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: Homeowners are responsible for roof repairs and replacement.

 

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

 

Gutters & Downspouts: Homeowners are responsible for repairs and replacement of gutters and downspouts, but the association is responsible for downspout extensions. In simplest terms, if the water hasn’t hit the ground level, it is a homeowner responsibility. Once it’s at a point in the path that it is at ground level, it is the association’s responsibility.

Irrigation: Homeowners are responsible for repairs and replacement of the irrigation system and its components. As this was changed with the 2025 amendment approved by the homeowners at a meeting and an irrigation contract was already in place, the association will continue to provide for all maintenance of the irrigation systems in 2025. In 2026, the association will provide for system start-up, including submission of backflow reports to the City of O’Fallon, and winterization, but will not provide maintenance otherwise. The current contract expires after 2026, and after that point, irrigation maintenance, including submission of backflow reports, will become a homeowner responsibility.

 

Plumbing: Plumbing is a homeowner responsibility to maintain, and there are no plumbing systems common to the association.

 

Sewer Back-Up: Sewer back-ups are a homeowner responsibility to clear or repair, as there are no shared sewer lines before the main.

 

Siding: The association is responsible for repairs and replacement of siding, but this is subject to change if the proposed amendment is approved.

 

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.

 

Foundation: Homeowners are responsible for the foundation.

 

Garage Doors: Homeowners are responsible for repair and replacement of garage doors.

 

Patios: Homeowners are responsible for repairs and replacement of patios.

 

Decks: Homeowners are responsible for repairs and replacement of decks and deck materials.

 

Lawn Care: The association provides lawn care.

 

Snow Removal: Snow removal is provided by the association for driveways and the walkways up to porches. The city plows the public streets. Unless snow accumulation is greater than 3 inches the Board will decide whether snow should be removed or not. Homeowners should be prepared to remove lesser snowfall from their own property if desired.

 

Tree Maintenance: The association provides tree maintenance, except for trees which are not original to development and were planted by a homeowner.

 

Landscaping: The association is responsible for the maintenance and removal, when needed, of original landscaping. Any landscaping installed by a homeowner, which includes all landscaping that isn’t in the front of the property, is a homeowner responsibility to maintain.

 

Exterior Pest Control: : Homeowners are responsible for exterior pest control as needed.

 

Exterior Hose Spigots:: Homeowners are responsible for repair and replacement of exterior spigots.

 

Mailboxes: Homeowners are responsible for mailbox repairs and replacements.

 

Driveways: Homeowners are responsible for repairs and replacement of driveways.

 

Sidewalks & Walkways: The city is responsible for sidewalks. The walkways up to front porches from the driveway are homeowner responsibility to repair and replace.

 

Streets: The streets are public and maintained by the city.

 

Street Lights: Street lights are the responsibility of the city. You can report a street light outage by calling the city at (636) 379-3807 or sending an email to streets[AT]ofallonmo.gov. Replace [AT] with the “@” symbol when sending an email.

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