| Barrington
Square Improvement Association 1800 Williamsburg Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 Phone: 847-885-1157 Fax: 847-885-1158 Emergency Maintenance Dept. Pager: 847-613-5510 |
We are a self-managed homeowner's association consisting of 680 town homes, in over 20 different models, all individually owned. Our Association Office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located in our Clubhouse (rear entrance). There is an answering machine available for messages after normal business hours.
Important information about current events around BSIA.
We are proud of our modern outdoor amenities which include: Outdoor pool (open Memorial Day to Labor Day) which features a zero depth entry, swim lanes, children's water feature and portable basketball hoop; lighted tennis court; full basketball court; sand volleyball area, playground, and stocked retention pond for residents' use.
Residents can reserve one of our two party rooms for personal events. Advanced reservations are necessary and a security deposit and contract are required. Contact the office for availablility & additional information
The 2009 assessment is $180.00 per month per unit. The
assessment is due the 1st of each month. Any payments received after the
16th of the
month must include a $15.00 late fee. Any payments 30 days or more past due
will also be assessed additional interest.
Yearly coupon books are sent to each owner by December 1st of the previous
year. We do not send monthly bills unless there is a past due amount owed.
Board of Director meetings are held twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Public participation begins at 8:00 p.m.) Our committee meetings (Architectural Control and Maintenance) meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
All meetings are held in the "Adult Lounge" of the Clubhouse, 1800 N. Williamsburg Dr., Hoffman Estates, (unless otherwise posted). All meetings are open to all residents and they are encouraged to attend.
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The Barrington Square Improvement Association is responsible for the normal "war and tear" maintenance in the following areas:
•Mowing of grass, except for fenced-in yards;
•Maintenance of association-owned plantings: (This normally means shrubs in front of units-unless changed by an owner and the divider shrubs in the rear yard, also, trees in the common area, not in individual rear yards)
•Snow removal from streets, parking areas and driveways after a 2" or more snowfall;
•Normal roof maintenance;
•Exterior painting and caulking of units (on a 4 year cycle);
•Fence re-staining-exterior side only;
•Maintenance and operation of all recreational facilities including staffing of Clubhouse and outdoor pool;
•Maintenance of street lights in Phase 1 & 2 (lights in Phase 4 are maintained by the Village of Hoffman Estates);
•General exterior maintenance of buildings and grounds (normal wear and tear only);
•Insurance premiums on common areas, association owned buildings and employees (NOT THE INDIVIDUAL UNITS OR BUILDINGS)
While the Association is responsible for many of the day-to-day operations, there are some areas that do fall back on the owner or resident:
•All maintenance, repairs and replacement of windows and doors, including painting of front door and washing of windows;
•Interior repairs of unit including basement walls and floors;
•All maintenance, repairs and replacement of air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical systems including exterior light fixtures;
•Underground utilities on your property;
•Removal of snow and ice from stoops and sidewalks;
•Original staining of homeowner installed fences;
•Foundation cracks;
•Maintenance of any variation to the property such as storm windows and doors, fences, decks, small satellite dishes, attic fans, etc.
While we hate to lose our neighbors, we all realize that there comes a time that many of us will move on to new locations. When that time comes and you find a buyer for your home in Barrington Square, please remember to give the office the following information: Lot number, name and address of purchaser(s), purchasers' mortgage company, your attorney's name and address, the closing date, and whether the buyer will be living in the unit.
We do need at least 20 working days to process your closing walkthrough (exterior only) and the actual letter that will be sent to your attorney.
There is a $50 charge for this service. Any requests made less than 20 working days before the closing will also pay an additional $50 for a "quick close".
While we do our best to take care of problems with our units even before they become problems, there are times that BSIA residents may need to request some type of work.
BSIA Residents should contact the Association Office during normal business hours with all work requests. Normal work requests can be phoned in during business hours or e-mailed to workorders@bsiainfo.com. We will respond to your request as soon as possible.
Residents with emergency maintenance related problems after office hours need to call our emergency pager at 1-847-613-5510. Someone will contact you as soon as possible. If this is truly an emergency, do not email the request, you need to call the above emergency pager.
All owners (or their tenants, if they delegate their rights) are entitled to use our recreational facilities. Our year round clubhouse has many outstanding amenities: Indoor pool (3.5 ft. depth), men's and women's saunas, free billiard tables, weight room with treadmill, t. v. viewing rooms, party rooms (advanced reservations & deposit required).
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Clubhouse Hours: |
| Monday & Tuesday - Closed |
| Wednesday 6:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. |
| Thursday 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. |
| Friday 6:30 pm.- 10:30 p.m. |
| Saturday 1:00 pm.- 10:30 p.m. |
| Sunday 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
You must be 21 years of age (or be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and have a valid club card in order to use any of the Clubhouse facilities. (NOTE: On weeknights the Clubhouse may close earlier than posted time if not in use. You may want to call first.)
Every year BSIA schedules several different work programs in our complex.
Landscaping-Weekly grass cutting is completed by a professional landscaping company hired by the Association. This program normally begins in April and continues until October depending on weather conditions. This company also cultivates and weeds shrub beds, trims association plantings (usually twice a year) and applies weed prohibitors and fertilizer in the Spring and Fall.
Shrub Replacement-Staff maintains a yearly walk through list, including work requests of association plantings that have died and need to be replaced. Shrub replacement normally takes place in the late fall, as recommended by our landscaper, within the confines of the funds budgeted.
Driveway Replacement-Walk through list is put together of those driveways in worst condition that need to be replaced. Again, budget constraints dictate the exact number that can be done annually.
Garage Door Replacement-Maintenance inspects all garage doors and puts together a list of those units that are deteriorating from normal wear and tear. The final replacement list is dictated by the amount budgeted for that year. Any garage door damaged by neglect or accident is replaced at the owners expense.
Concrete Replacement-We annually replace several front stoops
and private walkways (that area that connects to the main sidewalk) that have
deteriorated over time. Main sidewalks on our streets are the property of
the Village of Hoffman Estates and are maintained by them. If you have a problem
with the main sidewalk, please contact H. E. Public Works at
847-490-6800.
Annual Work Program-Once every 4 years, every unit in our complex is inspected for wood replacement, painting and caulking work. For information as to when your specific unit is scheduled please contact the office.
Insurance-Homeowners are responsible for obtaining their own "homeowners" insurance policy (same as if this were a single family home). The Association only insures recreational buildings and common areas. We do not insure the individual buildings and/or units.
Property Taxes-Each owner is responsible for their own taxes.
Utilities-No utilities are included in your monthly assessment. Please contact
the following providers:
•Water-Village of Hoffman Estates 847-882-9100
•Electricity-ComEd-1-800-334-7661
•Gas-Nicor 847-490-8900
•Cable-ATT Cable Services 630-716-2000
•Trash pick-up-Alliance 1-800-344-5600
•Problems with trash pick-up Village of Hoffman Estates
847-882-9100
Work request and or correspondence can be sent directly
to us at :
on-line work request
