Association assessments (dues) are currently $50/quarter and due on the first day of January, April, July & October. Assessments are normally $100/quarter but have been temporarily reduced due to the delayed construction of the Amenity Center.
Four Ways to Pay Your Dues
1. Mail a check with your statement stub to Community Association Banc, PO Box 65733, Phoenix, AZ 85082. Make check payable to Avalon Master Community (please reference your account number in the check memo).
2. ACH Automatic Withdrawal from your checking account. Assessments will be deducted around the 5th of January, April, July & October. To participate, fill out and return the ACH Form.
3. Online through Community Association Banc (a division of Mutual of Omaha), www.cabanc.com. Select a payment type, either E-Check or Credit Card (fee may apply). This is NOT a recurring payment.
4. Bill Pay through your personal banking institution. Payable to Avalon Master Community. Reference your account number and have payments sent to Community Association Banc, PO Box 65733, Phoenix, AZ 85082.
Fees and Penalties
There is a 14-day grace period to allow for payment delays and bank processing, however, interest will accrue after the 15th of each month at a rate of 18% APY. Administrative and legal fees may be applied to accounts over 60-days past due.
Please contact Southwest Management Services to discuss your Association account
or to make payment arrangements
Assessment Collection Procedure
30 Days Delinquent:
A 'First Notice Letter' will be sent to property owner. Interest accrues.
60 Days Delinquent:
A 'Second Notice Letter' is sent via regular and certified mail (pursuant to Texas Property Code) notifying owner of potential collection costs, and intent to forward to attorney for collection action if account is not paid in full within 30 days. Interest accrues and a $25.00 administrative fee (to offset the certified mail expense) is applied to the account.
*Amenity Center access is deactivated
90 Days Delinquent:
A 'Final Notice Letter' is sent via regular and certified mail (pursuant to Texas Property Code) by Association Attorney. Letter explains that a Notice of Lien will be filed if payment is not received within thirty days of this notice. An initial legal fee of $250.00 is assessed to the owners’ account.
120 Days Delinquent:
If account is not paid in full or payment plan is not negotiated, an affidavit of lien is prepared by attorney and filed with County Clerk’s office for recording.
150 Days Delinquent:
The Association attorney shall send an 'Intent to File Suit Notice' notifying owner of the lien amount and all related collection fees, attorney's fees, interest, and penalties. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, a suit will be filed.
