Dear Northwoods Homeowners,

We would like to take this opportunity to provide some additional information regarding the HOA Board’s decision to transition to a professional management company.

The decision to make this transition comes after recognizing the ongoing difficulty of getting homeowners to volunteer to serve on the HOA Board. Rather than continuing to rely on the same small group of homeowners to take on these responsibilities, we believe that bringing in a professional management company will provide greater consistency, accountability, and ensure that the HOA’s responsibilities are handled properly and efficiently.

We also want to emphasize that this decision was not made without homeowner input. At the 2026 Annual Homeowners Meeting, a majority of those in attendance supported transitioning to professional management.

One of the important benefits of professional management is the ability to provide consistent and fair enforcement of our community’s Covenants and Restrictions. While an all-volunteer Board does its best to oversee HOA matters, it can be difficult to consistently manage and enforce these requirements while balancing the time commitments of everyday life. A professional management company will provide the resources and structure necessary to help ensure that community standards are maintained fairly and consistently. Ultimately, this benefits all homeowners by helping protect and preserve our neighborhood and property values.

We also understand that homeowners may have concerns about the financial impact of this change. We want to assure everyone that transitioning to professional management has been considered within our HOA’s budget. Any future increases in annual dues will continue to be limited to what is permitted under our existing By-Laws and Covenants, including the 5% annual increase provision that has been followed in the past. This transition does not mean that homeowners should expect increases beyond what our governing documents allow.

We recognize that change can sometimes raise questions or concerns, and we sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work through this transition. Our goal is straightforward: to maintain a well-cared-for community, protect everyone’s investment, and ensure that HOA business is handled professionally, efficiently, and fairly.

We believe this is a positive step forward for Northwoods and one that will benefit our entire community for years to come.

Going forward, using the TownSq Communication Platform (this information is included in the Associa Welcome Packet that was mailed out in early October) will be the method for all communication. This website will be shut down in early December 2026.

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of the Northwoods community.

Sincerely,
Northwoods HOA Board of Directors