The Association provides for landscaping, snow removal, and maintenance of capital assets, including roadways and parking areas. The Management Company is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the community, and delivery of all services. This includes Grounds Maintenance, Building Maintenance (exterior), Grass Cutting, Snow Removal, Trash Removal and Recycling (provided by the Township of Mahwah), Maintenance Fees Collection, Accounts Payable, Prepare Financial Statements, Prepare Budget, and Process Requests.

Your maintenance fees are based upon the budget developed by your Board of Trustees and the proportionate interest in common elements for your unit type. Maintenance fees are paid monthly and are due on the first day of each month. Prompt payment of the maintenance fees is vital. The Association relies on timely payments to pay its bills on time.

The following items in your unit require periodic maintenance. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to hire a contractor to conduct the necessary inspections and submit the required paperwork to the Management Office.

Fireplaces

Every other year beginning in 2006 fireplaces must be inspected and if necessary they must be cleaned.  Proof of inspection must be provide to the Association office.

Washing Machine Hoses

Washing machine hoses can fail catastrophically even if, when inspected, they show no signs of wear.  They should be replaced every 2 years with braided, reinforced, hoses.  They are less likely to burst.

Dryer Vents

Dryer vents and hoses are to be cleaned every odd year. Proof must be submitted to the Association office.  When lint builds up in dryer vents, the dryer motor has to work harder and can overheat, igniting the lint.  Clean your lint trap often as well.  Failure to provide proof of cleaning will result in fines.

Furnace

Your furnace filter should be replaced monthly.  Replacing your filter not only keeps the air in your home cleaner but also protects  the blower, heating coils, and cooling coils from dirt. If these heating components get dirty, they are difficult and expensive to clean. Changing or cleaning your filters helps protect this critical equipment.

Water Heater

A leaking water heater can not just cause problems for you but also for your neighbors.  Although most water heaters last 10-12 years, it's best to start shopping for a new one if yours is more than 7 years old. Doing some research before your heater fails will enable you to select one that most appropriately meets your needs.

Smoke Detectors

The smoke detectors that came with each unit when built in 1990 are old and not up to current code. It is highly recommended that you replace the hard wired units with ones that are hard wired with a battery back-up system. Any replacement units MUST be both hard wired and battery back-up by law. During any power outage, your existing smoke detectors will not function. All residences must also have a battery operated carbon monoxide detector installed by law. Some newer units are a combination of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and are hard wired with a battery back up. A licensed electrician must perform the installation of any replacement smoke detectors.

For more information about smoke alarms visit the National Fire Protection Association.

Carbon Monoxide Detector

All residences are required by law to have a battery operated carbon monoxide detector installed by law.  If the home is to be sold or rented it MUST have a CO detector.  They should be maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.