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Unvoted Assessments & Selective Enforcement

Are New Homeowners Being Treated Fairly?

One of the most important questions facing Sheffield homeowners is whether certain special assessments were properly authorized under the Association’s governing documents.

Many residents have asked whether assessments imposed on homeowners—particularly newer homeowners—were approved in accordance with the procedures required by the Declaration of Covenants, Bylaws, and applicable South Carolina law.

These questions deserve clear, documented answers.

If assessments are not properly reviewed and authorized, homeowners could continue paying $1,000 or more for assessments they believe were never approved through the required voting process. Consider what that money could mean for your family. Investing an additional $1,000 each year for a child, grandchild, or retirement over the next decade could make a significant financial difference.

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Questions Homeowners Are Asking

Homeowners have requested documentation showing:

Until these records are produced, many homeowners remain uncertain whether the assessments were adopted and administered in accordance with the Association’s governing documents.

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Financial Transparency Matters

Every homeowner contributes to the Association through monthly dues and, in some cases, additional assessments.

Those funds belong to the community—not to any individual Board member or management company.

Every homeowner has a legitimate interest in understanding:

Transparency builds trust.

 

A lack of transparency creates questions that could easily be answered through open financial records.

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Equal Enforcement Protects Everyone

HOA rules should be applied consistently, fairly, and without favoritism.

Some homeowners have raised concerns regarding:

When rules are applied equally, every homeowner benefits.

The Role of Property Management

Collection notices have been sent by Town & Country Property Management on behalf of the Association.

 

Homeowners have requested documentation demonstrating:

Providing these records would help answer many of the questions currently being raised within the community.

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What Are Special Assessments?

Special assessments are generally intended to address expenses beyond the Association’s normal operating budget.

 

Depending upon the governing documents, they may be used for:

Whether homeowner approval is required depends upon the Association’s governing documents and applicable law.

What Homeowners Are Requesting

Residents have called for greater transparency, including:

Restoring Trust

Communities thrive when homeowners have confidence in their Association.

 

That confidence begins with:

These principles help strengthen the neighborhood, protect property values, and restore confidence in community leadership.

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Know the Facts. Ask Questions. Stay Informed.

An informed homeowner is an empowered homeowner.

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