Check off these tasks this spring to avoid common code violations and keep your property well maintained. 

• Take advantage of early spring weather to walk around your property and do a quick exterior inspection. Taking care of maintenance problems early can save you money and effort in the long run. 

• Check for animal holes in your siding and trim, and repair them.

• Give your fence and mailbox a good shake to make sure they’re stable.

• Walk out the street and make sure you can see your address numbers from the road.

• Identify a good place to store your trash and recycling bins behind the front of your building line.

• Clean out your gutters. Clogged gutters can cause wood rot and standing water around your foundation, which can require expensive repairs.

• Trim your trees and shrubs. Make sure there is 8 feet of clearance above nearby sidewalks to protect passersby. Check for hanging or dead limbs, especially on trees near your house or close to neighboring properties.