A “lot” means any residential Lot or parcel of land shown upon any Recorded subdivision map or Recorded parcel map of any portion of the Properties, with the exception of the Common Area. (See CC&Rs Article I, Section 1.28.)
An “exclusive use” maintenance area is a portion of the Association Maintenance area that is designated for the sole benefit of the owners of the lot. If a Lot has any architectural improvement (either approved, unapproved, or grandfathered), then maintenance of that improvement is the sole responsibility of the homeowner. Examples: metal gates, landscape, satellite dishes and replacement windows.
Homeowner Maintenance Responsibility means that the homeowner is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, repairing, and, when necessary, replacing components to equally match existing architectural standards (style, finish, size, etc.) See Evergreen ARC Pre-Approved Improvements and Evergreen Architectural Guidelines & Application Form for more details.
Component
Maintenance Responsibility
Controlling Authority
Association Maintenance Area
- Paseos/sidewalks
- Stair railings & steps
- Landscaping
- Irrigation systems
- Light posts & lights
- Streets & curbs
- Signs
- Mailbox posts
- Utility boxes
- Roof (tiles/slates, flashings, vent pipes, chimney, eaves, fascia,soffits, other architectural elements)
- Garage address light
- Front address lights
- Wood trim (not connected to roof)
- Gutters & downspouts
- Balcony railing
Association
Article I, Section 1.8, 1.16
Article IX, Section 9.2
“Exclusive Use” Association Maintenance Area
- Windows (muntin, screen, glass, frame)
- Front door
- Garage door (panels, spring, wheels, track, opener)
- Irrigation & drainage system on lot serving lot
- Patio door (French, sliding glass)
- Balcony door, deck
- Wood gate
- Mailbox (enclosure, door, hinge)
- Patio, balcony and other exterior lights
Homeowner
Association will paint front doors, garage doors, certain balcony/patio doors, and mailboxes during Reserve painting cycles.
Homeowner’s with balconies are responsible for weatherproof sealing.
Article I, Section 1.27, 1.28
Article IX, Section 9.1
Residence Structure
- Electrical: house number light
Association
Article I, Section 1.8
Rules and Regulations, Section II
- Plumbing: main lines external to lot
Association
Article IX, Section 9.2
- Living space
- Attic
- Garage
- Ceilings and walls (internal)
- Interior improvements
- Fireplace, flue
- Plumbing, gas, water & all utilities (main lines internal to lot)
- Foundation, slab
- Electrical (residential exterior lights, electric panel)
- HVAC: Heating, vents, air conditioning
- Water heater
Homeowner
Article I, Section 1.8, 1.27
Article IX, Section 9.1
Block Walls
- Party Wall – (wall between properties)
Homeowner (shared)
Article IX, Section 9.1
- Garden Wall – (wall connecting owners house with party wall)
Homeowner
Article IX, Section 9.1
Article IX, Section 9.3
- Front and back perimeter walls – adjacent to lot (interior surface)
Homeowner (interior surface)
Association (exterior surface, structural integrity and wall cap)
Article I, Section 1.39
Article IX, Section 9.1, 9.2
- Perimeter wall and wrought-iron fence – not adjacent to a lot
Association
Article IX, Section 9.2
Pests
- Termites, wasps, bees, ants, rodents, birds on homeowner’s lot
Homeowner
Article IX, Section 9.1
- Termites, wasps, bees, ants, rodents, birds in Association Maintenance area
Association
Article IX, Section 9.2
Damage, Cleaning, Repair
If it is determined that any component in the community was damaged directly or indirectly by either the homeowner, tenant, guest, or a vendor hired by a homeowner, then 100% of the repair cost will be the homeowner’s responsibility. This can include dropping something heavy or sharp to cause damage, attaching hooks or screws to exterior surfaces, installation of new windows that result in water leaks, damage related to home improvement, etc.
The Association will only pay for cleaning in Association Maintenance areas, but will not pay for cleaning in “exclusive use” Association Maintenance areas. Cleaning is defined as removing dirt, debris, insects, animal waste, cobwebs, trash, and any other unwanted debris. If the Association does handle a cleaning, either because of an emergency or safety situation, the Association will invoice the homeowner the cost of cleaning. This includes cleaning in Association Maintenance areas (common areas) that can be directly attributable to a homeowner (i.e. paint or dust on the street or sidewalk due to interior home construction).
FAQs
My home foundation has shifted, and it is causing cracks in my home walls. Will the Association pay for repairs?
The Association is not responsible for repairs related to a problem with the original foundation slab. Repairs of this nature can be expensive. The Board recommends contacting a licensed contractor that is experienced with foundation repairs.
Will the Association pay to have a beehive or bird nest removed from my roof eave?
The Association will not pay for the removal of a pest on a Lot. The remediation of any pest is best handled by experienced and trained professionals. Any homeowner who attempts their own remediation and damages any exterior surface of their Lot will be responsible for repair costs.
The exception is if the Board is in the process of another project (e.g. painting), and needs to proceed with maintenance that is ordinarily responsible by the homeowner. In such cases, the Board will attempt to communicate with the homeowner to settle on a mutually agreeable price and timeline.
Will the Association cover my costs to have my home remediated for termites?
The Association will not pay for costs related to termite remediation (e.g. tenting, insecticides), nor repairing the external entry point for the pests (e.g. wood trim).
My mailbox door broke off. Will the Association fix it?
Homeowners are responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing all components of their mailbox enclosure.
Can I replace my garage door with a different style?
Garage doors must remain consistent with Evergreen’s current garage door style. The only “upgrade” that is allowed is an insulated garage door, provided that it does not change the appearance of the panels.