Tiered HOA Dues Rates

JohnE19 (California)
Posts: 1

Posted:

I am a member of a local yacht club that allocates a small percentage of the slips to "live-aboards." The live-aboards have to pay a surcharge that relfects their greater usage of the facilities and strain upon the physical property and plant.

I also belong to a RV Resort that is owned by the members. A substantial number of the members live on their lots full-time. This is actuality against the CCR&Rs and the Conditional Use Permit granted by the County having jurisdiction over the development. I have no problem with folks living there. However, we have continuous issues with our power plant, water supply and water system. In fact, the bulk of the work done by maintenance is attributable to water and electrical grid problems.

Would it be reasonable to expect that those living there for more than a set number of months or days per year be required to pay a surcharge to offset their increased strain on the power plant and water systems. Are there any models, so to speak, of how such charges are implemented.

It is my thought that these systems were not designed to support the load that they now do. And, that the frequency with which we experience electrical/water issues is reflective of the present "overload" of the plant.

I appreciate the input of the forum as to my query.

Best regards,
JE

AugustinD
Posts: 5,144

Posted:

JohnE19, does the RV resort have covenants? If so, what do the covenants say about charging, say, a daily rate on top of whatever annual dues are required? If the covenants are silent on the point, then do the covenants have a section about amending?

Also, for perspective, how many lots are there? How many members are there?

JohnT38 (South Carolina)
Posts: 1,631

Posted:

I'd be hesitant to knowingly letting them break the terms of the conditional use permit granted by the county. Could your yacht club be fined if they found out?