You may have noticed the delay in the tow of the abandoned vehicle in September. The reason for this was that the Board was evaluating the association’s parking policy, towing policy and available parking spaces. With that being said, at the October 8th meeting of the Board it was decided to propose changes to the parking policy of Turnberry.

While the Board was investigating with Management the parking space reassignment that resulted in the increase of handicap parking spaces, it was discovered that this was not done in accordance with the community’s procedures or state law. Therefore, the Board of Directors has decided to revert back to the developer intended number of disabled parking spaces. In addition, the Board has decided to clarify the parking procedures to avoid confusion and ensure proper and equal parking enforcement. You will be receiving these proposed changes approximately four weeks prior to the December 3rd meeting for membership comment before adoption.

Please keep an eye out for these proposed changes in the mail.

Home tips for the month of October

1 Seasonal View.
Clean your windows before winter sets in.

2 Cold Cure.
Caulk around windows.

3 Second Line of Defense.
Put up storm windows and doors (probably not for us folks here in SoCal!)

4 And Finally:
Check insulation around doors and windows.

5 Help with the Hose.
Get your kids to help you drain and store garden hoses.

6 Closet Case.
Tidy up closets and store summer clothes.

7 Holiday Prep 101.
Launder and iron holiday linens.

8 Holiday Prep 102.
Clean crystal,china, and silver.

9 If It’s Time to Set the Clocks Back…
It’s time to change smoke alarm batteries.

10 Top Brass.
Shine up brass doorknobs and other metallic objects.

Water can be one of the most damaging elements to buildings and their improvements. Even after a major structure fire, water damage is frequently much greater and costlier to repair than the damage caused by the fire itself. Hopefully none of us will have to experience a catastrophe of that degree; however, significant water damage can occur from even the smallest sources and create big headaches.

It is imperative that you report all but the most minor visible water leaks to Management immediately upon discovery, even if you think that you have stopped the leak and cleaned up the mess.

Often people assume that things are isolated to their own units when the reality is that, due to the nature of condominium/attached home living, many other units are affected. For instance, a sink overflow in one unit may create water damage in two or three other units as water can travel under flooring and through demising walls (walls that separate units).

Anytime there is a water leak, the key factors to minimizing damage are stopping the source of the leak, and drying the affected areas so that the moisture does not spread to other building materials. By reporting signs of a water leak to management, even if it has occurred in your unit and you have been able to stop the leak, the Association’s emergency on-call employee can contact the Association’s plumber and ask them to check for signs of a leak, if necessary to measures to stop the leak, and hopefully minimize damage to both your home, and your neighbor’s.

Finally, most insurance policies only cover water damage that results from “sudden and accidental” water leaks, so proper maintenance and paying attention to conditions in your home are important to increasing your (or the Association’s) chances of making an insurance claim for damages in the event of a leak. Be sure you have adequate coverage for your home and possessions.