Longbrooke Homeowners' Association FAQ

Architectural Form Link:

Click here for Architectural Form Link

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Where do I send my dues?

LBHOA

P.O. Box 429

Berea, OH 44017

When are assessments due?

Dues are for the period beginning March 31st of the current year to March 30th of the next year.  Homeowner assessment payments are due March 31st.

I lost my assessment form. What do I do?

Please mail the dues to the PO box and list out the names of all members living at the address and their ages. Also, please list the address of the property if not the same as the address on the check or money order. To download an assessment form, visit the Documents and Forms section of the website.

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How much are dues?

Dues are subject to change. The late January or early February mailing announcing the annual meeting will list the dues for the current year.

1. the base dues are $575

3. assessments paid after May 1st will be assessed a $50 late penalty

4. assessments and past due amounts not paid by June 1st  will be delinquent:

- these accounts will be submitted to collections

- cost of collection and attorney fees will be assumed by the homeowner

What happens when I buy or sell my home during the year?

The escrow agent is responsible for settling amounts due from/to the buyer/seller during the closing process/paperwork. The association merely signs off as to whether the home is current with all assessments current and prior. Unpaid assessments will hold up the closing of the sale until paid.

How do I get a permit to change the appearance of my house, add an addition, other structure, or build a fence?

All residents of Longbrooke should be aware of the LONGBROOKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECORDED DEED RESTRICTIONS (starting on page 23 of the Current Governing Documents) and should have a copy of them. Guidelines for Requesting and Making Home Improvements in Longbrooke are located on the Documents and Forms tab for downloading.

You may now submit your application to change through this link:

Click here for Architectural Form Link

Section E addresses buildings or structures to be placed or erected on any sublot in the neighborhood. You must submit your plan to the Architectural Committee and the architectural committee must approve your proposal BEFORE you apply for a building permit from the City of Berea Building Department. The city building department is aware that the plans must be approved by the committee first before they will grant a permit.

In order to apply for approval of an improvement to your home or property, your plans (in triplicate) must be submitted to the Architectural trustee.  Your drawings must show all the elevations of your proposed construction, how your proposed construction fits on the footprint of your lot together with its distances from your property lines. The city establishes specific distances in the zoning codes. This information can then be used to apply for a building permit.

Permits are also required for new and replacement fences. Chain link fences are specifically prohibited. The fence must be built of wood or have that appearance.  It is also important that you inform your neighbors since they may be affected by your addition or improvement. Storage sheds are discouraged unless they are designed to blend in with the appearance and harmony of the external design of the home and/or fence on the property.  Residents will be required to remove a structure that has not been approved.