
This is a quick reference guide to the shared responsibility for external property maintenance of individual lots. Please refer to the Property Maintenance and Appearance section of the Community Policies for more details.
| Item | Association Responsibility | NOT Association Responsibility |
| Roof | Shingles, ice shield, underlayment, sheathing, ridge vents, gravity vents, flashing, valleys | Rafters, trusses, mechanical vents, skylights, fixtures, or damage caused by any of these items |
| Gutters / downspouts | Repair and replacement | Initial installation, gutter guards |
| Exterior | Siding, trim, building wrap, sheathing | Studs, joists, insulation, wallboard |
| Chimneys | Crown, mortar joints, mortar wash, caulk between chimney and siding | Other chimney parts |
| Foundations | Parging, minor joint cracks, crawl space door | Replacement of blocks |
| Trash enclosures | Repair and replacement | Initial construction |
| Storage sheds | Roof and exterior surfaces | Initial construction |
| Fences | Sussex Square perimeter fence | Other fences |
| Decks | Repair and replacement including steps | Initial construction |
| Porch exteriors | Repair and replacement | Initial construction, screening |
| Front walks / ramps | Repair and replacement | Initial ramp construction |
| Stoops | Repair / replace wood parts, mortar joints | Replacement of bricks |
| Exterior lampposts | Repair / replacement, photo cells | Light fixtures and bulbs |
| Painting & staining (where appropriate) | Siding, trim, gutters / downspouts, foundations, SS perimeter fence, trash enclosures, sheds, decks, ramps, stoops, doors, porch exteriors | Porch interiors (except siding) |
| Trash collection | Weekly pickup | Recycling |
| Utility systems | Sewer connection between main and dwelling; water connection between meter and dwelling | Sewer and water lines within or beneath dwellings |
| Grounds / landscaping | Maintenance for lawns, trees, shrubs, front walks, other improvements that may affect the overall appearance of Sussex Square | Elective or non-essential improvements or replacements |
| Damage due to pests or casualty | None unless damage due to Association negligence | Damage caused by pests, falling trees or branches, water entering dwelling, sewer backup, fire, other casualty |
NOTE: The Association is not responsible for maintenance of glass, windows, screens, doors, skylights, awnings.