How to Manage and Maintain Common Areas and Amenities

Community associations are responsible for the maintenance of common areas and amenities such as swimming pools, playgrounds, and walking trails. It’s important to ensure these areas are kept clean and safe for residents to use. Here are some tips on how to manage and maintain common areas and amenities in your community association.

Create a Maintenance Plan to Maintain Common Areas and Amenities

The first step to managing and maintaining common areas and amenities in your community association is to create a maintenance plan. This plan should include a detailed list of all areas and amenities that need to be maintained, as well as a schedule for when maintenance should be performed. This plan should also include a budget for any necessary repairs or upgrades. Having a plan in place will help ensure that common areas and amenities are properly maintained and that any issues are addressed promptly.

A typical private indoor pool and part of common areas and amenities in a community association.
A typical indoor pool. (Image: Markusgann/ envato)

Hire a Professional Maintenance Team

Hiring a professional maintenance team is important for any community association. The team should be experienced in the maintenance of common areas and amenities, and should be able to handle any repairs or upgrades that are needed. The team should also be able to provide regular inspections of the common areas and amenities to ensure they are in proper working order.

Have Clear Policies in Place 

Clear policies should be in place to ensure that common areas and amenities are used properly and that they remain safe and clean. These policies should include rules for the use of common areas and amenities, as well as any fees or penalties associated with violations. It’s also important to have a system in place for reporting any issues or concerns that residents may have about common areas and amenities.

Enforce Rules & Regulations

It’s important to enforce the rules and regulations that are in place for common areas and amenities. This means that any violations should be addressed promptly and that any necessary repairs or upgrades should be performed in a timely manner. Enforcement of rules and regulations is essential for keeping common areas and amenities safe and clean for residents.

Communicate with Residents

Communication with residents is essential for managing and maintaining common areas and amenities. This includes informing residents of any changes or updates to the maintenance plan, as well as informing them of any rules or regulations that are in place for the use of common areas and amenities. It’s also important to listen to residents’ feedback and address any concerns they may have.

Conclusion

Managing and maintaining common areas and amenities in a community association is an important task. It’s important to have a maintenance plan in place, as well as a professional maintenance team to handle any repairs or upgrades that are needed. Clear policies should also be in place for the use of common areas and amenities, and these policies should be enforced. Finally, it’s important to communicate with residents and address any concerns they may have. Following these tips will help ensure that common areas and amenities are kept safe and clean for residents to enjoy.