Please keep an eye out for Bill Mitchell, our community manager, who will be walking through the neighborhood next month to conduct the annual inspection.
The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that properties are maintained and home values preserved. Visual inspections are conducted from adjacent public access and Association property. Inspectors may document the inspection with photographs. During each inspection all exterior elements located on each property are evaluated in terms of compliance with the Ghent Square Architectural Guidelines, including needed maintenance such as painting, roof repair, windows, damage, etc. Those properties with unauthorized changes or requiring maintenance are then cited in writing. Inspection reports may also identify potential future maintenance problems. Homeowners are given a period of time to respond, make the necessary corrections, or appeal the ARB’s decision to the BOD. Any cost incurred to bring the property into compliance is borne by the Homeowner. As authorized by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and policies adopted by the BOD, there may be penalties associated with failure to comply with citations issued.
Learn more about the ARB and inspections online at https://ghentsquare.net/arb.