Fairland Towns Homeowner Association
PO Box 1376
Annandale, VA   22003
www.fairlandtownshoa.com   
June 2025 
 
Dear Neighbor,
 
Happy Father’s Day to our Dads and congratulations to our graduates.  We are now all looking forward to some well-deserved vacation time.
 
Garden of the Month.

June honors go to our neighbors at 4725 Minor Circle.  Lots of work going into the large garden area of this home.  Thanks for all the time and effort in making your home and the community shine. Photos are on our website.  As well, there is a lot of notable effort going into yards around the community, making our monthly decision tough.  Good to see our grounds looking so good.  Thanks, all.
 
ARB Fines Begin 01 August.  

ARB infractions letters for the Spring inspection were mailed in May.  If you receive an infraction notice, our bylaws allow 30 days to complete and REPORT repairs to the ARB officer (Hector), or to present a reasonable plan to to him to complete repairs if there are extenuating circumstances. We will extend that to 60 days.  Thanks to those of you who have already completed repairs or responded to Hector. If we do not hear from you by 31 July with completion or a plan, your property will begin to accumulate a $150 fine/lien per month or partial month beginning 1 August, until repairs are completed. Recall that the new fines were approved by you, the homeowners, at our September 2024 community meeting, as a means to enforce architectural standards. We remain committed to work collaboratively with homeowners to maintain properties for owner and community benefit, but we will no longer ignore flagrant disregard for our established community bylaws. Please do your bit to keep Fairland Towns a preferred living destination and keep resale values high.
 
Fence Foibles.  

A good number of ARB infractions this year included fence repairs.  Most of our fences are original and over 35 years old.  You might consider replacing yours rather than constantly trying to repair it.  In either case, be reminded that either repairs or replacement require repainting with HOA approved wood STAINS.  As of January 2025, any repainting of decks or fences now require the two be the SAME color stain.  Several homeowners have recently replaced their fences and are pleased with the quality of work contracted.  If any homeowners are interested in a “group discount” for fence replacement, please notify me by 30 June, and we will see what can be arranged.
 
Do Do Your Dues.

Dues reminders will be issued 1 July by email only.  Dues are $500 and due by 31 July.  Late fees are $50/month.  Expanded options for paying are now available and explained in the email.  We are still working on bank-to-bank electronic transfers. Note that some electronic payments require added charges to you, so do add them into your payment if you elect to use one of these methods. We rely on your prompt payment of dues so we can pay our bills for essential services that you expect.
 
No More Pesky Parking Problems.  

Summer means increased parking demands in the community.  The good news is that as considerate neighbors we have had no complaints about sufficient parking for residents over the past year.  Please do continue to abide by HOA guidance that states garages and drives are your first two parking places, and that common area parking is limited to a maximum of two personal vehicles per household.  That will allow continued sufficient space for everyone.  We do have some continued fire lane parking violations, however.  If you get a “parking love note” on your windshield, be advised that we may tow without notice on your third violation.  We enforce this to ensure safety of our kids and residents on our narrow streets.
 
Your Board at Work.  

We held our bimonthly meeting on Thursday, 12 June.  Highlights included Irvin Court repairs (planned this summer) and negotiating a new landscaping and snow contract for 2026.  Additionally, we invited Verizon to walk the grounds this week and identify dangerous exposed fiber cables.  If you receive a visit from Verizon in the coming days, do be helpful in working with them to schedule repair services.
 
From the Archives.  

This month’s blast from the past concerns long-standing complaints regarding pet owners not policing their four-legged family members.  It has always been FTHOA policy that all pets must be leashed when outside of the yard, and owners must pick up waste immediately.  This does remain an issue in our community that we notice during our weekly walkabouts and litter patrols.  If you own a pet, please be responsible and pick up after Fido.  Don’t be a “poopy” neighbor!   
 
Our Efforts are Paying $$$ Dividends.  

We have had two homes sell in the past month, each in under a week – one in just two hours, and above asking price!  Our Fairland Towns home values continue to rise.  This is a testament to FT being a “preferred residential neighborhood,” and the attention we give to our own homes and community, so that when our turn to sell comes, we have the same success. It is not luck – it is cooperation and hard work by us all, as a community.  Take note, one owner was required to repair lingering ARB infractions before the HOA would issue the legally required resale package.   Fortunately for the owner and for the community, the owner was able to complete repairs quickly and the sale was completed on time, though owner and realtor nerves WERE tested.  If you are planning to sell your home, please contact the HOA (VP) early so that we can work with you to review your home record and ensure your sale can proceed smoothly. Owners, not realtors, are responsible for requesting resale packages from the HOA.
 
Do You Rent Your Home?  

If you are an owner that rents your home you must make the HOA aware.  Owners must also advise their tenants on your/their responsibilities regarding the HOA – better yet, provide tenants a copy of the bylaws to read.  Your tenants' actions are ultimately your responsibility.  It would also be helpful to provide the HOA your tenant’s name and email so we can communicate directly with them via monthly newsletter, or for important announcements regarding emergent FT community affairs such as snow removal, holiday trash schedules or road repairs.  
 
That is all for June. Safe travel to those vacationing away. Happy July 4th!
 
Spread kindness!
 
Cheers, Kevin (703-772-6216), Ronda, Neil, Jeff and Hector