FAQ

 

Q. What is an Assessment? Q. Are 'Dues' Different than 'Assessments'?
Yes, a predetermined set of fees usually referred to as 'Dues' are collected by HOAs, Community Associations, or divisions of property management for the upkeep of said organizations or neighborhoods in general. These fees are billed at intervals, sometimes by month, quarter, or annually.

 

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The term CC&R refers to 'Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions.' A real covenant is a legal obligation imposed in a deed by the seller of a home and or property upon the buyer of the real estate to do or not to do something. Such restrictions frequently 'run with the land' and are enforceable on future buyers of the property. Examples might be to maintain a property in a reasonable state of repair, to preserve a sight-line for a neighboring property, not to run a business from a residence, or not to build on certain parts of the property. Many covenants are very simple and are meant only to protect a neighborhood from homeowners destroying trees or historic things or otherwise directly harming property values. Some can be more specific and strict, outlining everything a homeowner can do to the exterior of their home, including the number of non-familial tenants one may have, acceptable colors to re-paint the home, exactly when holiday decorations are allowed up, automobile placement or repair on the property, satellite placement, etc.

 

The declaration, bylaws, operating rules, articles of incorporation or any other documents which govern the normal operating procedures of an association.

 

Similar in essence to a lien, the Notice of Noncompliance is a document sometimes authorized under the CC&Rs and may be recorded in the county property records. Its' essential purpose is to notify prospective buyers that the property is in violation of the documents.

 

A monetary claim levied against a property for an unpaid mortgage, taxes, contractor work, or other charges. A lien is attached to the property, not the owner, but legally must be recorded in the property records of the county of residence. If a Lien is in place, the property owner has very limited ability to do anything involving the property until the Lien is satisfied or removed.

 

An interest or a right in real property which grants the ability to a landowner to use the land of another for a special purpose or endeavor. An association may, for example, have an easement for slope maintenance or other repair purposes. A public utility may also have an easement for maintenance or repair work to be executed at a future date.

 

The Declaration is sometimes referred to as the 'master deed,' 'documents,' or 'declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions' [CC&Rs]. It describes an owner's responsibilities to the association which can include payment of dues and assessments as well as the association’s various duties to the owners. It is commonly viewed as somewhat of a 'constitution' of the association. The person or group of persons who either signs the original declaration governing the development and association or acquires the original developer's rights is referred to as the 'Declarant.'

 

 

A community association is a nongovernmental association of participating members of a community, such as a neighborhood, village, condominium, cooperative, or group of homeowners or property owners in a delineated geographic area. Participation may be voluntary, require a specific residency, or require participation in an intentional community. Community associations may serve as social clubs, community promotional groups, service organizations, or quasi-governmental groups.

 

A property management entity contracted by a Board of Directors or community to provide a variety of services including but not limited to collecting assessments, sub-contractor endeavors, financial advisement and statement/reports preparation and analysis, general maintenance and problem resolution, and advisement on legal and other property related matters. Some of these companies manage hundreds of properties simultaneously, while others focus on individual properties.

 

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A Homeowners' Association (HOA) is a legal entity created by a real estate developer for the purpose of developing, managing and selling a community of homes. It is given the authority to enforce the covenants, conditions & restrictions (CC&Rs) and to manage the common amenities of the development. It allows a developer to end their responsibility for the community, typically by transferring ownership of the association to the homeowners after selling. Generally accepted as a voluntary association of homeowners gathered together to protect their property values and to improve the neighborhood, a large percentage of U.S neighborhoods where free-standing homes exist have an HOA. Most homeowners' associations are nonprofit organizations and are subject to state statutes that govern non-profit corporations and homeowners' associations.

 

Association management is a distinct field of management because of the unique environment of associations. Associations are unique in that the 'owners' are dues-paying members. Members also govern their association through an elected board or other governing bodies, along with association committees, commissions, task forces, councils, and other units. Typically, the board selects, retains and evaluates a chief executive officer or an executive director who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the association and paid staff. Managers within the association environment are responsible for many of the same tasks that are found in other organizational contexts. These include human resource management, financial management, meeting management, IT management, and project management. Other aspects of management are unique for association managers. These include membership recruitment and retention; tax-exempt accounting and financial management; development of non-dues revenue and fundraising. Association managers must also be familiar with laws and regulations that pertain only to associations. To attain the knowledge needed to effectively operate in association management, its practitioners may choose to pursue the Certified Association Executive designation.

 

The term neighborhood association is sometimes incorrectly used instead of a homeowners association (HOA). Some key differences include:

 

1. HOA membership is mandatory generally through rules tied to the ownership of property like deed restrictions. Neighborhood association membership is voluntary or informal.

 

2. HOAs often own and maintain common property, such as recreational facilities, parks, and roads, whereas neighborhood associations are focused on general advocacy and community events. The rules for the formation of a neighborhood association in the United States are sometimes regulated at the city or state level. Neighborhood associations are more likely to be formed in older, established neighborhoods, whereas HOAs are generally established at the time a residential neighborhood is built and sold. In some cases, neighborhood associations exist simultaneously with HOAs, and each may not encompass identical boundaries.

 

Community Manager:

 Financial Management, including Assessments, Budget, Billing, Banking, and Reporting

 Review of Modification/Improvement Requests

 Enforcement of Rules and Regulations

 Vendor & Contract Management

 File and Resolve Homeowner Inquiries

 Assist the Board in the resolution of residents’ concerns

 Advise the Board on Policy and Commons Practices

 Association Operations & Maintenance of HOA Common Areas

 

Lifestyle Director: 
 Community Events & Programs

 Resident Communications (email, social media, mail)

 Sponsorships, and marketing

 

Community Administrator: 

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In relation to an HOA, Community or other formal organization, a director is an officer charged with the conduct and management of its affairs. The directors collectively are referred to as a board of directors and are generally elected or appointed. Sometimes the board will appoint one of its members to be the chair, making this person the President of the Board of Directors or Chairman.

 

The opportunity to allow a resident to the board with voting power will come when the community is near completion.

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We follow Bexar County guidelines for noise level. On residential zoned property the limit is 63 decibels. Subtract 7 decibels at nighttime, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sun though Thursday and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For business zoned property the upper limit is 70 decibels except at nighttime subtract 7 decibels.

 

 

During construction, the street is cleaned by the developer DR Horton. 

The association has the other streets cleaned twice a year.  Lend a helping hand and pick up trash, back sure your bins are closed on trash day to avoid it from being blown away. We appreciate all of the help we can get in making Whisper Falls a beautiful place to live. 

 

Bexar County

 

Land Development D. R. Horton

Construction of streets

Development of new sections of Whisper Falls

Construction of amenities

Warranty/concerns regarding your home after move-in

Communications about home construction process/status updates

Contractors/Construction Managers

 

The pool will not be open year around.

Currently the schedule will be as follows: 

Open: Spring Break Week (Medina Valley Spring Break) 

Open: May Weekends 

Open: Memorial Day-Labor Day

Open: September & October Weekends

Closed: Last Saturday of October - first Friday of Medina Valley Spring Break. 

 

Under advice and direction from legal counsel this rule is included to the Pool Rules. This rule has become a part of many HOA pool rules over the last 3-5 years across the country. This rule has been added due to direct correlation to deaths by arm floaties otherwise known as “pool wings”.

 

The forms you fill out and sign for the pool are our way of keeping track of who has access to the facility. 

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