5297 S 800 W, Murray, UT 84123

FAQ

So you have questions, huh? Well you have come to the right place!

Below you will find all the needed information regarding life in and around our property. Please read over EVERYTHING and if you still have questions please contact a board member or Core.

Enjoy!

Contact Information

Applegate Phone Number: 801-285-9800

Applegate Websitewww.applegatehomeowners.com

HOA Management Company: Core Community Management 

Core Community Management Office Number801-938-4022

Core Community Management Email: office@corehoa.com  

Core Community Management Office Address: 9221 S Redwood Rd

Mailing Address for Payments: PO Box 802, Draper, Utah 84020

*To address the board directly please attend the monthly board meetings held at the clubhouse on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 pm.

Billing Information

Monthly due date: The HOA fee is due the 1st of every month 

Late after: 15th of every month 

Late charge: $25

Gas charges:  Gas charges are billed to your account for the previous month

*Bills are sent out by Relms. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to make sure that their HOA fees are paid regardless if they get their statement or not. 

To check your account balance-  Visit the homeowner services tab or click here

To pay your account balance- Visit the homeowner servies tab or click here.

General Information

Dues Cover- Exterior common area maintenance, Lawn care, Snow removal, Common area electric, Individual and Common area water and sewer, Insurance for the structure of your home (not your personal contents), Professional association management, Maintenance of the clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool and spa, and Trash removal.

Amenities: The Association has a clubhouse that includes a fitness center, an exterior swimming pool, indoor spa, playground, tennis court, and RV lot (for an additional fee).

Board Meetings- Monthly meetings are held every other 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm in the clubhouse. Residents are encouraged to attend as it is the best way to talk to the board.

Annual Meeting- Applegate HOA holds one annual meeting towards the beginning of the year. Notices are posted in sufficient advance by the management company to ensure your attendance. Each homeowner is encouraged to attend the annual meeting.

Governing Documents- Applegate HOA CC&R’s, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and other documents help layout what can and cannot happen within the community. It is important that every homeowner understands and abides by the governing documents at all times.

Property Inspections-  Neighborhood inspections are held by the management company at the minimum of every other month to identify covenant violations. If issues arise and need to be addressed respective homeowners will be notified by email.

Service Requests- Homeowners are asked to address any such correspondence with the management company via the website by going to the requests tab on the website. 

Reporting Violations- Please submit the violation to the management company on the request page of the website. 

Speed Limit- The speed limit throughout the neighborhood is 10mph. Every homeowner, guests and service personnel are required to abide by the speed limit.

Parking- Residents are assigned 1 covered parking spot and 1 uncovered parking spot. Both spots are numbered and residents are to park in their designated spots only. Guest parking is marked via sign and are located throughout the property.

Towing- If someone is parked illegally or in your spot contact Core Community Management via phone and they will contact the towing company.

RV/Boats/Trailers- No RV’s, boats and/or utility trailers may be parked in one’s parking spot or in the street unless in use and parking is only momentarily. We have a RV lot that these can be parked in for an additional monthly fee.

Pets- The Community permits a maximum of two (2) domestic pets with normal leash law requirements. Owners are responsible for cleaning up their dog’s poop.

Trash- Trash is picked up on Tuesday's and Friday's. Dumpsters are located within each circle and residents are asked to keep large items out of these dumpsters as they tend to fill up quickly. Additional dumpsters and a recycling bin are located in the lower parking lot by the clubhouse.

Exterior Modifications-  All modifications to the exterior of your property, including windows, painting, fences & landscaping must be submitted and approved by the architectural committee prior to beginning the project. These forms can be found on the website under requests.

 

*For more detailed information be sure to read the governing documents located Here.

Things to Set Up

New Homeowner Form- Located hereThis information is used to contact the owner in case of an emergency or to relay vital information pertaining to the community. 

Website Login- Please contact Core Community Management to obtain your login information. We are unable to give you a login request until we get the closing payoff from the title company and the account is put into your name. This could take a couple of weeks to get done. Please be patient. 

Internet- You will need to call whichever company of your choosing and set that up individually.

Cable- You will need to call whichever company of your choosing and set that up individually. Reminder, that satellites are NOT ALLOWED.

Electric- You will need to call Murray Power at 801-264-2626 and set that up individually. 

Pool Access- Fill out the requests form located here. Be sure to specify that you are requesting a pool access. 

Insurance

Please contact your insurance agent to set up your "walls in" coverage. You will want to ask them about an HO6 policy and tell them the HOA deductible is $10,000. Our current HOA agent is Rick Scadden. You may contact him at 801-393-1122 or send an email to:  quotes@aisforyou.com.  You can also request an insurance certificate as well from that email address.

Action  Unit   Owner   Unit   Insurance   HOA  HOA Insurance

Damage to Common Area

x   Call Core  Core will notify  HOA insurance if over $25,000
Damage to unit(s) under $10,000 x Call unit insurance company     
Damage over $25,000. *Unit owner responsible for first $25,000 x   Call Core  Core will notify HOA insurance
Unit owners responsibility for obtaining vendors to repair damages x   Core can reccomend vendors   
Cost over $25,000     Will pay damage over $25,000. *invoice needed  

What happens if there is a leak coming from the exterior of my unit and it damages the inside of my unit? If a leak comes from the exterior of your unit the HOA will fix the repair of the exterior.  The resulting damage of the leak will be the homeowners responsibly up to the deductible of the HOA’s insurance policy.  If the damage is over the deductible of the HOA’s insurance policy, the HOA would then cover the cost of the damage that is over the amount of the deductible (all personal property should be covered under your own insurance policy). 

I still have questions...

Who is the Community Manager? Marc Kennedy - 801-285-9800  

Who is the Insurance Agent?  Rick Scadden - 801-393-1122

Who are the Board Members? Board members change yearly as elections happen. To meet and talk with your current board please attend a monthly meeting.

Where can I find important community documents/paperwork? All available documents are in our Documents page. You may download any of the pdf's at your convenience. Click here to be redirected. 

Are there restrictions on “For Sale” signs in the community?  “For Sale” and “For Rent” signs are only permitted in the window of the unit.

What is a community association? It is a mandatory, non-stock, non-profit corporation. The purpose of this association is the preservation of economic values within your neighborhood through architectural controls and deed restrictions. In addition, it provides for the maintenance, improvement, preservation and administration of the common facilities. Each association is governed by a Board of Directors, elected by the owners, operating under the legal documents which is established the association.

What are the functions and responsibilities of the association? The major responsibility of an association is to protect the investment and enhance the value of the property owned h the members. The association is empowered to oversee the duties and obligations of the community as to covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements concerning the property: to fix, levy, collect and enforce payment; any lawful means all charges and assessments and to take care of all maintenance and repairs to the common facilities, if any are owned by the association.

What are deed restrictions and why have them? Deed restrictions are important rules governing your responsibilities as a member of the association. They are also set up to protect your rights as a homeowner. They are established to make sharing of property and living in harmony convenient and easy for all involved. The architectural controls provided for in the deed restrictions are set up, not to stifle your creativity, but rather to ensure that the integrity of the original community design is preserved.

What can the association do to correct a violation of a deed restriction? Enforcement remedies are granted to the association by governing legal documents and each board of directors adopts an enforcement policy containing specific courses of action. Generally, Applegate homeowner's association cites violations during a drive through inspection of the community. Letters are sent out informing residents of violations and asking their cooperation in correcting the problems. If a violation is not corrected within the time frame specified. The association may hire someone to correct the violation and charge the property owner with the costs incurred (if governing documents allow this) or the association ma) hire an attorney and file suit against the property owner. The board of directors has the responsibility) and the duty to enforce the deed restrictions. 

How much is the assessment and what is it spent for? The assessment of your community is set on an annual basis. A budget is developed by your board of directors has on operating history and an evaluation of the needs of the community. Assessments may be spent on various services, which may include community patrol, trash pick-up, landscape contracting and maintaining the recreational facilities as well as the accounting and administration of the association.

Can the assessment be increased? Yes. The board of directors controls increases of dues. The assessments are projected to provide sufficient funds for the day-to-day operation of the community, as well as reserves for making future capital improvements without the need for special assessments.

What happens if someone does not pay the assessment? The assessment is secured by a lien on each lot and/or home and it may be foreclosed by the association if not paid. If the association must spend its time and money to collect your assessment, it will harm the association and eventually you.

What is our association delinquent account collection policy? It is important to pay your assessment on time to insure the continuation of services provided to the members of the association. Collection remedies are granted to the association by the governing legal documents and each board of directors adopts a collection policy containing a specific time frame for action. A copy of your association’s collection policy will be mailed to you upon request.

Does my mortgage company pay my assessments? Most mortgage companies no longer escrow for annual assessments. Do not assume they do. Before sending your statement to them, call and verify that they do escrow for our assessments. It is your responsibility to make sure the assessment is paid on time.

What can I do to help my association? Become actively involved. Serve on the board, join a committee, and lend your talents where they can be most useful.

May I make improvements to my property? Yes, you may do whatever you desire to the interior of your home. Alterations, additions, or changes to the exterior of your home must be approved by the board of directors and architectural control committee prior to beginning the work. This approval safeguards not only the beauty of your home also with the consistency of the surroundings.

What happens if there is a leak coming from the exterior of my unit and it damages the inside of my unit? If a leak comes from the exterior of your unit, the HOA will fix the repair of the exterior.  The resulting damage of the leak will be the homeowners responsibly up to the deductible of the HOA’s insurance policy.  If the damage is over the deductible of the HOA’s insurance policy, the HOA would then cover the cost of the damage that is over the amount of the deductible (all personal property should be covered under your own insurance policy).