Keeping Up Appearances
There is no doubt that Bryan Place homeowners like keeping their places updated. While we enjoy more flexibility than many other neighborhoods, we must also remember that there are covenants within Bryan Place. However, they vary from one location to another within our sub-development. For instance, sections in most Bryan Place deeds refer to Unit Exterior and Lot Maintenance with this language: “Each Owner shall maintain the exterior of his Unit in an attractive manner and shall not permit the paint, roof, rain gutters, downspouts, exterior walls, windows, doors, walks, driveways, parking areas and other exterior portions of his Unit to deteriorate in an unattractive manner”. So it is important to try and keep the outside of our homes as nice looking a possible.
We recommend that before you make any changes to your exterior that you double check that it adheres to city code and all permits are obtained before modifications. Additionally, please refer to the APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS section in the neighborhood telephone directory. Members who have paid their annual dues get a neighborhood telephone directory.
However, anyone can obtain this documentation by contacting a board member as well. Completing this process ensures you have the documentation you need to proceed with your home improvements. The process includes communication with your neighbors so misunderstandings are reduced and eliminated. Enforcement of Deed Restrictions is achieved through neighbors’ right to file lawsuits if they feel Deed Restrictions have
been violated or their property values damaged.
