ECRs (external change request)

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MarkB28 (New York)
Posts: 40

Posted:

Is an ECR (external change request) necessary for a repair?

For example, a homeowner wants to replace an old busted siding with the exact piece of siding.

KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550

Posted:

Since that isn't a "change," would your Archt. Committee guidelines or some other doc require ECR? Is it a form? What does it say?

WendyM5 (North Carolina)
Posts: 1,522

Posted:

vis ta vie

ElleN (Idaho)
Posts: 4,420

Posted:

Quote:

Posted By MarkB28 on 02/14/2023 5:00 PM
Is an ECR (external change request) necessary for a repair?

For example, a homeowner wants to replace an old busted siding with the exact piece of siding.

If the HOA has the maintenance responsibility for this siding, an owner should not touch it.

SheliaH (Indiana)
Posts: 6,964

Posted:

What ElleN said. This may not be a simple yes or no, so start with checking your documents. If you still aren't sure, ask the property manager or board - and get the response in writing (just in case).

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
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Posted:

We did not officially require you submit a ECR if you are replacing with all the same original materials. It was if you were going to change color or materials we did.

Former HOA President

JohnC46 (South Carolina)
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Posted By MelissaP1 on 02/15/2023 4:09 PM
We did not officially require you submit a ECR if you are replacing with all the same original materials. It was if you were going to change color or materials we did.

Same here.

KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550

Posted:

The OPs document or form is called an "ECR (external change request.") So why would he need if he's making no change. Or s why would a Board demand it if an owner is making no change. One hopes an owner is not trying to repair common area siding, which is no doubt against the rules.

KellyM3 (North Carolina)
Posts: 2,239

Posted:

Mark,

Since you're asking the proverbial "Peanut Gallery" here, I would not require a resident to submit a request form to conduct a repair that results in no aesthetic change other than the repair being made.

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