I have been a homeowner in the Coventry subdivision for 30 years, and am an original homeowner. I…read morehave had a few issues with the homeowners association over the 3 decades, and most have been resolved without major issue. At one point the association president was rather aggressive and many residents suffered under her regime. Fortunately it was short lived.
Generally the association, which is staffed by paid management is very responsive. The board staffed by homeowners has had the same elected president for over 20 years, and this past year I had several interactions with the board with varied results. Overall it is satisfactory but I think sometimes the board could use a fresh perspective every "decade" or so.
One of the "perks" of living in a community like this is use of the community room, a very nice room to gather for special events and larger parties. Over the years the price has become what I consider to be rather unreasonably high for resident use, given the amount of homeowners dues we pay each month. When I rented the room recently, the cost was a $275 personal check, with $75 refundable if certain requirements are met. I consider that cost a bit stiff to use a room for a few hours. I think half that amount is far more acceptable.
There are two very nice pools in the complex which have had various issues with available life guards, but over all the pools are well maintained. Again, there are no free guests of residents which I consider a bit of a price gouge. I mean do they really need $5 per guest if I have a grandparent in town who wants to come along nd watch my child at the pool? Not a fan of that expense. Residents should have free guest passes each season. I have also not been a fan of not having access to the pool due to swim meets. Then again, my children did not participate so for me it was like not having access to something included as part of the benefits of homeownership with paid dues.
The landscaping is non stop here. There has been more leaf blowing going on behind my house in a year than can possibly be needed. The sounds of mowers and blowers starts at 8 am and mercifully ends in the afternoon. Between that and the jet noise you will want to have tolerance for industrial noise pollution.
Depending on who is hired as property manager and how busy they are, as a resident you may find yourself the subject of a bad report card, citing various infractions, like need to power wash, paint, weed, clear off the porch, paint a mailbox, repair, replace, whatever the "inspector" notes on their rounds. This can be a bit of a hassle as it usually comes just when something else is going on, like illness and death, and most homeowners will agree there is nothing as chilling as the dreaded homeowner report card. But many homeowners appreciate the regimentation and requirements of a rigid homeowners association when it comes to home values, home sales and attracting renters.
The elementary school is the biggest draw to this development for young families. With two children who attended the local school for all grades there, it is quite a nice perk. It is a very highly rated school and of course it would be given the income and demographic of the residents.
Walking paths, bike lanes, tennis courts, children's play area and other amenities are available for all residents to enjoy. Lakes and wooded areas provide a nice view of nature despite the close proximity of many of the houses.
I recommend Coventry as a lovely place to raise a family and as the neighborhood has aged more residents have seen their families grow and find themselves in retirement here as I have. If I knew 30 years ago what I know now, I would have not have purchased in a planned community overseen by a homeowners association. But there is a large demographic of homeowners and renters who appreciate all that a homeowners association and covenants can enforce. For them, this is is the perfect community.
