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Legal and financial documents are archived for homeowners access here. For a directory of topics select "Read More".

Electric Contract Open Enrollment

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This month, you can sign up for the communities third five-year group purchase contract for electricity. Here is how it works.

Holiday property repairs

The following repairs are in process for breakdowns that have occurred in recent days. 

Setting up the CellGate App

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Step by step directi0ons for setting up the CellGate Mobile Connect app are located here .

Privacy Gate Update

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The new gate system is in testing mode. If you experience problems getting in, use the access code 12345 at the console. This code is temporarily posted on the console for visitors.

Annual meeting

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The annual meeting will be held on Thursday, November 2nd, at 6:30 pm.

New gate controller coming soon!

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The Association is working to replace the gate controller. The current projection for having a new system  in place is the end of May. Owners will need to update their profiles to use the new system. Click here to update .

Save $250 when paying your dues

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If you are paying your dues with a credit card, expect to pay up to $250 in fees a year. Alternatively, you can make ACH payments via LoBT's bank (Alliance Association Bank) with no fees.

Spring Cleaning Dumspter

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There will be a large "spring cleaning" dumpster on property for 10 days starting March 13, 2023.

Multiple payment options now available

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In 2022, 79% of LoBT homeowners paid electronically. Electronic payment bypasses the reliability issues of both the US Postal Service and manual bookkeeping. It also eliminates the mail float of "Bill Pay" services.

Changing the management approach

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Starting in 2023, Lakes of Bent Tree will change its management model and contractor. The old way of doing things didn't serve us well and we are changing it.

Paying January Assessments

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Lakes of Bent Tree is moving to a new management company in 2023. Start-up has been slower than expected and owners are asked to mail their January assessment to Sarah Johnson, the Board Treasurer, at her home address. CMA has canceled all electronic payments and is returning checks mailed to their offices.

Architectural control policy - windows

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As the photo above shows, window salespeople don't always give us the best advice. New windows can modernize and brighten up our homes and the community. The wrong windows can do just the opposite.

New Trash Collection Day

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Beginning December 5th, trash collection will be on Mondays. Thursday collection will be discontinued permanently.

Trespass Warning from Golfers

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Bent Tree Country Club's legal council, The Addison Law Firm, sent a "Do Not Trespass" letter today