Maintenance

Owner vs HOA maintenance responsibilities are outlined below.

Maintenance and safety reminders

Water cutoff valve for your condo; know where it is in case of an emergency, make sure it is working properly, turn it off when you will be away from home for more than a day.
Regularly check for toilet leaks, flapper condition, loose or broken flush handle. Consider installing new water efficient toilets.
Collect used oils and grease in a can and dispose in the trash once it has cooled, do not pour down the kitchen sink drain!
Faucet leaks; replace washers or install new faucets, check drains for leaks
A/C drip line; make sure it is clear.
Water heater; check for water in the pan, warranties are good for only 6 to 10 years. Replace it before it starts leaking! Install a automatic cutoff switch.
Water sensor alarms; make sure you have one on the floor in your utility closet and replace the battery annually
Keep your utility closet drain line open. The following product comes highly recommended; Rectorseal 68115 Hydrex A/C Tabs-200 Tablet Bottle, available via Amazon for $18. Pouring a few ounces of bleach down the drip line helps keep it clear as well.

Common walkways must remain clear
Keep a 1A-10BC fire extinguisher near your kitchen, but not in the kitchen
Replace the batteries in your smoke & co2 alarms annually
Keep your sprinkler heads and covers free of caulk, spackle and paint
Have your gas logs serviced annually
Have your dryer vent cleaned at least every other year
Minimize use of portable electric heaters, do not use space heaters!
Minimize clutter throughout your home, porches and closets
Storage of any kind under wooden stairs is prohibited
Gas and charcoal grills on porches or decks are strictly prohibited; no open flames allowed
National Fire Safety week is October 4-10

Please keep your decks/porches clean and clutter free
Stain/seal your deck and paint your porch railing every five years
Regular preventative maintenance of your heating/cooling system will save you money in the long term, remember to replace your air return filters regularly
Switching all your light bulbs to LED will save energy and money on your electric bill