Option A: Homeowner-Managed Exterior Model

Under this model, responsibility for exterior components serving an individual unit would rest primarily with that unit’s owner.


What This Includes


Owners would be responsible for:


  1. Roof repairs and replacement
  2. Siding repair and replacement
  3. Gutters and downspouts
  4. Exterior trim and related components
  5. Funding and coordinating exterior work


The Association’s role would focus on:


  1. Enforcing architectural standards
  2. Ensuring maintenance compliance
  3. Approving exterior modifications as required


Financial Impact


  1. Association dues would reflect reduced exterior maintenance obligations.
  2. Owners would budget individually for major exterior repairs and replacements.
  3. Reserve funding for exterior components would be limited or eliminated at the Association level.


Potential Advantages


  1. Lower baseline dues
  2. Greater owner control over timing and contractor selection
  3. Individual discretion over project execution (within community standards)


Considerations


  1. Owners must independently plan and fund large expenses such as roof replacement.
  2. Variation in maintenance timing may occur.
  3. Strong enforcement may be required to maintain consistent appearance.
  4. Risk of deferred maintenance may increase if owners delay repairs.


Option B: Association-Managed Exterior Model

Under this model, the Association would assume responsibility for maintaining, repairing, and replacing exterior components of all units.


What This Includes


The Association would manage:


  1. Roof repairs and replacements
  2. Siding repair and replacement
  3. Gutters and downspouts
  4. Exterior trim and related components
  5. Vendor contracting and project oversight
  6. Long-term reserve planning for exterior components


Financial Impact


  1. Association dues would be structured to fund exterior maintenance and long-term replacement.
  2. Reserve contributions would support major projects such as roofing cycles.
  3. Costs would be shared across the community.


Potential Advantages


  1. Centralized project coordination
  2. Uniform exterior standards and appearance
  3. Professional management of major capital projects
  4. Predictable long-term funding through reserves
  5. Reduced need for individual owners to coordinate large repairs


Considerations


  1. Higher baseline dues compared to a homeowner-managed model
  2. Less individual discretion over project timing and contractor selection
  3. Increased administrative responsibility at the Association level


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