Paymentterms
The CHBA offers a variety of payment terms for the convenience of its members. Upon submission of a complete application, a member will automatically be billed for the dues corresponding to their category on a monthly basis. If explicitly requested by a member, the CHBA can also allow payment of dues on a quarterly, biannual, or annual basis, with the first term to be paid in full upon initiation.
Billing
For the convenience of its members, the CHBA recommends automatic monthly billing by bank account withdrawal or by credit card, but it can also issue invoices for payment by cash or check upon request. As of September 2019, members will be assessed an additional fee of $5 per month to pay by cash or check, unless an annual billing term is selected and paid in full. As of September 2019, all billing statements will be issued electronically by default, unless a member requests to receive paper statements.
Cancellation
In order to cancel a membership, a request must be submitted in writing by regular mail at least 30 days in advance of the date when the member is requesting termination of billing and membership privileges.
Delinquent Accounts
A member is considered delinquent on his or her account if an unpaid balance remains after the expiration of the selected payment term. Once an account is in arrears, the Business Association will send the member a courtesy notice informing them of this and requesting payment. Subsequent reminders will be sent by regular mail after the account has been in arrears for 30 days and 60 days. At 90 days, membership status and privileges will be suspended if action is not taken. CHBA staff will make good-faith efforts to contact the member by phone and/or in person, in addition to mail, before any decisive action is taken regarding membership status. In order to restore a suspended membership, a member must (1) immediately resume monthly dues payments in the full amount that corresponds to their membership category and (2) pay off the past-due balance in full or enter into a term payment plan for the liquidation of the balance. Any member who has fallen into arrears will also be required to enter into automatic billing by credit card or ACH as a condition of remaining a member.
Note for Board of Trustees members
As required by the Association’s bylaws, trustees who are more than 60 days in arrears are prohibited from casting votes at Board meetings.