the official site of the Port Warwick Property Owner's Association

 

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frequently asked questions

 

property assessments

(Q) How are my monthly assessments determined? 

(A) The Conservancy Board of Directors sets the assessment rate each year as part of the annual budget cycle.

 

(Q) When are the Homeowners Assessments due?
(A) Monthly assessments are due the first of each month.  Any assessments for single family homes, condominiums, or live aboves, paid after the 10th will incur a $25 late charge.  Commercial property owners pay a late fee based on a percentage of their monthly assessment.

 

(Q) What forms of payment can be used to pay the Homeowners Assessments?
(A) Your assessments can be paid by check, money order, or auto debit. United Property Association does not accept credit card payments.

 

(Q) If I rent my house, how do I ensure I get notified of assessment changes and updates in the Conservancy? 
(A) If you move out of Port Warwick but are renting your house you'll need to send a change of address to ensure you don't get any late charges, legal actions or liens on your property. Send your new mailing address to:

United Property Association

739 Thimble Shoals Blvd

Newport News VA  23606

Attn:  Port Warwick

 

(Q) How are my monthly assessments determined? 

(A) The Conservancy Board of Directors sets the assessment rate each year as part of the annual budget cycle.

 

(Q)  What do my monthly assessments pay for?

(A)  The most visible expenditure is for the maintenance of the landscaping in the common areas and the residential from yards.  Other expenditures are for the Property Management Company that runs the day to day business of Port Warwick and insurance on the commonly help properties.  The Summer Sounds on Styron Square is another expenditure of the Conservancy although the volunteer Special Events Committee is working very hard to obtain sponsors and make the concert series self supporting.

 

(Q)  I live in a condominium in Port Warwick and have no yard.  Do my monthly assessments go toward the lawn maintenance of the single family home owners? 

(A)  No.  The single family homeowners are assessed at a different rate to cover the landscaping costs.  Your assessment does cover landscaping, but only for the common areas such as Styron Square.  

 

 

 

property and maintenance issues

(Q) Does the Port Warwick Conservancy carry insurance on our homes/cars?
(A) No, the Conservancy insurance policy does not cover any damage done to your home or car, unless the damage was caused by conservancy staff.

 

(Q) If a home is vandalized or burglarized do our assessment dues pay for any damages that may occur?
(A) No, again you would have to contact your insurance company in this situation.

 

(Q) If someone is causing a noise disturbance whom do we call?
(A) You need to call the Newport News Police Department, Central District, 591-4978.

 

Q) If it snows who is responsible for snow removal?
(A) The main streets are cleared by the City of Newport News.  UPA on behalf of the conservancy cleans the alleys.  Residents are responsible for their sidewalks and driveways.

 

Q) How do I replace my mailbox?

(A) It is the homeowner’s responsibility to replace the mailbox.  Materials can be purchased at any local building supply store. The replacement needs to look like the one you already have so we can have consistency throughout the neighborhood. The materials should run about $35.00. 
 

Contact the Chairman of the Covenants Committee if you have any questions.  An email link is provided on the Committee Page on this site.

 

(Q) What do I do if I see someone hit one of the street lights, signs, or poles around the statues?

(A) Obtain the color and type of vehicle, license number, name if on side of vehicle, date and time of day, and report information to the Property Manager, Susan Smith @ 873-1185.

 

(Q) What do I do if I see a large truck trying to go around the statues?

(A) Caution the driver that there is not enough room and that a more suitable route is to use Herman Melville. 

 

(Q) What information should I provide when having a large item(s) delivered or picked-up?

(A) Be sure to provide directions and notify the company making the delivery or pick up that they cannot go around the circles and will have to use Herman Melville Ave.  It is a good practice to ask the delivery service to use as small a truck as possible.  Remind the deliver service that trucks are not allowed to drive on the grass or sidewalks.

 

(Q) What do I do if I see a broken sprinkler head and/or water running?

(A)  If it is during normal business hours (8-5) contact UPA and report the location of the broken head.  If it is after hours and the water is not shutting off, contact UPA’s emergency number (from UPA recording) to report the problem.  Please provide as much information as possible for accurate repairs and leave a number you can be reached at in case additional information is required.

 

(Q) Who do I contact if street lights are out?

(A) Contact Susan Smith of UPA by phone @ 873-1185 or email (an email link is provided on the Property Manager page of this site.  Please provide as much information as possible for accurate repairs.

 

(Q) Who do I call in reference to speeding on the alleys?

(A) Contact Susan Smith of UPA by phone @ 873-1185 or email (an email link is proved on the Property Manager page of this site with as much information as possible, car type, color, license, date, time, and name if known.

 

(Q) Who do I contact if I have questions about my front lawn and flowerbeds?

(A)  Contact Susan Smith of UPA by phone @ 873-1185 or email (an email link is proved on the Property Manager page of this site.

 

property manager

(Q)  What does the Property Manager do?

(A)  Please visit the Property Manager page on this site to learn about United Property Associates, the property management company currently contracted by the Conservancy to manage the property.  Learn what they do and meet the Property Manager assigned to Port Warwick.   

 

board of directors

(Q)  Who are the members of the Board of Directors and what do they do?

(A)  Please visit the Board of Directors page on this site to meet your Board of Directors and learn more about the Board.

 

(Q)  When does the Board of Directors meet?

(A)  The Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Arbors meeting room.

 

(Q)  Can I attend the meetings?

(A)  Yes, the Board meetings are open to all Port Warwick property owners.

 

(Q)  Can I speak at the meetings? 

(A)  The Conservancy Bylaws state that property owners may attend as observers.  There are times where the Board will ask specific questions of attendees and typically the Board meeting agendas contain a time for an Open Forum where attendees are encouraged to speak.  You can also request to be placed on the agenda by contacting the Secretary of the Board and presenting your topic for consideration.

 

(Q)  How can I contact the Board Members?

(A)  Please visit the Board of Directors page on this site for an easy link to contact the entire Board or each member individually.  The Board encourages your input.   

 

port warwick amenities

(Q)  What amenities are provided for the homeowners?
(A)  Port Warwick is not a typical neighborhood with tennis courts, a pool or golf course.  The concept of Port Warwick is a community with close neighbors, restaurants, businesses, and activities centered on the arts that promote a sense of community.  Examples of this are Concerts on Styron Square each Wednesday evening from mid May through the 1st Wed in October.  Additionally the Port Warwick Foundation sponsors an Annual Art and Sculpture Festival 2nd weekend in October.

 

 

 

port warwick conservancy

(Q) What is the Port Warwick Conservancy Inc.?

(A)  The Conservancy is the association of property owners in Port Warwick.  The Conservancy is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the common areas, and for supporting the unique atmosphere that is Port Warwick.  Please read the About Us page of this web site for more information about the conservancy.

 

common areas/squares

(Q) How do I reserve one of the green squares in the residential area?

(A) Contact the PW Special Events Committee, 757-885-9351 to make a reservation – free, first come basis, and only available to Port Warwick residents.  

 

pets

(Q)      I heard there is a dog run in Port Warwick.  Where is it?  Who can use it?

(A)  The dog run is located along the alley and sound wall behind the stretch of live above units at the intersection of Philip Roth Street and Herman Melville Ave.  The run is open to all residents of Port Warwick.     

 

(Q) If there are stray animals in our yards or flower beds do we call the Conservancy to have them removed?
(A) If you do not know to whom these animals belong, you need to call Animal Control. If you do know the animal’s owner, the office can send them a letter to remind them of the rules regarding animals.

 

(Q) Who do I contact if I see someone not picking up after their dog?

(A) City of Newport News has a Pooper Scooper Law and pet owners are required to clean up after their animals.  Contact the Magistrate’s Office for information, 757-926-8475.

 

newport news, city info

(Q) What district I live in?

(A)  This is the web address from City of NN, may want to use a link.  http://www.nngov.com/voter-registrar/resources/precinctlisting

 

(Q) Who are my elected representatives?

(A)  This is the web address from the City of NN, may want to use a link.  http://www.nngov.com/voter-registrar/resources/electedofficials 

 

(Q) Where do I vote?

(A)  Residents of Port Warwick vote at the Deer Park Precinct, Deer Park Elementary School

 

(Q) How do I get to Deer Park Elementary School to vote?

(A)  Turn right on Jefferson Ave, right on J. Clyde Morris Blvd, first left at Living Museum, go ¾ around circle and follow the road up the hill, around the back of the school and voting location will be in the school auditorium.

 

 

(Q) Where do I get a recycle bin?

(A) Solid Waste Management Center

 

(Q) How do I find out about Newport News City code regarding certain issues?

(A)  (need to add city web site address or link)

 

(Q) Where is the Health Department?

(A)  Peninsula Health District is next to Riverside Hospital, 416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. and their phone number is 757-594-7305.