Homeowners are responsible for routine, seasonal, and annual maintenance. This can include: servicing heating, ventilation, and cooling systems as recommended changing filters and maintaining mechanical equipment cleaning gutters, drains, and downspouts monitoring grading and drainage around the home maintaining caulking, sealants, and weather protection details caring for flooring, cabinetry, paint, concrete, and other finishes watering and maintaining landscaping following manufacturer maintenance recommendations for appliances and equipment Your homeowner manual should be your primary reference for maintenance expectations and schedules.