Management
The Association is self-managed by the Board of Directors.
The Board’s Mailing Address is:
3214 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
The Board maintains separate accounts for operating and reserve funds. Appropriate access controls to Association funds are maintained, and monthly statements are sent to the Board.
Services
Baywood currently provides the following services (per the Declaration and Bylaws):
- Weekly trash collection
- Landscaping services (mowing, trimming, weeding, some mulching, etc.)
- Snowplowing and shoveling of walkways
- Maintenance of exterior surfaces, roofs, walkways, driveways, community roadways, fencing as specified in the Declaration and Bylaws
- Exterior painting/staining as neededOriginal concrete patios for each unit
- Irrigation of the common areas
Unit owners are responsible for the following (per the Declaration and Bylaws):
- Windows and doors
- Garage doors
- Interior flooring
- Interior plumbing and electrical
- Interior walls and ceilings (painting, repairs)
- Maintenance of the HVAC units and ducts
- Maintenance of the components of the fireplace below the roofline
- Hose spigots in the garage and/or on the exterior walls in the front and on the patio
- Replacement of door locks, light fixtures attached to the exterior of the unit
- Planting, mulching and other landscaping in the semi-common area behind the unit
- Maintenance of any additions or changes made to the unit (either by the present or previous owners) such as skylights, satellite dishes, antennae, patio surfaces, irrigation, landscaping or plantings, etc. Any changes to the exterior of a unit must be approved by the Board.
Property and Unit Descriptions
The property was built during 1984-1985 and is 100% complete. There are 23 units. No additional building construction is anticipated. The community does not have any additional buildings, basements, storage units, or other amenities. All unit owners are entitled to use of all common areas.
Baywood Estates is landscaped with mature trees and bushes, and a significant amount of green space. It is comprised of four buildings, three of which are U-shaped around central courtyards with fencing at the west end of each courtyard, and one which has a central courtyard surrounded on the south and west sides by fencing.
- The majority of units consist of two bedrooms and two or 2-1/2 baths, all located on one floor.
- A few units have three bedrooms and three baths, also on one floor.
- Three of the largest units have an open loft area on the second floor.
- All units have attached two car garages.
- Each unit has a utility room with washer/dryer connections.
- Each unit has a patio facing the courtyard area.
- Each unit has a semi-common area off the patio with responsibility for maintenance of that area (plantings, mulching, etc.) resting with the unit owner
- Windows are casement-style and there are sliding doors onto the patios.
- Some units have fireplaces.
- Heating is by natural gas.
- The exterior materials are wood and brick, with asphalt roofing.
There are no commercial spaces on the property. Commercial activities in the units are not permitted
Ownership, Occupancy, and Pets
Units are 100% owned by individuals and occupied by the owner. They may not be leased, rented, sublet or in any other way occupied by a person(s) who is not an owner or a member of the owner’s family with approval of the Board. (See amendments to the Declaration and Bylaws.)
Pets are not permitted except in compliance with the Fair Housing Act. Service dogs and emotional support animals must be professionally documented and approved by the Board. Only one animal is permitted per unit except as grandfathered. (See amendments to the Declaration and Bylaws.)
Insurance
The Association is insured by the following:
State Farm Insurance
Bill Lamb, Agent
29425 Chagrin Blvd., Ste 213
Pepper Pike, OH 44122
Office: 216-591-1976
Unit owners are required to maintain homeowner’s insurance and provide proof of same to the Association
Fire and Police Services
Police and Fire services are provided by the City of Beachwood. The Police and Fire stations are located less than one mile from the community, at the intersection of Richmond Road and Fairmount Blvd.
A fire hydrant is located on the property on the northernmost lane.
Flood Zone
The City of Beachwood is located at one of the highest points in Cuyahoga County. Baywood is nearly at the highest point of the City. The property is not designated as being in a flood zone.
Legal Issues
The Association is represented by the following national firm which specializes in condominium law:
Kaman & Cusimano, LLC
50 Public Square, Ste. 2000
Cleveland, OH 44113
Office: 888-800-1042
The Association is not currently involved in any active or pending litigation.