Welcome To Candlewood
Candlewood was the first of ten villages developed and built in Smith Farm. The village consists of 154 detached, single family, zero lot line residences. Village owners are responsible for maintaining the landscaping and the irrigation system for their lots and the upkeep and maintenance of the exterior of their homes. All lot owners are automatically members of the Candlewood Homeowners Association.
The Candlewood Homeowners Association Board of Directors is responsible for the collection of the common assessments, control of the common expenses and upkeep and maintenance of all the common properties including the landscaped areas and the irrigation system within the village.
The CEA Property management Association is in place to administer and maintain the Candlewood property consistent with Candlewood’s standards and current operating budget as established by the Board of Directors.
For complete information refer to DECLARATION OF CONVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS in your copy of the Candlewood “blue” book
Normally the Home Owners Association general meetings are held the third Thursday of every month. As a reminder the date, times and location are posted each month online and at the village entrance. We look forward to seeing you there.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
John Peruso President
Karen Rosen Vice President
Bill Swan Director
Keith Stern Director
Mark Clark Treasurer
Property Manager
Sandy Bennett, Pres., LCAM
Please do not hesitate to contact me, I will be happy to assist you.
email: ceapropertymanagement@yahoo.com
(561) 795-2232 office
(561) 723-2761 Mobile
(561) 795-6628 Fax
Email: Candlewood@ceamanagement.com
Committee's & Member information
Please be sure to review this information, there is little to no tolerance for violators, per Smithfarm and Palm Beach County.
Please Read: There have been many complaints recently regarding owners leaving their trash out without placing in proper receptacles and owners not picking up after their pets. This creates problems for you and the Community as it directly relates to the rat problem we are spending money to control as well as the property value of your homes. It is not pleasant to view trash blowing around the streets or stepping or smelling animal feces while out playing or walking. Please be courteous and remember these rules. CEA will enforce these with fines if necessary.
ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD JANUARY 15TH, 2009 AT SMITH FARM PAVILION AT 7:00PM.
PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING THE MEETING TO GIVE YOUR PROXY TO SOMEONE OR MAIL IT IN SO THAT A QUORUM CAN BE REACHED.
June Meeting Minutes 2008 click here to view
July Meeting Minutes 2008 click here to view
Property Managers report August 2008
September Minutes 2008
October Property Managers Report 2008
If you ever wondered where the money goes that you pay to your Village HOA, here is just a small example:
FPL, which power the lights & irrigation pumps.
Landscaping and irrigation within our Community, new trees, plants flowers, mulch.
Pest control and monitoring
Accounting, all member payments, fees, expenses year end statements, taxes etc.
Property Management
Attorney fees, collection of bad debt other legal fees
Insurance, covering the common areas and protecting the HOA and the members.
Road repair and replacement, otherwise this would be a huge assessment when it came due.
Signs
Long term reserves that cover major repairs to the Roads, saving you the possibility of a large assessment.
There is so much more that your money goes to when it comes to the Village assessments. This is why it is so important for you to stay current with your payments, the Association depends on those funds to operate this community.
The Master Assessment also have a very large list of expenses to cover within their budget.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
IF YOU ARE BEHIND ON YOUR HOA PAYMENTS PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY. YOU MAY ALSO DOWNLOAD A DEBIT FORM OR CREDIT FORM FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT.
YOUR PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO:
CANDLEWOOD VILLAGE HOA
PAYMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO: Candlewood Village HOA
C/o Sterling Bank
PO BOX 166004
Miami, FL 33116
FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM CLICK HERE
FOR DEBIT CARD PAYMENT CLICK HERE
TO PAY YOUR MASTER ASSOCIATION DUES WITH A CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE
MASTER ASSOCIATION NOTES:
Smith Farm Highlights
2009 Draft budget is completed and will be forwarded to the members.
Comcast Cable will be distributing digital boxes in the near future for homeowners.
Candlewood Village Notes
General Information
Smith Farm Highlights
Pest control Program
The rat / animal traps are still being placed around the community. Please keep the tops of your garbage can on securely and place them at the curb on Wednesday and Saturday. Please do not feed the ducks or leave food outside.
CANDLEWOOD FAQ (CLICK LINK TO VIEW)
CONSIDERING RENTING YOUR HOME? Be sure you have all of your applications and policy's at hand to review.
Renters application
RENTAL POLICY PLEASE READ
Homeowners of Candlewood Village, What would you like to see here on your Website? Please send an email to us with your ideas.
The Board of Directors has motioned to start cleaning up the properties that have been non-compliant and are still in violation of the Candlewood Village Documents. As per the Candlewood Governing Documents state in Article 9 section 9.01 C. "the Association shall have the right upon 7 seven says prior written notice to correct such condition and to enter uopn such lot to make such repairs or to perform maintenance". We will begin the cleaning of the sidewalks and areas of that nature. The Board regrets having to do this, however, the Community is in desparate need to bring the values of the properties back. If you have received a notice please complete the action necessary to close that violation. The homeowner will incur the expense and fees related to the clean up. Please contact our office if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Management
