One of the major responsibilities of the Association is to protect your investment and enhance the value of your property. The Association provides for the maintenance and operation of the common areas and facilities such as landscaped areas, and fitness park. The Association is also responsible for enforcing the covenants and may do anything lawful to protect, beautify or benefit the property under its jurisdiction, such as, care for vacant and unkempt lots, pay for the cost of maintaining the common areas, operation of street lights, lighting at entries, publication of the newsletter, welcome packages, security, administrative expenses, etc.

The Association collects an annual assessment from the owners of each lot. This assessment is due by January 1st. Any assessment not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date shall bear interest from the date. Assessments, late charges, costs and reasonable attorneys fees, shall be a charge on the land and shall be a continuing lien upon the property. The Association may bring an action at law against the owners personally obligated to pay the same, or foreclose the lien against the property.

The affairs of the Association are managed by a board of eight (8) directors, and the committees they appoint. Lot owners are members of the Association, and entitled to one vote per lot. The Association's officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is required to determine the policies of the Association. Each Director must use his best discretion, care and diligence in the performance of his duties. The Directors do not receive compensation for their services.

Architectural Control is monitored by the Architectural Control Committee. The Architectural Control Committee is organized to provide and maintain uniformity and harmony in the construction of improvements to the homes in Nottingham Country. Any improvement made to the exterior of your home or property must have prior approval of the Architectural Control Committee.

The Association's Declaration provides several restrictions prohibiting activities that tend to decrease property values. Some of these restrictions include: Lots shall not be used for storage of materials and/or equipment other than normal residential requirements or for construction of improvements as permitted by Deed Restrictions. No boats, trailers, motor homes or commercial vehicles may be kept or stored in public view. Pets must be leashed when not confined.

There are many other use restrictions established for your Association. If you have a question or are unsure if something is acceptable please contact your management company. We hope this gives you an overview of what an Association is, and why you have one. If you have any questions please feel free to contact any board member or the the management company.

Contact information can be found at http://nottinghamcountry.org/contacts.htm.