Dawson Landing HOA Review

The Ask

Specific relief for violation #123723, plus practical fixes that benefit every Dawson Landing homeowner.

  1. Reverse the improper fine for violation #123723
    Remove all fines, interest, late fees, and related charges tied to the "Replace Missing Front Shutter(s)" violation, and correct the account so only ordinary HOA dues remain.
  2. Provide a fully itemized account statement
    Separate ordinary semiannual dues from disputed violation charges, interest, late fees, attorney or collection costs, and any other amounts. Owners should be able to pay undisputed dues without confusion.
  3. Publish the Covenant & Rule Enforcement Policy
    The ARB Standards reference this document as the source of fine, hearing, and enforcement procedures. If it exists, publish it on the HOA Documents page with its adoption date. If it does not exist, adopt and publish one that meets Virginia POAA publication requirements.
  4. Publish the Association complaint procedure
    Provide the written complaint procedure required by Va. Code § 54.1-2354.4, including where complaints must be sent and how a final adverse decision can be appealed to the Common Interest Community Ombudsman.
  5. Deploy a secure HTTPS reinspection portal
    Replace or upgrade the HTTP-only mjfarb.com/reinspect system with a secure, modern portal for reinspection requests and architectural improvement forms, with email confirmation when submissions are received.
  6. Enable online HOA dues payment
    Allow homeowners to pay assessments electronically with clear, itemized receipts. Modern HOA platforms support this at a fraction of full-service management cost.
  7. Review the management contract
    Evaluate MJF Associates' scope, cost, and performance. In our opinion, based on the evidence reviewed, if the manager's primary visible functions are mailing statements and operating an HTTP-only reinspection portal, the community should ask whether those services justify the contract, or whether the Association should consider a transition to self-service tools.
  8. Board report at the next meeting
    Provide a written report on violation #123723 / Account #18XXX: what happened, what will change operationally, and a timeline for implementing the improvements above.

Today vs. what's possible

What owners need Today What's possible
Resolve improper violation charges Disputed balance remains on account Fine reversed, account corrected
Pay dues online No Yes
Request reinspection securely HTTP-only website HTTPS portal + email confirmation
Read enforcement rules Referenced but not published On website, dated, downloadable
See itemized charges Lump-sum balance Line-by-line by type and date
Understand denial rationale Denial form gives procedural reasons without citing a governing-document basis Written decision tied to specific governing documents

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