Fairland Towns Homeowner Association
PO Box 1376
Annandale, VA   22003
www.fairlandtownshoa.com   
April 2025 
 
Dear Neighbor,
 
Still looking for that Spring weather?  I have a feeling it is about to arrive!
 
Bravissimo!  

Garden of the Month for April honors are earned by our neighbors at 6520 Major Street.  Though the weather has yet to cooperate, their innovation created an early Spring feel with colorful potted plants lining the front stairs.  Thanks for your efforts in keeping the community an attractive destination.  Stop by this home to say congratulations or just have a look.  Photos are also on our website.
 
Small Group Board Meet.  

Your FTHOA board met on 10 April for routine business.  A couple of high points included the intent to revisit street repairs on Irvin Court, ongoing annual ARB home and property inspections (see next paragraph for details), late HOA dues, and the decision to again hold our annual community meeting after Labor Day and summer vacation.
 
***ARB Home Inspections***  

Hector and Rudy have spent several weekends doing annual inspections.  Kudos to Rudy for volunteering her homeowner’s eye on the process.  Inspections should be completed by the end of April and we will distribute infraction notices by email in mid-May or thereabouts.  Remember, front gardens must be weed and trash free and present a tidy appearance.  If you receive an infraction notice, our bylaws allow 30 days to complete and REPORT repairs to the ARB officer (Hector), or submit a reasonable plan to complete repairs (usually no more than 90 days) if there are extenuating circumstances. If we do not hear from you within 30 days with completion or a plan, your property will begin to accumulate a $150 fine per month or partial month that repairs are not completed.  This will now apply to those homes who have “PERSISTENT” actions listed during the 2025 inspection, which means that these infractions were cited a year ago during the 2024 inspection and have still not been repaired.  Two homes with excessive and long-term infractions began to accumulate fines on 01 January when these new bylaws, approved by you, the homeowners, at our September 2024 community meeting, went into effect.  We are committed to working with homeowners to properly maintain their property for theirs’ and the community’s 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 value high. 
 
Power Wash-Away the Winter.  

As a reminder, our community power washer is available for your use – no charge.  It does a wonderful job in reviving exteriors, stairs, drives and walkways.  Call or text our Secretary, Jeff, at (703) 350-8320 to reserve the power washer. 
 
Over-Dues.  

We have three homeowners with outstanding dues – one by 1.5 years (3 cycles).  If you are among those, please be responsible and include the overdue fee of $50/month with your payment.  We also have two homes that paid at the old rate.  We will will send periodic reminders, but that does not relieve you of your obligations.
 
The Great Stick-Up.  

I trust you all join me in thanking the 4 neighbors who turned out for the Stick-Up this past Saturday, in service to our community.  If you find a pile of sticks and branches on your curb, it is now your turn to serve the community and ensure that these piles are collected by Republic Trash during this week’s collections.  That might require you to cut or bundle them or place them in your trash bin for easy disposal.  We trust we will see many more of you at the next community service event!!!      
 
Community Service.
Community service is a voluntary act of kindness aimed at improving the community. It encompasses activities that benefit society, often involving assistance to those in need. At its core, community service is driven by selflessness and the desire to make a positive impact on people's lives. 
 
Those Nutty Squirrels.  

During the “Stick-Up” we found a large pile of nuts in the common area  of Minor Circle.  I think we can all agree that we do not want to attract squirrels or other animals into our community, as they can be quite destructive to gardens, rooflines… and my Halloween pumpkins!  No finger pointing – just asking that we do not put out food that will attract squirrels , possums or foxes into our living spaces occupied by our kids and pets.
 
Don’t Be a Poopy Neighbor.  

We have had an increase in complaints and tell-tale sightings of uncollected pet poop (yuck!) around and inside the community grounds.  A reminder that the Irvin Ct and other common areas are not free-run areas for your four-legged family members.  They must be leashed and you must pick-up after them on EACH occasion.  Please politely remind any “poopy” neighbors you encounter of their pet-owner obligations.
 
WWW.FAIRLANDTOWNSHOA.COM .  

Please become familiar with our FTHOA community website www.fairlandtownshoa.com  It is your GO-TO place for current news in the community.  You will also find our bylaws and Architectural Guidelines, as well as reference materials for all you home improvements needs.  If you would like us to add a “Preferred Contractor” that you recommend to your neighbors for their quality work, let us know who they are and why you liked them.  Remember, we have moved to digital communication as primary, so you will receive mailings only in an emergency.  All HOA and official notifications will be made by email or on our website.
 
That is all for April. Happy Easter and Passover to those who celebrate.
 
Spread kindness!
 
Cheers,

Kevin (703-772-6216), Ronda, Neil, Jeff and Hector