In our decades of experience, we at Associa have witnessed, first-hand, what happens when you don’t keep up with regular spring maintenance. In this "HOA Spring Inspections Checklist: Reduce Safety & Liability Risks" ebook, Jamie Luke, senior vice president of Associa OnCall, details the spring risks and liabilities associations must avoid to have an enjoyable season.

The Cost of Deferred Maintenance

Changing weather conditions can significantly affect your community’s infrastructure. In fact, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that 403 weather events from 1980-2024 produced nearly $3 trillion in damages. 

Regularly maintaining your community is important—especially in the season of spring storms. By addressing small spring tasks now, like patching up roof leaks, securing sidewalk cracks, or refreshing the grounds of the outdoor play area, you may be able to avoid the costly consequences of deferred maintenance later.

Related: HOA Spring Maintenance Toolkit

Inside the Guide

Our "HOA Spring Inspections Checklist: Reduce Safety & Liability Risks" ebook is FREE to download. Here's a preview of what we'll discuss:

• Insurance risks: Large claims, insurance deductible and premium increases, personal liability concerns for board members. 
• Exterior and structural risks: Potential risks related to buildings, hardscapes, trees, and landscaping. 
• Building risks checklist: Roof leaks, siding, uneven flooring, and more.
• Hardscape risks checklist: Covering tripping hazards, potholes, faded striping, and other issues.
• Trees and landscaping risks checklist: Dead limbs, fungus, hollow trunks, etc. 
• Amenities risks: Potential risks related to pools, playgrounds, fitness rooms, and clubhouses. 
• Pool risks checklist: Lifeguards, safety equipment, rules, and other must-haves/must-dos.
• Playground risks checklist: Equipment height and anchoring, rust and structural wear, and other hazards.
• Fitness room and clubhouse risks checklist: Reminders for lighting, fire safety, flooring, etc. 
• Storm and seasonal risk prep: Tips on preparing for the damaging effects of spring storms.

Read More: The Ultimate Spring Clean: 5 Unnecessary Things to Remove From Your HOA Duties

Additional HOA Maintenance Content

Spring Landscaping Ideas for HOA Homeowners

Maintaining your home’s landscaping is a great way to do good for your homeowners’ association and your personal property. Read this to discover spring landscaping ideas for homeowners that are cost-effective and typically community-compliant. 

10 HOA Maintenance Tips for a Safer Summer

In this ebook, Jamie Luke shares vital tips to help your association prepare for essential summer upkeep.

HOA Fall Maintenance Checklist

Download this free guide to set your fall maintenance schedule for buildings, amenities, landscaping, grounds, systems, and supplies.

HOA Winter Maintenance Guide

We developed a comprehensive winter maintenance guide to help you navigate the colder conditions. Download it to learn about everything you should do to sustain a functional and well-operated community.

Seasonal HOA Maintenance Tips

There are things all associations can do to maintain operations, structures, security, and resident satisfaction throughout the year. Read this list of the top maintenance and landscaping tasks you can tackle during any season to learn more! 

Maintenance Tips: 7 Ways to Maintain Your Community’s Playground

Well-maintained playgrounds offer a safe place for families to gather and kids to have fun. Read to this learn seven maintenance tips for proper upkeep of your community’s playground year-round.

Tips For Repurposing Your Community’s Outdated Amenities

Amenities are designed to offer recreation, utility, or other benefits, but they can lose value if they’re considered outdate, not utilized, become neglected, or deteriorate with age. Read this to find out why these amenities may need repurposing, what changes can be made, and tips on how to do it.