Financial
Where do I send my
association payments?
Three payment
options are available - automatic deduction from your bank
account, payment via on-line banking or payment with a check.
If you
sign-up for automatic payment, your regular
assessment payments will be automatically deducted from your bank
account each month. Click
Service
Forms to print an ACH Debit Authorization - you
can sign-up at any time.
If you pay
via an on-line banking service, you must include the
association's name AND your account number (located at the bottom
center of your payment coupon) in the "Pay To" line.
Mail payments to the address below.
If you pay
by check, mail your check AND your payment coupon to:
|
Hickory Creek Homeowners
Association |
|
c/o Herriman & Associates, Inc. |
|
P.O. Box
701880 |
|
Plymouth, MI
48170-0972 |
When will I receive a new
payment book?
Payment books are mailed in
mid-January to those co-owners who are not using the automatic
payment service. If you have recently purchased your home,
please click "Contact Us"
to request a new coupon book.
When will I receive the
annual budget for the new fiscal year?
Budgets are typically mailed
after the Board of Directors approval or in mid-December.
Administrative
How do I contact the board of
directors?
Simply click
Contact
Us. Your concerns, comments or compliments will be
given to the Board of Directors. If you wish to address the
Board of Directors in person, please request the day and time of the
next scheduled board meeting.
How can I obtain the Master
Deed and Bylaws?
Click Contact
Us to request these documents. They will be copied for a fee and
made available for pick-up. Please allow 2 days for preparation.
Hint: These documents may have
been given to you at your mortgage closing. You may wish to review
your closing documents before ordering copies.
How can I change our
Designated Voting Representative?
Click
Service Forms.
You can print, sign and mail the Designated
Voting Representative form at any time. All co-owners receive this
form prior to each annual meeting.
How can I change my emergency
information on file?
Click
Service Forms.
How do I file a complaint
about my neighbor?
Please contact the police
immediately if you are concerned about your personal safety.
If you wish to file a complaint
with the Association, please submit your complaint in writing, not
via e-mail. Herriman & Associates, Inc. will schedule a hearing and
notify the (allegedly) offending co-owner. You will be asked to
appear at a board or committee hearing to state your complaint.
How can I obtain proof of the
Association’s insurance?
The Association’s insurance
agent will provide proof upon request. Click
Contact
Us to request the name and phone number of the
Association’s insurance agent.
Do I need any property
insurance?
The
Association holds general liability for the Common Elements only and
directors and officers insurance policies as required by the
bylaws. Condominium unit owners must obtain their own insurance
which would include property damage to your unit (including storm
and sanitary sewer back-ups) and the personal
property contained therein as well as insurance covering personal
liability. You are urged to consult with your insurance agent.
Can I lease my unit to
someone else?
If you are planning to lease
your unit, a copy of the lease should be sent to Herriman &
Associates, Inc. prior to signing. Herriman & Associates, Inc.
reviews leases for the Association to assure that all leases and
rental agreements state that tenants or non-co-owner occupants shall
comply with all of the conditions of the condominium documents.
Can I change the exterior of
my home?
There are restrictions relative
to making modifications to the exteriors of
buildings, some interior building
components, and the common elements. Please review the various Policies before planning any modification. Submit a written Request for Modification to the Association in care of Herriman & Associates, Inc. The Board of
Directors must approve your request before you begin any
modification.
Why can’t I park on the
street?
Overnight
parking on the street is prohibited. Parking is permitted in your own driveway.
Will my pet be welcome at the
Association?
Yes, but the Association
has certain restrictions
regarding pets; please read the Condominium Bylaws for these
restrictions.
When will recycled items be
picked up?
Recyclables are picked up
every week. Each home was provided a recycling bins for paper, plastic, tin and glass. Click
Contact
Us to request a replacement bin.
When will rubbish be removed?
Rubbish is picked up
every week.
Please do not place your rubbish out the night before the pickup as
small animals have been known to open trash bags and cans during the
night.
Maintenance Information
Should I change my exterior
light bulbs?
Please review
the Exterior Garage and Coach Lamp Policy.
How do I turn on/off my
exterior spigot?
Interior valves need to be shut
off every fall to prevent pipes from bursting. The shut off is a
two step process - 1) turn off the interior shutoff valve, which is
near the exit point to the outside and then 2) open the exterior
spigot to allow remaining water to drain out and then shut it off.
In the spring, simply reverse the process.
How do I turn on/off my lawn
sprinkler system?
Do not attempt to turn on/off
the lawn sprinkler system. A contractor will need to perform
maintenance on this valve periodically. You will be notified when
scheduled appointments are needed.
How do I request maintenance?
Click
Service Forms
and complete a Maintenance Request.
