Leland Management, Part of Your Community

At Leland Management we pride ourselves on being more than just a management company, we are part of your community.  Leland is a family owned community management firm that truly treats all of our customers with individualized, quality service.   At Leland, we believe an association deserves a Community Association Manager and a management company that genuinely care about the community and exhibit a personal commitment to the community.   Associations will find Leland community association managers out and about throughout their communities taking care of complaints, fixing problems, participating in special events, visiting with residents and interacting with vendors.  Our staff goes that extra mile.

 

 

 

Leland Management, A Management Company that Cares

Albert Einstein is quoted as saying:  “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.”

At Leland Management we follow this message by treating all  of our board members, homeowners, vendors and other team members with respect.  We pride ourselves on being a community association management company that cares.   We strive to provide the highest level of customer service resulting in well managed, stress free homeowner’s and condominium associations.

One of the ways we do this is by keeping  our focus on the people.  As a family owned company, Leland Management understands the need to put the people first.  Leland is well known for working with  our board members, fielding homeowner concerns and complaints, and  fostering community spirit  throughout the communities we serve.   Our team members are always willing to go above and beyond for our communities.

Another focus of Leland Management is the team approach.  Utilizing the team approach helps provide a deep level of support for all of our communities.  Additionally, it fosters team spirit in the workplace resulting in a willingness to go above and beyond to help each other out.

Finally, Leland Management plays an active role in supporting many charitable organizations throughout the area we serve.  This giving spirit comes from within the organization where on any given day you could see the Leland Management team out supporting a local cause.

The results of Leland Management’s caring philosophy shows every day throughout the communities and charitable organizations we serve.  Leland is not just a business in your  community, we are proud to be  part of the community.

Golf Carts…Not Just for the Golf Course

Golf Carts…Not Just for the Golf Course

In many Florida Communities golf carts have evolved from a golf course convenience to a mode of transportation.    With their increase in popularity has come the debate over how these motorized vehicles fit safely in a residential environment.

Many communities have been built with safe golf cart transportation in mind by having designated cart paths and published cart guidelines.  The complaints come when people want to take their carts outside of the community to go into town or live in a community that is not set up for cart operations.

Leland Management hears resident complaints from both sides of the road; the cart owners about the restrictions on driving the carts and the non-cart owners and pedestrians about the safety of interacting with the carts.

To prevent these complaints and concerns, Leland Management recommends that communities develop a set of guidelines around golf cart operation and communicate it to all residents. It is important that the state and local laws around cart operation are reviewed and incorporated into these guidelines.

The state of Florida has several guidelines involving cart operation (noted below).  Additionally, it is important to check with your local municipality and law enforcement to see if any additional restrictions or enforcements are in effect.

With the proper communication and willingness to follow the guidelines, cart users and non-cart users can live in harmony.  Happy Carting!

Summary for State of Florida Golf Cart Regulations

1. The State of Florida does not require a license to drive a golf cart, but the local government can require a license or permit.
2. You must be at least 14 years old to legally operate a golf cart.
3. You do not need to register the vehicle. Yet, the local government may require that it be inspected.
4. The state of Florida does not require insurance on a golf cart either, but the local government may require it.
   A golf cart can only be driven on a local or county road that has been approved for golf carts.
5. A golf cart cannot be driven on a state road and you can only cross a state road at approved crossings for golf carts that are posted.
6. You cannot drive a golf cart on the sidewalk, and the posted speed limit has to be 30 miles per hour or lower to drive them on approved streets.
7. The golf cart can only be driven between sunrise and sunset, unless the local government has approved it for night use.
8. In order for a golf cart to be approved for night use, it must have a windshield, reflectors, turn signals, headlights and brake lights.

 

Sample of Golf Cart Guidelines

The pedestrian always has the right-of-away and operators of any electric golf cart or similar vehicle must permit this right-of-away. All occupants of an electric golf cart shall keep hands, arms, legs and feet within the confines of the vehicle at all times when the cart is moving. Never back up without ensuring there is no pedestrian or obstruction behind you. Never shift gears while the vehicle is in motion. Reduce speed to compensate for inclines, pedestrians, sharp turns, blind corners and adverse weather conditions. Maintain a safe operating distance between other vehicles and any pedestrians. Use extreme care at building entrances and upon entering or exiting any enclosed areas. Use the safety mirrors on your vehicle at any intersection to ensure pedestrian safety. When driving on the streets in the community keep to the far right side of the lane to allow other vehicles to pass, if safe to do so. Always obey traffic rules and regulations. Never exceed the safe speed limit. Do not use cell phones or text while the vehicle is in motion. Do not try and run or walk pets while operating any of the modes of personal transportation.