PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Regulations about lawns, trees, animals, trash, property maintenance and disruptive neighbors:

Lawn:

As a resident of Cromwell station, your lawn must be cared for.  Grass must be kept less than three inches long and your property must be free from debris.  You may keep equipment for maintaining your yard or family oriented equipment outside. 

A contractor cuts the grass in community open space.  We cannot afford an extensive program without increasing the monthly HOA fees.  Therefore, the care the open spaces receives is the best we can afford at this time. 

Trees:

You are responsible for trees on your property.  Trees that hang over the public sidewalk in front of your house must be kept trimmed to a height of seven feet above the walk.  If a tree on your property hangs over onto a neighbor's property, that neighbor may trim it back.

Animals and Animal Waste:

All pets in the community are to be registered with the Board of Directors.  You may request a registration form by contacting the Homeowners Association representative, Site Realty.  There is no fee to register your pet.  You may register your pet online by clicking on the "Pet Registry" link on the left.

All animals in the community are to be leashed at all times in accordance with Baltimore County law. 

The association cannot assist you in animal attacks that take place on private property.  Our ability to assist you with matters taking place on community controlled property is limited by our ability to have you as a witness.  Keep in mind that we do not own the areas where garbage cans are placed, the sidewalks (in most cases) and the grassy area between the sidewalks and the street.  We also do not own or control the parking pads and streets.  These areas are all controlled by Baltimore County and are under the jurisdiction of the county's Animal Control Department.

Residents must clean up after their animals.  If you observe a pet owner continually violating this Baltimore County law, keep a list of the dates and times, contact Animal Control and request the owner be fined. 

Unkempt Properties:

Your property is to be kept neat and free from garbage, trash and animal waste.  No vehicles (such as motorcycles or ATV's) may be stored on the yard or driven on the yard or across the open space.

Garbage issues are to be reported to the Community Hygiene Division of the Baltimore County Health Department. 

Noisy and Disruptive Neighbors:

Issues with neighbors are to be addressed through the Baltimore County Police Department or the Baltimore County Department of Social Services.  Contact information can be found by clicking on the "Useful Info" link on the left.