It's in everyone's interest to keep our community looking great.  It makes The Lakes a better place to live and it helps to maintain all our property values.  So be a good citizen... if you see a problem anywhere in our community, please report it to our management office. 

As with any homeowners association, our homeowners must follow the rules that govern our organization.  Failure to do so constitutes a "violation".  Violations may be discovered during routine inspection by our field inspector or as the result of a complaint by a homeowner. 

The following describes the procedures we use to handle violations at The Lakes:

1. Inspections are conducted on a monthly basis by the Lakes field inspector who prepares a report of all violations by date and with current status.
2. Courtesy Notice.  The homeowner is sent a courtesy notice by mail advising them of the nature of the violation.  Because it is possible the homeowner may not have realized they were violating the rules, this is simply an advisory notice to the homeowner.  If you should receive such a notice and have a question or disagree that there is a violation, please contact our property management office.  They will be pleased to answer your questions and help you resolve the problem.
3. Formal Notice.  If the violation still exists at the time of the next monthly inspection, a formal notice is sent by mail giving a specific time to correct the violation.  The homeowner is advised that they have a right to appeal to the board of directors.
4. If the violation still exists at the time of the next monthly inspection, a notice of violation is sent by certified mail and a $50.00 administrative fee is assessed to the homeowner's account.
5. If the violation still exists at the time of the next monthly inspection, a $50.00 per week fine is assessed.  A letter stating this is sent by mail.
6. If the violation still exists at the time of the next monthly inspection (approximately 90 days), legal action may be taken to correct the violation and collect the fines.
7. Repeat Violations.  If a repeat violation occurs (same as previously documented by same homeowner) the homeowner is fined immediately and sent a notice by certified mail of the violation and the fine of $50.00 per week.
8. If the violation still exists at the time of the next monthly inspection, legal action may be taken to correct the violation and collect the fines.
9. Cost of Violations.  All legal costs necessary to correct violations and collect fines are charged to the violator (mailings, attorney fees, etc.). 
10. Hearings.  Every homeowner who is alleged to be in violation has the right to have a hearing with the Board of Directors. 
11. Liens.  Property shall have a lien applied for all violation costs and fines.

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