Maintenance Guidelines

The following is a summary of the Association's responsibilities with regard to maintenance of the common area.

GROUNDS

1. SNOW REMOVAL: Our streets are owned and cleared by the Town of Brookhaven. The clubhouse area is maintained by the Association. Home driveways and walkways are the responsibility of the homeowner.
   
   
2. LAWN MAINTENANCE: The Association employs contractors to maintain the common area lawns. The specification includes spring cleanup, fall cleanup, grass cutting weekly in growing season, trimming weekly, and edging monthly. These are subject to change and adjustment based on weather.
   
   
3. LAWN CHEMICALS: The Association employs a licensed contractor to apply the following chemicals on the lawns:
   • fertilization - 4 applications
   • weed killer - 2 application
   • crab grass pre-emergent - 1 application
   • liming - as required
   The above specifications are subject to change.
   
   
4. PLANTING BEDS: All beds adjacent to homes that are not modified by homeowners (including flowers, plantings, or mulching) are maintained by the Association’s lawn maintenance contractor. Maintenance includes spring and fall clean-ups and pruning of the shrubbery, twice per season. No beds are allowed on common ground. Custom pruning is the responsibility of the homeowner.
   
   
5. TREES PLANTED IN THE COMMON AREA: These shall be maintained by the Association. Trees planted within the homeowner’s plot lines shall be the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain and remove if necessary. No trees are to be planted on common ground.
   
   
6. IRRIGATION SYSTEM: This is maintained by the Association staff and/or outside contractors. Service request forms are available at the clubhouse or online at https://strathmorecourt.com.
   
   
7. SEWER LINES: Those that are affected by common area tree roots or breakage shall be the responsibility of the Association. This does not include blockage or stoppage due to unnatural causes (e.g. diapers, excess paper, feminine napkins, etc.). Reimbursement will be made in certain cases. The Association also covers defects of sewer lines due to such things as bad pitch, when determined by a professional service and approved by the Association.
   
   
8. DRIVEWAYS: Are meant for non-commercial vehicles and are maintained by the Association. The Association reseals the driveways on a rotation schedule. All cars MUST be removed at that time so we may complete that work.
   
   
9. ROADWAYS, CURBING, SIDEWALKS, APRONS: These are dedicated to the Town of Brookhaven, which is responsible for their maintenance; such maintenance is based on the Town’s budget and standards. To report damage, contact the Town of Brookhaven’s Superintendent of Highways at 631-451-9200.

INSURABLE SITUATIONS

The Strathmore Court Homeowners Association, Inc. is not responsible for any repairs or replacements to the home caused by an insurable event, including removal of trees within the homeowner plot.

Insurable events include, but are not limited to, windstorms, severe blizzards, major rainstorms, hurricanes, fires, etc.

Homeowners are required by the by-laws and declaration to insure their homes (HO3 policy). The community is a Townhome PUD and not a condominium-type development.

INSURANCE: The homeowner is responsible for properly obtaining dwelling insurance. The proper policy is an “HO3 type”. Coverage should include full replacement cost for the home, general liability and contents coverage. It is recommended that the homeowner obtain legal and professional insurance advice as required.

The Association does not insure the homes and accordingly does not carry homeowner's insurance. Homeowners must insure their deeded property.

NOTE: All major repairs must meet Association standards and the architectural appearance of the community must be adhered to.