Sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the transaction process. Please be advised I have replied to your ticket that came in yesterday. (Please create all tickets via the Client Area as direct mailing will reject them.) As mentioned in our policies, if you leave a card on file, we do attempt to take payment 7-10 days prior to your expiration. This way, if the automatic payment method fails, you have ample time to correct it before your community goes offline. If you do not wish for this to happen, you would need to remove the card on file and make manual payments.
I have responded with further details addressing your other comments but as we are currently out of the office, please be advised, responses may take longer than usual.