Observe
Continuously understand the condition of the common property.
COMMON PROPERTY CUSTODIANSHIP
A different way to manage residential infrastructure.
Common Property Custodianship is the structured, continuous responsibility for maintaining the condition, performance and operational resilience of shared property within a residential community.
THE CUSTODIANSHIP MODEL
A continuous operating cycle.
The cycle repeats because infrastructure stewardship is not a once-off event.
Plan
Translate defects, risks and lifecycle requirements into structured priorities.
Execute
Coordinate or perform agreed maintenance and corrective work.
Verify
Confirm work has been completed to the required standard.
Report
Give Trustees and Directors evidence of condition, action and outstanding risk.
WHAT FALLS UNDER CUSTODIANSHIP?
Shared infrastructure, managed as a system.
Depending on the physical characteristics and SLA of the community, custodianship can encompass the full common-property environment.
- Building fabric & roofing
- Electrical systems & common lighting
- Plumbing & water infrastructure
- Roads, paving & stormwater
- Boundary walls & fencing
- Access control, CCTV & security equipment
- Fire equipment
- Landscaping & common areas
- Pumps & mechanical equipment
- Refuse & recreational facilities
THE DESIRED OUTCOME
Better condition. Earlier intervention. Clearer accountability.
Fewer recurring defects
Address causes and track follow-through.
Less emergency maintenance
Move from reactive response toward planned intervention.
Better records
Maintain asset, risk and maintenance evidence.
Improved lifecycle planning
Connect current work with future capital needs.
Clearer Trustee oversight
Report condition, action and outstanding risk.
Greater confidence
Understand the long-term operational health of the scheme.
NEXT STEP
Make common property a managed responsibility.
ERCS can help your board establish a practical custodianship model suited to the community.