Q. Why registered guest?
A. In the event a fire happens, Management will know more people are in a house. There have been instances of confusion in the past so please have your guests registered. Registration forms are in the Rec Hall (left of front door on the wall) and in the Clubhouse Screen room (left of French doors near kitchen on the wall) please fill out a form and drop it in the mail slot when the office is closed. If the office is open, you can register your guests during regular office hours.
RENT
Q. How much is current rent?
A. $566 per month.
Q. When is rent due?
A. Rent is due the 1st of every month. Grace period is until the 5th of the month.
Q. When do late charges start?
A. On the 6th, if we have not received your rent, you lose the grace period and charges are due dating back to the 1st at $5.00 a day. If the 5th is on a weekend, rent will be accepted on the following Monday by the close of office with NO late charges.
Q. What forms of payment are accepted?
A. Please NO CASH OR CREDIT, OR DEBIT CARDS. You may use Auto Bank Withdrawal, Bill Pay, Personal Check, Money Order. Please make sure you leave time for mailing. You may also leave postdated personal checks for each month. Please put your LOT # in the memo section of your check as that is how Accounting is set up.
Q. When does rent go up?
A. The 1st of July each year. A notice is sent out 90 days prior to the rent increase.
PARK OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
1734 Wheelhouse Circle, Ruskin, FL 33570-2764
TRASH PICK UP
Monday & Thursday mornings (PUT OUT BY 8 AM) (COUNTY ORDINANCE HOUSEHOLD TRASH MUST BE SEPARATE FROM YARD WASTE OR IT WILL NOT BE PICKED UP). NO TRASH PICK UP ON **NEW YEARS DAY**PRESIDENTS DAY** MEMORIAL DAY** INDEPENDENCE DAY** LABOR DAY**THANKSGIVING DAY**CHRISTMAS DAY** WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY.
YARD WASTE DOESN'T NEED TO BE IN A CONTAINER. YARD WASTE IS PICKED UP ON MONDAY MORNINGS BY PARK EMPLOYEES AROUND 8 AM.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, FURNITURE, AND OTHER LARGE ITEMS WILL BE AT HOMEOWNER'S EXPENSE, PLEASE CONTACT MIKE WILLIAMS AT 813-528-0239 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR PICK-UP AND FEES ARE DUE UPON PICKUP.
SEASONAL RESIDENTS
Our Park is made up with a little less than half seasonal residents. They start arriving September through January and many stay here through May.
ACTIVITIES
Our winter Activities run from Late October until April for a set schedule. If you want to host an event there is a calendar sign-up sheet in the screened room at the clubhouse. May-October due to the weather we have more last-minute gatherings. Either way the Chula Family knows how to stay busy and have fun. You can be as busy as you want to be in this park!
COFFEE AND DONUTS HOUR ON TUESDAY MORNINGS
Be at the Clubhouse at 7:30 am on Tuesdays if you want to meet your neighbors for coffee and donuts. Join us to find out what's going on in the park. We have a volunteer put on coffee at 7:00 am. A sign-up sheet is located in the screened room, sign up if you would like to pick-up the donuts at your choice of Publix, Winn Dixie, Walmart, Dunkin Donuts or Elite Bakery calling the day prior to reserve your order. Bring your coffee cup and the fees are as follows: Coffee .50 Donut .50; this will reimburse money for donuts. 1st HOA @ 6pm, FMO AS POSTED and Activities @ 9:30am meetings.
PARK MEETINGS Please attend the meetings!
1st Tuesday (HOA) HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. 6:00 PM
3rd Tuesday ACTIVITIES MEETING 9:00AM
TICKET SALES FOR THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS
Q. Why do I need a ticket for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner?
A. The money is donated to the Residents for both of these dinners by our Park Owners. We sell tickets to Residents and their Guests ONLY to get an accurate count as to how many people will be attending. The fees are as follows: $5.00 per Resident and $7.00 per Guest. Guest tickets are nonrefundable. You will receive your $5.00 back at the door when you come to the dinner. Residents should buy their tickets early. One plate per Resident and per Guest.
POTLUCK
Q. Do we need to bring our own table settings?
A. Yes, exceptions are LADIES or MEN luncheons and BREAKFAST or winter BBQ.
Q. Do I need to bring my own silverware to serve my community dish?
A. No, for indoor events we use the silverware from the kitchen, so you don't lose your serving silverware.
Q. Can I wash my dishes at the clubhouse?
A. No, please dispose for unwanted food in the trash and then take the dishes home to wash.
Q. Why must I SIGN UP for an "Old Fashion Potluck"?
A. On the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse, you will find columns marked Meat, Casseroles, Vegetable, Dessert or Salad. Please check one of the boxes next to your name as to what item you will be bring so that we get a variety. Make a LARGE dish to share with all the residents. This type of potluck is free.
Q. Why must I SIGN UP for "Regular Potluck when Main Course is being made and served?
A. You are asked to sign up EARLY because Main Course has to be purchased and then cooked for correct amount of people attending. You are asked to bring a LARGE dish to share with all the other Residents..
PARK NEWS
Our Park newsletter is the Chulavista Chattings. If you want to put something in before the end of the month, see the editor. In Winter there is monthly newsletter and Summer is once every 2 months. Birthdays and Anniversaries are put in the Chattings also so make sure Jane Nichols has your dates.
Our park website is www.chulavistalandings.com. Webmaster is Sharon Dunlap Honold.
WELCOME PARTY
A Chula Family gathering is where people meet the new residents of the park and welcome back the seasonal residents. Items are donated to be auctioned off. Snacks are served along with Wine, Punch and Cheese. Proceeds go into the fund for more events.
THIS & THAT SALE
Your trash maybe someone else's treasure- We are asking for NEW or slightly used items .25, .50, .75, $1.00, $2.00 tables. make your selection and take it with you. 50/50 drawings, Raffles and Big Raffel items will be drawn at 1:00pm. Lunch will be served. We ask for pies to be donated. This is the BIGGEST money maker we have all season. Donate, Volunteer, and have fun!
IN PARK MAIL
Q. What is in park mail?
A. We have a box in the clubhouse and one in the Rec Hall that anyone can drop off their cards and then our in-park Block Captains deliver them to our "in-park mailboxes" that we put at the end of our homes in the driveway. (This saves on postage) Please write the person's name and lot # on the envelope. This is only done during the month of December for Christmas Cards. We really appreciate the volunteers who do the holiday mail run.
Q. What is the Homeowners' Association? (HOA)
A. The official name of the organization is CHULAVISTA LANDINGS HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION. Organized under the laws of the State of Florida and subject to Chapter 723, Florida Statues. The Association was approved by the Secretary of the State of Florida on April 6, 1984. The purpose of this organization is to work for the good and welfare of all members and serve as a liaison between Park Management and the members of the HOA.
Q. How do I become a member?
A. All individual homeowners with a legal title to a dwelling are members of the Association. No more than two (2) members per dwelling permitted. Co-Tenancy applies.
Q. What about Officers?
A. The officers consist of the following: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and three (3) members at large. Known as the Board of Directors of the park.
Q. Can I run for Office?
A. Yes. Any resident in good standing may run for office.
Q. When is the election?
A. The park election is held each year in February.
Q. When are the meetings?
A. The monthly HOA meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:00PM OR AS POSTED in the clubhouse. The meetings are held from October to April.
THE HOA WELCOMES YOU AS A NEW NEIGHBOR AND HOPE YOUR TIME IN CHULAVISTA LANDINGS IS HAPPY AND POSITIVE.