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• What is a homeowner's association?
• What are the CC&Rs?
• What are the Bylaws?
• What is the Board of Directors?
• Are there any other rules?
• If I am having a problem with a neighbor for a violation of the Policies and Guidelines, what can I do?
• Are Board Meetings open to all residents? If so, where and when are they held?
• If I want to serve on a committee, how do I find out what committees are active and how I can get involved?
• What is my assessment?
• How is the amount of my assessment determined?
• Will my assessment go up?
• What happens if I don't pay my assessment?
• If we rent one of the rooms, do we get to use the patio and pools? 
• When will they produce a schedule of days designated for tennis, basketball, etc.?

• Can we use the life jacket that we brought for our child under 4 years?

•  Which pool is the children’s pool? Which is the adults?

• What type of exercise classes are being offered at the Swim & Athletic Club?

• Is there a weight room or gym?

• Can we have a birthday party for my child at the pool?

• Is there a charge for the swim pants that you provide?

• What is the schedule for the pool monitors?
   

• Q: If we rent one of the rooms, do we get to use the patio and pools?

  A  No. Guests attending a party may not utilize the pools or outside facilities

  Q: When will they produce a schedule of days designated for tennis, basketball, etc.?

  A: Now that the permanent basketball poles have been installed on the sport court, tennis or basketball may be played whenever a reservation is made. You may also “walk on” if no one is utilizing the court. Roller hockey is not currently being offered as interest has not reached sufficient levels for leagues to be formed. If you are interested in roller hockey, please sign the interest form at the Club!

  Q: Can we use the life jacket that we brought for our child under 4 years?

  A: Yes, as long as it has a U.S. Coast Guard seal of approval printed on the inside of the jacket, and it is the proper size and fit for his/her weight

  Q: Which pool is the children’s pool? Which is the adults?

  A: At this time neither pool has been labeled or designated as a youth or adult only pool. The lap pool water temperature will be maintained between 79 and 81 degrees, and the resort style pool will be between 82 and 84 degrees.

  Q: What type of exercise classes are being offered at the Swim & Athletic Club?

  A: Please pick up a copy of the monthly activity calendar, newsletter, and/or fitness flyers for details

  Q: Is there a weight room or gym?

  A: No. Talega does not currently have a weight room and there is no plan to have one installed.

  Q: Can we have a birthday party for my child at the pool?

  A: Parties are allowed Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Swim and Athletic Club pool only. Residents must fill out a reservation form and leave a $300.00 dollar deposit and hire a lifeguard for all 3 hours.
  

  
  Q: Is there a charge for the swim pants that you provide

  A: Rubber pants are free and available to residents to prevent accidents and pool closures.

  Q: What is the schedule for the pool monitors?

  A: Pool attendants will be scheduled starting mid through Labor Day, schedule is TBD. Attendants will be on duty at the following pools, Talega Swim & Athletic Club, Saluda and Tierra Grande.

Q: What is a homeowner's association?

A: It is a non-profit corporation registered with the State and managed by a duly elected Board of Directors. Its purpose is to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in accordance with the provision of the legal documents: CC&Rs, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation. The governing legal documents for the association may be viewed online within the Resource Center page of this site. The corporation is financially supported by all members of the homeowners association. Membership is both automatic and mandatory.

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Q: What are the CC&Rs?

A: The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are the governing legal documents that set up the guidelines for the operation of the planned community as a non-profit corporation. The CC&Rs were recorded by the County recorder's office of the County in which the property is located and are included in the title to your property. Failure to abide by the CC&Rs may result in a fine to a homeowner by the Association. The governing legal documents for the association may be viewed online within the Resource Center page of this site.

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Q: What are the Bylaws?

A: The Bylaws are the guidelines for the operation of the non-profit corporation. The Bylaws define the duties of the various offices of the Board of Directors, the terms of the Directors, the membership's voting rights, required meetings and notices of meetings, and the principal office of the Association, as well as other specific items that are necessary to run the Association as a business. The Bylaws for the association may be viewed online within the Resource Center page of this site.

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Q: What is the Board of Directors?

A: The Homeowner's Association again is a corporation and therefore a governing body that is required to oversee its business. The Board of Directors is elected by the homeowners, or as otherwise specified in the bylaws. The limitations and restrictions of the powers of the Board of Directors is outlined in the Association governing documents found within the Resource Center page of this site.

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Q: Are there any other rules?

A: Most associations have developed Rules and Regulations as provided for in the CC&Rs and adopted by the Board of Directors. Rules are established to provide direction to the homeowners for common courtesies with regard to parking, vehicles, pets and pool use hours, etc. In addition, your Association will adopt Architectural Guidelines with procedures for submitting requests to make exterior changes to your home. Such changes may include patio covers, decks, landscaping, exterior color changes or extensive interior changes and additions. These rules and guidelines are set up to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners, and hopefully protect the market value of your investment as well. Violations of these rules may result in action by the Board of Directors and a fine. In addition, if you proceed with an exterior improvement or change, without written approval of the Board of Directors, or Architectural Committee, as applicable, you will be required to remove or correct the alteration and/or be fined for the violation. For more information about this topic visit the Resource Center page of this site.

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Q: If I am having a problem with a neighbor for a violation of the Policies and Guidelines, what can I do?

A: If residents cannot resolve a situation between themselves, then turn to your Association. Should you have a situation that does not appear to be resolved through neighborly means, and you are willing to actively participate in the enforcement provided by the Policies and Guidelines, you may complete a Covenant Violation form online. The Violation form may be found within the Management Office page on this site. If the situation is deemed in violation of the Policies and Guidelines, the Board of Directors will institute the enforcement policy. Your continued assistance may be required.

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Q: Are Board Meetings open to all residents? If so, where and when are they held?

A: Yes. Notice of the time and place of any regular board meeting will be noted in the community newsletter, or accessed online on the Calendar page.

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Q: If I want to serve on a committee, how do I find out what committees are active and how I can get involved?

A: The Contact Us page of this website will inform you of the status of current committees organized and committee contact information. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Management.

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Q: What is my assessment?

A:The assessment is the periodic amount due from each homeowner to cover the operating expenses of the common area and provide for reserve funds for replacement of common facilities in future years. Your assessments are due on the first of the month. Statements will be sent for assessments as a reminder of the amount due.

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Q: How is the amount of my assessment determined?

A:The Department of Real Estate typically requires an initial budget from the developer for each community that a developer proposes to build. This budget is set upon specific guidelines for utilities, landscaping, administration, etc. Reserve funds are monies set aside for future expenses due to the life expectancy of certain items: lighting, street resurfacing, pool equipment, etc. These amounts are then divided by the number of units built in a given phase of the development. Subsequent budgets are developed by the Board of Directors and adjusted periodically to meet anticipated expenses.

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Q: Will my assessment go up?

A:There is no concrete answer to this. Typically the Civil Code provides for annual increases, but not to exceed 20 percent per year without the vote of the membership. The Board of Directors may approve an increased budget, increasing your assessment up to this percentage in order to cover increased costs of operating and maintaining the common area and sufficient reserve funds.

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Q: What happens if I don't pay my assessment?

A:The maintenance and management services incurred by the Association are dependent upon timely receipt of the assessments due from each homeowner. Late payments will result in a late charge as assessments are due on the first of the month. In addition, the CC&Rs allows the Association to charge late charges and interest and proceed with a lien on your property, or foreclosure proceeding for nonpayment of assessments.

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