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.
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 […]
Garden Patio Villas finally finished our gazebo project! We now have a place to sit and relax on a bench and enjoy the birds and breeze! If you are walking your dog, the common area next to our pool is where you can stop and relax for a while! As a reminder, the gazebo project […]
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 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 […]
As you know, our Homeowners Association pays for everyone’s water. This is included in your maintenance fees! What happens to our HOA finances when there is a running toilet? When an Owner has a running toilet, it raises our water bill! This is not free water! If the running toilet is ignored over a couple […]
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 […]
Garden Patio Villas had a “Listening Session” with Juli Van Der Meulen on June 25, 2024 at 7PM. She invited the community and everyone was welcome to attend. She had coffee and Dandee Donuts and wanted to hear what residents liked or disliked about Margate; changes, improvements, frustrations, etc… Juli gave us her background and […]
