

 Are Above Ground pools acceptable?

NO. 

What is required in addition to installing an inground pool ARC request other than the ARC request form and plans?

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   • Additional Concrete or pools or landscaping 
   • When any of this work is performed, the homeowner       cannot change the grade of their property in a way that negatively       impacts the flow of water across their property or adjacent properties.
   • ARC approval does not relieve owners of the responsibility for       obtaining any and all necessary Building Permits, Variances, and/or       observing all local zoning ordinances. A permit must be       obtained by from the City or County.

 Who do I contact to get access cards/keys to a community pool if your community has a pool?

The Keith Collins Company Association Manager 901-753-4170

   What are dues used for and when are they due? 

They are used to maintain the Common Area Spaces of the HOA, professional management fees and any other items as declared in the DCC&R’s. They are due according to each individual HOA’s Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions and the Board of Directors of the HOA.

What happens if someone doesn’t pay?

The HOA can take legal action including and up to lawsuit, lien & foreclosure to collect delinquent dues and any attorney, legal and courts costs incurred to collect delinquent dues.

When does the developer transfer control to the homeowners?

When the last home in the HOA is sold.

 How is the homeowner expected to maintain their yard?

In a manner compatible with other lots and improvements in the HOA and as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors.