FYI Seven out of ten homes are in the master trust which expires in 2017
Is the LC HOA still trying to get another master trust for the properties? Seems to me homeowners would be better off converting to an individual trust
A Real Estate Fideicomiso is irrevocable ownership set in 50-year increments, perpetually renewable, and is transferable. There is only one Real Estate Fideicomiso, however, and it is offered in two forms: Master Trust or Individual Trust.
Master Trust:In this type of Trust, a master umbrella Trust is formed and the individuals own a piece of the Master Trust. The Master Trust holds all the properties and makes all decisions regarding the Trust/property. It is responsible for, and pays the taxes on the entire property held within the Trust and appropriates amounts for reimbursement from the individual owners. The risk in a Master Trust is if the Trust property should incur a lien or judgement against it, what affects one affects all. Whoever controls the Master Trust holds tremendous power over it. The beneficial aspect of the Master Trust is that it is less expensive to set up and maintain.
Individual Trust : In an Individual Trust each property owner owns, maintains, and is responsible to pay taxes on their own Trust/property. It is slightly more expensive but the security of total control over your own Trust/property is worth the small additional expense.