Gardens of Hartland | FAQ

QUESTION: Are the homes detached?

ANSWER: YES. The Gardens of Hartland is a detached single family community. Each resident owns his or her own property fee-simple.

QUESTION: Are plans restricted?

ANSWER: YES. The developer has approved a limited number of plans for each builder from which you can choose. The plans are compatible with each other and conform to the restrictions of the neighborhood. Brick colors, roof color and style and landscape are all restricted and approved by the developer as well.

QUESTION: Is there a clubhouse or amenity site for the The Gardens of Hartland?

ANSWER: YES. All residents of The Gardens of Hrtlaqnd are invited to join the Hartland Swim and Racquet Club located at 4910 Hartland Parkway. Membership includes use of the pool, tennis courts, access to the club building and participation in any programs or activities of the club. (*Some activities may require additional fees.)

QUESTION: Is there a homeowner's association established for The Gardens of Hartland?

ANSWER: YES. As set out in the deed restrictions. The Association will assess dues for the care and upkeep of common areas as well s the mowing and care of each individually owned home site. Dues are currently $375 per quarter.

MAINTENANCE FOR THESE DUES INCLUDE:

* MOWING AND TRIMMING OF COMMON AREA GRASSES
* ACCOUNTING AND BILLING
* COMMON AREA IRRIGATION AND UTILITY BILLS
* MAINTENANCE OF ALL COMMON AREA LANDSCAPE, FENCES, WALLS
* MONUMENTS AND DECORATIVE SIGNAGE
* CARE OF MAINTENANCE OF DECORATIVE STREET SIGNS
* FERTILIZATION OF COMMON AREA GRASSES (SIX TIMES/YEAR)
* SECURITY MONITORING OF RESIDENT IN-HOME ALARM SYSTEMS
* INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT LAWN MOWING AND TRIMMING
* INDIVIDUAL LAWN FERTILIZATION (SIX TIMES/YEAR)
* SNOW REMOVAL OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS ON A GREATER 3" SNOWFALL
* ANY CARE DEEMED NECESSARY: I.E., LITTER PICKUP, SPECIAL WATERING OF NON-IRRIGATED AREAS, LANDSCAPE REPLACEMENT
* CHRISTMAS DECORATING OF ENTRIES AND COMMON AREAS
* HOA INSURANCE

NON-INCLUDED MAINTENANCE:

* STREET LIGHTS (CITY OWNED)
* MAILBOXES
* STREET TREES (IN FRONT OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES)
* INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT LANDSCAPE OR FLOWER CARE
* STARTUP/SHUTDOWN, OR MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
* PRIVATE SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL
* FENCES BEHIND RESIDENTIAL LOTS ALONG GARDENS PROPERTY LINES
* STREET REPAIR
* STORM SEWER REPAIR (CITY OWNED)
* GARBAGE PICKUP (CITY SERVED)
* STREET CLEANING (CITY SERVED)
* MEMBERSHIP TO HARTLAND SWIM AND RACQUET CLUB (MEMBERSHIP OPTIONAL W/SEPARATE FEE)
* STOP SIGNS OR ANY CITY OWNED SIGNAGE
* The Directors of the Association may from time to time alter or amend dues or scope of care.

QUESTION: As a Gardens of Hartland homeowner, are my dues responsible for the care of the rest of the Hartland neighborhood?

ANSWER: NO. The homeowner's association are independent. Your dues responsibility is for The Gardens of Hartland area only. Likewise, no one in the rest of Hartland is responsible for the care and maintenance of The Gardens of Hartland.

QUESTION: Will The Gardens of Hartland be a "gated community"?

ANSWER: NO. The streets in The Gardens of Hartland are dedicated public rights of way and therefore cannot be gated. However, a distinctive entryway will welcome you and your guests at every visit.

The following features are standard in the quality homes offered by builder, Mike Kerwin in The Gardens of Hartland:

* SECURITY SYSTEM
* IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN LAWN (LANDSCAPING SPRINKLERS ARE AN ADDITIONAL COST)
* TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE -INTERIOR PAINTED ONE COAT
* GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH TWO REMOTES
* NATURAL GAS HEAT
* ELECTRIC CENTRAL AIR
* SCREENS FOR ALL WINDOWS THAT OPEN
* CUSTOM CABINETRY IN KITCHEN AND BATHS
* GAS LOGS
* JENN-AIRE SELF-CLEANING OVEN AND COOKTOP
* JENN-AIRE DISHWASHER AND BUILT-IN MICROWAVE
* DISPOSAL
* LOW MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR
* YARD SODDED COMPLETELY
* FRONT YARD LANDSCAPED
* CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM
* DIMENSIONAL SHINGLE ROOM