The Walk Through News - Seasonal Checklist

The following outline serves as a handy guide for the property manager in their monthly landscape walk-throughs. It is anticipated that this list will facilitate the observation and recording of the various listed maintenance conditions. The manager can then issue work orders or speak with the necessary contractors to facilitate problem resolution.

GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Pools and Spas[1]
Temperature
Tile and Bottom Cleanliness
Water Clarity
Coping
Furniture
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Restrooms[2]
Paper products
Walls and Dividers
Mirrors and Brightwork
Toilets and Urinals
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Roofs[3]
Loose / Missing Tiles
Water ponding
Broken Gutters / Downspouts
Missing Gutters / Downspouts
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Stucco Walls[4]
Stucco Damage
Cleanliness
Paint
Mildew
Sealing bottom 3-inches
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Mailbox Areas[5]
Housing
Mailbox faces
Mailbox locks
Bulletin Boards / Maps
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Streets and Drives[6]
Asphalt drives / Parking (Landscape debris removal)
Fire lanes (painting)
Space numbering / Lining
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Pool Building Exterior[7]
Doors
Trim paint
Stucco
Roof eaves / Fascia
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Wrought Iron Fencing and Gates[8]
Locks and Closures
Paint
Welding
Rust
Bent / Broken
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Pool Building Paints[9]
Stucco
Wood
Metal
Curbs
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Lighting
Broken Lenses & Fixtures
Lights on during the day
Broken post / Bases
Exposed Wires
Timers
Photocells
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Fencing and Walls[11]
Locks, Latches, and Closures
Paint / Water Sealer
Rotten & Rusted Post Bottoms
Wood Rail Perimeter Fencing
Glass View Perimeter Fencing
Block Wall Perimeter Fencing
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
Concrete[12]
Tripping Hazards
Broken Brick / Block
Stains
Cracks
New walkways needed to protect landscape from short cuts
Other:
GENERAL CONDITIONS	NORMAL	ROUTINE	IMMEDIATE
General Areas Of Concern
Graffiti
BBQ's
Stucco Damage
Trim Paint
Oil Stains
Pool Building Wash Down (Power-wash)
Signs needed
Trash / Debris
Pool Building Paint
Unauthorized Storage (Misc./Autos)
Streets and Sidewalks Cleaned
Light Fixtures & Posts Cleaned
Signs Broken
Gutter Cleaning
Landscape Drain Catch Basin
Check Perimeter Fencing

[1] Pools, Spas, Fountains: Keeping furniture arranged, deep cleaned bi-annually, tile cleaned, and trash cans emptied will keep Homeowner complaints to a minimum and encourage Homeowner care of the facilities.
[2] Restrooms:
[4] Stucco Walls: Sealing the bottom of the stucco walls will protect the stucco from dirt, algae, and premature aging and discoloration.
[5] Mailbox Areas: Mailbox faces should be cleaned and buffed quarterly to minimize oxidation.
[6] Streets and Drives: Discolored red fire curbs, faded white parking stripes, and alligatoring of the asphalt are the first things that a Real Estate Appraiser sees when he comes into a community to perform his home appraisal.
[7] Building Exterior: Water and sun causes accelerated deterioration of paint and stucco. Look for Deterioration in areas that have great sun and water exposure; i.e. southwestern exposure on buildings, base of buildings, decks, etc.
[8] Wrought Iron Fencing and Gates: Water collecting around the base of the posts will cause the steel to deteriorate rapidly resulting in costly repairs or premature replacement.
[9] Building Paints: An on-going painting maintenance program will avoid costly repairs and replacement of components by protecting the surfaces from untimely deterioration.
[10] Lighting: Proper operating hours and efficient bulbs will save big dollars. Poorly lit areas or lack of lighting maintenance is one of the most dangerous hazards and an open door to lawsuits.
[11] Fencing and Walls: Unnecessary watering of fences will cause premature rusting and unnecessary replacement within 5 years. Avoid water damage by redirecting landscape / rain water away from doors and buildings. Seal and paint all six sides of doors including any exposed edges.
[12] Concrete: Slick or uneven concrete can be a very dangerous liability. Trees can cause cracking or drop leaves and sap on the walkways making it slick and dangerous.

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