Maintenance of Lots. Each Owner shall maintain his/her Lot in such a manner so that it does not detract from the appearance of the Subdivisions. In particular, Owners must maintain their lawns through regular mowing (including edging), fertilizing, and watering during the spring, summer, and fall seasons, and keep the lawn reasonably free of weeds. Tree branches, landscaping debris, and shrubs/plantings that have been removed, shall be placed in brown landscape bags for disposal, and shall not be left curbside more than 24 hours before the scheduled trash pickup. Garbage containers shall be stored so that they are not visible from the road and they shall not be left curbside more than 24 hours before the scheduled trash pickup. Holiday lights and decorations must be taken down within a reasonable time following the holiday. In the event of a violation of this Section, an Owner will receive reminder/correction notices for the first four weeks, as necessary. Thereafter, if the violation continues or reoccurs, fines will be levied by the Association as follows:

Reminders:

Reminder # 1 - 2 weeks will be offered for corrective action

Reminder # 2 - Another 2 more weeks will be offered as additional time for correction

Thereafter,

Fine # 1 - $25 per violation

Fine # 2 - $50 per violation

Subsequent violations will be reported to the City of Novi.

Trash and Garbage. No Owner shall throw or allow to accumulate on his/her or any other Lot, or the Common areas, trash, refuse or rubbish of any kind. No Owner shall dump or otherwise dispose of chemicals, motor oil, paint, gasoline or petroleum distillates in, over or within the Subdivisions or the sanitary or storm sewer drains serving the Subdivisions. No Lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish, trash, garbage or other waste, Garbage containers shall be left at the back of the home or side of the home such that they are concealed from public view and they shall not be left at the roadside for more than twenty-four (24) hours in any one week. If the Municipality does not provide municipal garbage collection, the Association may contract with one commercial collection service to provide service to the Subdivisions and require each Owner to utilize the service of that contractor at the Owner's expense.

WF Homeowners Association has five elected board members. Positions are President, Secretary. Treasurer and one member each to manage and monitor compliances & landscaping portfolios. Board members meet every first Sunday of the month to discuss various activities for general improvements around the subdivision, work with external agencies for the upkeep of common areas and carry out special projects.

Election for President and Treasurer occurs during every "even" years while Secretary and two other Board positions occurs during every odd years. Election is conducted during the picnic event to enable all home owners to participate.