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Happy 4th of July

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Have a Safe 4th of July

Summer is in full swing and, believe it or not, the Fourth of July is just around the corner! This is a wonderful time to get together with family to celebrate America’s independence!

Please keep the following in mind:

Play by the Rules

Review the CC&Rs and HOA rules to familiarize yourself with what you can and cannot do as members of the Association.

Homeowners are Reminded of Basic Safety Tips

Although a fun holiday, the Fourth of July can be dangerous, too!

Basic safety tips:

Fireworks: Fireworks are an integral part of any Fourth of July celebration! Always read directions for use, and only use one at a time. Fireworks should never be handled by children and should never be aimed or thrown at another person. Monitor windy conditions and avoid using fireworks near homes, dry grass, animals, or flammable materials. Proper disposal of fireworks includes dousing them in water before discarding them in an appropriate waste receptacle. Set off fireworks from within your own property, in doing so you assume all responsibility for any damage incurred.
Fireworks are not permitted to be set off within common areas including the area around ponds and the boat dock or on empty lots
Be courteous and notify neighbors before setting off fireworks, please be considerate to neighbors and pets – NO FIREWORKS after 10:00 pm.

Water safety: Many will be headed to lakes, pools, and rivers to beat the summer heat. Reminder to wear life-jackets, and to never swim alone if headed to a large outdoor body of water, as drowning can happen in a matter of seconds.
Grilling safety: Homeowners should never leave a lit grill unattended. When grilling, a fire extinguisher should be kept readily available. Avoid decorating near any grilling area and keep the grill at least 10 feet away from any structure.
Pet precautions: Many pets are afraid of loud noises. Reminder to homeowners to keep pets safe by leaving them inside to prevent them from running off and encountering harm once the festivities begin.

Johns Landing Homeowners Association Board of Directors wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

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Collection Policy under Empire Management Group

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Collection Policy under Empire Management Group

Grace Period: 10 Days
Any balance not paid before end of day the 10th, will incur a late fee of $25 and 18% interest per annum and continuously accrue interest until the account is paid in full.

Collection Notices

30 Day Notice of Late Assessments (NOLA):
Sent after 30 days of delinquency providing the property owner 30 days to pay the assessment in full, plus any late fees and interest. This letter may be sent by the Association’s management team or its attorney, and the outstanding balance due would include collection fees, including possible legal fees and costs, which must be paid by the Owner in order to bring the account current.

45 Day Notice of Intent to Lien:
Sent after the expiration of the 30-day notice.
If payment in full is not received prior to the expiration of the 45 Day Notice of Intent to Lien, or if the homeowner failed to enter into an approved payment plan, then the Association will have a Lien recorded in the county’s Official Record Books and a 45 Day Notice of Intent to Foreclose the lien will be sent by the Association’s attorney and would include additional fees and costs which must be paid by the Owner in order to bring the account current.

Note: All payments received will be applied per Florida Statutes, with the funds applied first to interest, late fees, costs of collection and attorney’s fees before being applied towards delinquent assessments irrespective of any limiting language placed on a memo line.

Payment Plans:
Requests for payment plans will be accepted and bound by written document if the Owner can repay the full delinquency and on-going assessments within a 6-month period to include ongoing dues and a 25% deposit ; however, interest and late fees will continue to accrue.

Attorney:
Accounts may be turned over to the attorney as early as the expiration of the 30-Day Notice.

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Association Assessments Due on July 1, 2023

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Association Assessments Due on July 1, 2023


The current Association dues are $920 a year billed twice a year for the amount of $460 on January 1 and July 1.

The current Association dues are due on July 1, 2023.

HOA Annual Dues not received prior to July 31, 2023 will be placed into delinquency.

Ensure that your dues are never overdue; Setup an Automatic Debit.

 

Collection Policy under Empire Management

Grace Period: 10 Days
Any balance not paid before end of day the 10th, will incur a late fee of $25 and 18% interest per annum and continuously accrue interest until the account is paid in full.
Collection Notices
30 Day Notice of Late Assessments (NOLA):
Sent after 30 days of delinquency providing the property owner 30 days to pay the assessment in full, plus any late fees and interest. This letter may be sent by the Association’s management team or its attorney, and the outstanding balance due would include collection fees, including possible legal fees and costs, which must be paid by the Owner in order to bring the account current.
45 Day Notice of Intent to Lien:
Sent after the expiration of the 30-day notice.
If payment in full is not received prior to the expiration of the 45 Day Notice of Intent to Lien, or if the homeowner failed to enter into an approved payment plan, then the Association will have a Lien recorded in the county’s Official Record Books and a 45 Day Notice of Intent to Foreclose the lien will be sent by the Association’s attorney and would include additional fees and costs which must be paid by the Owner in order to bring the account current.
Note: All payments received will be applied per Florida Statutes, with the funds applied first to interest, late fees, costs of collection and attorney’s fees before being applied towards delinquent assessments irrespective of any limiting language placed on a memo line.
Payment Plans:
Requests for payment plans will be accepted and bound by written document if the Owner can repay the full delinquency and on-going assessments within a 6-month period to include ongoing dues and a 25% deposit ; however, interest and late fees will continue to accrue.
Attorney:
Accounts may be turned over to the attorney as early as the expiration of the 30-Day Notice.

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New Management Company

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Greetings John’s Landing residents!

Starting March 1st, 2023, Empire Management Group will be taking over the Association Management duties from Asset Real Estate. In the coming days you will receive communication from both companies providing you instructions on how to prepare for the change. In addition, you will receive a coupon book for the the remaining 2023 assessments. In preparation for the transition, please cancel any automatic payments you may currently have set up. Stay tuned for additional updates!

We look forward to serving your community.

Jorge Miranda, Vice President
Empire Management Group

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Town Of Oakland Golf Cart Ordinance

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Ordinance

No 2005-05


Town Of Oakland Golf Card Ordinance No 2005-05 (Download PDF)

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA; CREATING ARTICLE VI, GOLF CARTS OF CHAPTER 70, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AUTHORIZATION, HOURS OF OPERATION, COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC LAWS, AND REGISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, The Town Commissioners at a Town meeting found that the improper use of golf carts can be a threat to the health and safety of its citizens;

WHEREAS, The proper use of golf carts can aid in the mobility of certain segments of the local population; and

WHEREAS, The proper use of golf carts can also reduce the negative impacts of automobiles.

THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF OAKLAND, FLORIDA:

SECTION 1. The Town Code, Chapter 70, Town of Oakland, Florida, is hereby amended by adding Article VI, lo be titled “Golf Carts” as follows:

ARTICLE VI. Golf Carts

Section70.151 . Definition of Golf Cart. Pursuant to Section 320.01(22), Florida Statutes, a “golf cart” is defined as a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.

Section 70.152. Restriction to Golf Cart Modifications. All golf carts operated within the Town of Oakland shall meet the minimum equipment standards established by Florida State Statutes and have no increased power, wheel base or tire modifications from a standard manufactured gas or electric golf cart. Speed-modified golf carts or “hybrid” golf carts are not authorized for use on Town of Oakland streets.

Section 70.153. Authorization to Operate Golf Carts Within the Town of Oakland. Golf carts meeting the definition set forth in Section 70.151 above and properly equipped meeting restrictions in Section above, may be operated on those streets designated for cart usage.

  1. Permitted Designated Streets.
    1. All town streets north of and including Sadler Ave. and east of and including Simeon Rd.
    2. All town streets within Town subdivisions or streets in subdivisions which traffic is enforceable providing they are approved for use by the subdivisions Homeowners Association and a written agreement has been entered with the Town for traffic enforcement on subdivision streets. Any notice to rescind this use will be provided in writing.
  2. Non-Designated Street.
    1. Golf carts will NOT be permitted to use CR 438 (Oakland Avenue), S. Tubb Street, SR 50 or Remington Road. Golf carts may be permitted to cross CR 438 at a controlled intersection while obeying traffic laws and yielding the right of way to other vehicular traffic. No golf carts are permitted to cross SR 50.
    2. No golf cart is permitted on or along the sides of the West Orange Trail and is only permitted to cross the West Orange Trail at Town street intersections.
    3. No golf cart is permitted to ride on private property except that property owned by the same individual as the golf cart or without written consent of the owner. If the owner is present on properly where a golf cart is being used, they are permitted to give verbal consent.

*The Town of Oakland shall provide signage designating streets or other areas where golf ca1is may be operated.

Section 70.154. Hours of Operation. Golf carts will ONLY be permitted on Town streets from 8am to 6pm. During times of any darkness, fog, smoke and rain, golf carts must be equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield. The Town Commission strongly recommends the placement of reflective devices or reflective tape on the sides of all golf carts.

Section 70.155. Compliance with Traffic Laws. Golf carts shall comply with all applicable local and state traffic laws, and may be ticketed for traffic violations in the same manner as motor vehicles.

Section 70.156. Golf Cart Registration. All golf carts operated on Town of Oakland streets must first be registered through the Oakland Police Department. Registration of golf carts must be made by the owner who is at least 18 years of age. The owner of the golf cart will be charged an annual registration fee of $12. There will be no prorated registrations. Funds from registration fees will help support costs of street designation signs, police inspection of the golf cart and registration stickers, which are to be placed on the driver’s rear fender of the golf cart. A thirty-one day re-registration period for all previously registered golf carts will be permitted during the month of January each year for an annual re-registration fee of $10. Owners re-registering golf carts after this date will be charged the annual fee of $12. Owners re­ registeri11g after January 31sy of each year will be considered expired until and re-registered and not permitted for use on Town of Oakland designated streets. Driving a golf cart without a current registration will result in a fine of $25. If not paid, this fine will be billed through the Town of Oakland monthly water bill. Any person, who demonstrates their fine has been paid by producing a receipt from the Town, can register their golf cart for free within 10 working days of paying their fine. After ten working days it will cost the owner another $12 to register their golf cart. A list of all golf cart registrations will be maintained by the Oakland Police Depa1iment.

SECTION 2. Codification: It is the intention of the Town Commissioners of the Town of Oakland, Florida, and it is hereby ordained the provisions of this Ordinance become and be made a part of the Town Code of the Town of Oakland, Florida; that the Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such intention; that the word, “Ordinance” may be changed to “Section”, “Article” or other appropriate wording.

Section 3. Conflict. All ordinances or regulations in conflict with the provisions herein are herewith are hereby repealed. The Ordinance shall not repeal prior resolutions or provisions that established specific golf cart communities, nor prevent the establishment of additional golf cart communities within the Town.

SECTION 4. Severability. It is the intent of the Town Commission that, if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction,such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall have effect upon becoming law.

FIRST READING this July 12, 2005

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION this July 26, 2005.

TOWN OF OAKLAND

ATTEST:

Linda Balsavage, Town Clerk

This instrument prepared by: Timothy Driscoll

Chief of Police 220 N. Tubb Street

P. 0 . Box 98 Oakland, FL 34760

Kathy Stark, Mayor

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Association Assessments Due NOW

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Association Assessments Overdue After January 31, 2023


The current Association dues of $460 were due on January 1, 2022.

HOA Annual Dues not received prior to January 31st 2023 will be placed into delinquency.
From January 31st, 2023 all non-paid dues will be placed into delinquency and subject to fines, penalties and a lien placed against the property until paid in full.
Ensure that your dues are never overdue; Setup an Automatic Debit.

Association assessments are due twice a year, January 1st ($460) and July 1st ($460) of every year.

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HOA Dues Increase

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Please Note

Johns Landing HOA Dues are Increasing

Starting January 1, 2023 Johns Landing HOA Dues will be increasing from $800 per annum to $960 per annum billed bi-annually at $460 on January 1 and July 1.

Dues not paid by the end of the month in which they are due (January 31 and July 31) will be placed into delinquency and subject to fines, penalties and a lien placed against the property until paid in full.

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Sidewalk Maintenance

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Sidewalk Responsibility and Maintenance

Who is liable for a sidewalk accident?

As per the Johns Landing HOA Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements & Restrictions the property owner adjacent to the sidewalk is responsible for keeping the sidewalk clear of all potential safety hazards and would be accountable for the injuries sustained in a sidewalk accident.

Johns Landing Homeowners are reminded to keep the sidewalk adjacent to your property well maintained to reduce the risk of a lawsuit against you.

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