Highgrove Association, Inc.
of White Plains, Maryland
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©2003-2008 Highgrove Association, Inc.

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Every property owner in our neighborhood is a member of Highgrove Association, Inc.  The association has two primary purposes:

  • To provide for maintenance, preservation and architectural control of the residential lots and the Association common area property within the Highgrove Subdivision
  • Promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents within Highgrove

Annual Assessments

  • Each Owner of any Lot must pay to the Association annual assessments or charges and special assessments for capital improvements
  • Assessments shall be used exclusively to
    • promote the recreation, health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Lots in the Property
    • for the improvement and maintenance of the Common Area
    • and as is otherwise consistent with the rights and responsibilities of the Association for the benefit of the Owners

Governing Documents

At the time of settlement, owners should all receive a complete set of the association documents and a copy of the current budget.  This is required by the Maryland Homeowner's Association Act.  If this did not occur, please contact our management company.  Most of this information is also available on this web site.  (www.highgrove.com)

  • Articles of Incorporation
    • Defines the corporation, its purpose, membership, and the Board of Directors (BOD)
  • By-Laws
    • Specifies meetings, duties of the BOD and Officers, committees, records, assessments, and indemnification
  • Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
    • Defines the Architectural Committee, developer, development period, and structures
    • Establishes property rights, membership and voting rights, assessments, owner maintenance, architectural control, and restrictions on lots

Common Areas

  • All property owned by the Association for the common use and enjoyment of the Owners
  • The Common Area shall include all roads, streets and parking areas within the Property unless they are dedicated to the County or State for public use

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Members
    • Every Owner of a Lot which is subject to assessment by the Association shall be a member of the Association
    • The Owner of each Lot shall keep the Lot, and all improvements thereon, in good order and repair, in a manner and with such frequency as is consistent with good property management and maintenance practices.
  • Board of Directors
    • The affairs of the Association shall be managed by a three-member Board of Directors.  One Director is elected yearly.
    • Adopt and publish reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of the Common Area and facilities and the personal conduct of the Members and their guests thereon, and to establish penalties for infractions
    • Set the amount of the annual assessment
    • Cause the Common Area to be maintained
    • Establish, levy, assess and collect all assessments
  • Management Agent
    • The Board of Directors shall have power to Employ a manager as they deem necessary and to prescribe their duties.