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Falcon's Lea Patio Homeowners Association - All Rights Reserved.
Q. How do I contact Falcon's Lea Patio Homeowner's Association?
A. You can mail correspondances to: Falcon's Lea Patio HOA
14950 Norfolk Lane
Davie, FL 33331
Or you can e-mail the assocation at board@falconsleapatio.com
Q. Can I subscribe to receive periodic e-mails from the Association for meeting minutes and updates?
A. The Association encourages each homeowner to subscribe to receive perodic e-mails and updates. You can subscribe by e-mailing webmaster@falconsleapatio.com to be placed in our database. When sending the e-mail, please put "E-Mail Subscription" in the subject line and request in the body of the e-mail to be added to Falcon's Lea Patio Homewoner's Association list. If at any time you wish to be removed from our list, please ensure you send an e-mail indicating your cancellation request. Please allow thirty (30) days for your request to be processed.
Q. Where do I find rules for the association?
A. The rules are found in the Declaration of Convenants, Articles of Incorporaton and By-Laws. In the case of any conflict between the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws, the Articles shall control; and in the case of any conflict between the Declaration of Convenants and the By-Laws, the Declaration shall control. These documents should have been given to you during your closing. You can download an unofficial copy from this website by going to the "Documents" page or you can request an official copy of them from the Association for a nominal fee.
Q. What type of penalties can be assessed for any violations of these rules?
A. The Association will assess violations in the following areas: house maintenance, lawn maintenance, fence or wall maintenance as well as proper lighting since Falcon's Lea Patio Homes have no street lights. Also, homeowners will be assessed violations for failure to obtain written Board approval on any of the following architectual changes: roof replacement, roof painting, house painting, fence installation, pool installation, screen enclosures, structual additions, and sheds. Penalties may be assessed for commercial vehicles, boats, trailers, abandoned vehicles, vehicles in excess of 20 feet in length, or vehicles in excess of 5,000 lbs of weight.
Q. How much are the annual assessments and when are they due?
A. The annual assessments are currently $350 and is due within 30 days of given notice. Notices are generally given to every homeowner in January. Annual assessments are for the following, but not limited to: maintenance and repair of the Common Area, maintenance and repair of the private roads servicing the property, maintenance and operation of the entrance feautres to the property, the payment of insurance and taxes of the Common Area, payment for the improvements and maintenance of the property, services and facilities related to the use and enjoyment of the Common Area, as well as an adequate reserve fund. No owner may waive assessments for non-use of the Common Area or abondment of Lot. Failure to pay annual assessements by the due date shall be deliquent and may result in additional fees being assessed unless prior arrangments have been made with the Association. In addition, non-payment of annual or special assessments will result in the homeowner's voting rights being suspended until such assessment has been paid.
Q. When is there bulk trash pick up?
A. The Waste Management 2010 bulk trash pick up is scheduled for the following Mondays for Falcon's Lea Patio area:
o January 18
o February 15
o March 15
o April 19
o May 17
o June 21
o July 19
o August 16
o September 20
o October 18
o November 15
o December 20
There are limits and restrictions for bulk trash items and amounts. Please visit their web site for more information at www.wm.com or contact them at (954) 974-7500.
PLEASE NOTE: To minimize debris and hazard in our streets, please put out all bulk trash items only one (1) day prior to pick up date. Thank you for your cooperation.
Q. What days are for regular trash pick up?
A. Garbage pickup is Monday and Thursday. Recyclable trash is picked up on Thursday every week. All garbage must be in the cans provided by the Town of Davie.
Q. What do I need to do if I'm selling my home?
A. Homeowner's are required to notify the board when selling their property. Falcon's Lea Patio Homeowner's Association charges a $95 processing fee for Estopple letters when selling your home. Fees must be paid in full to receive letter. Financial institutions requesting an Estoppel letter should submit their form to Falcon's Lea Patio Homeowner Association. Submittals can be mailed or sent electronically. If mailing, please send to: Falcon's Lea Patio Homeowner's Association, 14950 Norfolk Lane, Davie, FL 33331-3901. If requesting electronically, please e-mail board@falconsleapatio.com. Please allow 30 days for processing.
Q. Am I allowed to put out signs (For Sale, Garage Sale, etc) in my yard and in the Common Area?
A. No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any Lot, except one sign of not more than one square foot advertising that property for sale or rent. Furthermore, no sign is permitted on the Common Area without the approval of the Board. Un-approved signs may be removed by the Association. Signs removed by the Association will be kept for sixty (60) days. If you would like your sign returned to you within the sixty (60) day timeframe, please contact the Board via e-mail at board@falconsleapatio.com
Q. Can I rent my house and what notifications do I need to make to the Association?
A. Homeowners are allowed to rent their property. However, notification to the Association is required. Notifications must include the property address, owner's name and fowarding contact information (address, phone, and/or e-mail). In addition, the names of all tenants utilizing the property and facilities must be listed. A request for the Associations approval to extend tenants' privileges to the Common Areas (ie, pool key, etc) must be made in writing.
Q. How can I request for an Estoppel Letter?
A. Falcon's Lea Homeowner's Association charges a $95 processing fee on all Estoppel letters when selling your home. Financial institutions requesting an Estoppel letter should submit their form to Falcon's Lea Patio Homeowner Association. Submittals can be mailed or sent electronically. If mailing, please send to: Falcon's Lea Patio Homeowner's Association, 14950 Norfolk Lane, Davie, FL 33331-3901. If requesting electronically, please e-mail board@falconsleapatio.com. Please allow 30 days for processing.
Q. What actions do I as a homeowner need to take if I'm interested in making home improvements?
A. Any changes, additions or alterations to your property including: fence, wall, screened enclosures, pools, drain system, sprinklers, roof, sidewalk, painting, landscaping or any item visible from the exterior indicating plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials and location must first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Association. Failure to do so will result in violation. Once the Association submits a letter of approval, you may need to obtain a permit from the Town of Davie. Please see the "Community Links" page for the Town of Davie's website. When applying for a permit from the Town, you must submit the Association's approval letter.
Q. What procedures and color schemes can I paint my house?
A. Before painting your house or roof, you must first submit a written request with specific details and color name to the Association for approval. Color swatches must be attached to your written request. The Board of Directors will vote on your request at the next monthly meeting. An official letter with the final decision of the Board will be sent to you. An approval letter within 48 hours of that meeting will be sent to you. The Board has approved color schemes for the convenience of residents. Any Falcon's Lea Patio resident wanting to paint their house is encouraged to use one of these color schemes. In addition, residents receive a 15% discount on all paint and associated products (brushes, drop clothes etc.) at Sherwin-Williams located off of Indian Trace in Weston. Address: Sherwin-Williams, 1300 S.W. 160th Ave. Telephone Number 954-306-0662 The book with the color schemes is available at Sherwin - Williams, as well at all Board meetings.
Q. What procedures and colors/styles can I select from when getting a new roof?
A. According to the Declaration of Convenants of Falcon's Lea Subdivision, all homes shall have a roof made of cement tile. You must first submit a written request with specific details and color name to the Association for approval. Please provide a pictured brochure attached to your written request. The Board of Directors will vote on your request at the next monthly meeting. An official letter with the final decision of the Board will be sent to you. Color schemes should resemble the current features of our community. Roof tiles should be in the style of Vanguard Roll or Hacienda with the colors approved by the board. These tiles are available at the following companies: Hanson Roof Tile and Monier. The Town of Davie requires a permit for roof installation. The Association's approval letter must accompany your permit application.
Q. What type of fence is authorized by the Assocation?
A. A wooden shadow box style fence is the only approved style of fence. No barbed wire, wire mesh, chicken or hog wire fences shall be allowed. No chain link, PVC, metal or or cyclone fence shall be allowed. Also, fence height should be six (6) feet. Homeowner's must submit a written request to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board of Directors will vote on your request at the next monthly meeting. An official letter with the final decision of the Board will be sent to you. Please note that the Town of Davie requires a permit for fence installation. The Association's approval letter must accompany your permit application.
Maintenance and repair of the fence shall be the responsibility of the Lot owner. In the case of a common fence or wall shared by adjoining lot owners, the cost of maintenance and repair shall be borne equally by the Lot owners with each Lot owner being responsible for 1/2 of all such costs.
Q. What provisions are required when installing a pool?
A. Plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials and location must first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Association. Plans must also specify construction entrance and access. Please remember that the Homeowner is responsible for proper replacement or repair of any wall or fence needing removal during installation. The homeowner bears all costs associated with removal and repair. Once the Association submits a letter of approval, you may need to obtain a permit from the Town of Davie. Please see the "Community Links" page for the Town of Davie's website. When applying for a permit from the Town, you must submit the Association's approval letter.
Q. Who is responsible for the maintenance and repair of walls?
A. Maintenance and repair of the fence or wall shall be the responsibility of the Lot owner. In the case of a common fence or wall shared by adjoining lot owners, the cost of repair or replacement shall be borne equally by the Lot owners, with each Lot owner being responsible for 1/2 of all such costs. However, each Lot owner of a shared wall or fence shall maintain that portion of the fence or wall facing the interior of his lot at his own expense. The Association is responsible painting for the outside surface and top of the perimeter wall. Maintenance and repair of damage to the perimeter wall (whether on the inside or outside of the wall) shall be performed by the Lot owner adjacent to the wall at the point where the damaged occurred at the Lot owner's expense.
Q. What types of pets are allowed within the community?
A. No animal, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any Lot, except that dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept provided that they are not for commercial purposes. Pets are not permitted to run at large within the community.
The Falcon's Lea Patio Homeowners Association
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When and where are FLPHOA meetings?
A. Monthly Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. at our community center on the corner of Volunteer Road and Stirling Road. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. Click here for detailed list of 2010 meeting dates and minutes of past meetings.
