Exterior Inspections Starting in April 2024
Hello Arrowood Homeowners:
Sequoia Management will be starting exterior covenants inspections in April. Attached are the Guidelines for Arrowood HOA. Please pay particular attention to Section 3.8 through 3.11 regarding maintenance and landscaping standards. We will be sending letters for violations noted and viewable from the sidewalk or front during our inspections.
Some of the most common violations we typically see are below:
- Trash bin in view on non-collection day
- Lawn needs mowing, edging, weeding. No bare dirt areas allowed.
- Remove dead tree/stump or dead shrubs (shrubs must be trimmed and well maintained)
- Planting beds need weeding or cleaning
- Trees or shrubs overgrown and growing into house, blocking walkways/sidewalks
- Landscape border edging does not match throughout (cinder blocks not allowed)
- Lawn Ornaments over 2’ not allowed, no bird baths, ponds/fountains in front
- Dirty siding or foundation walls
- Missing Shutters or shutters and front door colors do NOT match
- Misc. Items being stored in front of house, driveway, porch (including mulch/soil bags)
- Garage door color not approved (only white, off-white or almond allowed)
- Storm door color not approved (must match door trim or front door color)
- Front windows missing grids/mullions, damaged window screens
- Excessive plastic planter pots in front and empty pots or pots with weeds are not allowed
- Fading/peeling exterior paint on shutters, doors, and trim (including mailboxes)
- Missing or faded address numbers (check guidelines for allowed styles)
- Broken, warped, or missing fence boards, badly faded fence stain
- Rotted/damaged wood trim on house or damaged siding
- NO Window AC Units Allowed without ARC approval
- Remove Temporary string lights or rope lights in front (holiday lights or garden lights)
- Spot lights not permitted on front unless facing the house.
- Removed unused Satellite Dishes and brackets etc. (no more than 2 and not allowed on fences/decks)
- Furniture in front only allowed on porch. (folding chairs not permitted)
- Playsets, recreation equipment only allowed in rear. Sports nets not allowed in front when not in use
This list is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. Other unlisted items may be in violation. Please review the attached guidelines and remember that the exterior of the home must be properly maintained and kept in a neat and orderly condition.
Thank you for your cooperation to keep Arrowood HOA looking beautiful.
Sincerely,
Haley Furr, Senior Community Manager, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Sequoia Management Company
703-803-9641