Here are a few things to know about living in Deer Run:
Here are a few things to know about living in Deer Run:
Monthly homeowner’s dues are $200/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% ($20) 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 (front & rear of the home)
- 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 each 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 delay are:
- Monday 5/25/2026 Memorial Day- The Memorial Day holiday will delay service by one (1) day
- Saturday 7/04/2026 Independence Day holiday delayed until the next regular service day
- Monday 9/07/2026 Labor Day holiday will delay service by one (1) day
- Thursday 11/26/2026 Thanksgiving Day holiday will delay service by one (1) day
- Friday 12/25/2026 holiday will delay service by one (1) day
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 Double R Landscaping for grounds
maintenance. The grounds are mowed and maintained each week (currently on
Thursday). 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, which is posted on the
website.
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 $485 for 2026. This payment is due no later than
February 25, 2026. 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 (Links ManagementSolutions) 719-471-1703 for
further information and to register as members.