Washington Square Community is a gated community with easy access to I-85 & I-285. Features 2-3 story townhomes with 2.5 baths. There are 216 units within the Washington Square community. The allowable rental is 15% (32 units). All homeowners are required to apply for and receive a permit prior to leasing. Board members are volunteer nonpaid positions.
Management Company
Association Management Professionals, Inc.
Property Manager: Pamela Cumberlander
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
678-813-2505 x 1000
After Hours Common Property Emergency
Phone: 678-813-2505 and press 0
Email: propertymanager@washingtonsquareatlanta.com
Pay Assessment, gate remote, parking tags, fob, or outstanding balances: https://portal.associationmgtpros.com
Assessment
· $235.00 per month due on the 1st of each month.
· Your payment is considered late and will incur a late fee if received after the 10th.
Your assessments cover: landscaping, water/sewer, insurance coverage (common area only and liability for Officers and Director), management fees, termite reserves and emergency reserves.
It’s that time of year to open our swimming pool! Here are a few things to know:
Like last year, pool toys have been provided for our neighborhood's use. We will have bins near the back of the pool to store the pool toys. DO NOT REMOVE any items, including toys, from our pool area, as these are for everyone’s use. Additionally, please remember to place the items back in their bin—do not leave the items in or around the pool.
If you choose to bring your own pool toys, please be sure you wash them off before entering our pool so they do not contaminate our water. This also goes for swimming in our pool. Be sure you launder your swim clothes before you enter our pool as our water can be contaminated by microorganism’s in your clothes from other water sources, and vice-versa.
As always, proper swim attire is required to swim in our pool. No cut off pants/jeans, no shorts, no t-shirts/tank tops; the only acceptable clothing is made of swim material. Persons wearing diapers MUST wear swim pants over the diapers. This is a safety precaution to keep the water from being contaminated with e-Coli.
The pool hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. which will give people who work later hours a chance to enjoy this amenity. Please remember to be respectful to the other pool guests and to the neighbors who live near the pool.
HOA issued fobs are required for pool entry. The fobs will be activated for homeowners in good standing. If you have misplaced your fob please contact accesscontrol@washingtonsquareatlanta.com to purchase a new one. Your payment must be credited before you will be issued a new fob. We use a third-party company for maintenance of our fob/gate entry devices, and they are only open week days. Please try your fob to make sure it works (light will flash green, you will also hear a chirp then push the gate to open) and if not, send an email to accesscontrol@washingtonsquareatlanta.com so we can have it reset. If a reset does not work, we may have to swap yours for a new fob but we always try the reset first.
Finally, in June the HOA will host a season opening pool party; additional details to follow in due time.
Any questions can be directed to propertymanager@washingtonsquareatlanta.com.
Enjoy the season!
Washington Square HOA Board of Directors
Compliance letters are being sent by email identifying adverse items that require addressing within the community to each homeowner that were cited.
The property manager performs property inspections with a focus on the following items:
• Power wash the ENTIRE home including gutters, deck (if applicable), trim, shutters
• Repair/replace rotten wood and paint with approved Washington Square colors
• Repair/replace loose or deteriorated roofing shingles—all shingles on home & storage area must match
• Repair/replace rusted, detached or missing gutters and paint with approved Washington Square colors
The ACC Modification form can also be found on the Washington Square website. The form should be sent to acc@washingtonsquareatlanta.com to submit your request for modifications, prior to exterior work being performed.
Also note that the Sherwin Williams store #2092 in Tucker (4184 Bancroft Circle, Tucker, GA 30084-4473, 770-938-5060) offers up to a 30% discount to Washington Square residents. Simply tell them you're a resident and show your identification to receive a discount on approved ACC paint colors and on non-sale items. The Washington Square account number is 4262-5004-9, and they will have the list of our approved colors on hand. The paint colors can also be found on www.washingtonsquareatlanta.com, under the Resources & Forms page.
In addition, if you have a vendor (contractor, roofer, handyman, painter, pressure washing company, etc.) that you can confidently recommend then please let us know their contact details. Many of your neighbors prefer to work with a company that has been referred to them. Simply send your referral information to acc@washingtonsquareatlanta.com and we will keep the vendor details on hand for when someone requests them. Often times, people want to ask questions of the referrer so please provide your name and telephone number for us. When someone asks to communicate with the referrer, we will let you know your neighbor has some questions and it will be up to you to reach out to your neighbor.
Amenities
gATE eNTRANCE
gATE eNTRANCE
The Washington Square pool are for the exclusive use of property owners. Association dues (including late fees, legal fees, etc.) must be current to use the facility. The property has a detention pond that host geese, ducks and turtles. *Do not feed geese/ducks.
Secured key access to Graves Park (Tennis, Dog park, Volleyball, Walking paths, Play ground, Picnic tables & Pavilion)
gATE eNTRANCE
gATE eNTRANCE
gATE eNTRANCE
Contact:
accesscontrol@washingtonsquareatlanta.com
If you require your phone number to be programmed for the gate.
Your gate code number is located by your programmed name in the call box.
To retrieve your gate code, you must go to the call box, scroll through, and locate your name with the assigned code.
HOW TO
Contact:
accesscontrol@washingtonsquareatlanta.com
If you require your phone number to be programmed for the gate.
Your gate code number is located by your programmed name in the call box.
To retrieve your gate code, you must go to the call box, scroll through, and locate your name with the assigned code.
HOW TO ANSWER CALL FROM CALLBOX:
Locate the name press CALL and the system will dial the number on file. Once you answer the call press 9 on your phone, holding it until the system releases the call. When the call is released, the gate will open then the arm will raise
DO NOT ALLOW ENTRY IF SOMEONE RANDOMLY CALL YOU FROM THE CALLBOX
ACC Rules
gATE eNTRANCE
aCCESS cONTROL & PARKING
Ask the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) if your intended change
or construction is within guidelines by submitting the request form. If
it's visible on the outside, i.e. exterior structure or common area,
requires ACC approval.
Be approved. The ACC has up to 60 days for a decision to be granted on
your request. Emergency ACC’s will be
Ask the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) if your intended change
or construction is within guidelines by submitting the request form. If
it's visible on the outside, i.e. exterior structure or common area,
requires ACC approval.
Be approved. The ACC has up to 60 days for a decision to be granted on
your request. Emergency ACC’s will be rushed only if you have damage or there is a cause for potential damage to your home or your neighbor’s
property.
Commence with your project only after a written approval is received from Community Management Associates.
The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) objective is to aesthetically maintain and enhance the community. Any changes to homes not approved by the ACC are subject to fines.
aCCESS cONTROL & PARKING
aCCESS cONTROL & PARKING
aCCESS cONTROL & PARKING
2 Gate Remotes (If home is rented the owner is permitted one additional remote).
Resolution Fines For Parking Violations
1 Pool/ Pedestrian Gate Fob (If additional fobs are requested for the pedestrian gate for children to use at the bus stop, they will be activated for the pedestrian g
2 Gate Remotes (If home is rented the owner is permitted one additional remote).
Resolution Fines For Parking Violations
1 Pool/ Pedestrian Gate Fob (If additional fobs are requested for the pedestrian gate for children to use at the bus stop, they will be activated for the pedestrian gate only)
2 Homeowner Tags (Each home has 2 assigned parking spots. Homeowner tags will only be valid for their assigned spots.)
*If you did not receive tag(s) from previous homeowner, please notify property manager the color, make, and model of vehicle(s) to inform parking patrol.
1 Orange Visitor Tag (Visitor tags are for visitor/ guest parking only. Vehicles stored or parked in Visitor/ Guest Parking Spots for extended periods of time will be tagged and towed at owner’s expense.)
2 Park Gate Keys · 1 courtesy park gate key were dispersed to homeowners November 2018. We have a record of all keys picked up or purchased by homeowners.· 1 park gate key is free courtesy of HOA. The 2nd key must be purchased by the homeowner.
Replacement park gate key must be purchased.· If you're a new homeowner and did not receive a park gate key from previous owner, you will receive one courtesy key, If the former owner never received a courtesy park gate key.
email form to: accesscontrol@washingtonsquareatlanta.com
The devices/tags must be paid for prior to issuance. You may pay online by logging in your account at New Online Portal: https://portal.associationmgtpros.com
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
aCCESS cONTROL & PARKING
Water Shutoff Valve
911 CALLS VS NON-EMERGENCY CALLS
When to call 911 vs non-Emergency
(678-406-7929).
911: Fights/Shootings, Life Threating, Fires, Medical Emergency and Crimes in Progress.
Non-emergency: Auto Theft, Vandalism, Incidents that occurred previously
https://neighbors.ring.com/n/Z5K2LD8F3z
Call 911 for any suspicious activity.
Please secure/
911 CALLS VS NON-EMERGENCY CALLS
When to call 911 vs non-Emergency
(678-406-7929).
911: Fights/Shootings, Life Threating, Fires, Medical Emergency and Crimes in Progress.
Non-emergency: Auto Theft, Vandalism, Incidents that occurred previously
https://neighbors.ring.com/n/Z5K2LD8F3z
Call 911 for any suspicious activity.
Please secure/lock your car doors at all times. Do not leave items visible on your car seat(s)/floor. Email propertymanager@washingtonsquareatlanta.com to inform the community after calling DeKalb County police. *Note parking patrol does not police the community; they only inspect for car violations. If you're interested in starting a neighborhood watch program for our community
email:WSNeighborhoodwatch@washingtonsquareatlanta.com with your name, address and phone number. Please review the checklist needed to get started.
Safety Tips:· Lighting and motion detector around home· Keep high shrubs and trees from door an windows· Strong doors with deadbolt· Glass doors with Charlie Bar· Keep expensive items from window using blinds and curtains to restrict view.· Use timers for lights, television and radios · Inventory valuable items with serial #’s, take pictures of items· Inform neighbor to keep watchful eye
Children Safety
Parents please remind your children to be careful entering the gates from school at Washington Way, and do not run through the neighbors front lawn.
Water Shutoff Valve
aCCESS cONTROL & PARKING
Water Shutoff Valve
The exterior house shut off (from HOA water meter to inside house) is located in the water meter box located about three feet away from the front of the house. Several inches from the water meter there is a brass rectangle knob which will shut off the water flow from the main water lines in the road to the house.
Each house also has an
The exterior house shut off (from HOA water meter to inside house) is located in the water meter box located about three feet away from the front of the house. Several inches from the water meter there is a brass rectangle knob which will shut off the water flow from the main water lines in the road to the house.
Each house also has an internal shut off which is usually located under the stairs for two-story houses, and usually in the basement of the three-story houses.
RENTING
REAL ESTATE SIGN
REAL ESTATE SIGN
The allowable rental is 15% (n = 32). Please know that rental/lease properties are governed and limited by the WSHOA Declarations.
All homeowners are required to apply for and receive a permit prior to leasing.
Over leasing based on the allotted amount can affect a potential new owner obtaining a FHA loan. Unauthorize leases shall
The allowable rental is 15% (n = 32). Please know that rental/lease properties are governed and limited by the WSHOA Declarations.
All homeowners are required to apply for and receive a permit prior to leasing.
Over leasing based on the allotted amount can affect a potential new owner obtaining a FHA loan. Unauthorize leases shall be accessed an annual fee of $299. At this time there are no lease permits available. Leasing is managed by Rental Monitoring Solutions (RMS). Email contact@rmsassist.com for all rental inquiries.
REAL ESTATE SIGN
REAL ESTATE SIGN
REAL ESTATE SIGN
Real estate for sale sign can be displayed to either the entry or exit side, near Pleasantdale Road. Real estate for sale sign can be placed in front of the house for sale. **Do not place sale sign at our entrance monument**
Termite COVERAGE
REAL ESTATE SIGN
Termite COVERAGE
Zone Pest Solutions a Sentricon authorized professional is the approved vendor by Washington Square. They provided bait stations, inspections and warranty for the community.
Damage Warranty - It covers both reapplication, if needed, to combat potential infestations in the future, and repairs damaged areas if a termite infestation should
Zone Pest Solutions a Sentricon authorized professional is the approved vendor by Washington Square. They provided bait stations, inspections and warranty for the community.
Damage Warranty - It covers both reapplication, if needed, to combat potential infestations in the future, and repairs damaged areas if a termite infestation should occur while under warranty. Our superior damage warranty covers 100% of damaged areas due to infestation of termites, both structural and cosmetic, up to 1 million dollars.
Insurance - Zone Pest Solutions holds significant liability and workers' compensation policies for the protection of your company and property. A coverage summary can be provided for your records.
Zone Pest Solutions, Inc.
PO Box 2376 Buford, GA, 30515
Jeff Rountree, Contact for Washington Square 470-522-8930 jeff@zonehomesolutions.com
If you already have a bait system, you should contact your provider and advise them that termite management for our community is now being handled by the Washington Square Homeowners Association. Zone Pest will be removing any bait stations currently installed, and will place them in a bag near your front door where it will be easy for your current provider to retrieve. It is recommended that you DO NOT HANDLE these bags as the bait systems contain pesticide. Please contact your current provider to remove any old bait system if applicable.
Community Etiquette Reminders
Community Etiquette Reminders
Community Etiquette Reminders
“This is OUR home… OUR community…OUR neighborhood… and one we should
all be proud of and participate in.”
· Do not tail gate entering the community
· Ask your guest or contractor not to damage the gate arm by tailgating
-Vehicle owner is responsible for damages to the arm, gate or vehicle.
The community is pursuing offenders.
· No speeding (15 mph) in the community.
· Do not play loud music throughout the community
· Do not throw trash on the common property
· Clean trash items or debris behind your properties
· Pickup any visible trash around your car(s), mailbox, pond, or any common area
· Teach your children not to litter
· Pick up your dog(s) poop on the grass or pavement
-Always keep a plastic bag with you when walking your dog(s)
· Do not feed the ducks or geese
· Adhere to the New Parking Rules
· No fireworks
Ask your tenants and guest(s) to support and respect the community etiquette initiatives
Flag Etiquette
Community Etiquette Reminders
Community Etiquette Reminders
Flag Etiquette: https://www.usa.gov/flag Please provide an ACC when affixing a flag to your property.
Health
Building Wealth
Building Wealth
Do you know your A1C?
A1C is called glycated hemoglobin. It measures your sugar percentage attached to the blood's hemoglobin protein. It identifies your risk of getting diabetes.
A1C Levels
· Normal level: 4% - 5.6 %
· Pre-diabetic: 5.7% - 6.4 %
· Diabetic: >= 6.5 %
Diabetes: When your blood glucose (blood sugar) is to high. Insulin is a hormone created by the pancreas that helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy.
Common Types
· Type 1 Diabetes: The pancreas produces little or no insulin.
· Type 2 Diabetes: It affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
· Gestational diabetes: A form of high blood sugar affecting pregnant women.
Warning signs
· Frequent urination
· Fatigue
· Excessive thirst and hunger
· Blurred vision
· Tingling or numbness of hand and feet
· Slow healing wounds.
Check out American Diabetes Association
to become more informed. Get tested (blood test). If diabetes goes untreated, can lead to amputation of your feet due to low blood flow, blindness, or death.
Building Wealth
Building Wealth
Building Wealth
Day Trading vs. Investing
Both day trading and investing may come with some risk. Day trading you buy or sell investments in seconds or minutes. Long term investing you tend to hold the investment over a period of time. Day trading comes at a higher risk, and should be left to the professionals, unless you can stomach the highs and lows with the fluctuation of your money. If you have a full time job, it may not be the best route for you. It’s equivalent to gambling. The house always win. With long term investing, your dollar cost averaging catches the high and lows overtime, alleviates the guess work and tend to give you a better return. Always speak to a professional when it comes to your finances. Handle your money with care, and watch it grow.
Money Matters
Have you started planning for your retirement? Are you just living for the moment, procrastinating or don’t believe you can have a retirement outside of social security? What will you do if you’re not prepared? Family members advice may be sincere, but may not fit your needs. Always seek professional advice from a financial planner. Utilize your employer, credit union, or private firms investment options to fill in the gap. It’s recommended when you retire to have at least 2 or more different revenue source outside of social security. Here’s a simple compound interest example to encourage you to save.
Starting Age: 22 32 42
Contribute $100 per month. Rate of return at 5%
To age 60: 38 yrs 28 yrs 18 yrs
Balance at age 60: $135,842 - $73,047- $34,921
Checkout the compound interest calculator and other planning tools to assist with your financial planning.