Walden Woods
Homeowner’s Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1677
Stockbridge, Georgia 30281
Re: Grace Management and Subdivision Services
Dear Resident:
Grace Management and Subdivision Services are pleased to have been hired by your Board of Directors to manage Walden Woods Homeowner’s Association. Our Management Team offers specialized management services for Homeowner’s Associations. We work closely with your Board of Directors to ensure the highest standards for your community. We are available to all residents to answer any questions and/or concerns and look forward to working with you.
You may have chosen to live in a community with protective covenants because of the amenities, the beautiful environment or to enhance the value of your property. Regardless of the reason, we believe your decision was a wise one and we will make every effort to provide you with the best service possible.
Grace Management supports the Board of Directors by providing all of the financial services of the community including collection of assessments, payment for services and production of monthly financial statements. We also help organize annual meetings (i.e. securing a location, mailing out required notices).
Grace Management Services may also provide assistance with vendor selection including landscape companies, insurance agents, etc. We are available to all residents to answer any questions regarding their account or other association matters..
Our contact information: Phone 770-389-6528♦ Fax770-506-8430
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Subdivision Services, Inc. provides a service to consistently and fairly enforce the Protective Covenants established for Walden Woods. In addition, we are responsible for overseeing the landscaping services and other maintenance contracts as directed by your Board of Directors.
We perform a weekly drive thru reviewing properties and noting any covenant violations. We ensure all proper notification is sent to the homeowner in violation and follow up with the Board of Directors for resolution (i.e. assess a fine and/or enter the property and make all necessary corrections).
The goal is to help homeowners be responsible for their own property and help maintain high property values for all in the community. We are available to all residents to answer any questions regarding the Covenants and/or common area maintenance or to report a violation.
Community input and violation line: 770-620-0069 ♦Fax 770-620-0069
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e-mail:
Sincerely,
Grace Management
Subdivision Services
Important Information
Copy of CovenantsGrace Management770-389-6528
Accounts payable/receivableGrace Management770-389-6528
Report Covenant ViolationSubdivision Services770-620-0069
E-mail:
Report Maintenance IssueSubdivision Services770-620-0069
To send Architectural Review RequestSubdivision Services Fax: 770-620-0069
Or mail to: P.O. Box 1677 Stockbridge, Georgia 30281
Covenants at a Glance
Architectural Review
Article V Section 2
No dwelling, exterior construction, improvement, structure, addition, erection, or alteration shall be made unless and until plans and specifications showing at least the nature, kind, shape, height, materials and location shall have been submitted in writing to and approved by an Architectural Review Board. Please allow up to thirty (30) days for processing.
MAIL REQUEST TOORFAX REQUEST TO
Walden Woods Homeowner’s Association770-620-0069
Attention ARB
P.O. Box 1677
Stockbridge, GA30281
Owner’s Responsibility
Article IV Section 2
All maintenance of the Lot and all structures thereon including the dwelling, landscaping, and other improvements thereon shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner thereof, who shall maintain his Lot at all times, in a manner consistent with the community-wide standard.
Signs
Article V Section 4
No sign of any kind shall be erected by an Owner or Occupant within the community without prior written consent of the ARB, except for:
- One sign identifying the property “For Sale” or “For Rent” (no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet)
- Any signs required by legal proceedings
Vehicles
Article V Section 5
All boats, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, all terrain vehicles, scooters, mini-bikes, go-carts, motor homes, mobile homes, trailers, campers, vehicles used primarily for commercial purposes, vehicles with commercial writing on their exteriors, panel trucks, vans receiving a “car” or “passenger vehicle” classification with a load capacity of one ton or more and other motorized and non-motorized vehicles, must be kept in a enclosed garage.
No vehicle may be parked along any street for any period longer than 48 consecutive hours without prior written approval of the Board.
Vehicles which are either dismantled, partially dismantled, inoperative, discarded or which do not have valid license plates and current registration tags attached thereto must be stored within an enclosed garage.
Animals and Pets
Article V Section 9
No animals, pets, livestock, birds, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any Lot except dogs, cats, and other usual household pets as long as they are not kept for any commercial purpose and do not endanger the health of or unreasonably disturb the Owner’s of Lots within the community.
No structure for the care, housing or confinement of any pet or animal shall be constructed or maintained on any part of the common property and any such structures maintained on a Lot must be approved by the ARB prior to construction.
Pets and animals shall be on a leash at all times when walked or exercised in any portion of the community, except on an Owner’s Lot. The Owner shall immediately remove such pet’s or animal’s excrement from any portion of the common property or any Lot not owned by the owner of the pet or animal.
Temporary Structures
Article V Section 10
No structure of a temporary character, whether a trailer, tent, shack, garage, barn or other out building shall be permitted, maintained or used on any Lot at any time as a residence or for any other purpose either temporarily or permanently.
Nuisance
Article V Section 11
It shall be the responsibility of each Owner and Occupant to prevent the development of any unclean, unhealthy, unsightly, or unkempt condition on his or her Lot. No Lot within the community shall be used in whole or in part for the storage of any property or thing that will cause such Lot to appear to be in an unclean or untidy condition that will be obnoxious to the eye; nor shall any substance, thing, or material be kept that will emit foul or obnoxious odors or that will cause any noise or other condition that will or might disturb the peace, quiet, safety, comfort, or serenity of the Owners and Occupants of surrounding Lots.
Unsightly or Unkempt Conditions
Article V Section 12
The pursuit of hobbies or other activities, including specifically, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the assembly and disassembly of motor vehicles and other mechanical devices, which might tend to cause disorderly, unsightly or unkempt conditions, shall not be pursued or undertaken in any part of the community.
Garbage Cans, Woodpiles, Etc.
Article V Section 16
All garbage cans, woodpiles, swimming pool pumps, filters and related equipment, air-conditioning compressors and other similar items shall be located or screened so as to be concealed from view of neighboring streets and property. All rubbish, trash, and garbage shall be regularly removed and shall not be allowed to accumulate. Trash, garbage, debris or other waste matter of any kind may not be dumped or burned with the community.
Fences
Article V Section 19
No fence or fencing type barrier of any kind shall be placed, erected, allowed or maintained upon any portion of the community, including any Lot, without the prior written consent of the ARB.
Black coated chain link fence may be permitted by the ARB along the side Lot lines and rear Lot line, but the portion of the fence along the rear line of the dwelling must consist of wood.
No fence shall be placed in front of the rear line of the dwelling. (must start at the back of the house).
Air-Conditioning Units
Article V Section 21
No window air-conditioning units may be installed
Lighting
Article V Section 22
Exterior lighting visible from the street shall not be permitted except for:
- Approved lighting as originally installed on a Lot
- One decorative Post Light
- Street lights in conformity with an established street lighting program for the community
- Seasonable decorative lights at Christmas
Artificial Vegetation, Exterior Sculptures and Similar Items
Article V Section 23
No artificial vegetation shall be permitted on the exterior of any Lot. Exterior sculptures, fountains, flags and similar items must be approved by the ARB.
Swimming Pools
Article V Section 25
No swimming pool shall be constructed, erected, or maintained upon any Lot without the prior written consent of the ARB and in no event shall any above-ground swimming pool be permitted.
Play Equipment, VegetableGardens and Hammocks
Article V Section 26
No play equipment, vegetable gardens or hammocks may be placed on any Lot other than between the rear dwelling line and rear Lot line, without the prior written consent of the ARB.
Mailboxes
Article V Section 27
All mailboxes located on Lots shall be of similar style approved by the ARB and shall be installed initially by the original home builder. Identical replacement mailboxes may be installed without further approval.
Clotheslines
Article V Section 29
No exterior clotheslines of any type shall be permitted upon any Lot.
Subdivision Services Enforcement Process
● A violation may be reported by homeowners or observed by Subdivision Services.
● Once a violation is identified, Subdivision Services will take the following process: (subject to change with direction
from the Board of Directors)
A Friendly Letter will be mailed to the homeowner. This letter reminds them of the Covenants for the community and that they are in violation of those Covenants. It also gives the homeowner a resolution to correct the violation. The homeowner has seven (7) days to correct the violation and/or contact Subdivision Services with their intentions.
A Certified Letter is mailed to the homeowner after the seven day friendly letter if the violation is not corrected or they did not contact Subdivision Services. It is mailed both certified and first class mail and states the violation the property is in and the resolution the homeowner needs to do to correct the violation. The homeowner has ten (10) days to correct the violation. If the homeowner does not correct the violation within ten days the Board of Directors has the right to enter the property to make all necessary and reasonable corrections and/or impose a fine for the violation. (Please note; all costs involved in entering the property are billed to homeowner for payment and all fines are assessed as long as the violation exists).
Please refer to your set of Covenants and Restrictions for a full description of the Covenants
If you need a copy of the Covenants please contact Grace Management: 770-389-6528.