What am I responsible to maintain and what is the association responsible to maintain?

While it’s impossible to provide an all-inclusive list, a partial list is below. If your answer isn’t here, please ask us and we’ll get it published for the next person who may be wondering.

 

Roof: The association is responsible for roof repairs and replacement.

 

Interior Damage from Roof Leak: Homeowners are responsible for repairing interior damage from roof leaks.

 

Gutters & Downspouts: The association is responsible for repairs, replacement and cleaning of gutters and downspouts.

 

Skylights: Homeowners are responsible for repair and replacement of skylights.

 

Plumbing: Plumbing is the responsibility of the homeowner to the extent plumbing serves a single unit. Plumbing that serves more than one unit is the responsibility of the association to maintain.

 

Sewer Back-Up: Sewer back-ups are a homeowner responsibility to clear or repair to the extent they serve one unit. If the issue exists at a point that serves more than one unit, it becomes the association’s responsibility.

 

Siding: The association is responsible for repair and replacement of siding.

 

Exterior Doors & Doorframes: Homeowners are responsible for repair and replacement of exterior doors.

 

Windows & Screens: Windows and window screens are homeowner responsibility to maintain and repair. If windows are replaced, they must be aesthetically identical to the original windows.

 

Light Fixtures: Homeowners are responsible to repair and replace light fixtures if the light fixture serves a single unit. All light fixtures common to the buildings are the association’s responsibility to repair and replace.

Decks: Homeowners are responsible for repairs and replacement of decks and deck materials. However, the association will provide of painting and staining of outward facing materials on decks which were original to development.  If your deck protrudes from the building and is not in line with the building lines, it is not original and wholly your responsibility to maintain. If your deck is recessed into the building and within the building lines, it is original and the outward-facing surfaces will be maintained.

 

Lawn Care: The association provides lawn care.

 

Snow Removal: Snow removal is provided by the association for the private streets and walkways.

 

Tree Maintenance: The association is responsible for tree maintenance and removal when needed.

 

Landscaping: The association is responsible for the maintenance and removal, when needed, of original landscaping.

 

Exterior Pest Control: : The association provides exterior pest control.

 

Driveways: The association is responsible for repair and replacement of driveways.

 

Sidewalks & Walkways: The association is responsible for maintaining the sidewalks.

 

Streets: All asphalt street surfaces are the responsibility of the association to maintain.

 

Street Lights: Street lights are owned and operated by Ameren Missouri. Any street light outages or other damages should be reported to them at (314) 342-1111.

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