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Frequently Asked Questions

(more FAQ answers on the Portal)

  •  Which portion of Kincora has an HOA fee?

The buildings within the KRA boundaries (see “Boundary Map” tab) have an encumbrance on the land title. As per the encumbrance, the Kincora Residents Association HOA fees are not optional. These documents should have been reviewed by your real estate agent and/or lawyer when purchasing the property. Updating account contact information and settling the account balance is usually completed during the sale/ purchase process. All of the account balance is the responsibility of the current owner(s). Unpaid fees will incur late penalties, interest, and possibly collection fees.


  • What is the HOA fee used for?

The collection of the annual fee is used to maintain the green spaces and amenities, within the KRA boundary, at a level that is superior to the standards that would have been provided for by The City of Calgary through the assessment and collection of property taxes. Some funds are also used to help support a healthy and active community. 


  • How is the KRA budget determined?

The board creates the budget based on previous year's budgets/financial statements and directs its energies towards projects to improve Kincora. Landscaping maintenance is the largest budgetary item and is a tendered contract. This tender is based on specifications from the City of Calgary.


  • Does the board receive any money from the City?

Yes, the KRA applies annually for a grant, through the Enhanced Landscaping Maintenance (ELM) program, for work that would be done usually by the City of Calgary.


  • ​What are the interest, late fee, and legal charges on my account?

​​Multiple attempts, every year, are made to contact owners regarding their HOA fee, before extra charges are applied.

 

Interest Charge: The KRA’s Articles of Association allow for 18% interest to be applied to overdue accounts. These are calculated and applied twice per year. An odd interest amount may result if a partial payment was made, or GST was not paid.
      Example:
      $105 x 18% for 6 months = $9.45                    $105 x 18% for 1 year = $18.90
      $210 x 18% for 6 months = $18.90                  $210 x 18% for 1 year = $ 37.80

Late Fee: Accounts in there second year of arrears have the owner’s contact information verified. The cost(s) are recovered through the application of a $25 Late Fee.

Legal Fee: An owner’s account is updated with the first demand letter fee. Subsequent legal action(s) for the collection of arrears may have additional legal fees that are not reflected on the Simco owner ledgers. If you have been contacted by SVR Lawyers, communicate with SVR Lawyers.


  • Can I attend board meetings?

Rather than waiting for a board meeting, most matters can be responded to and resolved quickly by contacting the HOA Manager. The HOA Manager openly updates the board with current events. To attend a board meeting, please contact the HOA Manager with details of your agenda topic. You will be added to the beginning of the agenda and can attend only a portion of the board meeting to respect the privacy of some information discussed. Board meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, except July and August. Alternatively, you can make a submission through the 'Contact' page.


  • What is ‘Kincora Gray’ fence color?

The original KRA developer specified fence colors within the KRA boundary. For wooden fences, this has been interpreted as applying to the outer ‘public’ facing side. The inner facing wood fence color (ie backyard) has been left to the discretion of the property owner(s).

… Cloverdale WeatherOne “Grey Mountain”…


WeatherOne brand is no longer available. ‘Grey Mountain’ is recorded by some paint suppliers as 'Kincora Gray'. An added twist is that there can be different grey tones used in portions of Kincora. Paint suppliers can color match with a small fence sample. 

This information is found on the Restrictive Covenant attached to the Land Title on applicable homes.  Each property can have a unique set of Restrictive Covenants that include information about fence design for wooden fencing, chain link fencing, stone wall features, and drainage specifications. All fencing is owned by residents.​


  • What are the Architectural Controls in the Kincora Residents Association boundaries?

The information is referenced in each Land Title as a Restrictive Covenant. As Kincora was being built in different phases, updated Restrictive Covenant were filed. Your real estate agent should have included this information in your purchase package.

A limited number of Restrictive Covenants have been seen and the copies found consistently mentioned architectural controls including building theme, soffit/ fascia, parging, overland drainage, adjacent park land, and fencing.

This is not a legal interpretation of the Restrictive Covenants but intended to help with decision options during our 2024 hailstorm recovery.

An exert about building theme may read:
               ‘All of the Lots shall be subject to the restrictions and conditions herein set forth which shall be deemed to be covenants running with the land and shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the owner or owners of all of the Lots from time to time, such restrictions and conditions having been imposed as a building scheme with a view to maintain the general character of all of the Lots and to controlling the same with respect to the manner of development for residential housing purposes and controlling the drainage thereof.’
               ‘All soffits, fascia, rainwater leaders and eaves throughs are to be compatible in colour to the rest of the house.’

Basically, changes to the outside of building should be similar or equal to what was original. This includes material color. Upgrading vinyl siding to cement board in a color that is similar in color, for example, should be acceptable to those that could enforce the Restrictive Covenant. Upgrading to resilient shingles is also acceptable.

An exert about who enforces the Restrictive Covenant may read:
               ‘The restrictive covenants set out herein are enforceable by the owner or owners of each of the Lots to the extent that certain provisions thereof apply to such Lots and any waiver by any owner of any of the said Lots of the strict performance of the covenants set out herein shall not of itself constitute or waiver or abrogate the covenants set out herein.’

Basically, the Restrictive Covenants can be enforced by fellow owners and alteration accepted by fellow owners do not change the requirements of the Restrictive Covenants. Changes are at the risk of requiring replacement for the person doing them. Maintaining our KRA community’s aesthetics has been expressed by our owners.