DID YOU SAVE ON MAINTENANCE FEES?

As we have been informing you, the deadline to save big on your yearly maintenance fees is now just around the corner. The yearly maintenance fee is $423.50, discounted to $270.00 when paid in a timely manner. As you can see, it is quite a large savings, $153.50, when payment is made on time. The deadline for this savings is January 31, 2012.

Any assessments unpaid on February 1, 2012, will be considered late, will not be eligible for the discounted rate and will be assessed interest in the amount of 10% per annum effective January 1, 2012, until paid in full. A letter will be mailed after February 15, 2012, to all homeowners with past due balances. A certified demand letter, with a $20 collection fee added to the account, will be sent after March 15, 2012. All past due accounts will be turned over to the HOA’s attorney for collection after April 15, 2012.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call MASC Austin Properties, Inc., at 713-776-1771.

TIME TO REMOVE DECORATIONS

The holiday season has come and gone...hopefully each and everyone of you had an enjoyable season.

We saw many beautifully decorated residences throughout our neighborhood and that helped greatly to spread cheer and goodwill. Many of you consistently strive to make Barrington Place glitter each year and it brings joy to many of us. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

Now it is time to take all those beautiful decorations down and stow them away for another year. We look forward to reaping the benefits of your efforts again next year!

Inspections will continue to be made on a regular basis. After January 31, deed restriction violation notices will be mailed to those who have not removed their decorations.

Let’s keep the holiday spirit going by conforming with deed restrictions and not being dampened by receiving a violation notice.

Get 2012 off to a positive start!!

MILDEW REMOVAL

As a reminder, mildew removal is part of the homeowner’s responsibilities in maintaining the appearance of your home. Failure to do so not only reflects on the appearance of your home, but those of your neighbors as well.

Mildew is one of the items checked during our regular inspections, and, should you receive a deed restriction violation notice, it is your duty to make sure the problem is resolved in a timely manner. If you are delayed in correcting this problem, we ask that you call MASC Austin Properties, Inc., 713-776-1771, and inform them of your plans. Every effort will be made to work with you.

For the actual mildew removal, you have several options. There are numerous listings in the yellow pages of people who will perform this task for you. There are also several reasonably priced products on the market that allow you to do it yourself. Check at places such as ACE Hardware, Home Depot or Lowe’s for these products and information on how to safely use them. If you choose the do-it-yourself method, please wear protective goggles and clothing as these and all chemicals should not come into contact with your body.

Again, we cannot stress enough the importance of getting mildew removed from your home. It is the responsibility of all Barrington Place residents to maintain their homes in an effort to keep our neighborhood attractive and appealing.

Thank you in advance for helping us protect our property values.

YARD MAINTENANCE

The recent rain we have been receiving is a much needed gift for our lawns, ponds, lakes, etc. With any luck, we will receive more as the weeks go by which will help greatly to recover from the horrible drought of the past summer.

At this time of year, the rainfall increases the growth of weeds and any grass that is not dormant. It is about time for all types of fertilizing and weed killing to take place. Be very careful choosing the proper products for your needs. Make sure of application directions before applying. Some require watering in after applying, or, if lucky, you can put it out shortly before a rainfall.

It’s a great time to trim trees, shrubs and clean out flowerbeds. Remember, inspections are ongoing, so be especially aware of keeping the weeds under control.

Maintain now and put yourself in better shape for spring!