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Creating and Following Maintenance Schedules for Homeowners in an HOA or COA

Maintaining your property is essential for preserving its value, ensuring safety, and complying with HOA or COA guidelines. Establishing a regular maintenance schedule not only keeps your home in top condition but also helps you avoid costly repairs down the road. For Homeowners in an HOA or COA, it’s crucial to follow both individual and community-wide maintenance schedules.

Key Exterior Maintenance Tasks

For exterior upkeep, Homeowners should focus on:

  • Seasonal Inspections: Check for cracks, roof damage, or wear after harsh weather conditions like storms, snow, or heatwaves. Catching small issues early prevents them from escalating into larger, more costly repairs.
  • Gutter Clearing: Clearing gutters twice a year (typically in spring and fall) is important to prevent water damage to your home’s foundation and exterior walls.
  • Painting and Siding: Maintain the appearance and integrity of your home by addressing any peeling paint or damaged siding every few years, depending on your home’s material and location.

Key Interior Maintenance Tasks

Regular interior maintenance tasks can help keep your home safe and energy-efficient:

  • HVAC System: Schedule professional servicing for your heating and cooling systems in both the spring and fall. This ensures your systems run efficiently and prevents breakdowns during peak seasons.
  • Plumbing: Regularly check for leaks under sinks, around toilets, and near water heaters. Winterize your pipes in colder months to prevent them from freezing and bursting.
  • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Test these detectors monthly and replace batteries at least once a year to ensure proper functioning.

HOA or COA-Specific Maintenance Responsibilities

In HOAs and COAs, certain common areas and shared amenities, like clubhouses, pools, and landscaping, are maintained by the association. Homeowners are still responsible for maintaining portions of their individual property or unit according to the rules set forth in the association’s governing documents. This might include specific guidelines for landscaping, exterior paint colors, or patio and balcony upkeep.

Long-Term Planning and Reserve Studies

In many associations, the Board of Directors is responsible for long-term planning through reserve studies. These studies help predict when major repairs or replacements, like roofing or repaving, will be needed, and they ensure there are adequate funds to cover these projects without the need for special assessments. Homeowners benefit from understanding these schedules to anticipate how shared areas may be impacted.

How Trestle Community Management Helps

Trestle Community Management plays a vital role in supporting Boards and Homeowners by helping associations with proactive planning for common area maintenance, ensuring shared amenities are well-maintained, and aligning these schedules with Homeowner responsibilities. By providing clear communication and support, Trestle ensures that maintenance tasks are completed on time, preventing costly issues and improving the overall living experience for everyone.

For more information on how to stay on top of your property’s maintenance or how Trestle supports communities in maintenance planning, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook. For further inquiries, please contact us at (425) 454-6404.

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