Neighbors, Friends, Community – 55+
2025 Reserve Study Results
Official Communication
Effective 6.4.2025, the property's Facebook page was shut down and deleted by unanimous vote of the Colonial Acres Board of Directors.
Current Concrete List for Bidding
Board members are elected, and committees are approved by the board, either by a motion of the board or by appointment. This is covered in the bylaws and articles of incorporation. Posing as a board member or unassigned/unapproved committee chair or member is a misrepresentation of the membership and a violation. Per Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of posing is the act or practice of falsely representing oneself: to pretend to be something that you are not or to have qualities that you do not have in order to be admired or attract interest:.
Recently, complaints have been submitted stating that these types of activities are present, and we must ask that people abide by the governing documents of the corporation.
Read Before You Rent Out Your Unit
It is very important for members to review the Rules and Regulations and Rental Policy before you make a decision. Remember, this is an independent living SENIOR community.
Click the link below to access the bylaw. Knowing how your community was set up makes for easy understanding between neighbors and management.
Every Member Needs to Read
Please Note: Members are not allowed to go door to door in the manner of
SOLICITATION
This could be represented in many forms. Selling goods or services, campaigning for support or election votes, to name a couple.
To solicit is to ask, request, or seek to obtain by making one's wants known. Ask implies no more than the statement of the desire. Such activities are a violation of the community rules & regulations.
A board member will NEVER go door to door uninvited or without cause for board business.
Late Fee Schedule, Effective January 1, 2024
Less than 30 days delinquent $25.00
31-60 days delinquent $50.00
61 days or more delinquent $100.00
plus will be forwarded to attorney.
Any related cost for legal process will be posted to the members account.
Example of potential charges:
Account 62 days delinquent and sent to attorney
Past due amount $100.00
First late fee after the 10 of month due $25.00
Second late fee after 31 days $50.00
Third late fee after 61 days $100.00
Attorney cost for collection attempts estimate $150.00
Original amount $100.00 + late fees $175.00 + legal of $150.00 = $425.00
NOTE: Delinquent accounts can consist of monthly maintenance fees, taxes, fines, bill back maintenance cost for non-covered repairs or late fees from prior balances.
Insurance Requests and Contact Information
If you receive a request from your lender for updated insurance or a deck sheet from Michigan Community Insurance, YOU need to call (248) 679-7000 Extension 142 to get the information. Management cannot request this on your behalf. Also, be advised that the insurance is for the association and the exteriors.
This has no coverage for your personal property or liability inside your unit for any hazards caused by you or that are your responsibility.
New Requirement
During our annual insurance review, our carrier has strongly advised we require all members to be smoke & carbon monoxide compliant for safety reasons. This falls under a member's responsibility. Effective 9.21.2021, all sales will require working detectors to be present and maintained.
Checklist for Home Safety
Click the red box for the full checklist, and don't be shy. If you need help checking your home and preparing for any situation, call on your family and friends and ask for help.
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