Here are some frequently asked questions that some people outside the East Bluff community may find helpful. If you are unable to find an answer to your inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact East Bluff Homeowners via our online contact form.
Q. Community – What makes East Bluff Condominium Homes a great place to live?
A. There are a few things that make East Bluff a great place to live. 1) Affordable – Though sellers can dictate their own prices when selling their units, many East Bluff condominiums are priced at an affordable price. Our condo fees are as competitive as any condominium associations found in and around Madison, Wisconsin (see our floor plans). 2) Since we are self-managed, each resident-owner has a voice in the East Bluff community, and since each resident-elected board member is also a resident, they too have a vested interest in the community. 3) Our grounds are often praised by not only residents of East Bluff, but also by residents of the Madison area. 4) East Bluff’s location lies on bus lines, near police and fire facilities, near middle, elementary, and post-high school educational institutions – Madison Area Technical College. (view our map) for more details.
Q. Rent – How much does East Bluff charge for renting a condominium?
A. Because each unit within East Bluff Condominiums is independently owned, the East Bluff Homeowners Association does not lease units. However, individual owners can opt to lease their own units to individuals, and can set their monthly rental fees as they see fit.
Q. Pets – What is your pet policy?
A. Because each unit is individually owned, we do not manage the units, there is no pet policy enforced by our Association. Should an owner opt to rent their unit to a tenant, it would be up to that owner to set whatever policy they see fit. We do ask that each resident, renter or owner, be courteous to your fellow residents in regards to barking dogs or wondering felines, and to pick up after them when walking them around the grounds.
Q. Purchasing or Buying A Unit – How do I go about purchasing a condominium in East Bluff?
A. Many units for sale within East Bluff can be found in the local realtor listings or for sale by owner. Each unit has an East Bluff, Madison, address which would be a good way to search via your favorite real-estate website.
Q. Management – Who, or what company, is in charge of managing East Bluff properties?
A. East Bluff is a self-managed condominium association which means that every resident-owner has a vote in electing it’s board of directors. Board of Directors are themselves owner-residents of East Bluff. The Board of Directors are then responsible to make necessary rule changes, hiring and terminating of maintenance personnel, outsourcing to 3rd party vendors as necessary, processing financial transactions, and enforcing policy among other duties of everyday operation.
Q. Meetings – When does the board or community meet to discuss issues in or around East Bluff Condominiums.
A. The East Bluff Homeowners Board of Directors meets every 4th Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30pm. The beginning of the meeting is set aside to address any resident concern brought to the board either in person by a member of the community, or via a member of the board. Resident owners are encouraged to attend. If you are a public official, police official, or a part of other neighborhood-related organization and want to talk to the East Bluff Board of Directors we ask that you contact us in advance so that we can set aside time for you.
Q. Parking – How does parking work at East Bluff?
A. Each unit is assigned (1) reserved parking space near their unit. Residents are also authorized (1) additional automobile in the East Bluff parking lots to be parked in a visitor parking space. In short, only (2) vehicles are authorized to be parked, per unit, within the East Bluff parking lots. To alleviate further confusion, it is mandatory that each vehicle is registered with East Bluff at building 309 to prevent ticketing or towing of a resident’s vehicle.
Q. Reserves - What is the current level of your reserves?
A. Reserves are dollars set aside in order to address major unexpected expenses. Examples of expenses that reserves may be used are new roofs, sidewalks, water main breaks, etc. Special assessments can be a negative mark on a condo association and should be prevented when possible. Reserves can prevent such assessments from taking place. East Bluff is fiscally conservative and maintains a healthy balance within the reserve account. Financials are reported monthly by the association’s Treasurer and is open to all resident-owners. Balance information can also be provided, by request, to parties interested in purchasing a unit within East Bluff.