YES !! Outdoor rain barrles are allowed.

 

It’s not a new idea: rain barrels! We’re hearing a lot about them lately due to the drought conditions we are experiencing. For generations rainwater has been collected as a way to water gardens and accommodate other household necessities. By collecting rain water, rain barrels also help reduce erosion and storm water runoff and increase water quality. If you prefer to purchase a rain barrel, you might want to check out these websites:

Vickery Hardware on Concord Road is a local source for rainbarrels:

 

881 Concord Rd SE

Smyrna, GA 30080

(770) 435-4567

 

 

 

 

1) Our mailbox set, which is a modified specification, can be obtained at:

     Global Home Products

     www.ghpweb.com/mailboxes.htm

     770-409-8292

 

     The mail type of set for the community is called “MB-500”

 

2) The original specification mailbox set can be obtained at:

     Mailbox Makeovers

     http://www.mailboxmakeovers.com/mailboxes/index.html

     (404) 419-6236

    

The mail type of set for the community is called “The PROVINCIAL”.

 

3) They both said that they cannot guarantee that the mailbox will still be obtainable but the original spec is popular and has been available for at least 5 years.

 

4) Known issues with our steel mailboxes:

5) Warranty and Repair Work on existing mailboxes:

 

Since Global Home Product installed our mailboxes, they will perform maintenance and do have some replacement parts. Just remember that the mailbox and post is sold as a SET. They typically don’t sell just the post or just the mailbox. You could always ask though sometimes they have some leftovers.

 

6) Warranty and Repair Work from Mailbox Makeovers:

 

They do not do warranty or repair work on mailboxes they did not install. Of course, they will do warranty work on the ones they install. They do not typically do maintenance and repairs unless they installed the whole community. The mailbox and post is sold as a SET.

 

 

 

 

Owners may use clear sealants on their decks without Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approval. Additionally, stains that are on the List of Pre-approved Deck Stains may also be used without ACC approval.  Any other selections require require the submission of a ACC Form.

 

 

Any stains not on the List require ACC approval. The ACC will typically approve transparent stains, also known as wood toners. The ACC will not approve semi-transparent stains and solid color stains.

 

 

  Olympic stains (available at Lowes)

 

  Behr stains (available at Home Depot)

 

NOTE:  The ACC strives to keep the list current and will review it at least annually but can make no guarantees with regard to availblity from the retailer or the manufacturer.

 

Payments may be paid by using the payment coupons that owners will receive each new year. Make checks payable to Lakefield Manor HOA.

 

Payments are mailed to the property management company.

 

Mail payments to:

 

All-In-One Community Management,Inc.

5200 Dallas Hwy

Suite 200, PMB #266

Powder Springs GA 30127

 

Additionally, payments may be submitted online using the All-in-One Community Management web site.

 

 

For the 2011 fiscal year, the annual assessment is $700.

 

 

Typically HOA dues are included during the closing of the house sale. But new homeowners should contact the All-In-One Community Manager to establish the initial payment of dues and to acquire payment coupons.

 

 

Any assessment, or installment thereof, not paid within 30 days after the Due Date shall accrue a late charge on the 16th day of each month in the amount of $12.50. A late fee and cost of collection fee shall only be imposed once for the same delinquent period. Complete assessment collection procedures may be found in the Rules & Resolutions section of this web site, specifically the Assessment Collection Procedures page.

 

 

The property is being reviewed for appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition.

 

The exterior home inspection includes the following items:

 

 

The procedures governing Lot Inspection Violations is described under the Upkeep of Residential Lots sections of the Rules/Regulations page.

 

 

On an monthly basis, typically the last Friday of the month, the property management company will inspect the exterior of residential properties to ensure that they comply with the original design guidelines and any regulations

that the Board has approved. Residents may find it useful to know what is inspected to ensure that their properties are within accepted guidelines.