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The Ashbury Homeowners Association

The Orchards Ashbury Homeowners Association has contracted with Property Specialists Corporation to oversee the Care & Maintenance of the community. Below is a list of frequently asked questions about condominium living at The Orchards, as well as the current Association budget. The source for these answers is the Ashbury Master Deed and the Association Bylaws, parts of the Purchaser Information Booklet.

What maintenance is handled by the Association?

  • Lawn mowing
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Fertilization & weed control
  • Snow plowing (streets & driveways)
  • Rubbish removal
  • Tree trimming
  • Exterior painting and staining
  • Maintenance/repair of roofs
  • Tuck pointing of brick exterior
  • Maintenance of common roads
  • Maintenance of common landscape, fencing, and open areas
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Exactly what lawn services are provided and what is the schedule?

  • Cutting and trimming will be done on Thursday's
  • Edging will be done every other week
  • Fertilization & weed control - May, July and September
  • Bed maintenance will be done the 1st of each month
  • Bush trimming this year will be done in the fall only
  • Fall leaf clean up will be done in October
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Who waters the lawns and pays for water and repairs to the system?

The Association will totally maintain the irrigation system for the entrance and 29 Mile Road right of way. Individual homeowners will each have their own irrigation system and controls, and will pay for the water they use to keep their landscaping healthy and attractive; however, the Association will pay for spring turn on, repairs to all irrigation components outside the home, and annual "blow-out" before winter.
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What is considered to be Common Area lighting? Who makes repairs? Who will replace fixtures? Who pays for electricity?

The Association will totally maintain the two entrance pole lights. Community night lighting will be provided by two photocell operated coach lights on each homeowner's garage, as well as one rear light on each house. Each owner must clean these fixtures, replace the bulbs, and take care of other normal maintenance. Each owner must also pay for the electricity of their three night lights.
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Who is responsible for broken glass?

The Master Deed states that any repair or replacement not covered by insurance or subject to "deductible provisions" are the responsibility of the homeowner.
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Who obtains the insurance coverage for the home?

The short answer is that the Association has elected to obtain all risk hazard insurance on each dwelling and public liability insurance as well. There is a lengthy description in the by-laws dealing with insurance which should be reviewed carefully by each owner. Owners will need to carry insurance for personal property. Owners may also wish to carry other insurance in addition to these coverage's. We are glad to review with owners the coverages and method by which the amounts of coverage are calculated.
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Can I make exterior changes or add improvements to my home?

No owner shall make significant alterations on the exterior without expressed written approval of the Association.
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What color are window treatments to be?

White, off-white, or beige
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Can I have pets?

Yes, (certain restrictions do apply).
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Can I store anything outside at the rear of my home?

No. Storage must be in the garage.
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Can I store vehicles outside of my home?

Passenger autos only. (This prohibition includes trailers, boats, RV's, motorcycles, snowmobiles or commercial vehicles.)
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