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24351 El Toro Road, \u62c9\u53e4\u7eb3\u4f0d\u5179, CA 92637<\/p>\n
lagunawoodsvillage.com \u00a2 949-597-4600<\/p>\n
Laguna Woods Village, the West Coast\u2019s premier private community in Orange County, California, is<\/p>\n
home to more than 18,600 55+ active adults representing 12,736 households. Community residents<\/p>\n
enjoy resort-style amenities that are the envy of the nation. The Village is one of the most recreational-<\/p>\n
focused communities in the country, and we strive to provide our residents with unparalleled<\/p>\n
opportunities to enjoy the utmost in active living. Resort-style amenities include two professional golf<\/p>\n
courses, a 10-court tennis facility, an equestrian center and more than 250 clubs and organizations\u2014<\/p>\n
providing endless opportunities to socialize and make new friends. These are just a few of the reasons<\/p>\n
why Laguna Woods Village was named the \u201cBest Senior Living Community\u201d by the Orange County<\/p>\n
Register. At Laguna Woods Village, you’ll be amazed at the endless possibilities awaiting you.<\/p>\n
COMMUNITY INFORMATION<\/p>\n
Laguna Woods Village first opened its gates in an unincorporated area of Orange County on September<\/p>\n
10, 1964. Within six months, nearly 900 families had moved into the soon-to-be largest gated,<\/p>\n
age-restricted community in the country. Today, more than 18,600 people reside in the Village. The<\/p>\n
City of Laguna Woods was incorporated on March 24, 1999, and more than 90% of its population is<\/p>\n
made up of Village residents.<\/p>\n
Laguna Woods Village is an age-restricted community as defined under California Civil Code \u00a751.3. At<\/p>\n
least one occupant must be 55 years of age or older and all other persons who reside in the household<\/p>\n
must be at least 45 years of age, unless the other occupant is a spouse or registered domestic partner<\/p>\n
or a primary provider of physical health care. Retirement is not a requisite for residency, as many<\/p>\n
residents continue to maintain active careers. Any person wishing to reside in the community must<\/p>\n
obtain prior approval from the board of directors.<\/p>\n
The Village is managed by Village Management Services Inc. (VMS), the management agent<\/p>\n
contracted by GRF, Third and United. VMS employs approximately 800 people; more than half of them<\/p>\n
are full-time. About 335 are part-time employees, most of whom are community residents. VMS<\/p>\n
operates nine departments (and divisions within): CEO\/General Manager’s office, Department of<\/p>\n
Recreation and Special Events, Department of Maintenance and Construction, Department of General<\/p>\n
Services, Department of Landscaping Services, Department of Security Services, Department of<\/p>\n
Financial Services, Department of Human Resources Services and the Department of Information<\/p>\n
Services (which includes Resident Services).<\/p>\n
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\nGOVERNANCE<\/p>\n
Community governance is organized under California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law. There<\/p>\n
are four such corporations, three of which are mutual housing corporations (mutuals). The fourth is the<\/p>\n
Golden Rain Foundation (GRF). The mutuals are responsible for services directly related to housing and<\/p>\n
common areas, and GRF is responsible for all shared community amenities, including the bus system,<\/p>\n
security, clubhouses, swimming pools, golf courses, the equestrian center and other recreational<\/p>\n
facilities. Ownership rights include a voting membership to them and a nonvoting membership to GRF.<\/p>\n
Each corporation has its own set of governing documents that are provided to each member through<\/p>\n
escrow.<\/p>\n
Each mutual corporation has a board of directors elected by its members (one vote per dwelling unit).<\/p>\n
Board directors are members of the community who serve on a volunteer basis.<\/p>\n
GRF has three corporate members\u2014the three mutual corporations. GRF has a board of directors<\/p>\n
comprised of members of each of the three housing mutual corporations. The directors of the<\/p>\n
corporate members elect GRF board directors. During the annual election process, each corporate<\/p>\n
member votes by means of a weighted vote (i.e., the number of dwelling units in the mutual divided by<\/p>\n
the number of board members).<\/p>\n
Each corporation\u2019s board of directors appoints members to committees for the purpose of reviewing<\/p>\n
policies, programs and service levels, and making recommendations to the board of directors. Mutual<\/p>\n
committees include, but are not limited to, architectural control, landscaping, finance and<\/p>\n
maintenance and construction. GRF committees include landscape, finance, maintenance and<\/p>\n
construction, recreation, security, traffic and media and communications. The board of directors<\/p>\n
adopts an annual business plan that establishes programs and service levels for each corporation.<\/p>\n
MUTUAL CORPORATIONS<\/p>\n
The community offers two types of housing: condominiums and stock cooperatives. The definitions of<\/p>\n
these two forms of ownership interest are as follows:<\/p>\n
Separate Interest – Condominium: The \u201cseparate interest\u201d is commonly referred to as the air space of<\/p>\n
the condominium unit. Each member of a condominium owns an undivided interest in the real<\/p>\n
property. Owners of condominiums are issued a grant deed at the close of escrow.<\/p>\n
Separate Interest – Stock Cooperative: The \u201cseparate interest\u201d is the exclusive right to occupy a<\/p>\n
portion of the real property, the title to which is held by the corporation. Members of stock<\/p>\n
cooperatives are issued a stock certificate at the close of escrow. A landlord-tenant relationship exists<\/p>\n
between the corporation and the members (shareholders).<\/p>\n
Common Area (Condominiums) – All areas are controlled and administered by the corporation<\/p>\n
exclusive of the units.<\/p>\n
Common Area (Co-Ops) – All real property exclusive of the units.<\/p>\n
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\nLimited-Use Common Area – Portions of the condominium or stock cooperative project that are not<\/p>\n
within the defined boundaries of a unit, but are intended to be used exclusively by one owner.<\/p>\n
Examples of limited-use common area are garages, patios, balconies and carports.<\/p>\n
United Laguna Woods Mutual is stock cooperative housing comprised of 6,323 memberships. Its<\/p>\n
governing documents include articles of incorporation, bylaws, occupancy agreement and operating<\/p>\n
rules. The corporation leadership consists of an 11-member board of directors, elected by the<\/p>\n
members of United Mutual. United operates and maintains the units, laundry rooms, carports and<\/p>\n
common grounds owned by the corporation. The corporation also owns the unaltered interior fixtures<\/p>\n
in the unit, including the appliances.<\/p>\n
Third Laguna Hills Mutual is condominium housing comprised of 6,102 memberships. Its governing<\/p>\n
documents include articles of incorporation; bylaws; covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs);<\/p>\n
and operating rules. The corporation leadership consists of an 11-member board of directors, elected<\/p>\n
by the members of Third Mutual. All units built in the community since 1968 are condominiums. Third<\/p>\n
Mutual operates and maintains the buildings, laundry rooms, carports and grounds.<\/p>\n
Laguna Woods Mutual No. Fifty is a condominium association comprised of 311 memberships. Its<\/p>\n
governing documents include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and CC&Rs. The corporation leadership<\/p>\n
consists of a five-member board of directors, elected by the members of Mutual No. Fifty. Their<\/p>\n
property management is separate from VMS Inc.<\/p>\n
Mutual No. Fifty consists of two high-rise buildings located inside Gate 10 at 24055 Paseo del Lago<\/p>\n
West. Weekly housekeeping is offered at no extra cost. Dinner is included in monthly fees. Room<\/p>\n
service and carry-out lunch are also available at an extra cost. Owners at The Towers can access all<\/p>\n
community facilities and activities.<\/p>\n
COMMUNITY STATISTICS<\/p>\n
3.27<\/p>\n
Square miles<\/p>\n
Total acres<\/p>\n
2,095<\/p>\n
Square feet of floor area<\/p>\n
220,701<\/p>\n
Residential buildings<\/p>\n
2,584<\/p>\n
Units<\/p>\n
12,736<\/p>\n
Carport structures<\/p>\n
1,225<\/p>\n
Laundry facilities<\/p>\n
509<\/p>\n
741<\/p>\n
Street lights<\/p>\n
Cul-de-sacs<\/p>\n
215<\/p>\n
Elevators<\/p>\n
82<\/p>\n
GRF maintains and improves facilities and services, acting as trustee of the Golden Rain Foundation of<\/p>\n
Laguna Woods Trust. This includes, but is not limited to, cable TV, recreational facilities, a social<\/p>\n
services office, security patrol, the bus transportation system and the Laguna Woods Village<\/p>\n
Community Center. There are two classes of GRF membership:<\/p>\n
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\nCorporate members are the board of directors of the three housing mutual corporations.<\/p>\n
Corporate members have voting rights to elect the GRF board of directors.<\/p>\n
Mutual members are the users of the services and facilities, but do not have voting rights to<\/p>\n
elect the GRF board of directors.<\/p>\n
Monthly assessments are payable to GRF. Each mutual contributes a portion of its funds to GRF for<\/p>\n
maintaining community facilities held in trust for their benefit by GRF under a trust agreement.<\/p>\n
COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (GRF)<\/p>\n
Archery range = 14 lanes<\/p>\n
Auditorium\/Performing Arts Theater (seats 814) = 1<\/p>\n
Badminton courts = 3<\/p>\n
Basketball = 1 half court<\/p>\n
Billiard rooms = 2<\/p>\n
Bocce courts = 3<\/p>\n
Bridge room =1<\/p>\n
Card rooms = 3<\/p>\n
Clubhouses = 7<\/p>\n
Craft workshops = 10<\/p>\n
Driving range = 1<\/p>\n
Equestrian center (39 stalls) = 1<\/p>\n
Equestrian trails = 3.5 miles<\/p>\n
Fitness centers = 3<\/p>\n
Garden centers (1,148 cultivation plots) = 2<\/p>\n
Golf courses (36 holes, 153.5 acres) = 2<\/p>\n
History Center = 1<\/p>\n
Hot pools\/spas = 4<\/p>\n
Lawn bowling greens = 2<\/p>\n
Library = 1<\/p>\n
Paddle Tennis\/Pickleball courts = 7, plus one indoor court<\/p>\n
Pools =5<\/p>\n
Shuffleboard courts = 6<\/p>\n
Tennis courts = 10<\/p>\n
Table tennis tables = 9 (one large facility)<\/p>\n
Volleyball court = 1<\/p>\n
OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES<\/p>\n
Maintenance and landscape service center = 1<\/p>\n
Community-owned television station with original programming = 1<\/p>\n
Recreation vehicle storage areas (413 spaces) = 2<\/p>\n
Security gates = 16<\/p>\n
PC computer lab =1<\/p>\n
Mac computer lab =1<\/p>\n
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\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/p>\n
Q: How many people live in the community?<\/p>\n
A: More than 18,600 people are listed as community residents.<\/p>\n
Q: Can | lease my unit or rent out a room?<\/p>\n
A: Co-ops are intended to be owner-occupied, but with board approval in United Mutual (co-ops), units<\/p>\n
may be subleased or a room can be rented to a lodger for a minimum of 30 days up to 12 months. The<\/p>\n
sublease permit and lodger room rental applications are renewable annually. If a member rents out a room<\/p>\n
to a lodger, only one lodger is permitted per unit, which must be occupied by the member. In Third Mutual<\/p>\n
(condos), units may be leased or a member can rent out a portion of the unit for a minimum of 30<\/p>\n
days up to 12 months. The lease\/rental authorization is renewable annually. If a member rents out a<\/p>\n
portion of the unit, the member must reside in the unit with the tenant. Mutual No. Fifty requires a 30-<\/p>\n
day minimum lease period and does not have a maximum lease term limit. Any person wishing to<\/p>\n
reside in the community must first obtain approval from the board of directors for that specific<\/p>\n
corporation.<\/p>\n
Local realty offices or individual members are responsible for obtaining any lease, sublease or room<\/p>\n
rental agreement between landlord and tenant. All (sub)lease and room rental applications are<\/p>\n
processed by the Community Services Division at the Laguna Woods Village Community Center,<\/p>\n
located at 24351 El Toro Road. Processing includes annual fees, submittal of an application to the<\/p>\n
board for approval and the issuance of resident ID cards.<\/p>\n
Q: What is the monthly assessment fee?<\/p>\n
A: Monthly assessments (carrying charges) vary among dwelling units, each depending on the mutual<\/p>\n
and building amenities, such as common-area laundries and elevators. Assessments include shared<\/p>\n
costs for exterior maintenance, landscaping, some utilities, security, broadband, bus transportation,<\/p>\n
mutual insurance and recreational activities. Over our history, Laguna Woods Village has never charged<\/p>\n
special assessment fees.<\/p>\n
Q: What is meant by cooperative housing?<\/p>\n
A: Cooperative housing is a real property housing project solely owned by the corporation and formed<\/p>\n
with the intent that members\/shareholders shall have the right to occupy the dwelling units through<\/p>\n
executing an occupancy agreement, which is similar to a lease between the member and corporation.<\/p>\n
Upon approval of the board of directors, qualified members become owners of a stock certificate that<\/p>\n
entitles them to reside in the unit.<\/p>\n
Q: When was the community built?<\/p>\n
A: The community was built in phases between 1963 and 1985. The first property was sold in January<\/p>\n
1964; the first move-in was September 10, 1964.<\/p>\n
Q: Are there any medical facilities onsite?<\/p>\n
A: No; however, there are numerous facilities in the immediate area, which are accessible via the GRF<\/p>\n
bus system, including MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. Three other hospitals are nearby, as<\/p>\n
well.<\/p>\n
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\nQ: Are pets permitted in the community?<\/p>\n
A: Pets are permitted; however, the community complies with the City of Laguna Woods Animal<\/p>\n
Control rules and requires that residents be able to maintain their pets in accordance with these rules.<\/p>\n
Each housing mutual also has its own pet policies which can be found on the website at<\/p>\n
lagunawoodsvillage.com.<\/p>\n
Q: Are guests permitted in the community?<\/p>\n
A: Yes, guests are permitted to visit community residents. The governing documents state that<\/p>\n
overnight guest visitations are limited to 60 days (cumulative) in a 12-month period, in accordance<\/p>\n
with \u00a751.3 of the California Civil Code. Guests may not reside in a unit in the absence of the qualified<\/p>\n
resident. Guests are also welcome at various Village events, dinners and pool events when<\/p>\n
accompanied by a resident member.<\/p>\n
Q: Are transportation services available within the community?<\/p>\n
A: Yes, the Transportation Division provides free fixed-route and limited-demand response bus service<\/p>\n
for all residents and their guests within the community and the immediate surrounding area outside of<\/p>\n
the community. Service is provided to adjacent medical offices, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical<\/p>\n
Center, supermarkets, financial institutions and many small businesses surrounding the community.<\/p>\n
Fixed-route bus service is provided Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Journey scheduled<\/p>\n
ride service is for preapproved riders with medical needs. In addition, the Village has partnered with<\/p>\n
Lyft rideshare service to offer rides to residents within the transportation system parameter range<\/p>\n
Monday through Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and<\/p>\n
Sundays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Q: Upon the death of an owner, what happens to his\/her dwelling unit?<\/p>\n
A: Generally, in Third Mutual (condos), ownership may pass to the heir as with any property. However,<\/p>\n
in United Mutual (co-ops), the answer depends on how the title is held and is a question that may be<\/p>\n
best answered by legal counsel. The mutuals\u2019 boards of directors must approve any sale or transfer of<\/p>\n
membership. The Community Services Division can provide general information and assistance.<\/p>\n
Q: Is there a cost to use the recreation facilities, other than the monthly fee?<\/p>\n
A: Most recreational activities, facilities and services are included in the monthly assessment, with the<\/p>\n
exception of the golf course and equestrian center, which charge nominal \u201cuser\u201d fees. Small fees are<\/p>\n
charged for movies, special dinner and recreation events, special cultural events, garden center plots<\/p>\n
and recreational vehicle storage areas.<\/p>\n
Q: What is the minimum age to move into the Community?<\/p>\n
A: In accordance with \u00a751.3 of the California Civil Code, effective January 1, 1985, at least one person<\/p>\n
occupying a unit must be 55 years of age to qualify for occupancy. Co-occupants must be at least 45<\/p>\n
years of age. Certain exceptions are permitted under the law.<\/p>\n
Q: Can you purchase for investment purposes if you are under 55 years of age?<\/p>\n
A: To purchase in Third Mutual (condos), the buyer must be of legal age to sign a contract and qualify<\/p>\n
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\nfor membership. To purchase in United Mutual (co-ops), buyers must be at least 55 years old to<\/p>\n
purchase and qualify to become a shareholder member. Each mutual has an established leasing cap, so<\/p>\n
reach out to the leasing office to obtain the current leasing cap percentage prior to purchasing a unit<\/p>\n
for investment purposes.<\/p>\n
Q: Are there parking facilities for my vehicle(s)?<\/p>\n
A: Each dwelling unit is assigned one parking stall or garage. Some units in Third Mutual have two-car<\/p>\n
garages. Recreational vehicles must be parked or stored in the RV lot, where there is an additional<\/p>\n
charge and possibly a waiting list for available spaces.<\/p>\n
Q: Is there a limit to the number of decals for resident vehicles?<\/p>\n
A: Third Laguna Hills Mutual: Each unit is allowed to receive a limited number of GRF decals based on<\/p>\n
the number of originally constructed bedrooms.<\/p>\n
LJ<\/p>\n
One-bedroom unit: up to two decals<\/p>\n
LJ<\/p>\n
Two-bedroom unit: up to three decals<\/p>\n
LJ<\/p>\n
Three-bedroom unit: up to three decals<\/p>\n
Each manor is allowed to receive up to a total of two decals for golf carts and\/or golf cars regardless of<\/p>\n
the number of original bedrooms in the manor.<\/p>\n
United Laguna Woods Mutual: Each unit is allowed to receive a limited number of GRF decals based<\/p>\n
on the number of originally constructed bedrooms.<\/p>\n
LJ<\/p>\n
One-bedroom unit: up to two decals<\/p>\n
LJ<\/p>\n
Two-bedroom unit: up to three decals<\/p>\n
Each unit is allowed to receive up to a total of two decals for golf carts and\/or golf cars regardless of<\/p>\n
the number of original bedrooms in the unit. Decals may be issued in any combination to eligible<\/p>\n
motor vehicles, golf carts, and golf cars, up to the total authorized per unit. Decal counts do not include<\/p>\n
motorhomes and commercial vehicles stored in the GRF recreational vehicle storage areas. At least<\/p>\n
one member-owned vehicle must be parked in the carport.<\/p>\n
Please visit Laguna Woods Village website at lagunawoodsvillage.com for additional community<\/p>\n
information.<\/p>\n
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