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Exterior Household Projects Need Approval in Kentlands

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Exterior Household Projects Need Approval in Kentlands

 

Summertime is when many home owners in Kenlands are making repairs and improvements. All of us need to remember that it is important to obtain the needed approvals for exterior changes.

This is the notice from the Kentlands Citizens Assembly:

"Exterior changes, including adding a deck, replacing windows, changing paint colors, or performing any other exterior change, including landscape changes, must receive approval by submitting a Visual Change Application form to the Management office at 485 Tschiffely Square Road. These forms can be found on the Kentlands website (www.kentlandsusa.com) or at the Clubhouse. (Note: repair or replacement that results in changes to the design, material or color for any exterior item would also require submission of a Visual Change Application.)

Visual Change Applications are required to be submitted and approved by the Kentlands Historical Trust (KHT) prior to the start of your project. Condominium residents must first receive approval from their condominium association before seeking approval from the KHT.

Once approved by the Kentlands Historical Trust, the project must start within six months or a new approval is needed. Applications are due by the close of business on the 19th of the month for review prior to the first Wednesday of the following month. If you have any questions, please call 301-948-2071." 

For out of the area readers, the Kentlands community is located in the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is a preferred area for families that are relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC.

 

Photo: Powder Puff Tree, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA USA IMG 0925

Powder Puff Tree, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA USA IMG 0925

Photograph by Roy Kelley

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Roy: This is very good information for Kentlands residents. Getting approval before making changes or upgrades can save a lot of future grief.

Jul 28, 2014 12:02 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Roy that is a great remonder for the Lentlands as i am sure many people just dive head first into their projects. Have a good Monday, we have some pretty rought weather

Jul 28, 2014 12:23 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

Good reminder to check with the board prior to embarking on projects.  Love that powder puff tree, it is aptly named.  A

Jul 28, 2014 01:42 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Jul 28, 2014 01:46 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Roy, This is a great reminder for me to write about the same issue in many of the neighborhoods I represent. Then I can post to their Facebook pages.

Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes, all of us need to make an effort to remind home owners of the HOA rules.

Jul 29, 2014 02:06 AM
Waynette Hoover Araj
Keller Williams Realty - Asheboro, NC
Connecting your Dreams with the Right Real Estate

This is a great reminder for all Kentlands residents. Getting approval before starting with home upgrades is the right way to go.

Jul 29, 2014 10:53 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for stopping by. Kentlands home owners need to be alert and obtain approvals before making visual changes.

Jul 29, 2014 10:56 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

It is really essential to review the neighborhood policy before diving into anything and get into trouble.

Aug 08, 2014 06:53 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments.

Have a wonderful weekend.

We have a beautiful Saturday morning in Maryland and life is good!

Aug 08, 2014 11:47 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A reblog each day is an easy way to pay it forward with other members of ActiveRain. 

Jul 16, 2017 08:06 AM