Regular Board Meeting

Starts: 5:30pm Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

Where: The River Club, Riverwalk on the Elizabeth, 701 Riverwalk Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Click on Meeting Agenda for details.

River Walk Spring Plant Sale

Starts: 8:30am Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Where: The River Club, Riverwalk on the Elizabeth, 701 Riverwalk Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Please come joing us for the 29th Annual River Walk Garden Club, Spring Plant Sale. There will be a fantastic selection of quality plants to choose from. We will have hanging plant baskets, Planted Pots, Perennials, Annual and Herbs for sale. Profits benefit River Walk and the local community. Cash, Check, Debit and Credit Cards are accepted.

Click on Spring Plant Sale Fyler for details.

Mariner’s Quay COA Rules & Regulations

Have you read the Rules & Regulations? When you purchased or rented your unit, you received a copy. All residents are responsible to abide by these. These were created pursuant to Article 8, Section 8.1(h) of the By-Laws and Article 5, Section 5.8 of the Declaration.

These often address the day to day activities that residents and homeowners may have overlooked. Specifically, these include: Building / Common Elements, Mailboxes, Signs, Antennas, Decks, Patios, Storage Areas, Combustion Materials, Grills, Noise, Trash/Garbage, Commercial/Private Vehicles, Parking, Pets and Leasing issues.

Click on 2015 Rules & Regulations for details.

Property Management Update

Hello Mariner’s Quay Homeowners,

We are excited to announce that Sentry Management has been selected by your Board of Directors to provide community management services effective January 1, 2025.

Very soon, you will receive important information in the mail which will include details about your new management team, your new account number, payment details and payment coupons for assessments, as well as information for you to register for the CommunityPro PORTAL website.

To ensure you receive all mailings and other homeowner correspondence, your mailing address must be up to date. If you live offsite, please provide that address as we must be able to communicate with owners directly. Please make sure that your email is provided so that we can keep assessments down by reducing hard copy mailings and electronically communicate when possible. Keeping contact details up to date is your responsibility and a vital key to good communication.

Effective January 1, 2025, all payments should be provided to Sentry Management. However, any payments collected by Associa Community Group will be forwarded and credited appropriately. Please keep in mind late fees will not be assessed during this transition to provide all homeowners time to update their payment arrangements.

If you want to mail your payment before the new payment coupons arrive, simply mail your check to our office payable to “Mariner’s Quay COA” The mailing addresses are:

     Mariner’s Quay COA
     PO Box 30437
     Tampa, FL 33630-3437
          or
     Mariner’s Quay COA
     7619 Little River Turnpike, Suite 210
     Annandale, VA, 22003

Note: Please include your property address on the check/money order to ensure the payment is applied to the correct account.

Just like your current online portal “TownSq”, Sentry’s online portal is “CommunityPro.” This is a secure portal for our homeowners to access features like viewing your personal account and payment history, making online payments, Community Manager information, submitting work requests, accessing insurance and association documents such as Flood Insurance, By-Laws, and Rules & Regulations, and also managing your personal contact info.

For Mariner’s Quay Homeowners. Sentry Management has a Community Care Team specifically dedicated to assisting you during this transition. This ensures that they are focused on the community. The team will be happy to assist homeowners with account concerns, community information, portal assistance and general questions. For Mariner’s Quay homeowners, you use this email or phone# to reach the team.

Email: communitycare@sentrymgt.com

Phone: 1-800-932-6636 (option 7)

FHA Recertified!

One July 21st, 2023 the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recertified Mariner's Quay Condominiums for FHA financing!

Mariner's Quay Condo ID# P006177 Click Here to check FHA's site for status!

Background: Mariner’s Quay Condominiums was initially approved, via HRAP, as a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) approved condominium project January 6th, 1997. In 2013, all condos across the United States had to submit a NEW applicaiton to "reset" the certification process at this time. FHA requires recertification every two years.

    • Jul 3rd, 2013 the Board submitted a FHA recertification package and Mariner's Quay recertified on Sep 9th, 2013.

    • Sep 11th, 2015 the Board submitted a FHA recertification package and Mariner's Quay recertified on Oct 22nd, 2015.

    • Oct 14th, 2017 the Board submitted a FHA recertification package and Mariner's Quay recertified on Dec 12th, 2017.

    • Apr 24th, 2020 the Board submitted a FHA recertification package and Mariner's Quay recertified on Jun 8th, 2020.

    • May 8th, 2023 the Board submitted a FHA recertification package and Mariner's Quay recertified on Jul 21st, 2023.

What does FHA Certification mean to me? In order to get an FHA loan on a condo, the complex must be an FHA approved condominium. FHA has strict requirements for owner occupancy, reserves, past due dues, etc. Unless the complex is FHA approved then you cannot get a FHA loan.

The FHA has a set of guidelines that lenders must follow if they wish to offer an FHA mortgage. FHA loans have smaller down-payment requirements and are even available for consumers with lower credit scores. In today's market, FHA loans are especially popular for people who want to make a smaller down payment.

If you're planning to get an FHA loan, Mariner's Quay is the place for you. Since our condos are FHA Approved, getting financing is relatively simple. Check with your mortgage loan officer for details.

Click Here to read our Press Release!

Thinking about New Windows or Doors?

Is it time to update your windows or doors? How about adding an awning? These changes and others REQUIRE homeowners to submit an Mariner's Quay Architectural Modification Request Form to the Board for consideration. If the Board approves your request, only then can you make the proposed changes within the rules of the condomimium association.

Once you complete the form either mail or email it to our property manager so it can be added to the agenda at the next scheduled Board meeting.

Violations of this process will result in a violation of the COA Rules and Regulations and the homeowner will go thru the violation hearing process. Failure to comply will result in fines, penalties and/or suspension of privileges. Pursuant to Article 12, Section 12.1 of the Declaration, the Board may, after written Notice to the Unit Owner and subsequent Hearing during a Board meeting, may assess a fee for any violation up to $10.00 per day from when the violation began until it is corrected.

Decks, Fences & Chippendale Rails

Homeowners are solely responsible for their decks, fences and Chippendale rails on their property. These must be maintained in a safe and constructionally sound manner. The homeowner is required to submit a Mariner's Quay Architectural Modification Request Form prior to any deviation from the approved materials and/or designs within Mariner's Quay.

There are local fence companies that have the expertise to assist with repair and replacements. Mariner's Quay does not endorse any specific company or handyman. You can check out the various materials and guidance for do-it-yourself online.

Mariner's Quay Approved Paint Colors

Did you know that there are only two colors approved for Mariner's Quay?

The exterior paint colors for your deck/fence, trim and front door are available from Sherwin Williams Paint Company on Battlefield Boulevard, ph. 757-547-5552

    - The door paint color is "Stonewalk" # SW2103

    - The deck/fence paint color is "Passive" # SW7064

    - The trim paint color is "Extra White" # SW7006

Any Sherwin Williams paint that has EVER been formulated, named, and numbered (ie. Stonewalk # SW2103) is always available at any Sherwin Williams store. Don't let the store tell you that this paint color is a custom color or special mix and, Sherwin Williams does NOT charge for custom color/match. The formula is in the Sherwin Williams computer system and can be mixed to order at no additional cost.

Check out the Sherwin Williams website for a coupon or Click Here for the most current one!

Mariner's Quay Approved Storm Doors

Also, there are only two Storm Doors approved for Mariner's Quay?

    - Home Depot "Andersen Series 3000" (36"x 80" White) (Left Hand Swing)

    - Anderson 3000 Full View (36" White)

How do you know if you have a "right" or "left" hand swinging door? Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges. If the door swing is on your left, it is a left-hand door. If the door swing is on your right, it is a righ-hand door.

Questions? You may Click Here to use our online form to contact us.

2015 Rules & Regulations

All owners and registered renters received a copy of the updated Rules & Regulations for Mariner's Quay Condominiums.

Click Here for the 2015 Rules & Regulations.

Mariner's Quay - Condo Information

Mariners Quay offers a total of 118 spacious 2 and 3 bedroom condos with one, two and three level floor plans located within the serene and private neighborhood of Riverwalk in Chesapeake, Virginia. Each unit has assigned private parking that is reserved 24/7. Mariner's Quay offers residents access to beautiful sunrises, shady summer trees, and many units have expansive water views!

Mariners Quay Condominium fee includes exterior building maintenace, insurance, grounds maintenance, access to the Riverwalk swimming pool, bathhouse, tennis courts, boat ramp, nature trails, footbridges, playground, and an on-site clubhouse. There is an additonal fee for the Riverwalk Association.