Here are a few things to know about living in Deer Run:
Monthly homeowner’s dues are $175/month. These dues cover items such as grounds maintenance including sprinkler water, snow removal, garbage removal, upkeep of the entryway, and limited exterior structure maintenance (primarily painting of house trim and garage doors). The dues are to be paid to our management company, Links Management Solutions, by the 1st of each month. There are several methods of payments: check made out to Deer Run Homeowners Association, prepayment, or automatic withdrawal from your account. You should discuss payment options with our Account Manager by calling 719-387-1541 or emailing Links Management Solutions at andrea@linksmanagementsolutions.com. Payments received after the 10th of the month will be considered late. A 10% ($17) late fee will be incurred for late payments.
In addition to the HOA’s responsibilities, The Association’s “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements” and the Association “Bylaws” with their amendments, covers many other subjects. Here are just a few:
- Exterior structural changes
- Landscaping changes
- Roof structures such as antennas
- Fencing, walls and dog runs
- Exterior storage on patios and on grounds
- Commercial vehicles, motor homes, boats and trailers
- Pet waste and leash rules
Please contact a member of the Board regarding any of the above items before implementing changes that may affect your status.
The Association has contracted with Republic Services for garbage pickup. The pickup day is Friday of each week. On holiday weeks, pickup will be moved to Saturday. Each homeowner is provided a 96-gallon container and can add up to 2 lawn bags each week. Containers should be kept in homeowner’s garage and should be brought in after each pickup. New homeowners are allowed unlimited pickup for a period of four weeks after moving in.
Future service days where holidays will result in a one-day delay are:
- Friday 5/30/2025 - The Memorial Day holiday will delay service by one day to Saturday, 5/31/2025.
- Friday 7/4/2025 - The Independence Day holiday will delay service by one day to Saturday, 7/5/2025.
- Friday 9/5/2025 – The Labor Day holiday will delay service by one day to Saturday, 9/6/2025.
- Friday 11/28/2025 - The Thanksgiving holiday will delay service by one day to Saturday, 11/29/2025.
- Friday 12/26/2025 - The Christmas holiday will delay service by one day to Saturday, 12/27/2025.
Each homeowner is provided a 96-gallon container and can add up to 2 lawn bags each week. Containers should be kept in homeowner’s garage and should be brought in after each pickup. New homeowners are allowed unlimited pickup for a period of four weeks after moving in.
Republic Services (www.republicservices.com) offers a recycling program that we encourage homeowners to participate in. The cost is a little more than $66/year. A separate recycling container is provided and pickup is also on Friday. Contact the Account Manager to sign up and arrange payment.
The association currently has a contract with Green Thumb for grounds maintenance. The grounds are mowed and maintained each week (currently on Friday). Other maintenance such as fertilization, weed control, grass aeration, and shrub trimming is also performed periodically. Homeowners are individually responsible for any tree trimming or removal. Please direct any questions or complaints regarding the maintenance of your grounds to the Maintenance board member.
The Association Board of Directors reviews painting the exterior trim on homes each year. The Board makes decisions each year as to which homes will be painted. Homes are currently painted on a 6-year schedule.
The Board updates a homeowner roster twice a year with names, addresses and phone numbers. Your name will be added to the list, unless you would prefer to be excluded. This information, along with email address and other contact information you choose to supply will also be held privately by the Board secretary.
The Association has an annual meeting in November. Notice of the meeting is mailed to each homeowner.
Homeowners also have a required membership in Norwood Recreation District #1. The yearly assessment is $460 for 2025. This payment is due no later than February 25, 2024. A major amenity of this membership is the private park at 4830 Buckaroo Drive, which contains a swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball court, horseshoe pits and picnic grounds. New homeowners should contact the District's management company (RowCal Management 719-471-1703) for further information and to register as members.