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Who governs the Association?
A Board of Directors governs the
Association. Directors are co-owner volunteers who have been
elected by the Association membership. The day-to-day
management is handled by:
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| Herriman & Associates, Inc. |
| 41486 Wilcox
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| Plymouth, MI 48170-3104 |
| 734-459-5440
fax 734-459-0690
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What if I have a serious
emergency after hours?
Call 734-459-5440 at any time.
A recording will provide you with the emergency pager number for the
day. Herriman & Associates, Inc. will contact you as soon as they
receive your pager call.
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Financial
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Where do I make 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:
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Old Orchard Country Homes Condominium
Association |
| c/o Herriman & Associates, Inc. |
| P.O. Box
701880 |
| Plymouth, MI
48170-0972 |
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Do
I need to order a payment book?
Payment books are mailed in
mid-October to those co-owners who are not using
automatic payment service. If you have recently
purchased your home, please click Contact
Us to request a new coupon book.
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Administrative
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How do I contact the board of
directors?
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.
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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.
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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. You will receive this
form prior to each annual meeting.
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How can I change my emergency
information on file?
Click Service Forms.
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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.
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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. You may then contact the
insurance agent with your request.
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Do I need any property
insurance?
Yes, the
Association's Bylaws require you to carry condominium homeowner's
insurance. The
Association’s property casualty and liability insurance policies
will NOT cover your personal property or any improvements or
betterments to your unit. You are urged to consult with your
insurance agent.
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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.
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Can I change the exterior of
my home?
There are restrictions relative
to making modifications to the common elements - the exteriors of
buildings, the common grounds and some interior building
components. Click Service Forms
to complete a Modification Request. The Board of
Directors must approve your request before you begin any
modification.
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Where can I park my
vehicle?
The Association
has specific parking restrictions within the courts. Only
one car per unit is permitted to park on the curb adjacent to
the building. All other cars must be parked in the
center of the courts or on Olde Orchard Street. During
"snow emergencies" you will be asked to move your vehicle to
facilitate snow removal..
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Are pets
permitted at the
Association?
Yes, pets are
permitted in the Association
but there are several restrictions. Please read the
Condominium Bylaws for details.
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Where do I place my rubbish?
Dumpsters for
rubbish removal are located in various courts throughout the
community. You may not use the Association's dumpsters for
carpeting, large appliances, furniture, doors or other
construction debris from your unit.
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Maintenance Information
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Should I change my exterior
light bulbs?
Yes, unit owners must
replace
exterior light bulbs in the fixtures attached to your unit.
The Association is responsible for exterior lighting along the
walking path, street and court lighting, and Clubhouse
lighting.
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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.
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How do I request maintenance?
Click Service Forms.
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Can I turn off my sump pump?
No. Each
building has one or more sump pumps
installed to assist with the removal of ground water. If your
unit has a sump
pump for the building, and it stops operating, please complete the
Site Manager
as soon as possible.
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