In keeping with the Owners' vote at the April 12, 2017 Annual Homeowner's Meeting & Elections, annual Homeowner's Association (HOA) fee beginning January 1, 2018 is $150.00. Annual HOA fees become due on March 1st of each year and are considered late if not received in the Management office by March 31st of each year. The initial late fee is $25.00 plus an additional $5.00 per month late fee for each month HOA fee and/or late fee(s) remain unpaid. All payments should be made payable to Country Cottage Estates and sent to 4430 S. I-10 Service, Rd., W., Suite 200, Metairie, La. 70001.

The annual HOA fee may be paid via check, Free ACH Auto Draft Service, your bank's "Bill Pay" service or Credit/Debit Charge Program (Visa, MasterCard & Discover) offered by the Association. Please note that a $5.00 per charge fee will be added for each transaction utilizing the Credit/Debit Charge Program; the charge offsets charges to the Association from the Merchant/Bank provider for use of their service for this option. If you would like to use the Free ACH Auto Draft Service or Credit/Debit Charge Program simply click on appropriate link for the related form, complete the form and return it to us via e-mail (tina@alcorgroup.com) or fax it to 504-889-1300, whichever is easiest for you.

Association dues are used to pay for various basic services such as:

- Electric for lights at entrance
- Water for landscaping at entrance
- Internet access at entrance
- Maintenance of security cameras at entrance
- Maintenance of sprinkler system at entrance
- Maintenance of landscaping at entrance
- Lawn service of medians at entrance
- Insurance - Officers/Directors
- Yearly Secretary of State filing fee
- Bank fee for account(s)
- Postage for require mailings
- Printing of Association related items
- Annual State & Federal Tax Preparation
- Legal fees incurred by Association - General and for legal collections of delinquent dues/accounts
- Server space on the Internet for the CCE Website (maintained by Management Company as part of their agreement)
- Funding for various civic/neighborhood functions throughout the year
- Review of submittals to ensure compliance with standards/submittal to ARC Members for approval
- Monthly Management company fee

One of a Management Company's primary goals and objectives is to oversee/provide guidance aimed at maintaining and hopefully enhancing property values for all Owners of the HOA through the effective implementation of daily efforts. In addition, the Management Company is charged with the tasks of:

- Handling/overseeing daily HOA related business including but not limited to the items listed above
- Collections of HOA dues and ensuring safe keeping of those funds
- Production of accounting reports to Board of Directors including reconciliation of Bank accent(s)
- Interacting with individual Owners as needed
- Maintaining of individual Owner related files including roster and contact information
- Organize and conduct HOA related meetings
- Ensure timely payment of HOA related bills
- Complete required mailings to Owners
- Mass e-mailing Owners of HOA related matters as needed
- Overseeing general compliance with CCE Rules & Regulations
- Routine "drive-arounds" of neighborhood to ensure compliance
- Court House filings
- Completion of HOA questionnaires from Title Companies and /or Lenders
- Provide guidance/assistance to Owners regarding issues when they arise
- Production of accounting reports to Board of Directors including reconciliation of Bank account(s)
- Completion of HOA questionnaires from Title Companies and /or Lenders
- Maintaining of HOA website including up to date governing documents for Owner access as needed

NOTE: The proceeding is intended as a brief overview of the basic services and fees associated with the Development. Nothing contained herein is intended to supersede any Covenants, By-laws, Rules or Regulations contained in the governing documents of the Association. Owners and/or prospective Owners are strongly encouraged to review those documents for a more complete overview of HOA related matters.