This page contains questions posed by our Member-Owners and answers to those questions prepared by the appropriate corporate officer, committee chair,  retained counsel or other consultant.  Not all questions are posted but those considered of general interest to all the membership will be answered. (Questions and answers may be edited as needed for reasons of length or clarity.)

Q: Under what circumstances can I rent out my Courtyard home?

A:  It should first be noted that the Courtyard Declaration contains what is known as a “rental cap”.  This means that at least 90% of Courtyard homes must be “owner-occupied”.  Therefore there can be no more than 10 rental properties in existence at any one time.  Assuming that we are under the above “cap” you may consider renting your home for a term of at least one year subject to the leasing provisions found in Article VI of the Courtyard Declaration under the menu heading, “Governing Documents”, in this website.

Q: Are trash disposal fees paid by the Association?

A: No, these are the obligation of the homeowner.

Q: How are residents informed of the time the contractor will start snow removal and how can I be sure of getting my driveway plowed or shoveled so that I can get to work?

A:  First it should be noted that all of our streets are cleared by VDOT contractors over whom we have no control.  Our current contract calls for services in clearing sidewalks and driveways, along with areas around mailboxes, if there is at least a 5″ accumulation of snow on paved areas and they do not begin service until snowfall is over and VDOT has cleared the streets sufficiently for them to get their equipment and personnel here.  They may stage their equipment prior to forecasted snow events.  They also need daylight hours to properly and safely perform their services. As much available information on snow removal will be posted in the “ALERTS” box on the home page of this website.  As to when your driveway might be reached we have found over the years that many Courtyard residents have similar needs and any attempt to prioritize those driveways in need of early clearing is virtually impossible.  Our current policy is to make an exception only in the case of known medical emergencies.