General Information
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The Manhattan Village Homeowners Association is governed by the Board of Directors composed of 7 homeowners (being in good financial standing with the MVHOA). Approximately 50% of the Board is elected annually by the membership for a two-year term (four members one year and three members the following year). The Board of Directors currently meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month* at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Manhattan Village Mall. All homeowners and residents of the Village are invited to attend. Every meeting begins with an Open Forum during which homeowners may address comments to the Board of Directors. The BOD is currently supported and advised by four major committees; Architectural, Landscape, Maintenance and Welcoming. All committees have a Chairperson and meet once a month or on an as-needed basis. Volunteers are always needed and residents are encouraged to participate.
The monthly homeowner assessment is due on the first day of each month. Additional charges are assessed if the payment is not received by the 15th day of each month, pursuant to the adopted delinquency policy published in November of each year with the Association’s annual budget.
The Association’s following policies are implemented in an effort to keep assessments as low as possible while properly maintaining the common area. As a Planned Unit Development (PUD) homeowner, unlike a condominium homeowner, you have a deed to your property; you are responsible for your home within the confines of your outside walls. The MVHOA will maintain the ramadas (patio cover), roofs, flashing, rain gutters and paint the outside surface of the building.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Insurance: Each owner is responsible for maintaining homeowner and/or renters insurance on their unit, including coverage for contents and personal property. The Association carries a Master Policy for common areas and common area components, including earthquake insurance subject to a deductible.
Exterior alterations: All proposed alterations or modifications of the exterior structure, patio, and landscape must be submitted in writing in advance for review and approval of the Architectural Committee. Modifications not approved in advance will lead to costly revisions that must be borne by the homeowner. The Board of Directors may levy fines if Architectural Committee approval is not secured prior to the commencement of modifications.
Doors: Individual homeowners are responsible for the maintenance and replacement of exterior doors including garage doors. The MVHOA will paint the exterior of the door. Varnishing or re-varnishing of exterior doors is the responsibility of individual homeowners. Window maintenance is also the individual homeowner’s responsibility. Utility doors will be repaired and/or replaced by the Association if damaged by common area sprinklers.
Payment of association dues: You may pay your monthly assessment by automatic withdrawal from your checking account. To get the automatic withdrawal started, you will need to complete a form and supply a voided check. Applications received by the 20th of the month take effect the following month. Your bank account will be debited on or between the 5th and 10th of every month. For more information, or to obtain a form to begin the automatic withdrawal, please contact the on-site Management Office.
Termites: The Association is responsible for exterior termite treatment and wood repairs for common area buildings and patio ramadas. Interior termite treatment is the responsibility of the homeowner. The treatment of subterranean termites in exterior or interior structures is the responsibility of indiviudual homeowners. Homeowners who wish to fumigate a building should contact the on-site Manager for restrictions.
Sewer lines: Sewer line repairs are the responsibility of the individual homeowner. This includes the line under your unit and/or driveway, to the termination in the street sewer. Owners of court homes that tap into an Association maintained main line are responsible for the line from their unit to the common line.
Skylights: Skylight repair and replacement is the responsibility of indivudual homeowners. The installation of new skylights must be approved by the Architectural Committee ahead of installation. In order for a skylight installation to be approved, the homeowner must pay a $500 roofing rebate to the Association as well as pay ½ of the cost to re-roof the section of roof that the skylight will be installed.
Roof Access: No one except the Association or its contractors are permitted on roofs without an approved Architectural Request involving roof access or other written permission.
Common Area: Extreme care should be exercised when roller skates, roller blades, and bicycles are used in the streets. Activities, such as hockey and ball playing are not allowed. The Board of Directors does NOT condone use of streets for children’s play activities. Parents are urged to encourage children not to play on the streets or in the courts. Parents assume full responsibility for injuries in the common areas.
Leaking roofs/Broken tiles: Upon receiving prompt written notification the Association will repair leaking roofs. The Association does not replace roof tiles unless there are signs of water intrusion. If, as a result of the leak, water damage occurs to the interior ceilings or walls, they will be repaired and/or painted to original specifications. Any damage to the homeowner’s contents (including flooring, furniture, wall coverings, art, etc.) is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Satellite dish installation: The Architectural Committee will review and advise homeowners on the least obtrusive location for a satellite dish. Residents who fail to receive advance approval for the installation may have to have the dish relocated and any damage repaired at the homeowner’s expense.
Skateboards: Skateboarding is not permitted on the property. Motorized Devices: Motorized devices, such as scooters, skateboards and other motorized devices are prohibited in the common area of Manhattan Village HOA.
Wild animals: The trapping of pests or animals within a unit is the homeowner's responsibility. The Association will assist the homeowner in this task by providing referrals.
Pigeons and other birds: The Association is not responsible for, and does not attempt to control, pigeons or other wild birds. Basketball hoops: Permanent or portable professional basketball hoops/nets are not permitted. Toy basketball hoops are not permitted in any part of the common area including driveways and courtyards.
Damage caused by homeowner’s planters: The individual homeowner is responsible for damage to buildings, structures and walls caused by their trees, vines, or plants growing on exclusive use common areas (i.e. balcony, patio, entry). This includes damage to painted surfaces.
Trash: Trash and trash receptacles shall be placed in the street in front of your unit no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before the scheduled pick-up day.
Alarm systems: Alarm systems are the sole responsibility of the homeowner. The City of Manhattan Beach requires all homeowners to obtain an annual alarm permit even if your alarm is not in use. Solar panels: Homeowners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their solar system.
Patio Drains: It is the homeowner’s responsibility to contact the onsite Management Office to request an inspection of their patio drains, if there root intrustion possibly caused by common area tree roots. If so, the Association will remove the roots from the patio and adjoining common area plumbing system. It is recommended that homeowners inspect their patio drains on a regular basis, to ensure they are not plugged with roots, leaves and other foliage.
Hose bids and sprinkler systems: Homeowners are responsible for their own sprinkler systems and hose bibs (spigots). Ants and bees: Bees in the common area should be reported immediately. If they are found within the confines of the homeowner’s lot or home, the homeowner is responsible for their eradication and/or removal.
Dryer vents: Over the years lint and dust fill dryer vents and unless they are cleaned periodically they will eventually plug up and cause a fire hazard. The maintenance and repair of dryer vents is the responsibility of the invividual homeowner.
Mailboxes: Use of mailboxes to post notices is prohibited. Garage Doors: Garage doors shall be CLOSED except for access to and from the garage, car washing or related activity not to exceed two (2) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period.
The monthly homeowner assessment is due on the first day of each month. Additional charges are assessed if the payment is not received by the 15th day of each month, pursuant to the adopted delinquency policy published in November of each year with the Association’s annual budget.
The Association’s following policies are implemented in an effort to keep assessments as low as possible while properly maintaining the common area. As a Planned Unit Development (PUD) homeowner, unlike a condominium homeowner, you have a deed to your property; you are responsible for your home within the confines of your outside walls. The MVHOA will maintain the ramadas (patio cover), roofs, flashing, rain gutters and paint the outside surface of the building.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Insurance: Each owner is responsible for maintaining homeowner and/or renters insurance on their unit, including coverage for contents and personal property. The Association carries a Master Policy for common areas and common area components, including earthquake insurance subject to a deductible.
Exterior alterations: All proposed alterations or modifications of the exterior structure, patio, and landscape must be submitted in writing in advance for review and approval of the Architectural Committee. Modifications not approved in advance will lead to costly revisions that must be borne by the homeowner. The Board of Directors may levy fines if Architectural Committee approval is not secured prior to the commencement of modifications.
Doors: Individual homeowners are responsible for the maintenance and replacement of exterior doors including garage doors. The MVHOA will paint the exterior of the door. Varnishing or re-varnishing of exterior doors is the responsibility of individual homeowners. Window maintenance is also the individual homeowner’s responsibility. Utility doors will be repaired and/or replaced by the Association if damaged by common area sprinklers.
Payment of association dues: You may pay your monthly assessment by automatic withdrawal from your checking account. To get the automatic withdrawal started, you will need to complete a form and supply a voided check. Applications received by the 20th of the month take effect the following month. Your bank account will be debited on or between the 5th and 10th of every month. For more information, or to obtain a form to begin the automatic withdrawal, please contact the on-site Management Office.
Termites: The Association is responsible for exterior termite treatment and wood repairs for common area buildings and patio ramadas. Interior termite treatment is the responsibility of the homeowner. The treatment of subterranean termites in exterior or interior structures is the responsibility of indiviudual homeowners. Homeowners who wish to fumigate a building should contact the on-site Manager for restrictions.
Sewer lines: Sewer line repairs are the responsibility of the individual homeowner. This includes the line under your unit and/or driveway, to the termination in the street sewer. Owners of court homes that tap into an Association maintained main line are responsible for the line from their unit to the common line.
Skylights: Skylight repair and replacement is the responsibility of indivudual homeowners. The installation of new skylights must be approved by the Architectural Committee ahead of installation. In order for a skylight installation to be approved, the homeowner must pay a $500 roofing rebate to the Association as well as pay ½ of the cost to re-roof the section of roof that the skylight will be installed.
Roof Access: No one except the Association or its contractors are permitted on roofs without an approved Architectural Request involving roof access or other written permission.
Common Area: Extreme care should be exercised when roller skates, roller blades, and bicycles are used in the streets. Activities, such as hockey and ball playing are not allowed. The Board of Directors does NOT condone use of streets for children’s play activities. Parents are urged to encourage children not to play on the streets or in the courts. Parents assume full responsibility for injuries in the common areas.
Leaking roofs/Broken tiles: Upon receiving prompt written notification the Association will repair leaking roofs. The Association does not replace roof tiles unless there are signs of water intrusion. If, as a result of the leak, water damage occurs to the interior ceilings or walls, they will be repaired and/or painted to original specifications. Any damage to the homeowner’s contents (including flooring, furniture, wall coverings, art, etc.) is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Satellite dish installation: The Architectural Committee will review and advise homeowners on the least obtrusive location for a satellite dish. Residents who fail to receive advance approval for the installation may have to have the dish relocated and any damage repaired at the homeowner’s expense.
Skateboards: Skateboarding is not permitted on the property. Motorized Devices: Motorized devices, such as scooters, skateboards and other motorized devices are prohibited in the common area of Manhattan Village HOA.
Wild animals: The trapping of pests or animals within a unit is the homeowner's responsibility. The Association will assist the homeowner in this task by providing referrals.
Pigeons and other birds: The Association is not responsible for, and does not attempt to control, pigeons or other wild birds. Basketball hoops: Permanent or portable professional basketball hoops/nets are not permitted. Toy basketball hoops are not permitted in any part of the common area including driveways and courtyards.
Damage caused by homeowner’s planters: The individual homeowner is responsible for damage to buildings, structures and walls caused by their trees, vines, or plants growing on exclusive use common areas (i.e. balcony, patio, entry). This includes damage to painted surfaces.
Trash: Trash and trash receptacles shall be placed in the street in front of your unit no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before the scheduled pick-up day.
Alarm systems: Alarm systems are the sole responsibility of the homeowner. The City of Manhattan Beach requires all homeowners to obtain an annual alarm permit even if your alarm is not in use. Solar panels: Homeowners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of their solar system.
Patio Drains: It is the homeowner’s responsibility to contact the onsite Management Office to request an inspection of their patio drains, if there root intrustion possibly caused by common area tree roots. If so, the Association will remove the roots from the patio and adjoining common area plumbing system. It is recommended that homeowners inspect their patio drains on a regular basis, to ensure they are not plugged with roots, leaves and other foliage.
Hose bids and sprinkler systems: Homeowners are responsible for their own sprinkler systems and hose bibs (spigots). Ants and bees: Bees in the common area should be reported immediately. If they are found within the confines of the homeowner’s lot or home, the homeowner is responsible for their eradication and/or removal.
Dryer vents: Over the years lint and dust fill dryer vents and unless they are cleaned periodically they will eventually plug up and cause a fire hazard. The maintenance and repair of dryer vents is the responsibility of the invividual homeowner.
Mailboxes: Use of mailboxes to post notices is prohibited. Garage Doors: Garage doors shall be CLOSED except for access to and from the garage, car washing or related activity not to exceed two (2) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period.