05/01/22 through 04/30/23 Annual Dues

4/29/2022

It is that time of the year where we are going to be closing our fiscal year and start with the new fiscal year. This post is to provide you with information to help you in paying your upcoming Berkheimer bill, paying any arrears that you may owe through Creditech and to notify you of changes. We're outlining the information below to make it easier for you to navigate/understand.

Changes - Effective 05/01/2022
1. Late Dues: For the 05/01/2022 fiscal year and upon the recommendation of our lawyer, PMLE will now consider any dues owed after 90 days as delinquent. After 90 days owed, all members will be turned over to Creditech for collection, and possibly legal, action.
  1. This helps us to manage litigation a lot easier, as we often find ourselves litigating dues for arrears but struggle with current year dues.
2. The above change does not affect members who opt into the quarterly payment plan and remain current.
Dues - 05/01/2022 through 04/30/2023
1. The dues are NOT increasing for the 05/01/22 fiscal year. There are a few reasons for this, but the most relevant one is that we are tackling the amount of arrears owed to the community. We feel that, in good conscience, we cannot discuss raising dues until we get that under control. Especially, because it's unfair that we charge members in good standing to cover the costs of members who don't even try.
Creditech - Dues prior to 05/01/22
1. If you are a member owing outstanding dues, please be advised that PMLE has opted to follow a legal recourse. While legally it costs the community upfront, those legal fees are added to the member's total bill.
2. We implore you to reach out to Creditech, via 866-300-1721 to get your account current. We, as in the Board of Directors, reached out to the members owing smaller balances via letter during the 05/01/21-04/30/22 year to let them know they had amounts due to the community as well as our intention to collect via legal action. A small percentage opted to resolve the matter with PMLE. However, going forward, we will no longer be doing this.
3. If you have a bad address listed with PMLE, and you are not receiving your Creditech or Berkheimer invoices, we want you to know that it's up to you to contact us with your new address/information. It is not our job to find you or your new address.
Berkheimer Bills.
1. Berkheimer bills are expected to be mailed on, or around 05/02/2022. There may be a 1 week delay due to the 90 day late change, but we will certainly update everyone via the website once we have confirmation that the bills go out.
2. PMLE 5,6,7 will still offer the following options:
  1. Annual Payment in Full
  2. Quarterly Payment plan (4 equal payments across the fiscal year)
    1. Please read the disclaimer that goes with accepting the Quarterly Payment Plan.
    2. Please keep your "Payment Coupons" so that you are aware of the dates the monies are owed as Berkheimer will NOT be sending you reminders.
3. How to pay?
  1. Mobile App: Get it HERE (directly from Berkheimer website, or found on Google Play and Apple App Store).
  2. Online: Berkheimer's Site (There is a fee for paying online. The cheaper fee is attached to ACH payments)
    1. Please ensure that you are paying under the section labeled "Per Capita Tax, Occupation Tax, Real Estate Tax & Utility Bill Payments (HAB-MISC)"
  3. Phone: 866-225-8451 (There is a fee charged by Berkheimer)
  4. Mail to: HAB-MISC, PO Box 21450, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-1450

Finally, please see the attached bills so that you are familiar with them and know what to expect. As always, we encourage you to reach out to the board if you don't receive your bill within the next 2-3 weeks.