HILLTOP HOA

OWNER RESPONSIBILITY REFERENCE SHEET

     Important Hilltop Homeowners Association (HOA) Documents, Including Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, Rules and Regulations, and FAQS are located at www.hilltophoa.com.

Services Provided by Hilltop HOA (HOA)

     1)  Lawn Mowing, Lawn Treatments, and Fall Leaf Clean-Up. The HOA maintains the original builder installed swales and stormwater basin areas as part of the drainage system. The removal of drainage stones/riprap or otherwise alteration of drainage areas is prohibited.

     2)  Snow Removal for driveways/sidewalks for snowfalls of three (3) inches or greater.

     3)  Pruning of builder-planted pear trees located in the property’s front area.  Mulching is completed once per year in the property’s front bed areas located (not including the courtyard).

     4)  Scheduled painting and staining occur once (1) every five (5) years. (see website)

          a)  Painting/staining includes wood trim, front door/garage door, courtyard fencing/gates, and rear divider fences.

          b)  The homeowner is responsible for the repair or replacement of these items prior to any HOA scheduled painting or staining. If repairs are not done, the home will not be painted/stained by the HOA as scheduled.

          c)  If the repair or replacement does not align with the HOA’s scheduled painting or staining,  The Owner will be responsible for painting or staining (approval needed).

          d)  The HOA does not deviate from the painting and staining schedule.

The HOA is responsible for the maintenance of building surfaces caused by normal wear and tear.

Building Surfaces Covered by HOA for Normal Wear and Tear:

     1)  Siding

     2)  Stucco surfaces

     3)  Roofing and related trim/flashing

     4)  Chimney Surface

     5)  Gutters and Downspouts (not including anything attached to the downspout to direct water away from home)

Other Structural Items Not Covered by HOA:

     1)  Additions or items added by current or previous Owner.

     2)  Building or structural issues related to the home’s interior.

     3)  Windows, skylights, doors/garage doors (other than painting), and light fixtures.

     4)  Chimney topper or other metal components.

     5)  Building or structural issues related to the original home construction including chimney, appliances, fireplace, surface water intrusion, water softener/radon mitigation systems, etc.

     6)  Drainage issues, grading, or piping directing water away from the house located at or below ground level.

     7)  Repair or replacement of decks/lattice work, courtyard fencing/gates, rear divider fences, or retaining walls directly attached to the home.

     The owner is responsible for monitoring and repairing any damage caused by fire, flood, hail, ice, rain, snow, water damage/intrusion, negligence, or other damage not caused by normal wear and tear to their home.  The owner is responsible for contacting their homeowner’s insurance company for any damage not caused by normal wear and tear to their home.

Services NOT Provided by the HOA:

     1)  Snow removal in the courtyard area.

     2)  Regular weeding in all areas located on the homeowner’s property including mulched area around trees, mulched area in front of fence, and the courtyard area. NO common areas are located in the Hilltop HOA.

     3)  Root Shoots: Stems or weedy shoots that grow directly from the base of the tree or the ground surrounding any tree located on a property. Root shoots should be regularly trimmed to the ground or removed.  Do not spray root shoots with weed killer (i.e. Round-Up).  This will kill the tree.

     4)  Lawn Repair including grass seeding.

     5)  Landscape Maintenance (other than mowing) including front, side, and rear areas.

     6)  Repair or maintenance of concrete patios, driveways, and walkways.

     7)  Repair or maintenance of non-original builder items installed by the Owner including, but not limited to:

          a)  Additions

          b)  Damage caused by satellite dish installation

          c)  Patios, or other hardscaping/landscaping improvements (including improvements located inside the courtyard).

     8)  The owner is responsible for sidewalk repair/replacement along the street and driveway repair/replacement.

     9)  The owner is responsible for the removal of fallen trees or tree branches.

     10)  The owner is responsible for the removal of dead plants and plant material.

     11)  The owner is responsible for any lawn or mulched bed restoration required for damage caused by fallen trees or tree branches, exterior improvement projects, trash or debris, or Owner negligence.

     12)  The owner is responsible for the overall attractiveness and appearance of the property.

Any Specific Questions Should Be Directed to the HOA’s Property Manager Adam Westgate at  ManagementHilltopHOA@gmail.com

     Reminder!  All Exterior Additions, Repairs, Alterations, and Changes to the Property’s Exterior Require the Owner to Submit a Written Request to the HOA’s Architectural Committee.

HOA Approval is Required for all Exterior Projects to an Owner Property.

If required HOA Approval has not been obtained, HOA can require correction or removal of any changes.