How did I become a member of the Walnut Grove Forest Hill Association?

At the time of your purchase of a home within the one of the Association subdivisions, you as a lot owner/homeowner automatically become a member of the Association. In fact, it is the duty of your Closing Attorney to advise you at the time of the closing of your Membership in the Association and the dues requirement. Unfortunately and too often, this does not occur even though it is their responsibility to do so!

Do I have to be a member of the Association?

Membership in the Association is NOT voluntary. It is required by the Association Declarations. The Association is a duly registered Corporation with the State of Tennessee with duly recorded By-laws and restrictive Covenants.

Why do we have an Association…what is the purpose?

The Association was formed by the developer, Boyle Development Inc. at its very beginning and the stated purpose of the Association in the Charter reads, “The provision of maintenance, management, preservation and architectural control of the improvements, landscaping, lots and properties within the Riveredge Development in a cost-efficient manner beneficial to the owners thereof; the promotion of health, safety and welfare of the occupants with the Riveredge Development; and the promotion of the collective business and other collective interests of the homeowners of the improvements, lots and properties within Riveredge Development”.

Who makes up the Association?

The Association is made up of 5 subdivisions: The Grove, The Gardens, The Village, The Bluffs, The Meadows and Plantation Oaks. Also a dues-paying member, though a non-voting member, is the ownership of the Walnut Hill Apartment Complex. There are 513 homes in the Walnut Grove Forest Hill Association.

Does the Association have a Website?

Yes…the web address is WGFHA.COM . Why not take a minute and check it out.

When I pay due and where does the money go?

The dues pay for the care and maintenance of the common areas and entrances to each of the subdivisions (which includes the regular lawn maintenance, seasonal color, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, mulching, seeding, etc. It also includes maintenance of the lighting, signage, fencing and the permanent structures.), insurance needs of the Association and doing the business of the Association.

When are the dues due? Will I get a statement? Who do I pay my dues to?

The dues become due on January 1st of each year and the statements will be mailed at the end of the prior month. Our management company, Ledic Management Group, will mail the dues and the dues should be paid to Ledic Management Group according to the address on the statement.

I was told we have an Architectural Review Committee, what does it do?

Yes, we do have an Architectural Review Committee and the purpose of the committee is to assure the aesthetic continuity and level of structural and visual integrity of our communities.

If I am going to have repairs or additions to my home, do I have to have them approved by the Architectural Review Committee?

YES…each improvement to your home MUST be submitted to the Architectural Review Committee for approval. Please see the website for more information about compliance or if you need more clarification, call the Committee Chair who is listed on the Website. Unfortunately, many times homeowners begin a project without contacting the Committee and when the improvement is identified, “a stop work order has to be is issued” until the project can be submitted and approved.

Who do I contact if I am going to have my house painted, new roof installed, a pool put in or an addition put on my original structure?

You can call Ledic Management Group, or you can consult our website for a better understanding of the Committee and its responsibilities.

Does the Association have regular meetings?

Yes, the Association has an Annual Meeting each year and it is held on the first Monday of March. The time and location will be mailed to all homeowners not more than 2 weeks or less than 10 days of the meeting. The Board of Directors also hold regular meetings and the schedules will be posted on the website.

Does the Association have Officers and how are they elected?

Yes, the officers are elected at the annual meeting each year and serve 2 year terms. For the present officers, just go to our website and click on Officers.

Can I run for office and if so, how?

Yes and all you have to do is contact Ledic Management Group and/or our current President and advise of your desire to have your name placed on the ballot of the next Annual Meeting. For contact information, just check the website.

If I have a question or complaint, with whom should it be registered?

Questions or complaints can be addressed by phoning our management company, Ledic Management Group. It should be noted that all complaints should be submitted in writing by request of the Board of Directors.