FAQ about The Landing at Oakwood Lakes
This page covers many frequently asked questions about our association. More detailed information can be found on our Documents for Visitors page.
When and where are board meeting held?
Board meetings are typically held the third Thursday of each month at the Club House. During restricted situations (e.g. the 2020 pandemic) the meetings are virtual via conference call. Residents are invited to attend.
Board meetings are typically held the third Thursday of each month at the Club House. During restricted situations (e.g. the 2020 pandemic) the meetings are virtual via conference call. Residents are invited to attend.
How are association rules enforced?
Board members investigate suspected Handbook rule violations and report those confirmed to our Property Manager. Residents can suggest violations to Board Members. The offender will be sent a violation notification letter and, if the issue is not resolved within a reasonable time period, a fine may be assessed.
Does the community have security?
Mason Police's jurisdiction includes our community and they will respond to calls. They also periodically patrol the area. The Mason Fire and Rescue also respond to calls.
Mason Police's jurisdiction includes our community and they will respond to calls. They also periodically patrol the area. The Mason Fire and Rescue also respond to calls.
Who are the utility providers?
TV and communications providers include Spectrum, AT&T, Bell South, and others.
TV and communications providers include Spectrum, AT&T, Bell South, and others.
Duke Energy is our electric provider. Our community is powered by electricity.
Water & sewerage and trash/recycling pickup is covered through the Association and financed through HOA fees.
When is garbage and recycling pickup?
Both trash and recycling are picked up every Monday. Residents set these items on the curb Sunday night.
Both trash and recycling are picked up every Monday. Residents set these items on the curb Sunday night.
What do the monthly HOA Fees cover?
Every November the Board produces a budget of expected expenses for the entire Landing at Oakwood Lakes community for the upcoming year. This includes roof repairs and replacements, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, snow removal, pond maintenance, electricity for outdoor lights and pond lights, water, painting, deck staining, and other building and grounds maintenance. That budget is used to determine HOA fees by allocating budgeted expenses according to the percent of ownership for each condo unit type. The Board does everything possible to keep costs to a minimum while maintaining the desirability and beauty of our community.
Every November the Board produces a budget of expected expenses for the entire Landing at Oakwood Lakes community for the upcoming year. This includes roof repairs and replacements, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, snow removal, pond maintenance, electricity for outdoor lights and pond lights, water, painting, deck staining, and other building and grounds maintenance. That budget is used to determine HOA fees by allocating budgeted expenses according to the percent of ownership for each condo unit type. The Board does everything possible to keep costs to a minimum while maintaining the desirability and beauty of our community.
What is a reserve study?
A reserve study confirms that the association is adding sufficient funds to our "Reserves Account" to cover needed maintenance and repairs to building and grounds. This study is done every third year.
A reserve study confirms that the association is adding sufficient funds to our "Reserves Account" to cover needed maintenance and repairs to building and grounds. This study is done every third year.
What are my maintenance responsibilities as an owner?
Condo owners are expected to maintain the interiors of their units. They are also responsible for windows, doors, and anything from drywall, floor to ceiling in. They must have a garbage container with a lid and a Rumpke recycle container (recycling cans are supplied by Rumpke).
Condo owners are expected to maintain the interiors of their units. They are also responsible for windows, doors, and anything from drywall, floor to ceiling in. They must have a garbage container with a lid and a Rumpke recycle container (recycling cans are supplied by Rumpke).
How is landscaping handled?
The association contracts with a landscaper to maintain all the community's grounds. A Landscape Committee works with the landscaper to ensure all work is performed according to the association's needs. If owners wish to plant annual flowers, they plant and maintain them at their expense. We have a 4 pot limit at the condo front and on the back deck/patio. Shepard’s hooks are approved at garage, front door area, and patio, and must be removed in the fall. Flowers should be kept current. Other landscaping alterations such as shrubs and trees must be approved by the Board and Landscaping Committee, and then become the community's property and maintenance responsibility.
What is the criteria for snow removal?
Snow removal is provided for streets, sidewalks and driveways, walkways and walking path when 3 or more inches accumulate. When less than 3 inches accumulate, streets and north facing driveways are treated with salt, and then all residents are responsible for their own snow removal on their sidewalks and driveway.
Snow removal is provided for streets, sidewalks and driveways, walkways and walking path when 3 or more inches accumulate. When less than 3 inches accumulate, streets and north facing driveways are treated with salt, and then all residents are responsible for their own snow removal on their sidewalks and driveway.
What are my insurance responsibilities as an owner?
Each owner is responsible to have insurance coverage in an H06 Policy. Please contact your insurance provider to be sure you are covered up to their Condominium Unit Owners Extended Protection deductible of $10,000 which might also include Loss Protection.
Each owner is responsible to have insurance coverage in an H06 Policy. Please contact your insurance provider to be sure you are covered up to their Condominium Unit Owners Extended Protection deductible of $10,000 which might also include Loss Protection.
How is irrigation handled?
Condo owners are responsible for watering their own landscaping and grounds. Common areas of trees and bushes are handled by automatic sprinklers.
Are their restrictions on pets?
Each condo unit is allowed to have dogs and/or cats up to a total of two animals. Residents are also required to immediately clean up after their pets and keep them away from landscaping. Pets on any Landing property must always be on a leash.
What are the rental policies?
Amendments were passed preventing units from being rented. Owners already renting their property were grandfathered in as long as the property is rented one year at a time and the lease agreement is on file at Towne Property. The Board may permit rentals under extenuating circumstances after a resident has lived in the unit for at least one year.
Amendments were passed preventing units from being rented. Owners already renting their property were grandfathered in as long as the property is rented one year at a time and the lease agreement is on file at Towne Property. The Board may permit rentals under extenuating circumstances after a resident has lived in the unit for at least one year.
Other Miscellaneous Restrictions:
- Fishing - Catch and release only, children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Only residents or their guests are permitted to fish.
- Outdoor Grills -- Due to insurance requirements, flame type grills must be used at least 10 feet from structures.
- Information about many other items, such as flowers/pots and cars/parking requirements can be found in our Resident's Handbook. See our Documents for Visitors page for that and other public documents.