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Frequently Asked Questions About Lillooet Lake Estates |
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Q: Is Lillooet Lake Estates
like a strata?
A: No, Lillooet Lake
Estates is not a strata or a co-op. LLE was created by a Land Use
Contract which was a method of allowing developments that was used in the
1970's. It is most similar to an Improvement District. It is
self governing. The local government (officially called the Board of
Directors) is elected annually. A
thorough read of the Land Use Contract, related trust agreements, and
subsequent amendments is
required to fully understand the set up of Lillooet Lake Estates. You
can read a short summary in the "About LLE" section of this website. |
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Q: How can I prove that I
own my lot?
A: The Class "A" Share
certificate that is issued to each lot owner is their guarantee of the
exclusive use of that site. It is similar to a title certficate that would be
issued for a lot that was registered in the Land Titles Office. In
our case the subdivision plan is kept by the Squamish Lillooet Regional District and the share
certificate issued by Lillooet Lake Estates Ltd. serves the same purpose as
a title certificate. |
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Q: What are the maintenance
fees for?
A: The annual maintenance
fees are similar to the annual municipal taxes in other communities.
They cover the cost of road maintenance, snow removal, the operation of the
water system, maintenance of the lake side parks, local improvements, and
other professional services needed for the operation of our village. |
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Q: Since LLE is off the
grid, what options are available?
A: The lot owners at LLE
use a variety of alternate energy sources. Many chalet owners have
installed propane applicances - stoves, refridgerators, and furnaces.
For electricity there is a combination of solar and generator installations.
All options should be investigated based on the anticipated use of the
chalet and what seasons it will be occupied. |
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Q: I would like to buy a
lot. How do I find out about installing a septic system?
A: We suggest that you
contact one of the local installers in the Pemberton area directly.
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Q: Can I rent my chalet?
A: There are no
restrictions on renting your chalet. There are, however, bylaws in
effect to handle noisy occupants of any chalet. The owner of the
chalet is responsible for the conduct of the renters and could be subjected
to fines if the tennants offend their neighbours. |
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Q: What is the situation
regarding water access?
A:
In the Articles of
Association of the Company, the Section 5 lot owners were given exclusive
rights to their common lot. The other two common lots were shared between
Gates 1, 2, 4, and 6. In practice
everyone from Gates 1, 2, 4, and 6 use both of the common lots at Gates 1
and 4. This has been discussed at AGMs and is accepted practice. One of the reasons
why we changed to one key for all locks at LLE was so that people from above
the Hydro road could get to the common lots at Gates 1 and 4. The
Section 5 lot owners still retain
the exclusive right to their common lot.
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Q: How does a lot transfer
from the seller to the purchaser?
A: Click on this link to open the PDF file
"Lot Transfer Procedures". |
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Q: How are property taxes levied?
A: Lillooet Lake Estates sends out an annual billing to each lot owner
for their share of the taxes on the land, collects the amount due,
and submits one payment to the provinical government. The provincial
government sends annual tax notices for improvements (buildings) at
each lot directly to the lot owner who is then responsible for submitting
payment to the provincial government. |
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Q: Can I remove trees on my
lot? A: Yes, you can remove
as many trees as you wish on your lot but not on common property. You
need to be sure where the boundary lines for your lot are. We
encourage lot owners to thin the trees and remove trees on their lots to
reduce the wildfire hazard. The lot owners section of this website
contains a lot of information about reducing the wildfire hazard on your lot
and offers suggestions for building a firesmart chalet. |
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