Bringing Briarwood to a Higher Standard
You may have noticed improvements being made in the common areas, including new windows and doors of the clubhouse, painting, pressure washing, trees trimmed, new cameras, etc. While the HOA funds are used on community property, private property must be taken care of by each homeowner.
The first step to making things happen is awareness. Our rules & regulations are posted on the BPOAnaples.com website for your reference. To bring attention to the items being neglected, some have received a Notice of Violation. The intent is in no way to levy a fine; however, if no action is taken, we must follow through until the property owner takes responsibility.
The second is to identify if the violation is on your property and take ownership if it is. Some of you may feel it is related to an outdated rule, or it should not matter to anyone. You may be an absentee owner and unaware that your bushes and trees are hanging over someone else’s house or driveway, which creates a mess, causing someone else to trim at their expense. Perhaps your irrigation is hitting a neighbor’s house, or it turns on in the morning when everyone is out walking.
Whatever the case may be, we hope all do the right thing. We kindly ask everyone to consider their neighbors.
If your bushes are on the property line and you don’t think the cost should all fall on you, use this newsletter as a reference to open dialogue with your neighbor to share the cost. We are adults, and we know pointing fingers won’t solve anything. For most of us, our homes are our most valuable assets, so we must protect them and the community they’re in!
Pruning trees and bushes can get expensive, but you must do what is necessary or have them removed if appropriate. If you would like to contact your neighbor but are not having any luck, reach out to management for assistance. While Briarwood can levy fines, we prefer the more friendly way. If a violation is observed or reported, we will send a notice in hopes you will take care of it and do the right thing.