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Association dues cover all shared expenses such as: common area utilities, snow removal (roads), landscape maintenance, landscape improvements, common area insurance, common areas maintenance, rubbish removal, lawn care, water system maintenance, and septic system maintenance and pumping. Expenses not shared such as your heat, utilities, and general maintenance of the individual unit will be the unit owner’s responsibility. |
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Are the units winterized? |
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Yes, all units are insulated and have hot water in-floor heat in the basement (if applicable) and hot water baseboard heat on the main floor and loft. All units also have a gas fireplace. |
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Are pets allowed? |
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Yes, it is at each owner’s discretion whether
or not to allow pets in their individual unit. Owners/renters are also responsible for noise disturbances and picking up after their pets. The association has the right to place restrictions on pet numbers allowed, size, and type of pets. Refer to the Declaration and the House Rules and Regulations for the most current rules. |
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What type of system is in effect for sewage treatment? |
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The septic system has been recently installed and is a conventional mound system. This system has been designed and installed by a licensed septic installer and the system has been designed to accommodate the 12 units of Temperance Landing. |
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Can I add onto the unit? |
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You can remodel and redecorate the interior, but you cannot expand on the units exterior beyond the existing footprint. The new septic mound system has been designed to accommodate the current number of bedrooms |
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Can I have a garage? |
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There is an upgrade option listed in the Purchase Agreement in which a 14’ x 24’ garage and an attached 10’ x 20’ carport can be constructed within the lot. This is a $21,000 upgrade that would be added to the purchase price. |
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What are the lot sizes? |
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Lot sizes will vary. Please refer to the plat map. In addition to the lot, you own an undivided 1/12th interest in the common area. |
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What is the total acreage of Temperance Landing? |
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Including the individual lots, the total acreage is approximately 7.12 acres, mostly high ground. The wetlands within the development, which have been protected and do not affect your access to the lakeshore, are all located on the common area property. |
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How is insurance handled? |
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All owners are responsible for insuring their own units. The association shall insure the common areas and buildings located on the common area. The common area buildings and land are insured by the association and are paid for out of your association dues. |
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Can I paint my cottage? |
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Yes, but for the owner’s protection, the color must be approved by the association’s board of directors to ensure the color being proposed is in harmony with the natural surroundings and the surrounding homes. |
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Are there protective covenants? |
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Yes, however we take extra precaution to ascertain that the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) are not overly burdensome and are in place to protect the value of the owners’ investment. |
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How many parking stalls will I have? |
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Each unit is allocated two parking stalls |
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Are the buildings secure? |
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The common area buildings will have a secured entry, which will be accessible only to owners and guests of owners. |
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Do the common area buildings have sprinkler systems? |
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Yes, in the halls and all units have fire sprinkler system. |
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May I rent my Unit in my absence? |
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Yes, nightly rentals of units are permitted and off-site rental management will be offered. |
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Who pays for utilities? |
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Each owner is responsible for the heat and utilities used in the individual unit. The common area heat and utilities are paid for by the association. |
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Where do I dispose of my rubbish? |
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There will be a centralized common dumpster located on site. |
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What options are offered to customize my Unit? |
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Some option available include: Garage and carport for and additional $21,000, unfinished basement for an additional $24,000, finished basement for an additional $23,000, and knotty pine vaulted ceilings for an additional $6,000. |
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May I customize the interior of my unit? |
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Absolutely. We have an interior designer available who has different design packages to choose from. You have a broad selection of vendors and interior furnishing products to select from with each package. The interior design staff at Extras, LLC are very experienced and helpful. Please contact Linda Walker or Melissa Kraska of Extras, LLC at (320) 351-8141 for more information on interior package details. |
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Are appliances included with the purchase price? |
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Yes, we have an appliance allowance of $2,600 per unit. |
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How many homes are in the Temperance Landing community? |
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There will be nine lakefront units and three lake view units. |
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What is the School District? |
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Cook County Public Schools, Grand Marais, MN. |
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What is the approximate square footage of the Unit? |
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The square footage of all the units on the main floor is 1,220 square feet and the upper loft is 630 square feet. There is an optional basement offered on all units which would add an additional 1,180 square feet to your overall square footage, except for Unit 6-9, in which an unfinished basement is standard. All units have multiple deck areas in addition to the interior square footage. |
