Mutual 17 to begin enforcing parking rules on Aug. 1

OF MUTUAL INTEREST

by Tom McCabe

LW contributor

Mutual 17 has significant differences from the other 15 Mutuals in Leisure World.

The primary difference is that Mutual 17 is not a cooperative organization but a condominium organization.

The property is fully deeded and individual units are owned by the recorded owners. The common areas, grounds and infrastructure are under the authority of the Mutual 17 Association.

The costs related to the condominium unit are the sole responsibility of the unit’s owner.

Costs incurred beyond the individual units are the collective responsibility of all the owners under the administration of the Mutual 17 Association.

Residents of Mutual 17 pay for all expenses with no financial support from the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF).

As Mutual 17 residents pay fees, they are entitled to the use of the trust properties administered by GRF.

As the land comprising Mutual 17 is all private property, it is not part of any trust property and use of privately held acreage is governed by easement right agreements.

Easement rights have been granted for use by GRF and the other residents of Leisure World.

These are for the use of the roadway known as Del Monte Drive south of Golden Rain Road and extending to Burning Tree Lane in Mutual 1.

There are also emergency easements that wrap around the back sides of the three buildings that comprise Mutual 17.

No parking easements have ever been granted. All parking spaces on the grounds of Mutual 17 are private.

Like all other Mutuals, Mutual 17 parking is restricted to residents and their guests only.

People often mistakenly think that the parking area adjacent to Clubhouse 1 is for the community at large, but it is not. Those parking spaces are strictly reserved for the use of Mutual 17 residents.

Parking along Del Monte Drive south of Golden Rain Drive ending at Burning Tree Road is all privately held.

It is owned by the Mutual 17 Association and is not part of the Leisure World Trust property.

The parking spaces along this section of road are private and intended for the Mutual 17 residents and their visiting guests.

It is not for use by individuals visiting, using or attending events at Clubhouse 1, the Clubhouse 1 picnic area, the GRF Security Office, the On-Site Home Sales real estate office, the pool room, the shuffleboard courts and or the woodshop.

The easement agreement Mutual 17 has with Leisure World and the Golden Rain Foundation grants rights for the use of the roadway only, not for parking.

This section of Del Monte Drive is completely maintained by the Mutual 17 Association with no funds coming from GRF.

The Mutual 17 Association is putting the other residents and guests of Leisure World Seal Beach on notice that as of Aug. 1, vehicles not connected with the residents of the mutual will be subject to towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.