FAQ

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Financial

What is the amount of the HOA assessment?

The current assessment is levied at $110.00 for every homeowner as of 1/1/2023. Annual assessments are due in January of each calendar year and are the responsibility of every homeowner (if a rental property, it is not the responsibility of the renter to pay the annual assessment). Late fees/interest apply for balances remaining after the delinquent period. Collections on unpaid accounts begin in April.
How do I pay my annual assessment?

Invoices for yearly assessments will be billed in November of each calendar year. As of August 1, 2022, all assessments will be billed and collected by Sterling Management Solutions. Payment information will be made available on the assessment invoice or you can manually pay as listed below. To inquire about a balance on a particular account, please contact angie@sterlingmanagementsolutions.com
What does my assessment cover?
Our subdivision uses Sterling Management Solutions to do our assessment billing, collections, and lien placements. The following are just some of the expenses covered by the assessment:
- Administrative fees for billing, collections, and accounting charged by Sterling Management Solutions
- Insurance that protects all 527 homeowners and trustees
  - Liability insurance for all common ground areas
  - Directors and Officers liability insurance
  - Fraud / Fidelity protections, worker's compensation insurance
- Professional services
  - Legal for Indenture enforcement, revisions, easements, etc.
  - Accountant for federal / state tax
- Common Ground Maintenance
  - Lawncare of all common ground areas
  - Tree maintenance and removal in common ground areas
  - Entrance monuments, landscaping
- Capital Improvement Projects
  - Erosion control, monuments, etc.
- Other expenses such as mailings, website, etc.
The assessment does not cover items maintained by the City of St. Peters such as streets, utilities, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, etc.
What do the Trustees do for the subdivision?
The position of Trustee (or Director) is a volunteer position and the Trustees spend a great deal of time working for the residents of the subdivision to help preserve the overall look, feel, and property values of Tanglewood. This is a partial list of what your Trustees do:
- Handle questions about the subdivision indentures and governance of the subdivision.
- Resolve complaints related to the subdivision Governing Documents.
  - Investigate violations of the Governing Documents.
  - Provide info to homeowners on how to comply with the Governing Documents.
  - Approval of Architectural Requests.
- Collaborate with the City of St. Peters regarding complaints for which St. Peters has jurisdiction (Ordinance Violations).
- Plan and hold subdivision meetings.
- Arrange for the billing and collection of Annual Assessments with Sterling Management Solutions and Schwart Vays.
- Negotiate and execute contracts with vendors that supply goods/services to the subdivision.
- Collaborate with the subdivision attorneys
  - Collection of past due assessments
  - Execution of legal agreements
  - Revisions and enforcement of governing documents.
- Provide information to real estate agents, title companies, and leasing companies.
- Create and execute annual balanced budgets and long-term reserve account

Governing Documents

What rules do I need to follow as a homeowner or renter?

All homeowners, and their respective occupants or tenants are subject to the Governing Documents of the subdivision, including the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the Board. Violation(s) of the Governing Documents or subdivision rules subject the property owner to enforcement action(s) as contained within the Enforcement Program.
Where can I find the Governing Documents of the Association?

The Governing Documents (aka Declaration, Covenants, Indenture, etc.) may be found online under the "About Us" section of this site or by contacting the Board (trustees@tanglewoodstp.com). The Governing Documents apply to all 527 properties comprising Tanglewood Subdivision and are also recorded with the St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds.
Do I need approval to make changes to my home or property?

Approval is required for certain architectural modifications such as fences, decks, sheds, pools, etc. Other items are deemed automatically approved if they fall within the guidelines of the Governing Documents. For more information, refer to the Architectural Standard exhibit of the Governing Documents.