SCHOA launches new outreach plan

Due to the uniqueness of the Sun City community, which consists of many retirees, elderly individuals and seasonal residents, the Sun City Home Owners Association is asking that all property owners provide an emergency contact to have on file.

There are a number of reasons why SCHOA may need to reach a property owner and after several attempts to contact the owner themselves prove unsuccessful, SCHOA can reach out to the emergency contact. Reasons to reach out could include medical emergencies, snowbirds who may be away part of the year, residents on vacations/travel, out of compliance with the CC&Rs, or an emergency at the house (water leak, fire), etc.

The need arises from real life emergencies SCHOA has had to respond to, including complaints being filed concerning possible violations of the CC&Rs. SCHOA also has been called when a water pipe has broken and it is important to get hold of a property owner. Unfortunately, there are times when the owner is not reachable, their contact information has not been updated or they have passed away with no information on their next of kin. This puts the property in a limbo state.

“This new community outreach plan by SCHOA is our way of being responsible advocates for our community,” said Lisa Gray, SCHOA general manager. “In this day and age, we know there are many residents who are snowbirds, vacation and many who live in Sun City year-round and alone, and we need to be sure we can reach all property owners in a timely manner.”

SCHOA will always attempt to contact the property owner first. Emergency contacts will only be used as a last resort. Emergency contacts could be family members, friends or even neighbors who watch out for each other.

The form is quick and easy to complete, Gray said. One emergency contact is required and would be the primary emergency contact. There is also availability to list a secondary contact, if needed.

The Emergency Contact form can be found on SCHOA’s website at suncityhoa.org/ecf or at the office, 10401 W. Coggins Drive.