Maintenance Services

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This is a quick reference guide to the shared responsibility for external property maintenance of individual lots. Please refer to the Property Maintenance and Appearance section of the Community Policies for more details.

Item	Association Responsibility	NOT Association Responsibility
Roof	Shingles, ice shield, underlayment, sheathing, ridge vents, gravity vents, flashing, valleys	Rafters, trusses, mechanical vents, skylights, fixtures, or damage caused by any of these items
Gutters / downspouts	Repair and replacement	Initial installation, gutter guards
Exterior	Siding, trim, building wrap, sheathing	Studs, joists, insulation, wallboard
Chimneys	Crown, mortar joints, mortar wash, caulk between chimney and siding	Other chimney parts
Foundations	Parging, minor joint cracks, crawl space door	Replacement of blocks
Trash enclosures	Repair and replacement	Initial construction
Storage sheds	Roof and exterior surfaces	Initial construction
Fences	Sussex Square perimeter fence	Other fences
Decks	Repair and replacement including steps	Initial construction
Porch exteriors	Repair and replacement	Initial construction, screening
Front walks / ramps	Repair and replacement	Initial ramp construction
Stoops	Repair / replace wood parts, mortar joints	Replacement of bricks
Exterior lampposts	Repair / replacement, photo cells	Light fixtures and bulbs
Painting & staining (where appropriate)	Siding, trim, gutters / downspouts, foundations, SS perimeter fence, trash enclosures, sheds, decks, ramps, stoops, doors, porch exteriors	Porch interiors (except siding)
Trash collection	Weekly pickup	Recycling
Utility systems	Sewer connection between main and dwelling; water connection between meter and dwelling	Sewer and water lines within or beneath dwellings
Grounds / landscaping	Maintenance for lawns, trees, shrubs, front walks, other improvements that may affect the overall appearance of Sussex Square	Elective or non-essential improvements or replacements
Damage due to pests or casualty	None unless damage due to Association negligence	Damage caused by pests, falling trees or branches, water entering dwelling, sewer backup, fire, other casualty