ASSOCIATION MEMBERS FINE SCHEDULE

CONTRACTORS FINE SCHEDULE

To:             Association Members and Contractors

Subject:     Fine Schedules

Linked Above are revised fine schedules which will become effective September 20, 2002. The new fine schedules have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Association to adhere to the provisions of NRS 116, the statute governing common interest communities. The Board has also separated fines and enforcement actions of Contractors from Association Members. This is to recognize that although Owners are ultimately responsible for the violations caused by their Contractors and subcontractors, it is the Contractor who is on the premises and should be held initially responsible for adherence to the Contractors Rules and Regulations adopted by the Architectural Committee. Since Contractors are not parties to NRS 116, they may be subject to different enforcement actions than Owners.

The Fine Schedule for Members continues to be lenient with first time offenses. The purpose of a compliance process and fine schedule is to achieve compliance with the governing documents of the Association, and not intended as a source of income for the Association. Many violations are caused by forgetfulness or lack of familiarity with the provisions of the governing documents. As a result, the individual fine amount for the first time violation of any provision has been reduced to $50, and will be automatically waived if the violation is remedied in the prescribed time. However, repeated offenses of the same provision will be dealt with more severely.

Together with the new fine schedules the Association's Property Manager will be making more frequent drives thru the property. While the Property Manager and members of the Board are the most frequent source of notices of violation, there are a number of complaints received from our Members. The Compliance Enforcement Process will be modified to provide feedback to these Members in the form of an acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint. However, no specific enforcement action will be disclosed.

One of the primary responsibilities of the Board is to enforce the provisions of the governing documents. The purpose of these provisions is to insure that property values remain at the highest possible levels and that the visual appearance of the community meets the high standards of the Association. This job is made easier if we all familiarize ourselves with the CC&R's, and Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board, and conscientiously adhere to them.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Board of Directors

Fieldcreek Estates Homeowners' Association

August 13, 2002

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