Months after rejecting a $4 million special assessment , residents at the Walnut Orchards condominium complex are facing a new increase in their homeowners association dues. They say they still aren't seeing repairs.

In May, owners voted down a $25,000 per-unit assessment that the HOA said would pay for replacing rotting decks, staircases and other deteriorating infrastructure.

At the time, the board warned it could raise monthly dues by 20% each year if the assessment failed, a move that could eventually push fees over $4,000 a month.

Last week, the board voted to raise dues by $75 a month starting in January, bringing the monthly total to about $660. Board members said the increase will go toward operations and reserves, which are currently at 6%.

"We had a $75 increase, just lik

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