FAQs • East Lansing Neighborhoods, MI • CivicEngage

What are the dues used for?: The dues cover the repair and maintenance of the common elements (e.g. resurfacing of our private roads, maintaining the storm drain system, mowing the common areas, removing snow from the sidewalks of the common areas) and administrative costs associated with day to day operations for managing the association (e.g. office supplies for homeowner communications, attorney fees, postage).

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Hawk Nest

1. How much are the association dues?: Association dues are $200 per year. They cover the period from January through December, are invoiced in April, and are due in May.

2. What are the dues used for?: The dues cover the repair and maintenance of the common elements (e.g. resurfacing of our private roads, maintaining the storm drain system, mowing the common areas, removing snow from the sidewalks of the common areas) and administrative costs associated with day to day operations for managing the association (e.g. office supplies for homeowner communications, attorney fees, postage).

3. Where can I get a copy of the Association Master Deed and By Laws?: These documents can be located on the Hawk Nest website. Hawk Nest Website

4. I am interested in renting my home. What are my options?: The By Laws, Article VI, Section 3 (page 12), state homeowners may not rent or lease their properties except under the following provisions: 1.) The owner remains in the home and rents out a room. 2.) The owner rents on a temporary basis, with the intention of returning to reside in the home (examples are professors on sabbatical, military families returning to duty, going to live with a sick relative).

5. What is the process for renting out my home?: Per our By Laws, Article VI, Section 3 (page 12), the homeowner must: 1.) notify the Homeowner's Association in writing at least 10 days prior to renting; 2.) provide a copy of the lease to the Homeowner's Association for review of compliance to HNHOA By Laws; 3.) submit a deposit of $3,000. In addition, the City of East Lansing requires the homeowner obtain the appropriate approval/licensing from the City (Class I rental license if the owner remains in the home and rents a room OR "House Sitting Exemption" for a temporary rental).

6. What school district is Hawk Nest in?: Phases 1 and 2 are in the East Lansing school district. Phase 3 is in the Lansing School district. All residents have the opportunity to pursue "school of choice" with any of the school districts.

7. Who should I contact if the snow plow hits my mailbox?: Should you live in Phase 1 or 2 and your mailbox gets struck by the city during snow plowing, contact the Department of Public Works at 337-9459. DPW will review the policy with you and determine the responsibility of replacement. The city uses a standard design wood post and a standard design metal mail box for replacement. If the property owner wants a different mailbox or post other than the standard design provided, the owner may receive up to $25 compensation for post replacement and up to $25 for mailbox replacement. Sorry, but the city will not repair or replace decorative mailboxes and decorative posts. Non-standard mailboxes and enclosures placed in the public right of way are at the owner’s risk and responsibility.

If you live in Phase 3, the snow removal company is hired by the developer. Notification should be to Mayberry Homes at 517-371-5000.