The Community of Bishops Bay HOA· Middleton, Wisconsin
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Association Bylaws · Sec. Community of Bishops Bay Bylaws, Article VI, Section 6.5 (Transfer Fees and Payoff Statements) · Page 1
Payoff statement fee of $250 exceeds Wisconsin's statutory maximum ($0 for the first payoff statement within a 2-month period; $25 max for subsequent requests).
Operative Clause · Sec. Community of Bishops Bay Bylaws, Article VI, Section 6.5 (Transfer Fees and Payoff Statements) (Page 1)
“Assessment Payoff Statement Fee of $250 and Document Copy Fee of $150 Upon Lot Sale — In connection with the sale, transfer, or refinancing of any Lot, the Association or its managing agent may charge a…”
Under Wis. Stat. § 703.20(1), an association must keep detailed, accurate records of the receipts and expenditures affecting the common elements, available for examination by unit owners at convenient hours.
Under Wis. Stat. §§ 703.335 and 710.18(5), an association must provide one written payoff statement within 10 business days without charge ($0), may charge at most $25 for an additional payoff statement requested within a 2-month period, and may charge at most $50 for a 48-hour expedited payoff statement.
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1Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 710.18(5) (Wisconsin Homeowners Associations Law), all financial records and vouchers of the Association shall be available for examination by Owners at convenient hours.
2Upon written request, the Association shall furnish a written payoff statement within 10 business days at no charge ($0) for the first request within any two-month period (and not more than $25 for additional requests within that period).
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Architectural Review & Exterior Modification Standard Conflict
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Assessment Collection & Mandatory Pre-Lien Notice Procedure Gap
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Satellite Dish & Antenna Prior-Approval / Ban Preemption Conflict
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