Fairland Towns Homeowner Association
PO Box 1376
Annandale, VA   22003
www.fairlandtownshoa.com   
February 2026
 
 
Dear Neighbor,
 
Happy Belated Valentines Day!.  It looks as though the weather is warming and our long-awaited thaw has arrived.  Don’t get too comfy yet, as the Groundhog has promised us more wintry weather before we can break out the rain jackets and wellies.  Hang in there.
 
Garden of the Month.

We had a tough slog digging out the Garden of the Month sign from under the ice and were unable to pass it along this month.  Instead, I would like to use this opportunity to pass along accolades to those residents who went the extra mile to help their neighborhood during the recent snow and ice storm.  Kathy, Becky, and board officers Neil, Rudy and Jeff all deserve our appreciation for assisting with snow blowing and shoveling.  If you benefited from their kindness, I trust you offered them a personal thank-you.
 
 
 
 
Ice and Snowstorm Hotwash.  

We appreciate everyone’s patience during our efforts to clear the FT community streets after this unique event. I interpreted the low number of phone calls and emails from residents as a sign that you generally trusted your board during that challenging time.  We were very pleased with service and communication we received from ProGro.  Like every other snow removal company in our area, including VDOT, they were overwhelmed by the amount of ice we received in such a short period.  However, working closely with our account manager we were able to not just plow, but then remove the thick “snowcrete” that rapidly accumulated.  Subsequently, we also activated our option to remove residual snow and ice at the foot of driveways within 48 hours of the final plowing/scraping.  Recall that I warned in past newsletters 48 hours would be the probable wait time. As testament to the uniqueness of this storm, our community expenses for this single event cost us about the same as three (3) normal full winters of road service, most of that spent for the time-consuming removal of the ice that required special equipment.  We are confident that if we were still under contract with our previous groundskeeping contractor, none of the ice would have been removed, but simply left to melt when temperatures warmed.  I really do miss “normal” snowstorms!
 
Too Soon?  

Already thinking about Spring?  As we gear up for summer grounds keeping with ProGro, we are investigating the option for you to contract directly with ProGro if you are interested in having them mow and trim your private yard.  Look for answers and how-to instructions in upcoming newsletters.
 
Get Registered.  

We are confident that we still have several residents who are not registered with us with emails and phone numbers.  If you know a neighbor who does not receive this newsletter, it also means they will not receive dues reminders or any other urgent news for the neighborhood such as change in service schedules, architectural repair notices, snow plowing, special events, etc.  Kindly do them a favor and suggest they register with the HOA by contacting Jenny Huang at FTHOASecretary@gmail.com. Missing our newsletters and email notifications is not an excuse for missing one’s financial obligations to the community.
 
It’s on You.  

Please maintain your monetary responsibility to the community and HOA. We have a handful of homeowners who still need to complete repairs AND contact the ARB (Rudy Ghul) to report their completion. Do not assume we know repairs are complete.  Until you notify Rudy for a reinspection, fines will continue to accrue on your account.  We also have an unacceptable number of homeowners in arrears on HOA dues – some over multiple payment periods!  Late dues incur a $50/month or partial month late fee until payment in full.  We count on timely dues payments by all to ensure we can cover our bills for services you expect, like trash collection, groundskeeping, lighting, and snow removal.  While the board can and will make good use of fines and HOA dues tardy fees for community benefit, we would rather have FT looking its best continually, without the need to impose fines. If you are unsure of your financial standing, best to check with Neil (dues) or Rudy (architecture infractions).  Their contact info is on our website under the Board Members tab.
 
HOA Dues WERE Due 7 February.  

Neil (HOA Treasurer) sent latest HOA dues notices by email early in January. We extended dues deadline until 07 February due to snow and mail delays.  We still have nearly 30 residents who have not paid for Jan-Jun 2026.  If you are one of those not paid up please pay promptly and be considerate and add the $50 late fee for February.
 
Thinking of Making a Change?  

A reminder that any alteration or improvement to the externals of your property likely requires advanced approval from the Board via an Alteration Request Form (available on our website).  This is to ensure community standards are maintained and you are protected from inadvertent errors and a costly do-over.  If in doubt, reach out to Rudy Ghul or a board member.  We are here to help you.
 
That is all for February.  Enjoy the Presidents Day holiday weekend.
 
Spread kindness!
 
Cheers, Kevin (703-772-6216), Jeff, Neil, Jenny and Rudy