How much is the Brentwood Common Homeowners’s Association maintenance fee?
The fee is $300.00 per month, due on the 1st of each month.
What does this fee cover?
This maintenance fee is assessed to meet the expenses of the administration and the maintenance and repair or replacement of the common elements; to enable the association to meet its other maintenance responsibilities as found in the Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R) and to pay the appropriate utility bills.
The common elements are defined in the CC&Rs; and generally include the Clubhouse and pool, trees, shrubs, grass, fences, streets, parking lots, and most sidewalks. It also includes maintenance expenses for the following HOA responsibilities:
- townhome roofs
- exterior home surfaces (except glass, windows, door hardware, and individual patio areas)
- exterior paint and stain
- gutters and downspouts (except individual patio areas)
- sanitary sewer lines connecting residences to the water distribution system
- water line connecting residences to water distribution system
The Brentwood Common HOA is not responsible for:
- interior damages to your home or garage
- leaks around skylights
- permanent roofing over the patio
If I have a maintenance issue covered by the HOA, what should I do?
A homeowner can write a request for maintenance and drop it off at the office, fax into the office at 210.637.5497, use the request form offered under the “For Homeowners” secure pages, or email.
Emergency maintenance covered by HOA call: Mike 210.778.5823 or Dion 210.725.6775.
What are the homeowner’s responsibilities?
According to the HOA ByLaws and CC&Rs, each owner shall maintain and keep in good repair, on his lot as follows: glass surfaces, patio area, pitched wood shake roofs, window and door fixtures and hardware, landscaping installed by the owner, exterior light fixtures operated from a residence, air conditioning compressor or condenser (including pipes and electrical lines connecting same to residence), utility company meters, circuit breakers and switch panels, electric power service lines and conductors from the exterior of the residence to the point of connecting to the electric utility company’s junction box or transformer, and/or telephone service lines located on the lot but not maintained by the gas and/or phone company.
Are there any other fees or payments for which the homeowner is responsible?
Yes, the HOA holds a group hazard insurance policy which covers damage to the common elements and other home areas of HOA responsibilities (see above). While the payment varies somewhat, the typical amount is $500 a year. The homeowner will receive an invoice in the mail, usually in May of each year. This premium is part of the annual assessment, but not included in the monthly installments (CC&Rs, Article IV, Section 4.11).
The HOA also holds a flood insurance policy for all homes. This payment is typically less than $100 a year and due in November. Homeowners will receive an invoice usually in October. This premium is part of the annual assessment, but not included in the monthly installments.
What kind of homeowner’s insurance should an owner have?
A homeowner should ask their insurance company for a condo/townhome policy. Owner’s insurance need only cover inward from the interior walls and personal possessions. The hazard insurance policy covers the exterior walls and roof.
Is there private security provided for residents?
Statewide Patrol is our security company. The on duty officer contact number is 210.336.8972. If there is an immediate emergency contact 911.
Are there restrictions to placing a construction dumpster or moving container outside the garage for a few days?
CC&Rs, Article VIII, Sections 8.2 and 8.5 prohibit any obstruction to the common area or any nuisance to other owners. Blocking the garage alley is a safety hazard as emergency vehicles (e.g., fire, ambulance) would not have complete access.
Planning home improvements?
Obtain approval first as required by your contract with the HOA. Excerpt from Section 5.1 of the CC&Rs: “No building, fence, wall or other structure shall be commenced, erected or maintained upon the properties, nor shall any exterior addition to or change or alteration therein be made until the plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, color and location of the same shall have been submitted to and approved in writing … by the board of directors of the association.”
