| As a general rule, the homeowner is responsible for all maintenance and repairs inside the home, any exterior additions or alterations installed by current or previous homeowner, and the heat pump condenser unit located outside the home. The Association is responsible for repairs to and maintenance of the common elements – i.e., the grounds (including parking lots and pool), building exteriors and crawl spaces. But like any rule there are exceptions and clarifications, and these are listed below. | |
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| Basement stairways |
Association – to repair/replace steps, surrounding retaining wall, protective railings and handrails Homeowner – responsible for clearing away leaves, snow; also responsible for drain (if any) at the foot of the stairwell |
| Bay windows | Association – for painting; for repair/replacement of bay window structure if needed. The Association is not responsible for replacing the glass window unless the entire bay window structure is being replaced |
| Other Windows incl. storm windows |
Homeowner – responsible for cleaning and replacing broken glass panes, storm window screens and glass Homeowner – responsible for replacing entire window (for instance, new vinyl-clad replacement windows) Association – paint wood exterior window frames and canes |
| Concrete “stoops” approx. 4 ft x 4 ft “limited common” area at front door and kitchen door |
Association – responsible for repair/replacement of concrete slab |
Concrete thresholds |
Association – responsible for repair/replacement of concrete |
| Entry doors including door jambs |
Association – responsible for painting; see groundskeeping Homeowner – responsible for cleaning (including inset window, if any) > Replacement due to damage or wear-and-tear from age – cost will be shared 50/50 between the Association and the owner; however, the Association reserves the right to limit the replacement cost it will bear as a common expense > Any replacement for aesthetic reasons will be borne by the owner |
| Front door surrounds |
Association – responsible for repairs and painting see groundskeeping |
| Front covered porches roof, supporting pillars and concrete slab |
Association – responsible for repairs, replacement and painting of porch structure and concrete portion of porch |
| Before installing a new storm door, light fixture, house numbers or mailbox, check with the ARB to ensure that the style is consistent with the overall “look” at TOP. | |
| Storm doors | Homeowner – for repair, replacement and cleaning |
| Light Fixtures at front & rear doors |
Homeowner – replace bulbs; repair/replace fixture |
| Mail boxes, mail slots |
Homeowner |
| House numbers | Homeowner |
| Please see groundskeeping for more information on the following: | |
| Outside faucets | Association – responsible for repairs and replacement of the faucet, shut-off valve and piping, However, if the water line is located inside the owner’s basement, the Association is only responsible for the outside faucet (“hose bib”) portion. |
| Porch/stair wrought iron railings | Association – responsible for repairs, replacement and painting |
| Privacy fences both wood and brick at the unit rear | Association – responsible for repairs, and replacement and painting of wood privacy fences |
| Shutters | Association – responsible for repairs, replacement and painting |
| Vents, vent covers dryer vent covers, bathroom or kitchen ventilation units that vent to the outside |
Homeowner - However, gable end vents (located on the ends of the building near the peak of the roof), and roof soffit vents are the Association’s responsibility |