STONEBRIDGE SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION

What : We are a group of citizens who are interested in promoting
            the well being of our subdivision.

How:    By joining together we will take on various tasks and programs
            to enhance our neighborhood. Included are a number of items,
            such as Neighborhood Watch and speed control. Being organized
            will give us greater clout with government organizations like the city
            council and the zoning commission. Having a spokesperson to
            represent our interests will make sure our voices are heard.

We have incorporated our organization for a number of reasons:

• A corporation commands more influence

• Incorporating will keep the organization alive by requiring a certain number of meetings each year, and elected officers to manage day to day business.

• By incorporating all of the members have their personal assets protected by law in the event that someone would sue the organization.
            

We are NOT a homeowner association. 
            We will not have mandatory membership.

What is the difference between a homeowner association and a neighborhood association?
A homeowner association (HA) has the power to tell a property owner to do things to bring his/her property in line with the covenants in the subdivision. The HA can levy a fine and actually send someone to correct whatever the problem may be, then send the bill to the homeowner. The HA is much more powerful than a NA when it comes to enforcing the covenants.
A neighborhood association (NA) has little power to tell a property owner to bring things in line with the covenants. The NA can however, take a property owner to court and force the individual to live up to the covenants.