Condo II – November 2024
“Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all”
As we all know the new budget began on October 1st. Please make sure you are paying the correct amount of common charges. If you have not done so, please contact your financial institution to change the monthly common charge amount if you make automatic payments. Remember that it is the homeowner’s responsibility to make sure your account is current, not only with common charges but with billbacks as well. Your account needs to be current to avoid any overdue balance fees. You can request a customer ledger from the HOA office which will tell you the status of your account. If you have any questions, the office will be able to assist you.
In regards to fire prevention remember that it is your responsibility as a homeowner to clean and maintain your dryer vents and furnaces. It is mandatory to have these cleaned and inspected. Please submit the proper paperwork to the Condo II Board. It is also a good time to check the expiration dates of your fire extinguishers, and any extra smoke and or carbon monoxide detectors and replace them if needed. It is imperative that we all do our part in keeping this community safe.
Please remember that hose bibs MUST be shut off. This is the responsibility of each homeowner. When the weather is very cold the water can freeze inside the pipes. Although you have shut off the valve inside your house, there will still be some water left inside the pipes. It is important to drain this water so there is no chance of it freezing. If the water is left in the pipe, it can cause them to burst thus causing unnecessary damage/flooding to your unit. If you have any questions or have trouble doing this, you can contact maintenance and someone will be able to help you.
As a reminder, there is NO assigned parking in Condo II. Vehicles must have a valid handicap placard in order to park in handicap spaces. Vehicles are not permitted to park in no-parking zones. Please pay attention to the signs posted around the condo. Also, all vehicles must have a valid registration and inspection stickers affixed to the car. Residents violating any of the above will be stickered and towed at the owner’s expense.
If you would like access to the basement, the basement hours are as follows:
• Second Saturday of every month from 11-11:15 am
• Fourth Sunday of every month from 11-11:15 am
Holiday hours are as follows:
• November 30th 11 to 12 pm
• December 7th 11 to 12 pm
• January 4th 11 to 12 pm
• January 11th 11 to 12 pm
Please make sure all items being stored in the basement are sealed in clear plastic containers that clearly state the resident’s name, address, and phone number.
According to the Condo II By-Laws, article III, section 6, states that all maintenance, including plumbing stoppages, shall be made by the respective homeowners at their own expense. In the event of an emergency backup/ stoppage/clog, you may call Bretton Woods Maintenance to assess the situation. Maintenance will then determine if they are capable of resolving the issue or if a plumber needs to be called. The Condo II plumber will bill the homeowner directly. Any plumber performing work in any of our buildings must be licensed and insured. Residents should never pour grease down the drains. This causes severe damage to the pipes and clogs. In addition, residents should never flush anything besides toilet paper down toilets. Including ‘flushable wipes. They are not flushable and must be put in a wastebasket for disposal.
For those of you who are snowbirds, please make sure that you leave your key with someone and let the condo know in case of an emergency. Also, leave a phone number where you can be reached as well. Make sure to properly winterize your condo before you leave.