2012 Expenses

2012 Dues Distribution

Ever wonder what your dues pay for? What percentage pays for what? Here is a graph detailing the distribution of your dues from 2012.

2012_Dues

Summary:

Because of the dry winter, we did not have any snow removal. Landscaping and grounds keeping made up 14% of what your dues paid for which includes mowing the common area. 13% of your dues went towards taking care of HOA business. Taking care of the building exteriors and other repairs accounted for 29% of your dues and the largest percentage of dues went towards property insurance as usual with 44%.

For a comparison to 2011 expenses, click here.

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