Assessments
Annual HOA Dues
As members of the Association, all residents of Cedarfield Plantation (C1) are required to pay an annual assessment of $572 for 2024. The Assessment is due in full by April 30th, 2024.
How Do I Pay
Annual meeting packages with a dues notice are mailed in early December. Actual invoices are mailed on the 1st of January. Retain these statements and follow the procedures for making payments to Community Association Management.
Instructions are also online on the Community AssociationManagement site for Cedarfield Plantation. The HOA Board recommends mail-in payments or payments by ACH debit. Credit card and e-check payments carry service fees.
Payment Mailing Address:
Cedarfield Plantation Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
c/o Payment Processing Center
PO Box 848
Commerce, GA 30529-0016
More Information on Dues
The Board of Directors is responsible for budgeting all maintenance of common property within the Association including, but not limited to, maintenance and landscaping of common areas, swimming pool, sidewalks, plantings at village entrances, underground irrigation, etc. Funds are also used for social functions, this neighborhood website, and as necessary, legal fees incurred in the collection of overdue dues and also protection of the neighborhood.
The annual budget structure provides money for a reserve fund which is designated by the Board of Directors as a savings fund for future large, expensive projects, e.g., replacing the clubhouse roof. In the event of a natural disaster or through the course of regular wear, all Association properties including the swimming pool, sidewalks, common areas, etc. are the responsibility of the Association to repair. Therefore, the Board of Directors is strongly committed to building sufficient cash reserves for the replacement or improvement of amenities now in place, or to build amenities in the future. Proper care and maintenance of all common areas is a key factor in the protection and enhancement of our property values.
Late Fees and Interest
The annual assessment is due in full by April 30th. If the entire balance is not paid by April 30th, then a $15 late fee will be added to the balance due for any account that is more than 30 days past due (June 1st). A $15 late will be added each month the account remains past due. Interest will also be applied. per the same schedule at the rate of 8% per annum. When making a payment towards your account, payment will be applied to fees and interest before assessments.
Legal Action
If necessary, legal action will be taken by the Board of Directors against any property owner to collect delinquent assessments. In addition to assessments and fees, the member in question will be responsible for any legal fees incurred by the Association in the collections process. Prior to the pursuit of legal action, the Board of directors, through its management company, will notify the member in advance to attempt to avoid legal action. Members whose accounts are delinquent will be barred from the use of amenities until the account is returned to good standing as mandated by the covenants.