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4 CONDO COMMUNITIES Your community maintenance plan should center around the upkeep of building exteriors, sidewalks and driveways. 1. Service HVAC systems annually. Maintenance of in-suite systems is the owner's responsibility and not the condo association's. Owners should thoroughly review their homeowner's manual, provided by the developer and follow the recommended instructions to maintain these systems. Change air filters twice per year to avoid breakdowns. 2. Keep the amenities in top shape and conduct regular inspections. Following a proactive maintenance plan is critical in order to meet the expectations in your governing documents. While having maintenance contracts in place with reputable service providers is prudent, it is also expected of the board and site caretaker to visually inspect the amenity areas daily and check for damage. 3. Gas lines for common area barbecues must be inspected regularly. Check for signs of corrosion, wear and tear or any other indication of damage on common area BBQ. Hire a certified inspector to inspect proper operations of the gas lines and the unit itself every year. Remind homeowners of proper use and storage of propane gas tanks and post reminder notices in the building and on the condo's website of applicable bylaws and expectations. 4. Do not take your in-suite hose connections for granted. Hose connections to washing machines, dishwashers and sinks will require regular maintenance and inspections. Hiring a professional plumber at least once every two years to inspect and replace these key components could save homeowners and the condo community money. 5. When the condo board cleans drier vents from the outside, ask homeowners to clean them from the inside. While the condo community is responsible for cleaning drier vents from the exterior, homeowners should also hire the same contractor to clean the drier vents from the inside at the same time. Additionally, the thick drier hose should also be replaced once every three years depending on usage. - Laszlo Antal Business Development Associa British Columbia 3 2 4 5 6 7