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ReginaF1 (Washington)
Posts: 2

Posted:

I live in unincorporated Snohomish County, WA. My development, Firetrail Estates, MAY have a HOA, and may not.
I do not pay dues and I have been here 3 yrs.

The problem is I live in front of the retention pond, and the new neighbors either dump their yard waste in it, or allow there kids free roam and I find soda cans, water bottles, popscicle wrappers, etc. This all started when 2 families moved in within the last year. Prior to that the garbage was low (kids go back there anyway) and few dumped their yard waste.

I need to find information on my HOA and if there isn't one, create one. Tract 998 is owned by all of us, and I was told by Surface Water Management that WA state REQUIRES a HOA if community property is involved.

Where can I find if there's a HOA on record? I am in unincorporated Snohomish County, not the City of Marysville, so different rules apply.

I will not be able to rally the neighbors together, as only 3 of us care what's dumped back there, because our backyards meet up with it. The rest will be against a HOA, but since we all own 1/34 of the property, we are required to maintain it.

Your helpm is greatly appreciated.

HaroldS1 (Arizona)
Posts: 314

Posted:

Who has been maintaining this area all these years? Surely it has needed weed mowing, maybe dry well maintenance, etc these past three years. If the majority of your members don't want/need an HOA for other purposes, maybe you could talk to the county about taking over this area and special tax all of you 1/34th of the cost. If this is a part of your deed, there is no way you can avoid maintaining it. The other alternative is for the court to appoint a receiver and that will be expensive. Harold

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836

Posted:

You can go to the RECORDS department of your local courthouse. Any CC&R's (Possibly by-laws) should be on record there. They are considered PUBLIC record. That should give you an idea if there was a HOA or never was one.

I'd be careful about reporting such things. It's great that you do. However, if your in a HOA, guess who's got to pay for the cleanup or violation? You and your neighbors. Ironically, the one's who reported it in the first place! Who else can they fine? A HOA stands for Homeowner's Association which should mean ALL the owners including the violating ones.

Can you report the polution to another source? Such as the EPA or City/County? We have a phone number we can call here to report polution situations. However, you have to see the person actually do the violation and track down their information to get anything done.

I will also caution that you shouldn't provide information such as the names of your possible HOA. That could be a violation of the rules here. Plus it's not a good idea to post such contact information. You can state your state that is okay. I just would caution on any additional information such as formal names of people or places.

Former HOA President

ReginaF1 (Washington)
Posts: 2

Posted:

Yes, I am aware that I will pay dues to have it cleaned up. I don't mind. Someone has to clean it up. No one has been maintaining it, and yes it is overgrown and needs to be cleared out as well. Dues will help pay for cleaning, for maintenance and the HOA will help fine those that dump or allow their kids back there.

I will start with the county courthouse records department.

I have already reported the problem to code enforcement, health department and surface water. All state that since it's our property, we are responsible for maintaining it. I do have pictures and have confronted the people involved who have admitted to dumping there. They do not care and said they will dump what they want, where they want. The Health Department notified them that it is illegal to dump there and told me if they do it again they may take action. They dump during the day, when the rest of us are at work.

KennyD1 (Texas)
Posts: 51

Posted:

Get an HOA enacted. You just need to set a date and time and send letters to all homeowners, (not renters)

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