November 2024 Newsletter
Fall is here and the weather is finally cooling down a bit.
With everyone walking out and about, please remember to drive safely in the Park for everyone’s protection. We hope everyone is well and are enjoying our beautiful walking path, pool and spa areas. The last day the pool was open was 10/31. We are in preparation for the pool and spa areas to be worked on. There are signs posted.
A reminder to all Calabasas Village residents:
Call 911 for Sheriff –
Life threatening issues/crime / safety /civil matters
For Park business
1-818-222-8500 office days
For maintenance & contractor issues days or
818-223-1362 after hours maintenance emergency only
Email specific questions and maintenance requests to:
calabasasmaintenance@jandhmgt.com
ANNUAL RENT NOTICES: The annual notices of rate changes for January 1 were mailed out to all residents. You will need to read this letter and keep it in a safe place for January 1 so that you pay the correct amount of your new rent. We must return incorrect payments for replacement. If you have any questions, please contact the office (818)222-8500.
WATER CONSERVATION: Although summer is the time when our water usage is the highest, we must always continue to do our part to reduce water consumption and waste. We must inspect our homes inside and out for leaks (fixtures, etc.), make necessary repairs and take steps to conserve water. Please do not leave sprinklers running unattended for lengthy periods of time as water then runs into the street gutters.
SPEED LIMIT AND SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES: The Park speed limit is 15 MPH. We ask all Residents and guests in our community to observe the speed limit and use safe and reasonable driving practices in the Park. Please be sure to remind your guests and contractors visiting of this important safety rule. Please report violators to us with as much information as possible.
FIRE SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPARATION IS VERY IMPORTANT: At no time should anyone be parking a vehicle and blocking a fire hydrant in the community. This is a tow away zone. It is important to check your home smoke detectors and CO2 detectors to make sure they are working properly. Replace batteries if needed. A working and fully charged fire extinguisher at your home is also very important. Keeping baking soda on hand is important as another means of extinguishing BBQ grease fires (do NOT use flour or baking powder as they can explode). Wood burning fire pits are not allowed in Calabasas Village. Propane or briquette BBQs should be kept a safe distance away from the home and should not be left unattended while in use. Please keep BBQ’s out of the hillsides. Let’s be as safe as possible! Emergency preparations should be made in advance by all residents. Please make sure to keep an emergency get-away bag for your household and pets ready in the event of an emergency. Discuss a plan with your household on what you will do in an emergency for your family and pets.
CITY OF CALABASAS RENTAL ASISTANCE PROGRAM: As of September 1, each year, the monthly subsidy increases to qualified homeowners on the program, which Park ownership contributes to. If you are a resident in the Park and wish to submit a rental assistance application to be added to the current short waiting list, please contact the City of Calabasas 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas or call Jaclyn Rackerby at (818)224-1705. You will need to provide a copy of a utility bill in your name and your tax return as these items are required. You must have rented in City of Calabasas for at least one year, have gross annual income below 80% of LA County’s Median Income per their income schedule and be at least age 62 OR any age and receiving SSI disability income.
VEHICLES & STREET PARKING: Per Title 25 of the health and safety code; per Title 24 of the California Fire code; per California Vehicle Code section 22658A; and LA.CO.Ord. 15.64.270; and, per the Calabasas Village Park Rules and Regulations that all residents agreed to when they signed their lease, street parking is not allowed. In enforcing this rule, vehicles that have received two (2) citations will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. The cost to reclaim a towed vehicle and storage fees can results in fees of $$$. Please make sure you notify your guests not to park on the streets. Resident parking is permitted in your driveway, not on landscaped or other areas of the space or on empty spaces. No vehicle may be parked in your driveway if it extends past the gutter line. Please make sure your cars fit properly in your driveway or you will need to either repark them properly or remove excess vehicles that cannot be properly parked. Parking sideways and placing a safety cone is not allowed. Please park correctly, excess vehicles will need to be stored outside the community.
INSURANCE ON YOUR HOME: Please email or drop off in the rent box a copy of your current, in-force homeowner’s insurance certificate to the office for your file. Now is a good time to review your coverage with your insurance agent to make sure your home and contents are insured properly. Everyone should have adequate homeowner’s insurance to protect against loss to your home and liability, even if you do not have a mortgage. It is best to carry full replacement cost coverage on your home. When purchasing the California Fair Plan be sure to discuss with your insurance agent the purchase of the necessary DIC coverage for liability.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, CLEANING SERVICES, GARDENERS, ETC: As you may know, the Park is not responsible for work done by your contractors. At the same time, we want to make sure your vendors are properly registered and insured to avoid any potential liability to you or the Park. We need all residents to tell their contractors or workers to first come to the Park office to register with management. We need to make sure they have insurance, especially if they hire employees, and to verify what work they will be performing to make sure it meets Park standards. Any exterior home improvements require management approval prior to beginning the work. We must review the plan; verify lot lines and utility markers prior to the start of the work. All underground excavation or digging must be reviewed and marked prior to work beginning for safety. All required permits must be obtained and a copy is necessary for your file at the office. If anyone starts work without following this procedure, staff have been instructed to stop them and advise the vendor to come to the Park office to register. If you have questions about this, please call the Park office at (818)222-8500. Thank you!
PLUMBING & YOU: Please remember it is important to keep things out of the plumbing lines that should not be going there. Dental floss, paper towels, sanitary supplies, cotton swabs, baby wipes, cooking grease, diapers, toys, or anything that is not toilet paper should never be flushed down the toilets or poured down the sinks in your home. Thanks for your cooperation!
PETS IN THE PARK: The Park has many pet waste stations that the Park has provided for everyone’s use. All pet waste must be picked up promptly and properly disposed of in a tied doggie waste bag and placed in the trash canisters provided. The grassy areas around the clubhouse, at the top of the hill, and the children’s playground are NOT for this purpose. All dogs must be on leash anytime they are outside their home, regardless of the dog being “small or nice” and must be always under your control.
ROOM MATES & ADDITIONAL OCCUPANTS: No one may move into any home in the Park without obtaining Park approval. Before anyone new moves into your home, please call the management office to discuss what is needed if a guest will be staying long term in your home. This policy applies even if someone is moving from one home to another in the park. Always discuss changes with management in advance. There is paperwork and an approval process that is mandatory. We do not allow short term vacation rentals. The resident leaseholder must reside in the home to be eligible for a roommate to be approved. Thank you for your cooperation.
EXTERIOR HOME LIGHTING: A reminder that per the Rules and Regulations all homes should have two working and illuminated lights on the front of each home. We encourage their usage at night to provide more lighting. You may also wish to add a motion security sensor light to help with your personal security lighting around your home.
HOMES FOR SALE LIST AND INTENT TO SELL FORM: Included in the monthly newsletter and current as of the publication submission date. The most current list of homes for sale is available at the Park office which is updated as information is reported to us.