Summary (TL;DR)

We urgently need homeowner consents to pass the amendments and prevent the risk of a court-appointed receiver.

⚠️ This message is intended for Highlands homeowners. If you are a renter or do not own a home in the Highlands, please disregard.

🚨 Immediate Action Requested from Homeowners

Hello Highlands Homeowner,

This message contains urgent and time-sensitive information about the future stability of our community. We ask that every homeowner please review it and complete the consent as soon as possible.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Board Meeting on November 20, 2025. We deeply appreciate the time many of you have invested in understanding the financial crisis.

Over the past year—since the crisis was first identified and shared with the community—the proposed amendments have been strengthened significantly with extensive homeowner feedback.

Your willingness to participate is a vital contribution toward protecting the Highlands and helping prevent the risk of court-appointed receivership during this financial crisis.

We are now entering the final and most critical phase: collecting owner consents to formally pass the amendments and file them with Seminole County.

Each amendment must receive consents from owners of 924 separate, unique lots in order to pass. Reaching this threshold is a substantial undertaking, which is why homeowner participation is essential.

Your timely consent plays a critical role in safeguarding the community and preventing the appointment of a receiver.

🖊️ How to Sign

If you have already submitted your consent—either electronically or on paper—no further action is needed.

Signing electronically is quick and easy, and it saves both you and the HOA time and money.

Click the button below to sign the consent form:

• You may consent to one, several, or all six amendments.
• Just initial the amendments you agree to.
• Any amendment left blank will be treated as not consented to.

Please consider checking on neighbors who may not be seeing these newsletters or who may not be as familiar with electronic forms. Offering a little help can be very supportive during this process.

📄 Helpful Resources

If you’d like to review the materials before signing, here are the links:

• Interactive Q&A Chat (Instant Answers Anytime):​
This chat is available 24/7 and can walk you through any questions you have about the amendments and explain how they work. It’s extremely knowledgeable and designed to give clear, accurate explanations based on the amendment materials.

• Full text of all amendments (Owner Portal Documents):
​Log into https://portal.hoaemt.com
​Go to Documents on the menu --> Governing Documents --> Proposed Document Changes -->
Document titled "Highlands HOA Amendment Revisions May 2025; v3.pdf"

• Summary of the financial crisis and explanation of each amendment:

• Video presentations (Owner Portal Dashboard):
​Log into https://portal.hoaemt.com
​Scroll down on the dashboard for the video presentations titled "State of the HOA" and "Proposed Amendment Changes"

⭐ Why Amendments 3 and 4 Matter

All amendments are helpful, but Amendments 3 and 4 are essential to resolving the financial crisis and avoiding potential receivership.

If a receiver is appointed, they and the judge would have full authority over operations and costs, including the ability to impose unlimited fees and charge the community for their time and all court-related expenses.

Once you sign, your consent will be automatically recorded.

🆘 Need Help?

1️⃣ Signing issues or requesting a physical copy​
If you have any trouble signing electronically, or if you prefer a printed or mailed copy, please email:
consent@thehighlandsws.com

2️⃣ Questions about the amendments​
The easiest and fastest way to get your questions answered is through the interactive Q&A chat—it gives immediate, accurate responses anytime you need them.
If you still have questions afterward, the Board is always available at:
directors@thehighlandsws.com

Thank you for your support and engagement.

Warm regards,
​Highlands Board of Directors

How To Reach The HOA

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