HOA Inside our Homes?

A homeowner has just informed us that he has had a long standing dispute with the HOA, over some electrical work that was done at his home. The homeowner states he had an email from the York County building inspector that his home meet all building code requirements, and he paid for a licensed inspection of the specific items of concern to the HOA.

The homeowner was informed today that the Board of Directors is still not satisfied, they want a full inspection done inside his home, which he is adamantly against. He states they have no legal right to inspect anything on the inside of his home, leaving him no choice but to file suit against the HOA.

This is important because it will set a precedent allowing the HOA to enter the home of any homeowner to do an inspection if they want to. they told the homeowner they believe they have that right under the guise of safety.

Of coarse this means that our monthly HOA fees will go to an attorney to represent the HOA, in this matter, and if the homeowner wins he will ask the court to have the HOA pay all of his legal fees as well.

But the homeowner believes the fight is well worth it to stop the HOA from entering our homes at anytime, for any reason.

We will update you as soon as we hear more.

Dog Poop Wars!

A homeowner on Shady Pond Dr WHO DOES NOT OWN A DOG, came out this afternoon to find a bag of dog poop on her car windshield, now first I will say if someone tried that on me, they better hope I do not catch them, that is an act of aggression and will be defended, cameras are on and recording and charges would be filed, in the mean time, if anyone knows who or even why this was done to this homeowner, please feel free to leave an anonymous comment below, or email us at harpersmillblogger@gmail.com we would like to catch the perpetrator and ensure this does not happen again.

All Dog owners be put on notice it is a $25.00 fine from the HOA for not picking up after your dogs, it is also a $470.00 fine from animal control or the sheriffs department and a court date for not picking up after your dog, or not having it on a leash, this incident will have everyone watching closely who is walking dogs and what they are doing. Leaving dog poop on someone else's property is an act of harassment, and you can be charged with a misdemeanor punishable up to 30 days in jail or a $1000 fine or both, you would probably also fine yourself slapped with a restraining order which if you violate it than becomes a felony.

Good Luck!

Want To Install a Fence?

A Home owners asked about fencing in their backyard, we responded to them and are reporting the information here for everyone just in case someone else is also thinking about doing this. The HOA does allow a Home Owner to fence in their backyard with White Vinyl fencing. Here is the information:

"I live in Harpers Mill and I was wondering about the fencing...where do we go to complete our fences? Is there a specific type and place we must purchase? What is cost of these? "

You must get a copy of your platt from York County. than you need an ARC form from the HOA, Fill out the ARC form, and draw your fence line on the platt and send it to Kuester for approval. You can get the fencing at Loews or Home Depot, it has to be white vinyl. I would maybe even take a picture of the style you want to purchase and send it with your ARC application and platt to Kuester.

Here is a copy of the ARC application you need: Harpers Mill ARC Applicaiton.

Also CALL (888) 721-7877 Before you do the installation have them come out and mark the wires in your yard, I do not believe there is a charge and it is the law, in our backyards there are many wires that feed our house and our neighbors house, from phone lines, cable TV lines, electrical lines and gas lines, all in our backyards, some only 4 inches deep.

South Carolina Call Before You Dig!

Hope that all helps.

Is Your Personal Information Safe With Kuester?

Probably not, this morning a home owner in Harpers Mill received an email from a Legal Coordinator at Kuester Real Estate, attached was a letter between a Home Owner in (Mcyntire Home Association in Charlotte, NC)  and an attorney along with a detailed accounting of their HOA account.

The letter was a negation between the home owner an attorney and Kuester, to try to resolve a delinquent account.

The interesting thing is the home owner who received the information never had correspondence with the person at Kuester who accidentally emailed him the information.

This should be a warning. nothing today is private anymore.

Christmas Tree Dumpster

The dumpster is now next to the pool this is for phase 1 and 2 homeowners, for your christmas trees only!

""FROM KUESTER""

Hello Harpers Mill Owners,

The Christmas Tree Dumpster has been delayed until Wednesday, January 2nd.     It will be conveniently placed near the pool.   The dumpster is for use by both 1st and 2nd phase residents.   It should be used for Christmas Tree disposal only (no household trash).   It will remain onsite through January 11th.   

We wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Years!!

-Harpers Mill Board of Directors