Homeowner
FAQs

How much is the Brentwood Common Homeowners’ Association fee?
The HOA fee is $429.00 per month. Payment is due on the 1st of each month to Brentwood Common HOA. The Manager will provide you with your account number and the mailing address for your payment.

What does this fee cover?
This maintenance fee is assessed to meet the expenses of the administration, maintenance and repair or replacement of the common elements; to enable the association to meet its other maintenance responsibilities as found in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), and to pay the appropriate utility bills.

The common elements are defined in the CC&Rs and generally include the Clubhouse and pool, trees, shrubs, grass, fences, streets, parking lots, and most sidewalks. It also includes maintenance expenses for the following HOA responsibilities:

• townhome roofs
• exterior home surfaces (except glass, windows, front door hardware)
• exterior paint and stain (except front door)
• gutters and downspouts
• sanitary sewer lines connecting residences to the water distribution system
• water line connecting residences to water distribution system

The Brentwood Common HOA is not responsible for:

• interior damages to your home or garage
• leaks around skylights
• permanent roofing over the patio and other patio fixtures, additions, attachments.

If I have a maintenance issue covered by the HOA, what should I do?
A homeowner should request maintenance through management.

What are the homeowner’s responsibilities?
According to the CC&Rs, each owner shall maintain and keep in good repair, on his lot as follows: glass surfaces, patio area, window and door fixtures and hardware, landscaping installed by the owner, exterior light fixtures operated from a residence, air conditioning compressor or condenser (including pipes and electrical lines connecting same to residence), utility company meters, circuit breakers and switch panels, electric power service lines and conductors from the exterior of the residence to the point of connecting to the electric utility company’s junction box or transformer, and/or telephone service lines located on the lot but not maintained by the gas and/or phone company.

Are there any other fees or payments for which the homeowner is responsible?
Yes, the HOA holds a group hazard insurance policy which covers damage to the common elements and other areas of HOA responsibility (see above). The yearly payment varies, but homeowners paid $1551.17 in 2021. The homeowner will receive an invoice via email or regular mail, usually in May of each year. This premium is part of the annual assessment, but not included in the monthly installments (CC&Rs, Article IV, Section 4.11). The HOA also holds a flood insurance policy as some addresses are located in a special flood zone area. This payment is typically around $110 a year and due in February. Homeowners will receive an invoice usually in January. This premium is part of the annual assessment, but not included in the monthly installments.

What kind of homeowner’s insurance should an owner have?
A homeowner should ask their insurance company for a condo/townhome policy. Owner’s insurance need only cover inward from the studs, and personal possessions. The hazard insurance policy covers the exterior walls and roof.

Is there private security provided for the property?
The HOA is required to retain private security. The security company patrols through the complex four times per night from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. Security personnel walk the property and photograph anything suspicious. Management receives an electronic report each morning of their patrols. The HOA retained security is not a replacement for Police; call 911 if you are in need of law enforcement.

Are there restrictions to placing a construction dumpster or moving container outside the garage for a few days?
CC&Rs, Article VIII, Sections 8.2 and 8.5 prohibit any obstruction to the common area or any nuisance to other owners. Blocking the garage alley is a safety hazard as emergency vehicles (e.g., fire, ambulance) would not have complete access.

Planning home improvements?
First, obtain approval as required by your contract with the HOA. Excerpt from Section 5.1 of the CC&Rs: “No building, fence, wall or other structure shall be commenced, erected or maintained upon the properties, nor shall any exterior addition to or change or alteration therein be made until the plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, color and location of the same shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the board of directors of the association.” Contact the HOA Board of Directors for information and approval of any outside home improvements.