PETITION TO OPPOSE THE PROPOSED HOA ASSESSMENT INCREASE TO $402 PER MONTH

To: The Board of Directors of Windsor Crossing 
Date: 9/12/2026 

We, the undersigned homeowners and residents of Windsor Crossing, respectfully oppose the proposed amendment to the 2026 budget that would increase the monthly HOA assessment to $402 beginning in November 2026.

We are asking the Board to reconsider this increase because:

• The HOA assessment has already increased once in 2026, from $291 to $317 per month, beginning in March 2026.
• This first increase was $26 per month, or approximately 8.93%.
• The proposed increase from $317 to $402 would add another $85 per month, an increase of approximately 26.81%.
• If approved, homeowners will have experienced two assessment increases in less than one year.
• The total increase from the original $291 assessment to the proposed $402 assessment would be $111 per month, or approximately 38.14%. A $402 monthly assessment represents an additional $1,332 per year compared with the original $291 monthly assessment.

 We respectfully request that the Board:

1. Reject the proposed increase to $402 per month.
2. Provide homeowners with a detailed explanation and financial justification for the proposed increase.
3. Provide a transparent accounting of the HOA's current financial position, reserves, expenses, and projected needs.
4. Explore reasonable alternatives to such a substantial increase, including cost reductions, prioritization of expenses, and other options.
5. Give homeowners an opportunity to review and discuss the proposed budget amendment before any increase is approved.

The proposed increase from $317 to $402 per month represents a 26.81% increase in the monthly assessment and an additional $1,020 per year for each homeowner. This increase substantially exceeds the 15% threshold referenced in Maryland Real Property §11B-112.2(f), which provides procedural protections when expenditures result in an increase in assessments exceeding 15% of the previously adopted budget.

We therefore request that the Board provide homeowners with a detailed accounting identifying the expenditures, reserve requirements, and other financial obligations that necessitate the proposed $85 monthly increase, and explain whether the proposed increase requires a budget amendment and special meeting under §11B-112.2(f).

We further request that the Board provide homeowners with adequate notice, an opportunity to review the proposed budget, and a meaningful opportunity to comment before the increase is adopted.

We understand that an HOA must maintain the community and meet its financial obligations. However, a nearly 27% increase on top of an 8.93% increase within the same year places a significant additional financial burden on homeowners.

We believe homeowners deserve transparency, accountability, and a meaningful opportunity to participate in decisions that substantially affect their financial obligations.

We therefore respectfully ask the Board to stop or reconsider the proposed increase to $402 per month.