Ridiculous Community Fees ?

[roopi]

Originally posted by SJW
Cranston is the fucking worst.

We have absolutely nothing here and they barely cut lawns on the BLVD.

Fuck you Cranston.........

Some soccer mom treasurer scams money and goes on vacation to fuck pool boys...........thats where your fuckin fees go. </rant>

They will be building soon.

Originally posted by hadookin


how much do you pay?

$140

[JC Civic]

In New Brighton, the community assoication fee is about $270.

[ekguy]

Lake Chaparal is a few hundred as well. But like has been said at least we get a lake, Lake Chaparal is pretty sweet though, basketball nets, tennis courts, beach volleyball court, couple waterfalls, the lake, nice beach, paddleboats, canoes, dingys, kayaks, 2 or 3 parks for kids. Definitely worth the price. Seems like your not getting lots for your money.

[Ske7ches]

Originally posted by STI
Rant

I work at the Panorama Hills Community Centre, getting paid about $9/hour so it definitely does not go towards our wage.

[Godfuader]

Originally posted by STI
... I have a right to not pay, no? What would happen if we do not pay up?

If you do a city land title search, it will show Panorama Hills Community as a lien on the property. They do not have to apply for it. It is there as soon as you register the property. It is not intended to sell your property if you dont pay, but basically, if you try and sell the house, it will show that your bank and the Association are both interest holding liens against the property.

[bobby_lu]

Originally posted by Godfuader


If you do a city land title search, it will show Panorama Hills Community as a lien on the property. They do not have to apply for it. It is there as soon as you register the property. It is not intended to sell your property if you dont pay, but basically, if you try and sell the house, it will show that your bank and the Association are both interest holding liens against the property.

Every community that has HOA fees like this, its on your title as their caveat....

you'll have to pay if/when you sell.

[SJW]

A million fucking dollars for trees?

I can water the 6 trees I have every couple days for pennies on the dollar.

[culebra]

Coming soon. I believe you've heard this already but yes it's gonna be somewhat close to Mckenzie and New Brighton RA.

I used to work at Carma developers.

Originally posted by SJW
Cranston is the fucking worst.

We have absolutely nothing here and they barely cut lawns on the BLVD.

Fuck you Cranston.........

Some soccer mom treasurer scams money and goes on vacation to fuck pool boys...........thats where your fuckin fees go. </rant>

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by LadyTurbo
We have to pay fees for the water park down here in Somerset. It's cheap though, like $80.

What do you get in Somerset? Allowing you to use Canadian Tire?

[tm.88]

I have some clients in Country Hills Village and there are noe HOA Fees.

It would be interesting to see the financial report on some of these communities!!!

[Delbert]

Shouldn't our taxes pay for all those expenses?

[Supa Dexta]

Get 51% of your neighbours together and shut 'er down.

[590221010]

I was actually of the Panorama Hills fee when I read this topic lol. But reading some of the replies I guess Panorama Hills is better than some other areas, still not much to offer at the Community Centre though.
They should give like a free cardel pass for a month to the people who paid.

[mikestypes]

Originally posted by Delbert
Shouldn't our taxes pay for all those expenses?

Just be happy Calgary Property Taxes are as low as they are. Even with $270 added to your property taxes, they are likely WAY less than most other major cities in Canada.

Property taxes in Winnipeg are 60-70% more than Calgary....

[s2k_boi]

Originally posted by tm.88
I have some clients in Country Hills Village and there are noe HOA Fees.

It would be interesting to see the financial report on some of these communities!!!

I think its built into there condo fee's in that area. At least coventy hills townhouses did.

[Destinova403]

im in an older community (Parkland) and we pay a couple hundred i think to maintain the huge park we have. i dont use it anymore... but when i was younger we definately got some use out of it.

[LadyTurbo]

Originally posted by TomcoPDR


What do you get in Somerset? Allowing you to use Canadian Tire?

Lol... well, that IS a perk... but we also have a water park with beach volleyball courts, tennis courts, and a big playground for kids.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by STI
Ok end of rant. So question is, do all new communities have stuff like this, and is everyone actually paying? The government is not affiliated with this and I have a right to not pay, no? What would happen if we do not pay up?

If you don't pay a lien goes against your property taxes and you will be forced to pay it (along with interest) when you try and sell your house.

Not to mention that it will go on your credit rating.

Every community with community based services has those kind of fees.

I am out in Auburn Bay and pay $400/year but have access to the private lake.

[cam_wmh]

Originally posted by Xtrema
We pay $200 up in Hamptons and we don't even have any facilities.

They were going to build a water park but construction cost went thru the roof.

Are you kidding me?
Hamptons has one of the best outdoor ice arenas in Calgary. Even has a zamboni.

[Heff]

Hmmm.

I haven't been hit with any community fees in Bridlewood.

I'm sure that will change eventually.