Property Preservation Training

Grass cuts (initial and subsequent cuts) include mowing, weeding, edge trimming, sweeping of all paved areas, and removal of all lawn clippings, related cuttings, and incidental debris (newspapers, flyers, bottles, etc.) removal. The disposal of all clippings and incidental debris should comply with jurisdictional requirements.

Mortgagees should not order yard maintenance if a homeowners‟ association for such property covers this service.

Frequency of Grass Cuts:

An initial grass cut is permitted at the beginning of each grass-growing season. Initial grass cuts may be completed when needed, during any month of the year, in the following states/territories: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Virgin Islands and Texas.

Initial grass cuts are allowed from June 1 to September 30 in the state of Alaska. In all other states, initial grass cuts are allowed between April 1 and October 31. If conveyance occurs during the growing season, a final grass cut should be completed within two weeks of conveyance. After the initial cut, grass should typically be re-cut twice a month during the periods listed above. Shrubs are to be trimmed and cuttings removed once in a growing season, between April 1 and October 31.

Grass should be cut to a maximum of two inches in length. Grass and weeds are to be cut to the edge of the property line, trimmed around foundations, bushes, trees, and planting beds. Grass and weeds should also be trimmed flush with fences and other construction that would normally require trimming.