Fall is upon us and winter is right around the corner which means another year of Annual Precinct Inspections has concluded.  For those of you unfamiliar with Annual Precinct Inspections, Montclair is broken down into four precincts.  Our inspectors visit each precinct and inspect EVERY property located in that precinct for aesthetics.  As a result of these inspections, below is a list of some of the more common violations:

• Dog Feces - Please clean up after your pets. Pet feces attract rodents, not to mention the smell is rather unpleasant.
• Unapproved Tree Removal - The removal of any tree with a diameter greater than 4" at the base of the tree requires permission from the Covenants Committee PRIOR to being removed.
• Removal of Tree Stumps - Any tree stump (to include surface roots) located in the front yard must be removed.
• Driveway Reseal/Repair - Sealing the cracks in your driveway is an easy way to help prolong the life of a driveway.
• Backfill Under the Front Stoop - Backfilling consists of rocks/dirt to help support your front stoop to help prevent its cracking/collapse and keeps rodents and snakes from making your home their home.
• Property Improvement Request Not Submitted - A Property Improvement Request (PIR) must be submitted and approved PRIOR to any exterior modification being made.

Please keep these items in mind for next year and when you see the inspectors, feel free to say ‘Hello.'  The inspectors have identification on them, and they along with members of the Covenants Committee (who are volunteers) have the right to be on private property for the purposes of inspections.

MPOA Declarations section 3.2 (a) Association Access - The Association and any other person authorized by the Board of Directors, shall have the right of access over and through any lot for the purpose of exercising and discharging their respective powers and responsibilities, including without limitation to make inspections...

Denise Sancarranco

Covenants Director