The Easement and Joint Maintenance Agreements between Kenthill Townhomes and Easthill Apartments pertaining to Recreational Facilities and Improvements were recorded in 1973. Kenthill pays 40% of the cost and Easthill pays 60% of the cost on any invoices incurred. In the course of 34 years, invoices have included costs related to propane, chlorine, cleaning, painting, remodeling of the Cabana, cleaning of the Cabana, repairing the lining of the pool, and the total replacement of the lining of the pool [see post dated April 1, 2006 for further information on this last item (approx $9000 $10,000+ tax)(also, it should be noted that the King County Board of Health has been pressuring Easthill Apts. to drain the pool and install three drains {instead of the only one drain, presently in use} in order to comply with current county codes)]. The concrete areas surrounding the pool area also has become deteriorated. Kenthill Townhomes has been informed that Easthill Apartments is investigating several options regarding the planned upcoming repair and/or replacement of these concrete areas. Kenthill Townhomes has been informed that preliminary cost estimates are very high in dollar amount.
In 2006, a five page handout concerning the expenses which Kenthill Townhomes shares with Easthill Apartments was distributed to all 82 homeowners. The handout was entitled, “Attention: Possible Lawsuit, Possible Special Assessment”. The five page handout clearly states that the only way to resolve the differences between the two parties is to renegotiate the terms of the Agreements. The handout states that the owner of Easthill is unwilling to negotiate. The handout demonstrates that the only option is the court system. The only option. The only option. This would mean a Special Assessment to begin. The Special Assessment would only be an estimate (it could not capture all costs, the final costs, nor any appeals).
[As new homeowners arrived at Kenthill Townhomes, they also were provided with this handout, although I may have missed some new homeowners. If anyone would like a copy of the handout, please let me know; I will place one underneath my doormat near the entry door of my Unit].
In 2006, a five page handout concerning the expenses which Kenthill Townhomes shares with Easthill Apartments was distributed to all 82 homeowners. The handout was entitled, “Attention: Possible Lawsuit, Possible Special Assessment”. The five page handout clearly states that the only way to resolve the differences between the two parties is to renegotiate the terms of the Agreements. The handout states that the owner of Easthill is unwilling to negotiate. The handout demonstrates that the only option is the court system. The only option. The only option. This would mean a Special Assessment to begin. The Special Assessment would only be an estimate (it could not capture all costs, the final costs, nor any appeals).
[As new homeowners arrived at Kenthill Townhomes, they also were provided with this handout, although I may have missed some new homeowners. If anyone would like a copy of the handout, please let me know; I will place one underneath my doormat near the entry door of my Unit].
