Dues
A bit of history…
In the 1970s, New Castle County required "Open Space" within all developed communities and required "Maintenance Corporations" to maintain it.
Our two developments are connected because we were once both registered in a parcel that was a farm. The land was never annexed into the city. We also physically share 11 acres (8 are woods) of open space. The storm water management area at the bottom of the hill on Nonantum Drive is also part of this for it collects storm water runoff.
Why pay dues?
The New Castle County requires us to maintain our open space and storm water management.
A Maintenance Organization can be either a volunteer board or a paid professional Management Company. Volunteers are free, while management company fees range from $2000 to $20,000 a year. Many households in neighborhoods with management companies are required to pay dues three to four times the amount we ask of you.
Snow removal is also the responsibility of the neighborhood. We DO NOT reside in the city of Newark; therefore, we must pay for snow removal ourselves.
Lawn mowing of open spaces is also our responsibility.
The Nonantum Mills/Chapel Woods Maintenance Corporation issues dues to home owners. Paying these dues is not optional. The Maintenance Corporation has the right to place liens on your property for non-compliance. In addition, assessments not paid by the due date will be subject to late fee penalties as indicated on the billing statement.