Dear Highlands Homeowners,

The Board of Directors has been made aware of potentially false information currently being spread within the community. It’s important for all community members to be aware of any potential conflicts of interest when evaluating information being shared about the HOA.

A group actively opposing the current Board is apparently being led by someone with direct family ties to the former property management company that this Board voted to remove. Specifically, this person is married to the sister of a key figure in that company. The loss of its contract with this Association resulted in a negative financial impact on that company.

While there are pending investigations regarding this prior management company and its conduct, we encourage all residents to consider these connections and potential bias when evaluating claims being made against the Board.

📩 If you have any questions about the information you may be receiving, contact the current Board at

​directors@thehighlandsws.com​

✅ YOUR VOTE MATTERS – TURN IN YOUR PROXY & VOTE YES ON THE AMENDMENTS!

🏡 OUR HOA IS FACING A FINANCIAL CHALLENGE

Due to an over 400% increase in insurance costs and skyrocketing operational expenses from inflation and the economy, we do not have enough annual funds to fully balance our budget while maintaining the community and its amenities.

Without action, we risk being placed under court-assigned receivership, meaning a court-appointed entity (not homeowners) would control our HOA and impose unlimited dues and assessments.

📢 WHAT VOTING YES ON THE AMENDMENTS WILL DO:

✔ Help balance the budget
​✔ Prevent sudden, large special assessments
​✔ Avoid court-assigned receivership and loss of homeowner control
​✔ Ensure fair and modernized policies for the community

🔹 WHAT EACH AMENDMENT DOES FOR YOU 🔹

1️⃣ Capital Resale Contribution Fee

✔ Generates an estimated $100,000 annually to help cover budget shortfalls without raising dues on current homeowners
​✔ Helps maintain community amenities and financial stability

2️⃣ Modernizing Fencing, Roofs & Allowing Sheds

✔ Allows for stronger, longer-lasting, and more affordable materials for fences and roofs
✔ Introduces shed guidelines to ensure consistency and maintain community aesthetics

3️⃣ Raising the Dues Cap from 5% to 10%

✔ Increases financial flexibility to keep up with rising costs while avoiding large special assessments
​✔ Example: For current dues of $402.25, a 10% increase equals $40.23 per year, or about $3.35 per month

4️⃣ Deficit Assessment

✔ Provides a safeguard to cover unexpected expenses (insurance hikes, maintenance, disasters, etc.)
✔ Reduces reliance on sudden large special assessments

5️⃣ Investment Property Regulations

✔ Requires all renters to pass background checks to protect community safety and standards
✔ Implements fair rental assessments so investors contribute their share to the HOA budget
✔ Prevents short-term rentals that could impact neighborhood stability

📌 IF YOU ALREADY SUBMITTED A PROXY BUT WANT TO CHANGE YOUR RESPONSE, YOU CAN REQUEST A NEW ONE!

Every vote counts, and we want all homeowners to feel confident in their decision.

📩 Need clarification? Email us at directors@thehighlandsws.com​

📢 HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

✔ Turn in your proxy today if you can’t attend the meeting in person.
✔ Vote YES on all amendments to protect our community’s financial future.

Thank you for your support as we work to save The Highlands!

Your HOA Board of Directors

📌 More info: www.thehighlandsws.com/annualmeeting​

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