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 repair 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.
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.
Irrigation: The association is responsible for repairs, maintenance and replacement of components related to the irrigation system. Of note, the irrigation systems are fed by separate water meters with usage paid by the association. A leak or other issue with the irrigation system, while it must be repaired, can not be responsible for increases in your personal water bill. If you notice an increase in your water consumption, it must be for a reason that exists within your villa’s plumbing, which is a homeowner responsibility to maintain.
Siding: The association is responsible for repair and replacement of siding.
Shutters: The association is responsible for repairs and replacement of shutters.
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.
Garage Doors: Homeowners are responsible for repair and replacement of garage doors.
Termite Protection & Damage: The association provides termite protection, which includes a warranty to cover any interior termite damage.
Patios: The association is responsible for repairs and replacement of patios.
Decks: The association is responsible for repairs and replacement of decks and deck materials, unless the deck has been enclosed or otherwise altered by the current or a previous homeowner.
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 2 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 is responsible for tree maintenance and removal when needed.
Landscaping: The association is responsible for the maintenance, replacement 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: : The association provides exterior pest control.
Exterior Hose Spigots:: Homeowners are responsible for repair and replacement of exterior spigots.
Mailboxes: The association is responsible for mailbox repairs and replacements.
Driveways: The association is responsible for repair and replacement of driveways.
Sidewalks & Walkways: The city is responsible for sidewalks. The walkways up to front porches from the driveway are the association’s responsibility to repair and replace.
Streets: The streets are public and maintained by the city, except for the last small section of Ladue Bluffs Crossing Drive.
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.
