September
- Schedule winter holiday coverage- Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc..
- Labor Day – Holiday – Pools close!
- Check common area lighting, photocells, and timers
- Final curb paint opportunity
October
- Gutter clean?
- Prepare for heater season – stock extra thermostats, heaters, and parts. Pay attention for heater fire hazards
- Irrigation systems winterized (check vendor contract)
- Remove exterior furniture (if applicable)
- Plant winter flowers and spring bulbs (time approximate) – check vendor contract
- Air conditioners must be removed by October 31st
- Building envelope inspections – check clearance between earth and buildings, check stairs, railings, patios, decks, siding, etc
- Autumn leaf removal (plan extra time to blow leaves)
- Replace furnace filters and/or clean heaters in common areas
- Inspect dryer ducts
November
- Prepare for inclement weather, have sand ready to spread on icy or snowy walkways
- Begin winterization projects
- Close foundation vents
- Pool winterization
- Daylight Savings End – Adjust common area light timers back one hour. Inspect photocells and common area lights
- Thanksgiving Day – Holiday
- Install hose bibb covers
- Autumn leaf removal (plan extra time to blow leaves)
- Gutter cleaning (if leaves are finished falling)