FAQ - Shaker Village Condo

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

OFFICE AND MANAGEMENT

Where is the Association Office located?

Onsite Association Office

40 Meacham Lane, Tamarac, FL 33319.

- Phone: 954-722-2180
- Contact Person: Joan Byfield
- Email: shakervilcona@yahoo.com
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4pm, Lunch 1:30-2pm

The office is closed on the following holidays:

01/01 - New Years Day
05/30 - Memorial Day
06/19 - Juneteenth
07/04 - Independence Day
09/05 - Labor Day
11/24 - Thanksgiving Day
12/25 - Christmas Day

Where is the Management Office located?

Renaissance Management Group

1773 N State Road 7, suite 200, Lauderhill, FL 33313

- Phone: 954-693-9989

- Email: info@rmgsouthflorida.com

- Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

DOCUMENTS

How do I obtain the Association Documents?

https://shakervillagecondo.com/documents-forms/

How do I obtain an Estoppel Letter or Questionnaire?

1. Visit the website www.CondoCerts.com

2. Sign up for an account or log in if you already have one.

3. Enter the required property and client information accurately.

4. Pay the fee of the product you choose

5. Submit the request

PRICING ESTOPPEL:

$299 Standard Questionnaire (10 business days)

$399 Rush Estoppel (3 business days)

$449 Delinquent Estoppel

$549 Rush Delinquent Estoppel

$50 Update Fee

PRICING QUESTIONNAIRE:

$240 Standard Questionnaire (10 business days)

$290 Rush Standard Questionnaire (3 business days)

$290 Custom Questionnaire (10 business days)

$390 Rush Custom Questionnaire (3 business days)

How do I obtain an Affidavit?

Please send an email request to the property manager at info@rmgsouthflorida.com.

How do I obtain the Budget?

Owners can access it on their online portal.

You can also send an email request to the property manager at info@rmgsouthflorida.com.

What is the TV Channel Lineup?

Click on the icon below to download the Channel Lineup

What is the TV and Internet Provider?

Atlantic Broadband. Toll Fee Number: 888-752-4222.

Click on the icon below to download the Installation Guide and FAQs

SALES/LEASING

Where do I get a sale, rental, occupancy application?

https://shakervillagecondo.com/documents-forms/

What is the process to Sale a unit?

Click on the icon below to download the community Sales Guide

What are the rental restrictions?

- Renting the unit is prohibited for the first 24 months following the purchase. If the unit is already rented at the time of sale, the current tenant may remain for the duration of their lease. The 24-month restriction will begin once that lease term ends.

- No unit owner may rent a unit more than one time in any twelve-month period.

- All leases must be for a minimum of one year, and renters must be approved by the Board before moving in. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing.

- All leases must be accompanied by the Association's approved Addendum to Lease.

- All owners who lease their unit must submit a new lease to Shaker Village at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the existing lease. The renewal must be approved by the Board of Directors.

- ROOM RENTALS ARE NOT ALLOWED

- SHORT TERM RENTALS ARE NOT ALLOWED

- AIRBNB IS NOT ALLOWED

How much is the application fee?

$150.00 per occupant over 18.

Husband and wife should complete one application and pay only one application fee of $150.00.

Which keys should I get from the seller/landlord?

- 1 Front Door Key

- 1 Mail Box Key

- 1 Pool Key

How to obtain a new mailbox key:

Since mailboxes are considered federal property, we do not have the authority to replace keys or make changes to mailbox locks. According to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), if there is an issue with the lock or if a key has been lost, the resident must contact a locksmith directly to have the lock replaced.

How to obtain a new pool key:

Pool keys are available for purchase at the Shaker Village office at 40 Meacham Lane.

- Cost - $50.00
- Cashier's check or Money Order only.

What's the minimum credit score requirement?

All applicants for SALE must meet the required credit score of 620.

Is there a minimum down payment requirement?

Yes - 5% of the purchase price is required and the amount must reflect in the purchase contract.

How long does the Association has to approve an application?

30 days.

Is FHA/HUD/VA financing available?

No - Shaker Village has been removed from the FHA/HUD Approval Condominium List and FHA/VA financing is not available to purchasers in Shaker Village.

INSURANCE

How do I obtain a Certificate of Insurance for my unit?

Certificates of insurance are available on EOI Direct website at www.eoidirect.com or you may contact them at 1-877-456-3643 for the convenience of the unit owners/lenders.

Should you require your lending institution and/or mortgagee clause information to be listed on the certificate please contact EOI Direct.

Insurance Agent: Brown and Brown, Inc.

What type of insurance must unit owners have? HO-3 or HO-6 only?

HO-6 insurance policy to cover the interior structure of the unit from the "walls in".

How do I obtain a copy of the building's wind mitigation report?

Please send an email request to the property manager at info@rmgsouthflorida.com.

Does the Condo Fee cover building insurance?

Yes

PAYMENT & FINANCIALS

How do I pay my Association Dues?

Payment Options:

1. Community Portal:

Portal Payment with Checking Account or Credit Card – (Fees apply)

You can conveniently make your monthly dues payment through our online portal using either your checking account or credit card.

Click here to enter your Owner Portal.

2. In-Person/Mail:

Homeowners can make payments in person or mail to the property management located at 1773 N State Road 7, Ste 200, Lauderhill FL 33313. Please make checks payable to Shaker Village Condominium Association and reference your property address in the Memo.

If you choose to make your payment in person or by mail, please ensure it reaches our office by the 10th of the month to avoid any late fees.

3. Bank Bill Pay:

You can set up bill payments through your personal bank/online banking. The information you will need to set up is:

Payee: Shaker Village Condominium Association

Mailing Address: 1773 N State Rd 7, Suite 200, Lauderhill, FL 33313

Reference/Account Number – Your property address

If you choose to make your payment in person or by mail, please ensure it reaches our office by the 10th of the month to avoid any late fees.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your payment, please don't hesitate to reach out to our resident services team at 954-693-9989.

What is included in my Association Dues?

Common Area Master Insurance, Common Area Pest Control, Landscaping Services, Management Fee, Reserve Contribution, Trash Collection, Pool Service, Roof and Sundeck Maintenance, Janitorial Services, TV Cable (Atlantic Broadband).

Water and Sewer not included.

For a better understanding, please review the community Annual Budget for a detailed breakdown of the costs covered by your monthly payments.

What are the Community Amenities?

Community Pool, Kids Playground, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts.

How do I make a formal request for financials?

Owners can access it on their online portal.

You can also send an email request to the property manager at info@rmgsouthflorida.com.

POOL

What are the Pool Rules?

- Children under 12 years of age shall not be allowed in the pool area unless accompanied by an adult at all times.

- Pets are not permitted in the pool area

How do I obtain a pool key?

Pool keys are available for purchase at the Shaker Village office at 40 Meacham Lane.

Cost - $50.00
Cashier's check or Money Order only.

50-YEAR BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION

What is a 50-Year Inspection?

In late June 2023, Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) sent out a list of properties over 25 years of age who are due for their Building Safety Inspection program to ensure public safety and the proper maintenance of older buildings.

This program requires the property owner to retain a Professional Engineer or Architect to inspect the building's structural and electrical components. It's the Association responsibility to provide completed Building Safety Inspection Report Forms to the City of Tamarac Building Department within ninety (90) days of receipt of Certified Letter.

Can I see a copy of the letter from the City of Tamarac received by Shaker Village?

Yes, click on the icon below to download it.

Are Shaker Village buildings structurally safe?

Yes, click on the icon below to download an official letter from the Engineer.

How do I prepare for the inspection?

To facilitate the inspection, please ensure that your unit is accessible and that any personal items are moved away from areas requiring assessment.

For a more seamless inspection, please consider completing the following items before your scheduled inspection date:
- GFCIs installed in your Kitchen/bathroom areas, or within 6’-0” of wet areas.
- Electrical Panels properly labeled, with 3’-0” x 3’-0” of proper clearance provided in front of the panel. (seek assistance from a licensed electrician)
- Proper clearance provided in front of water heaters and air conditioning units.
- Smoke Detectors properly installed in designated areas.
o All sleeping rooms
o Outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms
o On all levels of the dwelling unit
- Balconies properly accessible.
- Consider fixing any broken windows, doors, water intrusions, and/or exposed wires before the inspection.

TRASH/BULK PICK UP

When is Regular Trash Day?

Regular trash days are Mondays and Thursdays. Residents are to bring their bins to the curb the night before and remove it by the end of pick-up day.

For Waste Management Customer Service call (866) 684-3142

How does Bulk Pick up work?

Bulk Pick up is every Thursday morning. You may place your bulk on the curb the night before after 6pm.

What are the bulk pick up rules?

Please refer to the City of Tamarac website: https://www.tamarac.org/527/Bulk-Trash-Yard-Waste

ARCs, MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

What's the procedure to install a new front door?

You must submit an ARC Form for approval.

Click on the icon below to get the list of approved front doors:

Association approval is required. A permit is also required to verify that the manufacturer's installation procedures are followed and are in compliance with the Florida Building Code.

How do I report a maintenance issue?

1. Through the resident online portal - report a work order

2. Calling 954-693-9989

How do I report an after hours emergency?

Call 954-693-9989 and press option 1.

For Fire and Flood call 911.

What repairs should be reported to the association?

Structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical elements shared between multiple units, including the building's roofing, sundeck, and exterior walls. Any water leaks should be reported.

What repairs are the unit owner's responsibility?

The association is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of items within the common elements of an association. Unit owners owners are responsible for anything within their unit, as defined in the declaration.

PARKING

What are the parking rules?

Any full-time residents of Shaker Village must have permanently affixed on any vehicle which is used on a continuing daily basis, a resident decal.

Any resident who has a guest with a vehicle who is visiting for more than 2 consecutive days and will be parking said vehicle(s) anywhere on Shaker Village property MUST obtain a Guest
parking permit from the Association office.

Parking areas upon the condominium property shall be used only by condominium unit owners, their guests and invitees.

Parking areas shall only be used to park private passenger motor vehicles. Unit owners shall only park their motor vehicles within those parking spaces that have been assigned to them. No unit owner shall park any additional vehicles in those spaces designated for guest parking.

No motor vehicle which cannot operate on its own power shall remain on the condominium property for more than 24 hours, and no repair of any motor vehicle shall be made on the condominium property.

No trucks, mobile homes, trailers, campers, boats or other vehicles or equipment, other than private passenger vehicles shall be parked or left standing upon the condominium property, except for purposes of loading and unloading.

No motor vehicles shall be parked other than in areas designated for parking. Any parked vehicles on the grass or in an unauthorized location will be towed away without any warning to the owner of the vehicle at the owner’s expense.

How to obtain a guest pass?

A vehicle registration showing a non-Shaker Village address must be presented to obtain this permit.

The Guest parking permit must be displayed in such a manner that our security personnel may view it from the security vehicle while making rounds. No permit will be issued for longer than one calendar month at a time.

How to obtain a resident Decal?

Stop by the 40 Meacham Lane office and provide your Certificate of Approval for Purchase or Lease.

What do I do if my car is towed?

Call D&G Towing and Recovery at 954-870-5567.