What if I have a serious
emergency after hours?
Call 734-459-5440 at any time.
A recording will provide you with the emergency pager number for the
day. Herriman & Associates, Inc. will contact as soon as they
receive your pager call.
Financial
Where do I send my
association payments?
Three payment
options are available - automatic deduction from your bank
account, payment via on-line banking or payment with a check.
If you
sign-up for automatic payment, your regular
assessment payments will be automatically deducted from your bank
account each month. Click Service
Forms to print an ACH Debit Authorization - you
can sign-up at any time.
If you pay
via an on-line banking service, you must include the
association's name AND your account number (located at the bottom
center of your payment coupon) in the "Pay To" line.
Mail payments to the address below.
If you pay
by check, mail your check AND your payment coupon to:
| Cherry
Grove Condominium Association |
| c/o Herriman & Associates, Inc. |
| P.O. Box
701880 |
| Plymouth, MI
48170-0972 |
When will I receive a new
payment book?
Payment books are mailed in
mid-December only to those co-owners who are not using the automatic
payment service. If you have recently purchased your home,
please click "Contact Us" to request a new coupon book.
When will I receive the
annual operating budget for the new fiscal year?
Budgets are typically mailed
after the Board of Directors approval or in mid-December.
Administrative
How do I contact the board of
directors?
Simply click Contact
Us. Your concerns, comments or compliments will be
given to the Board of Directors. If you wish to address the
Board of Directors in person, please request the day and time of the
next scheduled board meeting.
How can I obtain the Master
Deed and Bylaws?
Click Contact
Us to request these documents. They will be copied for a fee and
made available for pick-up. Please allow 2 days for preparation.
Hint: These documents may have
been given to you at your mortgage closing. You may wish to review
your closing documents before ordering copies.
How can I change our
Designated Voting Representative?
Click Service Forms.
You can print, sign and mail the Designated
Voting Representative form at any time. All co-owners receive this
form prior to each annual meeting.
How can I change my emergency
information on file?
Click Service Forms.
How do I file a complaint
about my neighbor?
Please contact the police
immediately if you are concerned about your personal safety.
If you wish to file a complaint
with the Association, please submit your complaint in writing, not
via e-mail. Herriman & Associates, Inc. will schedule a hearing and
notify the (allegedly) offending co-owner. You will be asked to
appear at a board or committee hearing to state your complaint.
How can I obtain proof of the
Association’s insurance?
The Association’s insurance
agent will provide proof upon request. Click Contact
Us to request the name and phone number of the
Association’s insurance agent.
Do I need any property
insurance?
Yes, you cannot rely on the
Association’s property casualty and liability insurance policies to
cover your personal property or betterments or improvements of your
condominium unit. You are urged to consult with your
insurance agent.
Can I lease my unit to
someone else?
If you are planning to lease
your unit, a copy of the lease should be sent to Herriman &
Associates, Inc. prior to signing. Herriman & Associates, Inc.
reviews leases for the Association to assure that all leases and
rental agreements state that tenants or non-co-owner occupants shall
comply with all of the conditions of the condominium documents.
Can I change the exterior of
my home?
There are restrictions relative
to making modifications to the common elements - the exteriors of
buildings, the common grounds and some interior building
components. Click Service Forms
and complete a Modification Request. The Board of
Directors must approve your request before you begin any
modification.
Are
there any parking restrictions?
Yes. Recreational
vehicles, campers and similar vehicles are not permitted on the
property unless they are stored inside the Co-owner's garage at
all times. However, such vehicles may be brought onto the
property for the purposes of loading, unloading and
cleaning. The vehicles should be parked on the co-owner's
driveway, if at all possible, and are not permitted to stay on the
premises for longer than 24 hours.
Will
my cat be welcome?
The
Association has a strict restriction regarding pets. The
owners of each unit may collectively house one domesticated dog
and/or one domesticated cat in his/her/their condominium
unit. No other animals may be maintained by a co-owner
unless specifically approved in writing by the Association.
When will recycled
and rubbish items be
picked up?
Recyclables and
rubbish are picked up
weekly. Recycling bins for paper, plastic, tin and glass are
available from Canton Township. Click Contact
Us to request the specific day of the week.
Maintenance
Should I change my exterior
light bulbs?
Individual
co-owners are responsible to replace non-operable garage coach
light bulbs, photocells and fixtures. Any change in style of
the fixture requires the advance approval of the Association's
Board of Directors.
How does my fire alarm work?
The building fire alarm system is
NOT connected to the Canton Township Fire Department. If the
alarm goes off, call 911 and
leave your residence immediately.
Sometimes
components of the system fail and they emit a "chirping"
sound. Also, the fire suppression heads sometimes
leak. If this happens, click Service Forms
to request maintenance service.
How do I turn on/off my
exterior spigot?
Interior valves need to be shut
off every fall to prevent pipes from bursting. The shut off is a
two step process - 1) turn off the interior shutoff valve, which is
near the exit point to the outside and then 2) open the exterior
spigot to allow remaining water to drain out and then shut it off.
In the spring, simply reverse the process.
How do I turn on/off my lawn
sprinkler system?
Do not attempt to turn on/off
the lawn sprinkler system. A contractor will need perform
maintenance on this valve periodically. You will be notified when
scheduled appointments are needed.
How do I request maintenance?
Click Service Forms.
Can I turn off my sump pump?
No. Each unit has a sump pump
installed to assist with the removal of ground water. If your sump
pump stops operating, click Service Forms
to submit a maintenance request.
Why is my neighbor asking
about my utility box?
Your unit may have some shared
utility components for your building. This could include exterior
or interior access for one or more of the following: gas meters,
telephone panels, water shutoffs, sprinkler system shutoffs, sewer
clean-outs, etc. You may be contacted for access to your unit in
the event of a building emergency or to perform routine maintenance.
