Forest Lakes Community Association

About FLCA

FLCA is the homeowner's association for Forest Lakes. The purpose of the Association is to manage and maintain the common areas, including our lakes, trails, sport fields and other recreation amenities and to establish and enforce the covenants and restrictions. As part of this process, the Association is responsible for levying and collecting assessments to pay for expenses and to maintain sufficient reserves for future community needs.

Membership

Every owner within Forest Lakes is a member of the Association. All owners have an undivided ownership interest in the common areas within Forest Lakes, including pools, trails, lakes, tennis courts, fitness center, and buildings.

Please note that Townhome, Duplex and Springridge owners are also members of "sub-associations" and pay additional assessments. See below for more information or contact Mark Marshall of Real Property, Inc. at 971-1600 ext. 103 email: mark@ realpropertyinc.com.

A number of commercial properties in the north end of Forest Lakes are also a part of the Association, and pay assessments that are determined by a strict formula based on square footage of space. Commercial properties are not permitted to vote in Association matters, and do not have access to Forest Lakes recreational facilities. See the Commercial Property Covenants and Restrictions (5.5MB) for more information.

Assessments

Association assessments are levied on each household within Forest Lakes. These assessments pay the Association's expenses including liability insurance, common area and facilities maintenance, landscaping, signs, security patrols, postage, bookkeeping, management fees and other expenses necessary to maintain the community.

The 2010 assessments are $780, paid in quarterly installments of $195 due the first of January, April, July, and October.

Homeowners should receive a statement approximately fifteen days prior to when the quarterly payment is due. Please be reminded that quarterly payments received after the 15th of the month in which they are due, will be charged a Notice Fee. Further collection notices will also incur fees. See the Collection Policy approved by the Board of Directions.

Click this link to setup automatic payments from your bank account.

For assessment and billing inquiries, call the FLCA Office, 973-4596, or e-mail manager at forestlakes.net.

Sub-Association Assessments

In addition to FLCA membership, Townhome, Duplex and Springridge owners are also members of their neighborhood sub-associations and pay additional

assessments. Depending on the neighborhood, assessments pay for items such as exterior maintenance (siding, roof), private streets and parking lot maintenance, paving and plowing, mowing and landscaping, trash service, and other expenses that are unique to those neighborhoods.

These associations are currently managed by Real Property, Inc. under contracts established by those neighborhoods. For more information, Contact Mark Marshall 971-1600 ext. 103 email: mark@ realpropertyinc.com.

In response to a number of questions raised regarding whether there is any overlap or duplication between what is paid for by FLCA assessments and what is paid separately for maintenance and services associated with "sub-associations" including Arbor Lake, Ashland, Gateway, Ravenscroft/Ravenswood, Springridge and Willow Bend (assessment levels vary), FLCA Board member Scott Elliff, working with Robby Noll from Real Property, Inc., developed a detailed matrix of what each one covers. Hopefully this will make clear that there are no overlaps, and that sub-association assessments are for additional services and costs that are unique to their units and neighborhoods.

About Forest Lakes

Location
Forest Lakes is located in northern Albemarle County near Charlottesville, VA. It is conveniently located off US Route 29, just five minutes from the Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport.

Community Description
Forest Lakes is a beautiful planned community of 1,400 homes. It is divided into two main sections - North and South, which are further divided into several smaller neighborhoods. Most are quiet cul-de-sacs with homes of similar size and style. Residential units include townhome, duplexes, and single-family detached houses.

Amenities
Six beautiful lakes, wooded lots, miles of walking/biking paths, two large swimming pools, two basketball courts, 10 tennis courts (8 lighted), two soccer fields, and a fitness center are available to all residents. Some homes also have beautiful mountain views.

Farmer's Market
The Forest Lakes Farmer's Market runs April to October Buy Fresh Buy Local

, Tuesdays 4-7 PM at the South Recreation Center at 1650 Ashwood Boulevard. Veggies, meats, flowers, herbs, crafts and lots of other great local products are featured.

Further Information
If you're interested in buying a home in our beautiful community, contact one of our local realtors.

Presentation to Realtors (pdf)

Governance

The Association is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven individuals who are elected yearly by the Association Members. Directors do not receive any compensation for their services.

Governing Documents

Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (PDF)
Declaration of Rights, Restrictions, and Conditions (PDF)
Resident Guidelines & ARB Process & Application
Bylaws (PDF)

Community Bulletin Board

To provide a free and effective method to communicate with other residents, bulletin boards have been put up outside the Pavilion, North pool and inside the fitness center. If you want to get something off your chest, have kittens available for adoption, or any other matter of local interest, please feel free to use these boards. Items will be removed periodically by management.