The Regal Oaks

General

1. When is the next Board of Directors meeting?

   You can always find when the next meeting is on the Events & Activities page.

2. Where can I find the Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes?

   Here are links to the meeting agendas and minutes (sign-in required). 

   • Meeting Agendas
   • Meeting Minutes

3. Where do I send my HOA assessment payments?

   Make your check/money order payable to:

   Regal Oaks Home Owner's Association
   c/o Capitol Property Management
   PO Box 71239
   Philadelphia, PA 19176-6239 
   

   If you prefer to pay your assessment by automatic debit, fill out this authorization form and send the completed form and a voided check to the address above.
   

4. When is trash pickup?

   Trash pickup is every Tuesday and Friday. Recycling and yard debirs collection is on Wednesdays. For more information review the information on the Trash and Recycling section.

5. How do I obtain a recycling or trash bin?

   All residents should have been provided with a 64 gallon trash can and either a 16 or 64 gallon recycling bin/can when Patriot Services begain service in the neighborhood in November 2014. Residents in need of a replacement trash can or recycle bin should call (703-257-7100) or e-mail Patriot Disposal to order one. As of November 2014 trash containers are available for a one-time rental fee of $25.00 each and recycling bins are available for a one-time rental fee of $10.00 each. 
   

6. How do I know what items are recyclable and what items need to go in the trash?

   This recycling page of Patriot Disposal lets you know exactly what are acceptable items to recycle. There are probably more things that you can recycle than you think! For electronic waste disposal, the City of Falls Church and Fairfax County periodically host electronic waste disposal events. Best Buy also recycles most electronics and electronics related equipment including electrical cords and CDs and a host of other miscellaneous items. Most items are collected at no charge but see their website for more details.
   

7. What's the best way to get in touch with the board of directors?

   You have several options available to you:

   1. For many neighborhood issues you should attempt to contact Rose Bailey at Capital Property Management first.
      
   2. Send a message to regaloaksBOD@gmail.com Your message will be received by all of the board members.
      
   3. Attend the next board meeting. See the Events & Activities page to get the date of the next board meeting.
   4. If you would like to see if other neighbors share your concern or would like their input, post a message in one of the forums.

Architectural & Maintenance Guidelines

1. Where can I get the latest copy of the Architectural policies document?

   All community documents such as the Architectural Policies and Maintenance Policies documents can be found on the Forms and Documents page.

2. What are the most common infractions of the maintenance policies?

   • Rotting wood on some part of the exterior of the home
   • Not maintaining outdoor light fixtures and door hardware
     
   • Deteriorating rake boards
     
   • Not properly maintaining landscaping such as not extracting weeds or letting them become overgrown
     

3. Where can I find replacement window mullions?

   Companies who provide window mullions can be found by entering ‘replacement window mullions’ into Google. At least a couple of homeowners have used Big Blue Window (phone: 847-531-6145) with success. You can also try posting a message in one of the forums. Some neighbors may have extras especially if they have replaced their windows recently.
   

4. What is a rake board? What is the rake of the roof?

   Refer to the photo for the location of fascia boards, soffits and attic vents. Attic vents are necessary for the ventilation of your attic. You should try to keep your painter from blocking the air passages in the vents. Some vents have been replaced as they were no longer working and may therefore not look like the ones in the picture.

5. What is the difference between stain and sealant on the decks and fences?

   Stain is tinted to change the color of the wood. It may or may not contain sealant. Sealant protects the wood against moisture.  Regal Oaks requires clear sealant.  This will naturally darken your deck and fence as it soaks into the wood.   
   

6. What is the soffit? What is the fascia board?

   Refer to the photo for the location of fascia boards, soffits and attic vents. Attic vents are necessary for the ventilation of your attic. You should try to keep your painter from blocking the air passages in the vents. Some vents have been replaced as they were no longer working and may therefore not look like the ones in the picture.

7. Why do we have brass hardware?

   Brass is the standard since it is compatible with the architectural style and characteristics of all of the homes and neighborhood setting. Since the town homes are in very close proximity to each other, it is important that these be similar in architectural style, quality of workmanship, similar use of color/finish, materials and construction details. If you are looking to replace your hardware look for brass that has a "lifetime finish." This type of brass should last many years without tarnishing. Baldwin, for example, offers this type of finish but there are other manufacturers that offer this as well. Take a look at photos of some actual fixtures in the neighborhood for additional examples.

8. What is a fence post cap and why is it important?

   Fencepost caps are plastic or metal tops to the fence posts that keep water from getting down into the posts.  Without the caps, the posts can rot or burst if it is winter and the water freezes and expands. 

   
   

9. What is a carriage lamp?

   These are examples of carriage lamp designs.

   

   
   

10. Where can I get replacement panels for my garage door?

    Our garage door panels are 8ft Clopay wood panels. Residents have used Prince William Garage Door (703-366-3164) and Door Systems, Inc. (703-480-1800). See the Garage Door discussion in the Contractor forum for resident's experiences with these companies and others.
    

Common Areas

1. Who maintains the common areas of the neighborhood?

   See the Common Grounds section for more information. Contact our management company for any landscaping concerns.
   

2. Who is responsible for snow removal?

   See the Common Grounds section for more information.