With warmer months and higher foot traffic due to the warmer season, your HOA board and Sarasota HOA management company should prioritize prepping your condo for summer. Summer brings more kids as school is out, more travel in and out as people plan summer vacations, and often extreme weather that a condo HOA must consider. Our team at Wise Property Management in Sarasota are ready to work with your HOA to ensure your community is ready and organized for what the season brings.
Seasonal Maintenance Checks
One of the best ways to prepare for summer is to ensure all routine maintenance is scheduled and checked before summer is in full swing. Your Sarasota HOA management should ensure that any work or routine checks are scheduled in advance for maximum comfort and safety for your community.
Air Conditioning and Filter Maintenance
Before summer heat hits in full force, making sure your condo’s AC unit and filter systems are functioning properly and cleaned are essential for comfort throughout the season. Air conditioning units may need cleaning or routine maintenance if they have been used less throughout the colder months, and air filter cleaning helps boost system efficiency and airflow, saving you costs throughout the summer.
Roof Inspections
Ensuring your roof is prepared to handle the heat of summer as well as summer storms is essential. Scheduling a professional roof inspection to catch any needed repairs, conducting routine landscaping maintenance like tree trimming, and checking for mold damage that can grow in higher humidity are all key steps you should take ahead of the season.
Gutter Maintenance
Ensuring your condo’s gutters are cleaned at the start of summer months helps their functionality all season long. Removing accumulated debris in gutters allows for better drainage during the rainy months and prevents water damage that can occur from water buildup. It can also deter pest infestations as stagnant water and clogged debris make for a great breeding ground for mosquitos, rodents, and other pests.
Window Seals and Weatherproofing
The summer months can bring brutal heat, making it important that your AC unit is working smarter, not harder, to cool your home. Inspecting windows and doors for gaps or cracks and then sealing them with weather-stripping or caulk helps with energy efficiency and more regular temperatures throughout the season.
Update Community Guidelines and Rules for the Summer
As summer begins, it is a good time to reevaluate community guidelines and rules to ensure everyone within the community understands expectations. Your community may see a higher volume of vehicles due to visitors, kids being out of school, and people going to work less with summer vacations. Reminding residents of guest parking regulations can help your community control a potentially higher volume of traffic.
Furthermore, if your condo allows short-term rentals, summer may be a higher season for this as snowbirds in Florida head back up north. Establishing and reminding those who may sub lease their unit of community regulations can help maintain community standards.
Finally, summer often brings more social gatherings. Reminding residents and renters of the expectations around community noise levels ensures quiet hours are top of mind, promoting peaceful living throughout the community.
Work with Wise Property Management in Sarasota For HOA Organization Beyond Summer
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