The representative plaintiffs would like to share with the rest of the Homestead property owners a simple list we put together to remind us all why we are fighting for a voice in our neighborhood. We believe in honesty, accountability and integrity.
- Approximately 640
homes in Homestead. - Homeowners required to pay fee to golf course to reimburse owner for costs spent to maintain common space..
- Homestead maintenance fee is currently set at $93 per month.
- At current rate of $93/month, golf course collects a maintenance fee of $714,240/year.
- Per court order maintenance fee has been reverted back to the previous amount of $36 per month, pending outcome of lawsuit.
- Maintenance fee started out at $25 per month in 1992 when initial 18 lots were sold. $450/month was enough to support the maintenance of the common space at that time.
- Common space acreage has actually decreased since 1992.
- Common space does not include golf course or golf course stormwater management system.
- Homeowners currently pay the City of Lynden $10.87/month for stormwater utility.
- Single golf course owner. Morris Chen Vancouver BC.
- Owner refuses to allow homeowners to establish an HOA.
- Owner dictates how much to collect or assess.
- Owner does not provide accountability for the maintenance fees.
- Owner has been profiting on our maintenance fees for years.
- City ordinance
requires establishment of an HOA but City won’t enforce this requirement. - Homestead is only Lynden PRD that has not been turned over to HOA.
- City currently maintains some of Homestead common space without reimbursement from owner.