Trees are trimmed so our riding lawn mowers can safely cut grass underneath them. If you don't want a tree trimmed, it’s your responsibility to maintain the yard at your expense. If you elect to do your own maintenance, the BVTA assessment must still be paid.

Please refrain from asking BVTA grounds crew employees about any services while they are working, as we maintain a tight schedule and must provide services for all 17 courts and 1,048 townhouses. If you have a question about a service, please call the office.

   

Changes or additions to any landscaping on the limited common property including but not limited to trees, bushes, shrubs, flowers, and plants are not permitted unless approved by the BVTA General Manager.

BVTA will remove dead shrubs and bushes at the owner's request. A signed Release of Liability Waiver is required, prior to any work being done, if they are within 5’ of your townhome. BVTA will replant up to 5, no larger than 3-gallon in size, in rock beds, if provided by the owner. Please call the BVTA office in early spring for this service.

BVTA does not replace trees that die or require removal for any reason.

Fertilizers, pest control, watering of lawns and bushes are the responsibility of the owner.

BVTA is not responsible for any broken or damaged irrigation system, sprinkler heads or improperly installed lines. Do not place any decorative pieces or outdoor lighting in any areas we maintain as we are not responsible for broken or damaged pieces.

 

 

 

Townhouse owners can submit an application to BVTA to trim or remove trees, underbrush, and vines in the immediate area surrounding their townhouse, at their own expense. If approved, BVTA must be notified when work is to be done and will monitor all work. No dirt work is allowed because of potential washout problems.

If an owner has trees removed, he/she is responsible for all cleanup. Any stump removal will be at owner's expense.

When a townhouse owner requests a tree to be trimmed or cut down, BVTA will do the following:

 

-  If a tree is determined to be an ‘imminent danger’ to the townhouse structure, BVTA will trim or pay for    the removal of the tree.

 

-  If a tree is determined to not be of ‘imminent danger’ to the townhouse structure, but the owner wants    it trimmed or removed, you are required to get Board of Director approval before any work can start    and will be at the owner's expense.

BVTA does not replace trees that have died, had to be cut down or removed. If you would like to replace a tree, you must obtain approval from the General Manager prior to planting, and it will be at the owners expense.

If a BVTA owner or one of their residents removes or trims a tree located on BVTA Limited Common Property, without the approval of BVTA management, they will be fined $250.00, per tree.

  

  

Drainage issues are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Storm runoff from city streets falls under the City Street Department. Please report all issues to (479) 876-1204.

Drainage issues and erosion resulting from roof runoff, clogged or damaged gutters or downspouts that do not properly divert water away from foundations or neighboring townhouses, are the responsibility of the owner. In certain cases, BVTA will assist owners in alleviating drainage issues.

Owners are responsible for repairing damaged or disturbed grounds if a drainage repair is made.