Pursuant to the Association’s governing documents, property owners are hereby notified that the annual assessment for 2020 will increase, by $12, to $660.00 per lot. The Board of Directors would like to again offer each property owner the opportunity to divide their annual assessment into four (4) incremental payments of $165.00 to assist those who might have a hardship in paying the fee in one lump sum. Please note that the entire 2020 assessment must be paid in full and received by the due date, March 31, 2020, to avoid late or legal fees.

Property owners interested in making incremental payments will find four (4) coupons enclosed in their mailed assessment notification, for use in mailing these payments to the processing center. The suggested due dates for incremental payments are as follows: December 1, 2019, January 1, 2020, February 1, 2020 and March 1, 2020. Property owners may certainly opt to pay their entire 2020 assessment in a single payment by the due date (March 31, 2020) and decline the advantage of the incremental payment option.

Please note that if a property owner is being pursued for outstanding prior year’s fees, any payments made will be credited to outstanding balances or may not be accepted based on the account status. Property owners who are currently delinquent are requested to contact management to discuss their account.

Property owners who are in a financial position preventing them from paying their 2020 assessment in full by March 31, 2020, MUST send a written request for a payment plan extension either by mail, fax or email to the management company prior to the due date to avoid additional fees. For property owners who are currently delinquent, the balance reflected in the mailed statement may not include all pending late or legal fees. Please contact management for the most up to date balance.

PAYMENTS BY MAIL:

• Please mail the provided coupon with your payment(s).
• Make checks payable to PFMA, NOT High Sierra Management.
• Late payment information can be found on your coupon and on the NEW homeowner portal (Collection Policy).
• Mail payments ONLY to the address on the payment coupon.

PERSONAL ONLINE BANKING BILL PAY SERVICES:

• Mail payments ONLY to the address on the payment coupon.
• Verify the payment amount.
• Make payments payable to PFMA, NOT High Sierra Management.
• Allow up to 7-10 business days for processing if you choose to use this payment method.
• Include the account number on your payment.

ASSOCIATION ONLINE/AUTO PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• To make an online payment, log on to www.highsierramanagement.com and select the “Pay Assessments” option or you will find the online payment option through the NEW homeowner portal, for which additional information is included.
  • Automatic draft payments may be set up through the payment website at no charge to owners.
  • Credit Card payment options are also available on the payment website but will be charged a convenience fee assessed by the bank.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Other information and services (i.e. legal documents, annual budget, calendars (Board of Director Meetings), Account History, etc.) are available on the NEW homeowner portal as well. Follow the instructions on the introduction letter and registration information included to access your homeowner account.
• Do you need to change your mailing address? Send your request by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or send a written request to High Sierra Management, P.O. Box 940267, Houston, Texas 77094.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Association Manager, Sherri Carey at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 281-391-7914.

 

COLLECTION PROCESS SUMMARY:

1^st Day of January – Regular assessment is due and grace period begins and ends the 1^st day of March.

15^th Day of March– (Reminder Notice) A letter is forwarded to the owner advising of final due date and fees to be assessed.

15^th Day of April – (Lien Notice) Regular assessment considered late and a fee of $25.00, plus interest, processing fee and collection costs will be assessed and a balance due letter will be forwarded to the owner. The letter will include a warning of the impending trash service suspension.

15^th Day of May – (Attorney Notice) Additional late fee of $50.00, interest, processing fee and collection costs will be assessed and a demand letter warning of impending legal action and the implementation of trash suspension.

15^th Day of June – All delinquent accounts for the current calendar year will be forwarded to the Association’s choice of legal counsel for pursuit of collection. An additional $50.00 late fee, interest, processing fee and collection costs are charged to the account. All costs associated with legal action will be charged to the homeowner account.

 

Charges Applicable are as follows: