To conserve, protect, and enhance the value of all real property subject to Fairfax County Codes and the Amended Reston Deed, the County, RA, and HCA established standards that govern the upkeep, use, occupancy, condition, and physical appearance of that property. Upon purchase, HCA Member homeowners agree to maintain their Goodman Houses in compliance with these standards. If they do not fulfill their obligations, then RA and HCA typically cite them for non-compliance as part of the disclosure process leading to home resale Settlement. At that point, resolving non-compliant items becomes a negotiated matter between Sellers and Buyers, and Buyers inherit full responsibility for all unresolved non-compliant items. Unfortunately, some Sellers just pass on these problems to Buyers, some Buyers never resolve them, and the architectural integrity and unique value of Hickory Cluster spirals downward. So to encourage timely resolution, Goodman design preservation, and higher property values, HCA now advises Buyers within the
HCA Compliance Summary and related information that they must resolve non-compliant items within 90 days after Settlement if Sellers have not already resolved them. If unresolved 90 days after Settlement, HCA will act further to motivate compliance. In addition, HCA will encourage consistency with RA compliance efforts and documents by providing RA with an official complaint based on the HCA Compliance Summary. For reference, see
RA Cluster Housing Design Guidelines,
RA Use and Maintenance Standards, and
HCA Governing Documents.
