Why do we have inspections?
Inspections are conducted to keep our community in compliance with the Declaration of Covenants. These legal mandates were put into place when the neighborhood was created to ensure the longevity of our community. Caring for our home in a regular and consistent manner keeps property values at their peak and attracts investment into our community.
How does the process work?
An Elite staff member will drive through the neighborhood monthly to review properties to ensure compliance with core regulations. If a property needs attention in a specific area, the inspector will note it in the system. Notices are then emailed to owners or mailed if we do not have an email address. The system maintains the history of violations for any address in our community.
Inspections are currently scheduled to be conducted on the last full week of every month.
I received my first notice. What should I do?
The first notice is a courtesy reminder to address a specific area of your home or your yard. If you would like your property to be updated with a “resolved” status, you will need to submit pictures showing the correction. Also, if the issue has already been corrected after receiving only a friendly reminder, then there is no need to dispute the violation.
Please note that pictures are taken at a point in time and may not reflect the current state of your yard when the notice arrives. There is a lag time between the inspection, the report generation, and the USPS delivery times if the letter is mailed. To enter your email address for a more efficient delivery please register for the community website.
An example:
July 1 – Inspector cites your home for high grass July 3 – You have cut your lawn
July 8 – You receive a notice in the mail
What should I do if I can’t resolve the issue in 30 days or less?
Please visit the community website and on the dashboard and select violations and then add a comment.
I received a notice via certified mail. What should I do?
Elite sends certified mail for escalation notices as part of their process. The second notice indicates that an owner has not resolved an ongoing violation within the time allotted and did not contact Elite for an extension. The notice outlines the violation, hearing date, time, and location. The letter also provides resolution steps if an owner is able to address the violations before the hearing date.
Why is there information about fines?
The Board of Directors has authority to fine owners that do not resolve violations. This language is required to be included for owner awareness.
What should I do if I resolve the issue before the hearing date?
If you have corrected the violation, please visit our community website and on the dashboard and select violations and then add a comment. Please make a comment at least 48 hours in advance of your hearing date.
What should I do if I cannot attend the hearing date?
If you are unable to attend the hearing date/time, please visit our community website and on the dashboard and select violations and then add a comment. You are able to provide information in writing for the Board to review.
What happens if I don’t email the Board or attend the hearing?
If owners do not communicate and/or do not attend the scheduled hearing, a fine may be imposed on the owner’s account.
How do I know if I have been fined?
A notice will be sent to an owner if a fine has been placed on the account.
What are the most common violations?
- Mailbox damage
- Missing mailbox numbers
- Mildew/mold on homes
- Faded, missing, and/or damaged shutters
- High grass
- Overgrown trees and/or shrubs
- Weeds in the landscape