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FAQs – Napa Vault Owners' Association
- 01A management company is contracted by the Board of Directors to provide such services as: collection of assessments, supervision of subcontractors, obtaining bids for subcontracted services, providing financial statements and collection reports. A management company can also serve as an advisor and general clearing house for problem solving and communications with homeowners and the Board of Directors. Our management company, Advanced Property Management or APM, reports directly to the Board and all decisions are made by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. You can reach us online through the Contact page on this site.
- 02A business park Property Owners Association, or POA, is a non-profit organization formed to serve the collective and common interests of the property owners within a business park. The Association's governing documents dictate how the community is to be operated and maintained. The governing documents consist of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and Policies and Rules adopted by the Association.
- 03A management company is contracted by the Board of Directors to provide such services as: collection of assessments, supervision of subcontractors, obtaining bids for subcontracted services, providing financial statements and collection reports. A management company can also serve as an advisor and general clearing house for problem solving and communications with homeowners and the Board of Directors. Our management company, Advanced Property Management or APM, reports directly to the Board and all decisions are made by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. You can reach us online through the Contact page on this site.
- 04A management company is contracted by the Board of Directors to provide such services as: collection of assessments, supervision of subcontractors, obtaining bids for subcontracted services, providing financial statements and collection reports. A management company can also serve as an advisor and general clearing house for problem solving and communications with homeowners and the Board of Directors. Our management company, Advanced Property Management or APM, reports directly to the Board and all decisions are made by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. You can reach us online through the Contact page on this site.
- 05The Association’s CC&Rs require that within 6 months of purchasing your home a Landscape Plan must be submitted to the Association for Design Review to ensure your Landscaping meetig the Design Guidelines. The CC&Rs require that the approved Landscaping plan be installed within 9 months of purchasing your home.
- 06A Condominium Owners Association, or COA, is a non-profit organization formed to serve the collective and common interests of the property owners within the development. The Association's governing documents dictate how the community is to be operated and maintained. The governing documents consist of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and Policies and Rules adopted by the Association. The membership of the Association is made up of all of the property owners and exists for the mutual benefit of the collective group of owners. The COA cares for the common areas and common area improvements within the development. In an effort to maintain the quality of the development, the POA also has administrative responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, financial operations and member compliance with the provisions of the POA governing documents and policies. The POA works to ensure that the property owners (the members of the POA) each meet their financial obligations and comply with the provisions of the CC&Rs and policies. The policies are developed and adopted to supplement and clarify the conditions and restrictions as set forth in the governing documents of the POA (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and Policies and Rules).
- 07The Association’s CC&Rs require that within 6 months of purchasing your home a Landscape Plan must be submitted to the Association for Design Review to ensure your Landscaping meetig the Design Guidelines. The CC&Rs require that the approved Landscaping plan be installed within 9 months of purchasing your home.
- 08A volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for all operations of the condominium owners association (COA). The board members are elected by the members of the COA. Day to day management of the operations of the Association are outsourced to a professional management company, Advanced Property Management (APM).
- 09A management company is contracted by the Board of Directors to provide such services as: collection of assessments, supervision of subcontractors, obtaining bids for subcontracted services, providing financial statements and collection reports. A management company can also serve as an advisor and general clearing house for problem solving and communications with homeowners and the Board of Directors. Our management company, Advanced Property Management or APM, reports directly to the Board and all decisions are made by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. You can reach us online through the Contact page on this site.
- 10A homeowner's association 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 most associations are available online through the association website.) Membership in the Association is automatic and mandatory for all homeowners, who support the corporation financially through payment of assessments, also know as dues or homeowner association fees.
- 11A volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for all operations of the POA. The board members are elected by the members of the POA. The election results are reported at the annual meeting of the membership. The board member terms are typically one to two years. Day to day management of the operations of the POA is outsourced to a professional management company, such as Advanced Property Management (APM), under contract with the POA. APM operates at the direction of the Board of Directors to care for the business interests of the POA.
- 12A homeowner's association 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 most associations are available online through the association website.) Membership in the Association is automatic and mandatory for all homeowners, who support the corporation financially through payment of assessments, also know as dues or homeowner association fees.
- 13Please contact Advanced Property Management's property liaison representative: Dawn Friesen, Property Liaison Advanced Property Management P.O. Box 23743, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Office: (866) 946-0800 x89 | Fax: (888) 205-3135 Inquiries will be responded to in a timely manner.
- 14A homeowner's association 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 most associations are available online through the association website.) Membership in the Association is automatic and mandatory for all homeowners, who support the corporation financially through payment of assessments, also know as dues or homeowner association fees.
- 15A homeowner's association 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 most associations are available online through the association website.) Membership in the Association is automatic and mandatory for all homeowners, who support the corporation financially through payment of assessments, also know as dues or homeowner association fees.
- 16While it is up to the discretion of each owner to ensure they have appropriate insurance coverage for their personal property, the Napa Vault governing documents require that owner's maintain liability insurance that additionally insure the following parties: Napa Vault Owners' Association, Storage Tech, Inc., and Advanced Property Management.
- 17The 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 on the part of a homeowner to abide by the CC&Rs may result in a fine to the homeowner by the Association.
- 18The 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 on the part of a homeowner to abide by the CC&Rs may result in a fine to the homeowner by the Association.
- 19The 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 on the part of a homeowner to abide by the CC&Rs may result in a fine to the homeowner by the Association.
- 20The 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 on the part of a homeowner to abide by the CC&Rs may result in a fine to the homeowner by the Association.
- 21Board meetings are held at regular intervals as provided for in the governing documents of the POA. The location, date and time of the meeting are published to the members of the POA. All board meetings are open to the members of the POA and all property owners are welcome to attend.
- 22The purpose of the COA is to care for the common interests shared by all the property owners within the business park. The membership of the Association is made up of all of the property owners and exists for the mutual benefit of the collective group of owners. The COA cares for the common areas and common area improvements within the development. In an effort to maintain the quality of the development, the COA also has administrative responsibilities. Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to, financial operations and member compliance with the provisions of the COA governing documents and policies. The COA works to ensure that the property owners (the members of the COA) each meet their financial obligations and comply with the provisions of the CC&Rs and policies. The policies are developed and adopted to supplement and clarify the conditions and restrictions as set forth in the governing documents of the COA (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and Policies and Rules).
- 23The 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.
- 24The 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.
- 25The 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.
- 26All exterior changes require Association approval, and some interior changes require Association approval. The specific guidelines and process for architectural approvals are contained in the governing documents and policies of the Association. Remember that if you want to make any modifications or changes to your Unit that require Association approval, you must contact Advanced Property Management for Design Guidelines and the application forms that must be submitted to the Board (or the Architectural Committee if one has been formed). Written approval must be obtained before undertaking any modifications. No modifications that impact the Common Area in any way may be made without Association approval.
- 27The 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.
- 28The purpose of the POA is to care for the common interests shared by all the property owners within the business park. The membership of the Association is made up of all of the property owners and exists for the mutual benefit of the collective group of owners. The POA cares for the common areas and common area improvements within the business park. In an effort to maintain the quality of the business park, the POA also has administrative responsibilities. Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to, financial operations and member compliance with the provisions of the POA governing documents and policies. The POA works to ensure that the property owners (the members of the POA) each meet their financial obligations and comply with the provisions of the CC&Rs and policies. The policies are developed and adopted to supplement and clarify the conditions and restrictions as set forth in the governing documents of the POA (CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and Policies and Rules).
- 29The Homeowner's Association is a corporation and therefore requires a governing body 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 are outlined in the Association governing documents.
- 30The Homeowner's Association is a corporation and therefore requires a governing body 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 are outlined in the Association governing documents.
- 31The Homeowner's Association is a corporation and therefore requires a governing body 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 are outlined in the Association governing documents.
- 32The governing documents of the COA establish the frequency of COA assessment payments. Payment of assessments can be made by check, by ACH (Automated Clearing House), or by online banking with your bank.
- 33The Homeowner's Association is a corporation and therefore requires a governing body 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 are outlined in the Association governing documents.
- 34The Board of Directors is intially made up of three members assigned by DR Horton. Following the first annual meeting, two additonal seats will be opened up for volunteer homeowners to serve. As the development is completed the three seats held by DR Horton representative will be filled by volunteer homeonwers. Eventually the Board of Directors will be made up completely by your neighbors, and possibly you, serving as volunteers to care for the needs of the Association.
- 35Yes. The specific guidelines and process for architectural approvals are contained in the governing documents and policies of the POA (for example, a change to the exterior of your property, landscaping, and so on). The governing documents and POA policies establish the types of modifications that must be reviewed and approved in writing by the POA Board of Directors prior to work commencement. Should you desire to make any changes to your property, it's important to review the governing documents and policies of the POA and then submit your request in writing with the appropriate application form and exhibits. Typically, an application form is available in hard copy or electronic format from the management company or on the POA website. In every case, formal written approval from the POA Board of Directors must be received prior to making any change to the landscaping, exterior or signage of your building.
- 36The Board of Directors is intially made up of three members assigned by DR Horton. Following the first annual meeting, two additonal seats will be opened up for volunteer homeowners to serve. As the development is completed the three seats held by DR Horton representative will be filled by volunteer homeonwers. Eventually the Board of Directors will be made up completely by your neighbors, and possibly you, serving as volunteers to care for the needs of the Association.
- 37Each year, all members of the Association receive the annual budget, a current copy of the policies, a summary of the status of reserve funding (for long-term capital improvements and maintenance), the annual insurance disclosure and other important information regarding the COA. Additionally, all members receive a copy each year of the financials for the previous year, which have been reviewed by a third party CPA. If any policies or rules change during the course of the year, each member will receive the new information.
- 38Typically yes. Most associations have additional rules that are sent to all owners annually and are usually available through the Association website. These rules and guidelines are generally intended to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners and help protect the value of property. Violation of these rules on the part of homeowners may result in action by the Board of Directors that could include a fine.
- 39Each year, all members of the POA receive the annual budget, a current copy of the policies, a summary of the status of reserve funding (for long-term capital improvements and maintenance), the annual insurance disclosure and other important information regarding the POA. Additionally, all members receive a copy each year of the financials for the previous year, which have been reviewed by a third party CPA. If any policies or rules change during the course of the year, each member will receive the new information.
- 40Typically yes. Most associations have additional rules that are sent to all owners annually and are usually available through the Association website. These rules and guidelines are generally intended to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners and help protect the value of property. Violation of these rules on the part of homeowners may result in action by the Board of Directors that could include a fine.
- 41Typically yes. Most associations have additional rules that are sent to all owners annually and are usually available through the Association website. These rules and guidelines are generally intended to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners and help protect the value of property. Violation of these rules on the part of homeowners may result in action by the Board of Directors that could include a fine.
- 42Typically yes. Most associations have additional rules that are sent to all owners annually and are usually available through the Association website. These rules and guidelines are generally intended to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners and help protect the value of property. Violation of these rules on the part of homeowners may result in action by the Board of Directors that could include a fine.
- 43If homeowners cannot resolve a situation between themselves they can turn to the Association. If you're involved in a situation that does not appear to be resolved through neighborly means and you're willing to actively participate in the enforcement provided by the Policies and Guidelines, you can contact your Homeowner Liaison. (Contact information for your liaison is available through the Association website.) If the situation involves a violation of the Policies and Guidelines, the Board of Directors will initiate enforcement proceedings. Your continued assistance may be required.
- 44If homeowners cannot resolve a situation between themselves they can turn to the Association. If you're involved in a situation that does not appear to be resolved through neighborly means and you're willing to actively participate in the enforcement provided by the Policies and Guidelines, you can contact your Homeowner Liaison. (Contact information for your liaison is available through the Association website.) If the situation involves a violation of the Policies and Guidelines, the Board of Directors will initiate enforcement proceedings. Your continued assistance may be required.
- 45If an owner inadvertently violates the policies or rules of the Association, they will receive a letter notifying them of the violation and they'll have the opportunity to resolve the issue. Failure to resolve the issue following notice will result in a hearing before the Board of Directors that may be followed by a fine being levied against the account of the owner.
- 46If homeowners cannot resolve a situation between themselves they can turn to the Association. If you're involved in a situation that does not appear to be resolved through neighborly means and you're willing to actively participate in the enforcement provided by the Policies and Guidelines, you can contact your Homeowner Liaison. (Contact information for your liaison is available through the Association website.) If the situation involves a violation of the Policies and Guidelines, the Board of Directors will initiate enforcement proceedings. Your continued assistance may be required.
- 47If an owner inadvertently violates the policies or rules of the Association, they will receive a letter notifying them of the violation and they'll have the opportunity to resolve the issue. Please remember that Owner's are responsible for the actions of their invitees (i.e. guests, vendors, etc.) Failure to resolve a violation following notice will result in a hearing before the Board of Directors that may be followed by a fine being levied against the account of the owner.
- 48If homeowners cannot resolve a situation between themselves they can turn to the Association. If you're involved in a situation that does not appear to be resolved through neighborly means and you're willing to actively participate in the enforcement provided by the Policies and Guidelines, you can contact your Homeowner Liaison. (Contact information for your liaison is available through the Association website.) If the situation involves a violation of the Policies and Guidelines, the Board of Directors will initiate enforcement proceedings. Your continued assistance may be required.
- 49Yes, board meetings are open to all homeowners. Notice of the time and place of all regular board meetings are published in the Association newsletter and website.
- 50Yes, board meetings are open to all homeowners. Notice of the time and place of all regular board meetings are published in the Association newsletter and website.
- 51Yes, board meetings are open to all homeowners. Notice of the time and place of all regular board meetings are published in the Association newsletter and website.
- 52The governing documents of the POA establish the frequency of POA assessment payments. Payment of assessments can be made by check, by ACH (Automated Clearing House), or by online banking with your bank.
- 53Yes, board meetings are open to all homeowners. Notice of the time and place of all regular board meetings are published in the Association newsletter and website.
- 54The assessment is the periodic amount due from each homeowner to cover the operating expenses of the common area and to provide for reserve funds for the repair and/or replacement of common facilities in future years. Assessment amounts are published in the Association Budget, which is typically available through the Association website.
- 55All income from the regular assessments is for maintenance, repairs and improvements of the common area of the Association. In addition to the normal operational responsibilities of the COA, a portion of the assessment is set aside in reserve for major expenditures. The COA establishes the annual budget to meet the expenses of the COA with no intention of making any profit. Every dollar taken in by the COA goes back into the operation and maintenance of the COA.
- 56The 2019 monthly assessments are $272.50 The Board approves changes to the monthly assessments with the annual budget, typically in a open Board meeting around November. Any change in the monthly assessments approved in with the annual budget becomes effective January 1 of the new year.
- 57The assessment is the periodic amount due from each homeowner to cover the operating expenses of the common area and to provide for reserve funds for the repair and/or replacement of common facilities in future years. Assessment amounts are published in the Association Budget, which is typically available through the Association website.
- 58The assessment is the periodic amount due from each homeowner to cover the operating expenses of the common area and to provide for reserve funds for the repair and/or replacement of common facilities in future years. Assessment amounts are published in the Association Budget, which is typically available through the Association website.
- 59All income from the regular assessments is for maintenance, repairs and improvements of the common area of the POA. In addition to the normal operational responsibilities of the POA, a portion of the assessment is set aside in reserve for major expenditures. The POA establishes the annual budget to meet the expenses of the POA with no intention of making any profit. Every dollar taken in by the POA goes back into the operation and maintenance of the POA.
- 60The 2019 monthly assessments are $272.50 The Board approves changes to the monthly assessments with the annual budget, typically in a open Board meeting around November. Any change in the monthly assessments approved in with the annual budget becomes effective January 1 of the new year.
- 61The assessment is the periodic amount due from each homeowner to cover the operating expenses of the common area and to provide for reserve funds for the repair and/or replacement of common facilities in future years. Assessment amounts are published in the Association Budget, which is typically available through the Association website.
- 62There is no simple yes or no answer to this question. In order to cover increased costs of operating and maintaining the common area and sufficient reserve funds, the Board of Directors may approve increases in budget that could increase your assessment up to the percentage allowed by the Civil Code.
- 63New community specific FAQs are often added based on the inquiries management receives from homeowners and from newsletter articles written to address community needs.
- 64Please contact your management company, come to a board meeting or write the POA Board of Directors. At the board meeting, the owner comment period usually falls during the first 15 minutes of the meeting. For correspondence, please mail it directly to the POA in care of your management company at the POA address, or email it to an APM team member.
- 65There is no simple yes or no answer to this question. In order to cover increased costs of operating and maintaining the common area and sufficient reserve funds, the Board of Directors may approve increases in budget that could increase your assessment up to the percentage allowed by the Civil Code.
- 66There is no simple yes or no answer to this question. In order to cover increased costs of operating and maintaining the common area and sufficient reserve funds, the Board of Directors may approve increases in budget that could increase your assessment up to the percentage allowed by the Civil Code.
- 67New community specific FAQs are often added based on the inquiries management receives from homeowners and from newsletter articles written to address community needs.
- 68New community specific FAQs are often added based on the inquiries management receives from homeowners and from newsletter articles written to address community needs.
- 69There is no simple yes or no answer to this question. In order to cover increased costs of operating and maintaining the common area and sufficient reserve funds, the Board of Directors may approve increases in budget that could increase your assessment up to the percentage allowed by the Civil Code.
- 70The maintenance and management services incurred by the Association are dependent upon timely receipt of assessments due from each homeowner. Late payments will result in a late charge. The CC&Rs allow the Association to assess late charges and interest and to proceed with a lien on your property and even foreclosure proceedings for nonpayment of assessments.
- 71The maintenance and management services incurred by the Association are dependent upon timely receipt of assessments due from each homeowner. Late payments will result in a late charge. The CC&Rs allow the Association to assess late charges and interest and to proceed with a lien on your property and even foreclosure proceedings for nonpayment of assessments.
- 72The maintenance and management services incurred by the Association are dependent upon timely receipt of assessments due from each homeowner. Late payments will result in a late charge. The CC&Rs allow the Association to assess late charges and interest and to proceed with a lien on your property and even foreclosure proceedings for nonpayment of assessments.
- 73The maintenance and management services incurred by the Association are dependent upon timely receipt of assessments due from each homeowner. Late payments will result in a late charge. The CC&Rs allow the Association to assess late charges and interest and to proceed with a lien on your property and even foreclosure proceedings for nonpayment of assessments.
- 74Architectural change policies vary from one association to another but in general any exterior modifications require advance review and approval by the Board before project work can begin. All request forms must be submitted and approved in writing before beginning any such project. Most associations make these forms available through the Association website. In most cases, the Board may take up to 30 days to respond to a request, although most requests are processed more quickly than that.
- 75Architectural change policies vary from one association to another but in general any exterior modifications require advance review and approval by the Board before project work can begin. All request forms must be submitted and approved in writing before beginning any such project. Most associations make these forms available through the Association website. In most cases, the Board may take up to 30 days to respond to a request, although most requests are processed more quickly than that.
- 76Architectural change policies vary from one association to another but in general any exterior modifications require advance review and approval by the Board before project work can begin. All request forms must be submitted and approved in writing before beginning any such project. Most associations make these forms available through the Association website. In most cases, the Board may take up to 30 days to respond to a request, although most requests are processed more quickly than that.
- 77Architectural change policies vary from one association to another but in general any exterior modifications require advance review and approval by the Board before project work can begin. All request forms must be submitted and approved in writing before beginning any such project. Most associations make these forms available through the Association website. In most cases, the Board may take up to 30 days to respond to a request, although most requests are processed more quickly than that.
- 78Tree removals do not require Board approval. However, you must check with the City to find out if you need a permit and to learn about possible restrictions.
- 79Tree removals do not require Board approval. However, you must check with the City to find out if you need a permit and to learn about possible restrictions.
- 80Tree removals do not require Board approval. However, you must check with the City to find out if you need a permit and to learn about possible restrictions.
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