Who is Responsible?
Town of Brookhaven – Responsibilities
- Streets / Roadways: Maintenance, snow removal
- Curbs & Curbing: Maintenance and repair
- Aprons: Maintenance and repair
- Trees: Maintenance of trees within 6 feet of the curb
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Report Damage To: Superintendent of Highways – (631) 451-9200
The Association (HOA) – Responsibilities
Grounds & Landscaping
- Common area lawn care (spring/fall cleanup, weekly mowing, trimming, edging)
- Lawn chemical treatments (fertilization, weed/crabgrass control, liming)
- Planting beds adjacent to homes (unless modified by homeowner)
- Maintenance of trees in common areas
- Irrigation system (maintenance & service requests)
- Snow removal in clubhouse area (not roadways, driveways, or walkways)
- Sidewalks Maintenance
Sewer Lines
- Breakage/blockage from common area tree roots or structural defects (e.g., bad pitch) – with professional confirmation and approval
- Does not cover blockages from improper use (e.g., diapers, excessive paper)
Parking
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Maintenance and resealing of assigned parking spaces at clubhouse
Concrete Walks / Driveways
- Crack repair (>¼ inch) and replacement for liability
- Driveway maintenance/sealing on a rotation basis
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Please Note: Damage due to oil, grease, or auto work billed to homeowner
Pest Control
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Wasps/bees removal only on common grounds
Homeowner/Resident – Responsibilities
Grounds & Landscaping
- Snow removal from personal driveways and walkways
- Maintenance of modified or custom planting beds
- Custom pruning of shrubs
- Maintenance and removal of trees within homeowner plot
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No planting on common grounds
Exterior Home Components
- Chimneys, caps, flashing, skylights
- Gutters and leaders
- Fascia repair
- Sheds (attached – maintain/replace; detached – pre-approval + full responsibility)
- Roof replacement (all types)
- Siding
- Exterior garage doors/windows – maintenance and painting (specific color required)
- Foundations
- Power washing (HOA doesn't provide; homeowners responsible for appearance)
- Fire alarms
- Buried oil tanks (maintenance, inspection, replacement; must follow Town & EPA guidelines)
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Attic vent covers (side of homes)
Shared Structures
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Common fences/walls/gates – joint maintenance with neighbor or full homeowner responsibility
Insurance
- Must obtain HO3 policy (NOT condo insurance)
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Responsible for insurable events (storms, fire, etc.), including tree removal on homeowner plot
Repairs to Home
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All interior repairs
Notes / Special Instructions
- All major repairs must conform to HOA architectural standards
- Permission must be obtained from HOA for exterior changes (e.g., vinyl siding, fences, etc.)