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PROPERTY INSPECTIONS​

Note: This page is part of the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of 

Directors.


The quality of our community is only as good as the quality of each property 

within the community. In some cases, the integrity of the home and/or the 

safety of people are affected when standards that are set forth by the HOA 

are not followed.


Additionally, like most HOA's, our HOA has a design standard that creates 

unity and harmony from one home to the next. The developer has chosen 

colors and design to match or complement each other. It is important for 

each homeowner to regularly maintain the design, the colors and good 

condition of their property according to these basic standards.


Rockland Village HOA and its property management will make every effort to 

help homeowners in their efforts. As such, this page is provided as a 

reference for proper colors, materials, standards, etc. More detailed 

information is provided in your HOA documents under the "Rockland Village 

Homeowners Association Design & Maintenance Standards" portion.


As always, if you have any questions you may contact the property 

management company for further assistance.


Inspections - Our management company will perform regular inspections 

for each home and property. Individual homeowners will be sent notices for 

items that need to be addressed. The homeowner is given a period of time 

to correct the items and notify the property management of the corrections. 

It is mandatory to make the necessary corrections as instructed by 

management. If the homeowner has any questions, they must contact 

management as soon as they receive notice.


To make sure that you pass inspection successfully, please be sure to 

regularly check the following items. Keep in mind that this is only a partial 

check list. You should refer to your homeowner documents for complete 

details of required maintenance and design standards.


**ATTENTION** ARC approval is required from the HOA before repairing 

or replacing exterior elements of your home and property. For the sake of 

identifying the proper materials, colors, methods, and required permits or 

inspection checks, please contact the management for an ARC application for 

any exterior work. Any changes to the exterior of your property without an 

ARC approval will result in a violation so please contact management to 

inquire about alterations, modifications, or additions to standard designs.

BASIC INSPECTION CHECK LIST

Paint Peeling or damaged paint must be corrected with original colors. 

 Mold, mildew, rust, and algae growth on paint must be removed.


Fences Broken, missing or leaning fences must be straightened and/or 

repaired to original style. Regular power washing and sealant is necessary to 

extend the life of wooden fences. Since the fencing in our community is 

connected between homeowners, the fence seal should be a clear sealant. 

Brick fences should be power washed to remove mold, mildew and algae.


Decks Decks must be in good repair and meet county code for design and 

safety. Decks with peeling paint or worn stain must be cleaned and re-painted or re-

sealed.


Stair Rails All stair rails should be checked for stability and movement. 

Remove rust, secure bolts and paint with rust resistant exterior matching 

paint which is suitable for metal.


Stairs Stone or concrete stairs should be free of mold, mildew, algae, 

broken or missing pieces.


Exterior Doors All exterior doors and door hardware, including locks, 

doorbells and kick-plates, should be in working condition. Door colors should 

match original colors as provided by the developer. All homeowners must 

check their colors with the HOA before re-painting or re-staining their doors.


Garage Doors Garage doors must be kept closed when not in use. Garage 

doors and mechanisms must be kept in good working condition. Repair, 

replacement and repaint must match original design and color.


Windows & Screens Windows must not show signs of leakage. Cracks and 

other visible damage must be repaired. All screens must be free from tears 

or other defects.


Lights All exterior light fixtures must be in good working condition. Front 

yard lamp posts are the responsibility of the homeowner. Automatic light 

sensors and lights must be functional to allow proper night time auto-lighting 

for safety and security reasons. Homeowners are not allowed to remove or 

shut off automatic light sensors on lamp posts.


Landscaping Excessive weeds and overgrowth must be removed regularly. 

 Any growth that intrudes into public access space or neighbor's property 

must be trimmed back to within homeowner's own property lines. Check 

fence lines for any growth that intrudes through fencing. Homeowners who 

have growth coming onto their property are allowed to trim back the growth 

up to the border of their property lines. This growth includes tree limbs, 

roots, shrubs, vines, etc. Grass should be kept between 2.5" and 4" high.


Trash Each lot owner is responsible for keeping all trash secured in 

containers designed for trash use. Containers issued by the HOA trash 

vendor must be kept in good condition. Each homeowner is responsible for 

contacting the number located on the trash vendor container to order repairs 

or replacement of the trash and/or recycle containers. Homeowners are 

responsible for picking up loose or wind-blown trash which has originated 

from their property.


Siding Cracked, broken or missing siding must be repaired or replaced to 

original color and style.


Trim Trim includes decorative moldings, columns, rails, door and window 

frames. These must be checked for wood rot, deterioration and weather 

damage. Repair and replacement must meet original design and colors.


Gutters & Downspouts Paint, repair or replace as needed.


Roof Homeowners are responsible for maintaining their roofs. Single family 

homes have architectural shingles made by Certainteed ranging from grey to 

charcoal color. Each single family homeowner is responsible for matching 

their existing roof style and particular color. Townhome owners all have a 

uniform roof style and color. It is a traditional 3-tab shingle model XT25 

made by Certainteed in Slate Gray color.


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Below is a list of approved colors and stains. All Townhome exterior front 

doors were identically colored by the developer. Townhome owners should 

make every effort to match their door color as close as possible to the 

approved color below. For Duron and all other discontinued brands, custom 

matched paint is the preferred product for matching original color. Single 

Family homeowners should try to match new paint to existing paint colors. 

 Any change in color to Single Family homes must first be approved by the 

HOA through an ARC application.


TOWNHOMES:


Roof Shingles


All townhomes have matching roof shingles made by Certainteed 

model XT25, 3-tab shingle in Slate Gray color. All roof repairs and 

replacement must have an ARC approval prior to starting the project.

Exterior Trim Color


Sherwin Williams Semi Gloss Exterior Super Paint 100% Acrylic 

Coating (Or equivalent)


COLOR -#922 Amber White

Townhome Front Door Color


Minwax Gel Stain #604


COLOR - Honey Maple


Townhome Front Door Protective Coating - Minwax Helmsman Spar 

Urethane Clear Gloss IMPORTANT: YOU MUST USE A URETHANE 

CLEAR GLOSS AFTER STAINING YOUR EXTERIOR DOOR TO SEAL THE 

SURFACE. THIS PREVENTS PREMATURE WEAR AND DAMAGE!


Townhome doors must be stained in a 3 step process.


Step 1.


Make sure old paint or stain has been completely removed from your door. You may only need to do this to the exterior side.

If you have not stained your door yet, the original manufacturers 

stain may come off with a household cleaner and a scouring sponge. 

 If you used paint on your door you may use a paint and varnish 

remover like CitriStrip which you can find at HomeDepot, Lowes, or 

online. Follow the directions to remove the paint. You can also 

remove old stain colors. To get the best results for your front door, 

you must remove the paint or worn stain before re-staining.


Step 2. Follow the directions for the gel stain to apply on your door. 

 You may find a contractor to perform this step and the next step if 

you do not wish to do it yourself. Please be sure to inform your 

contractor of the HOA's guidelines.


Step 3. Make sure your use Spar Urethane after you apply your stain 

to protect the finish from becoming prematurely faded or worn. 

 When done properly, this step will prolong the life of your stain.


SINGLE FAMILY & TOWNHOMES:


FENCES MUST BE CLEAR STAINED OR NATURAL STAINED.


Deck Stain & Color - The natural color range below may be used to stain 

your deck only. IF YOU USE TREX OR OTHER MAN-MADE DECKING 

MATERIAL, YOU MAY CHOOSE WHITE OR AMBER WHITE TO MATCH 

THE TRIM OF YOUR HOME.

NATURAL WOOD DECKS MAY BE PAINTED WHITE BUT THIS IS NOT 

RECOMMENDED SINCE IT BECOMES A HIGH MAINTENANCE PROBLEM 

IF NOT DONE PROPERLY. SEE LINK


http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/tips-for-painting-your-

deck.html


For questions regarding inspection or maintenance matters, please Contact 

Us



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