faqs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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What is the Highland Village Homeowners Association (HVHA)? 

Highland Village Homeowners' Association is the assumed name of the Highland Heights First Association. We are a non-profit corporation formed in 1987 to provide for the maintenance, preservation, and architectural control of the resident Lots and common areas of the Highland Village subdivision. This corporation is recorded as the Highland Heights First Association on your deed.

Who are the members of HVHA? 

All 192 Lots (homes) located within the subdivision known as Highland Village are members of HVHA. This affiliation was recorded with the deed to your Lot and is a legal obligation. When more than one person holds an interest in any Lot, all such persons are considered members. However, only one vote per Lot may be cast. 

What streets are part of Highland Village?

• Highland Bay, Highland Court, Highland Circle
• Cambridge Road, Cambridge Alcove 
• Princeton Road, Princeton Court, Princeton Bay 
• Cornell Road, Cornell Circle, Cornell Bay 
• Loyola Drive 

Why is Princeton Circle not a part of Highland Village?

Princeton Circle lots are part of land that was formerly a single property located at 9045 Valley Creek Road. Our builder, Orrin Thompson, was not able to purchase the land where the Princeton Alcove lots are located before building finished in 1995. In summer 2013, a local developer purchased this land creating 9 lots in a subdivision named Princeton Hills whose owners must drive through Highland Village to reach their properties. The HVHA Board of Directors worked to include these homes in our homeowners association since they will benefit from our common area landscaping and covenant enforcement. However, the developer would not agree to join HVHA.

Do I need to contact HVHA if I'm selling my house? 

Yes. Lot owners who sell their Highland Village property must provide a Resale Disclosure Certificate (RDC) to the buyer. The RDC tells a buyer about our homeowners association and includes copies of all Association documents. Most title companies require a Dues Current Letter (DCL) also. There are fees associated with the RDC and DCL. 

What am I required to do as a member of HVHA? 

You are obligated to pay annual assessments (dues) in accordance with the Bylaws. You are required to follow the guidelines established by Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements & Restrictions and by the Highland Village Architectural Guidelines. 

What else can I do as a member of HVHA? 

You may participate in HVHA decisions by attending the Association Annual Meeting, or attending HVHA board meetings. You may be elected as a director of HVHA, or become a member of the Architectural Control, Maintenance, or Nominating committees.

Can I opt-out of my membership to HVHA? 

No. When the developer filed our subdivision plat maps with the County Recorder, the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements & Restrictions (CCERs) was filed against each Lot. This restriction establishes your Lot (you as Lot owner) as a legal member of this association. 

Do I have a say in the decisions of the Highland Village Homeowners Association? 

Yes. Your membership in HVHA automatically entitles you to a vote. However, only one vote is allowed per Lot. You may cast your vote in person or by proxy. Every proxy is revocable and shall automatically cease upon conveyance by the member of his Lot. 

How are decisions made for HVHA when there is one meeting a year? 

Per our Bylaws, the Board of Directors conducts the business of HVHA upon behalf of the members. The Board is comprised of five members. They are the officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and an At-Large member.  

What are my annual dues used for? 

The annual dues collected by HVHA provide the means to pay for upkeep of the following common areas: 

• Plantings, signage, and lighting for the Highland Village monument on Valley Creek. 
• Plantings, signage, and lighting for two Highland Village monuments on Highland Blvd.
• Maintenance of the sprinkler system that waters all three monument boxes, the Highland Blvd median, and the Interlachen Pkwy lawn along the pedestrian walkway from Highland Blvd down to and including the corner at Valley Creek. 
• Planting and weeding of the Highland Blvd median and monument planting boxes. 
• Weekly mowing of the Interlachen Pkwy median, the pedestrian walkway from Highland Blvd to Valley Creek, and mowing of the Valley Creek easement. The City of Woodbury has designated these areas as HVHA responsibilities, which includes watering, fertilizing, trimming, and spring and fall clean up.       
• Winter holiday decorations and lights for the monuments. 
• Mailbox numbers for association members. 

Annual fees pay for the following business expenses too:

• Insurance for the common areas and the Board of Directors,
• Bank fees,
• Legal fees (Association Attorney),
• Mailbox rental fee,
• Copying, 
• Postage, 
• Office supplies, 
• Utilities,
• Website.

How do I get a copy of the Bylaws, Architectural Guidelines, or other HVHA documents? 

Contact us to request copies of any documents (fee applies). The documents are not available in electronic form. 

Is HVHA the same as the Colby Lake Swim and Tennis Club? 

No. The Colby Lake Swim and Tennis Club (CLSTA)  is a separate  corporation. Your Lot (property) deed indicates if you belong to the swim and tennis club. As a separate entity, the Colby Lake Swim and Tennis Club operates under the rules of its Bylaws, has a separate Board of Directors, and its own assessments (dues).