Garden Patio Villas - 55+ HOA Community

7708 Margate Blvd., Margate, Florida

HOA & Community Articles

In South Florida, many warm-season grasses, like St. Augustine or Bermuda grass, experience a period of dormancy during the winter months.  This is true for Garden Patio Villas in Margate, Florida. Here’s why: What happens during dormancy? Is dormancy harmful? No, dormancy is a natural process that allows the grass to conserve energy and survive […]

What is an HOA Non-Profit Association?It is a non-profit corporation like Salvation Army. It is an official business that is required to follow state laws and its Governing Documents. A Homeowners Association is a entity that lives on its own. The elected Board of Directors steers the corporation, or in our case, the HOA to […]

There are there main factors that contribute to the prevalence of HOA corruption in South Florida: 1. Lack of Transparency and Accountability: HOAs often operate with limited transparency, making it difficult for Members to monitor how their dues are being spent. This lack of oversight can create opportunities for corruption. In the last five years, […]

Many Members in our HOA wonder why their property taxes differ significantly from their neighbors here at Garden Patio Villas. There are numerous reasons to look at! We hope you can potentially identify ways to minimize your tax burdens next year and gain a better understanding of why property taxes differ in our HOA.

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are legally recognized organizations that govern residential communities. They are typically formed to maintain property values, enforce community rules, and provide shared amenities. Associations are a separate “not for profit” legal entity from the Membership. In a court of law, a lawyer represents the Association and it’s Governing Documents. Homeowners must become Members […]

Garden Patio Villas got new Clusia Bushes on Lemon Tree Lane and replaced the old bushes that were there for decades! Just Call James has done our landscaping before, so we used him again in September 2024. He did an excellent job! The landscaping of new bushes on Lemon Tree was thoughtfully planned out and […]

When you buy a villa in Garden Patio Villas 55+ community, you own a restricted deed. Common area is owned by the Association. Members are not allowed do anything on Association land. A Member’s restricted deed shows the property boundary lines. Part of the land in front and in back of your villa belongs to […]

Question: What is the difference between HOAs and Condos? Answer: HOAs (Homeowners Associations) are homes and condos are apartment-like. Both are restricted by different state laws and always by their own Governing Documents. In Florida, Homeowners Associations are also subject to Chapter 720, Florida Statutes. Condominiums are also subject to Chapter 718, Florida Statutes. Some […]

Garden Patio Villas had their 2024 tree trim and removal completed in August this year. Farina Tree Care provides us with professional care to trim trees for hurricanes in addition to showing us which trees are diseased or problematic. Take a look at these before and after photos of a palm at the end of […]

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