Manager’s Messages

Dear Residents,

There have been reports that cigarette butts and ashes are being found on residents’ patios on 4th floor. This could be the result of someone dropping them from above, or from someone leaving a full ashtray on their balcony or next to an open window allowing the wind to pick up the contents and deposit elsewhere.

Management wishes to remind all residents that throwing and/or dropping ANYTHING from windows and/or balconies is strictly prohibited and a serious violation of the Association’s Rules and Regulations. It also poses a serious threat to individuals, animals and property below. We ask that all residents take precautions to prevent deliberate and/or accidental discharges of objects from windows and/or balconies. The HOA will prosecute any violation of this to the full extent of the law.

Lightweight items such as ashtray contents, empty cans and beer bottles, drinking glasses, articles of clothing etc. can be picked up by the wind and end up on the ground or on someone else’s terrace or balcony or worse, could hit someone or damage their property. The wind is ever present here and you are responsible and liable for items you leave in its path.

Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation

Dear Homeowners,

Last weekend we sent out a quick survey from EverCharge, they are a company interested in working with Luma homeowner’s to bring Electronic Vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure to the building. They have not had the response they anticipated so if you haven’t already taken the survey, please take a few minutes to fill it out.
You will find the survey at the link below.

https://goo.gl/forms/tMaHUepVawSnz1hx1

Thank you for your time and have a wonderful afternoon.

Beginning today, Tuesday,  August 22, 2017, Grand Avenue will be closed between First and Second Streets for the LA Food & Wine Festival.  In addition, 2^nd Street will be closed between Olive and Grand Avenue.

These street closures will remain in place through Monday, August 28, at approximately 6am.

This year’s festival footprint has been reduced and street closures will not extend past 2^nd Street/Grand Avenue in front of The Broad Museum, Colburn School and MOCA.

The 2^nd Street entrance of the WDCH garage will be accessible from Northbound Hope Street or Northbound Grand Avenue (turning left in front of The Broad Museum and Colburn School). The lower Grand Avenue entrance of the WDCH parking garage will remain accessible all week.

The LA Food & Wine Festival will take place on Grand Avenue, adjacent to Walt Disney Concert Hall, from 6:30pm to 10:00pm on Thursday, August 24^th, Friday, August 25^th, and Saturday, August 26^th.  Approximately 1,000 people are expected to attend each night of this ticketed event.

August, 2017

Re: Homeowners’ Inspection and Maintenance Obligations

Dear Luma Homeowner:

The South Park Phase II, LLC (LUMA Condominium developer) provided “Maintenance Guidelines (MG)” to the original owners of each unit. The MG outlines inspection and maintenance requirements to be performed by unit owners as well as inspection and maintenance schedules after improvements are made to individual condominiums. The obligation of owners to perform maintenance is further outlined in the LUMA Homeowners Association’s governing documents – Enabling Declaration, Rules and Regulations, etc. This letter serves as a reminder to homeowners of their obligation to perform routine inspections and maintenance at their expense of condominium components.

For your convenience, a copy of the MG is attached here and can be located on the LUMA HOA website (www.lumahoa.com). Each homeowner must thoroughly review and perform the inspection and maintenance required. Additionally, the Enabling Declaration obligates homeowners to maintain and repair the following in-home components:

• Door closure mechanism, hardware, gaskets and seals
• Interior surfaces of all perimeter and interior walls, ceilings and floors (including carpeting, tile, wall paper, paint or other coverings)
• Garbage disposals
• Hot water heaters (if applicable)
• Ranges
• Refrigerators
• Dishwashers
• Washing machines
• Dryer and dryer exhaust vent
• Light fixtures
• Smoke and Carbon detectors
• Other appliances – deep freezers, microwave ovens, toasters, etc.
• Heating and air conditioner unit and ventilation system and perform routine maintenance per manufacturer specifications
• Exterior doors (except cleaning and painting)
• Interior doors, including all hardware
• Cabinets
• Light bulbs
• Plumbing fixtures and component parts
• “Built-in” features
• Decorative features, furniture and furnishings

(See Section 7.16 – Owner’s Right and Obligation to Maintain and Repair – Enabling Declaration)

The aforementioned list may not be all inclusive of homeowners’ inspection and maintenance obligations, but a reference for which to begin scheduling preventative maintenance inspections and repairs as needed. Special attention should be given to plumbing fixtures – toilets, sinks, showers, icemakers, HVAC condensation lines, water filtration systems, etc. It is required by the Rules and Regulations that all plumbing fixtures be inspected, and repaired when needed, by a licensed and insured plumber.

As an extra layer of protection from water leaks, you may wish to investigate feasibility of installing a “leak detection device”. According to manufacturers of these devices, when they are properly installed in close proximity to a water source or plumbing fixture, and a leak occurs, an alarm sounds alerting you to the leak. You can review a variety of these devices on online.

Owners may also be responsible for the cost to repair damage to the Association’s common area caused by the owner or his/her family members, tenants, guests or pets pursuant to Enabling Declaration, Section 5.1A(ii).

The failure to properly maintain the components listed above and in the Maintenance Guidelines could result in a unit owner being responsible for damage caused by water leaks or other sources of damage emanating from within a unit. (See Enabling Declaration, Section 5.1A(vi)) Therefore, each owner’s compliance with these maintenance obligations is essential and will help protect the integrity of other units and the common area throughout the community.

If you have any questions or comments regarding homeowner’s inspection and maintenance obligations herein described, please contact the Association’s management office at (213) 742-0387.

Maintenance-Guidelines-

Sincerely,

Board of Directors

Dear Homeowners,

EverCharge is a company interested in working with Luma homeowner’s to bring Electronic Vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure to the building. To get an idea of how many of our homeowner’s may be interested, they are asking you to fill out a quick five (5) question survey on the topic.
Please click the link or cut and paste below to complete the survey.

https://goo.gl/forms/tMaHUepVawSnz1hx1

Thank you for your time.