As you are in escrow:
Understand what will be expected of you as a resident of a planned community
As an owner you will be obligated to know and abide by the following regulations. So, it is important that you carefully review the following important documents in your escrow package. All of these are enforceable.

• Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) with the rules established to protect the rights and property values of each homeowner.
• By-laws that outline how the organization is run.
• RDTA Rules and Regulations that provide day-to-day rules established by the Board of Directors.

Items to be sure to receive at close of escrow

• Entry door keys
• Mailbox keys - If you wish to change the lock, arrange with the Yorba Linda Post Office.
• Cardkey for access to RDTA pool area and tennis courts - This is a white business-card sized magnetic cardkey. If you do not receive this cardkey, you will be required to pay $50.00 to purchase a new one.

As you are moving in:
Important things to know

• Consider how you plan to access television. The unit has built in cable. We know that you are allowed to install a satellite dish. Please understand the law allows RDTA to make reasonable guidelines that you must follow, and we have complied with the law. Mandatory pre-approval is absolutely required for satellite dish installation or U-verse installation. Contact the Architectural Committee through GWPM for this approval. Click here to download Guidelines for Installing a Satellite Dish..
  Should you move into a unit with a satellite dish already installed: 1) If you will be using this dish, check with GWPM to be sure the dish is registered. Submit application to transfer registration into your name. This will include verification that dish installation was done correctly. OR 2) If you will not be using this dish, contact GWPM to cancel registration for this dish. This process will include that you follow instructions for correct removal of dish and repair of building surfaces.
• RDTA has guidelines/Rules and Regulations that requires the submittal of your contact information so that management can contact you in case of an emergency. Click here to download form.
• Note that all private RDTA streets are fire lanes and must be kept open to allow emergency vehicle access. Parking is only allowed in marked guest parking stalls. All other areas on our streets - including in front of your garage door - are fire lanes and any unattended vehicles are subject to towing.
• You are offered courtesy ten-day safelisting (authorized parking in guest parking stalls) for all of your vehicles. Contact GWPM (714-220-5920 info@rdta.org) to arrange for this. Ten-day safelisting allows you time to store boxes in your garage and gradually move in. After the ten days, you are expected to park your vehicles in your garage. If this is not working out, check the parking options posted in the Parking Section. If you have overnight guests, be sure to safelist (register) their vehicles with our parking patrol service, OC Patrol, by phoning (800) 525-1626 or online at www.PermitMyCar.com so your guest's vehicles can park in marked guest park stalls (and not be cited). Parking rules are enforced by a parking patrol service.
• Trash pick-up is typically on Fridays. To be picked up, your trash must be inside of the trash containers. Trash containers are only to be out for a brief period of time, then returned to your garage - at the most Thursday evening to Saturday morning. The cost of trash pick-up is included in your monthly RDTA fee. Holidays often delay trash pick-up by one day. For bulky items you are allowed three free special pick-ups each year. These need to be scheduled through Republic Services at 800-700-8610.
• RDTA has an extensive website at rdta.org.
• Check with the RDTA Architectural Committee before you begin any remodeling projects (inside and outside). Better to know ahead of time if there are any limiting regulations for the changes you want to make. If a structural wall, external changes, or utilities are involved, then expect an application for approval to be required. Common items requiring pre-approval include satellite dish; retrofit windows and sliders; patio cover and decking; garage, entry and pedestrian doors; screen door; entry light fixture; and can lights. If the City of Yorba Linda requires a building permit for something, then RDTA requires you to work with the Architectural Committee to guide you through this process and to be sure the permit is finalized. There is extensive important information in the Architectural section. Failure to make application before you begin any work may result in a monetary fine.
• The website has a Who To Call section that will provide you with many of the community phone numbers you will be needing.
• Enclosed with your monthly fee invoice will be a newsletter with important information you will want to review. In this newsletter, you will find the login/password for the secure area of rdta.org. In this secure area, you will find archives of Board minutes, archives of newsletters, monthly fee breakdown, insurance details, and a discount letter if you need to purchase paint to match building exteriors.
• Common Area refers to everything within the RDTA property, excluding what is inside of the footprint of your private use area (including your unit, private patio, and garage). Maintenance, repair, and replacement responsibilities are itemized in the Association's Governing Documents.
• The website has a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section with information you may be wondering about.

Living in a planned community requires you to be a good neighbor

• Keep noise levels to a moderate level in your private patio area, especially between 10:00pm and 6:00am.
• Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere in the RDTA Common Area, including private streets. Should you smoke in your private patio area, please be considerate of the impact on your neighbors.
• Keep your private property within your unit, private patio, and garage.
• Owners are responsible for the actions of their guests, tenants, occupants, family members, etc. Impress upon your guests, tenants, occupants, family members, etc. the need to respect the Common Area property.
• One magnetic cardkey is issued to each unit. It is to be used only by you, your family and your guests to access the pool area (with adult pool and children's wading pool) and tennis area (with courts and two basketball hoops). Never loan out your cardkey. You are responsible for every individual you allow in with your cardkey. There is a $50 fee to replace a lost cardkey. There is also a tot lot (children's play area that includes climbing apparatus and slides). Note that the pools are heated from Memorial Day through October.
• Motorized vehicles within our complex must be registered and insured and operated by a licensed driver.
• No one is allowed on the roofs of units or garages. This includes residents, guests, and vendors. If there is a special situation that requires roof access, prior authorization must be arranged with the property management company. A fee may be involved. Failure to comply may result in a monetary fine.
• Building exterior and landscape maintenance are the responsibility of RDTA and are supervised by Golden West Property Management, our property management company. It is appreciated when resident alert Golden West about matters that need attention. Owners are responsible for maintaining their private patio areas. Be sure trees are kept pruned to be no higher than the bottom of a second story window. There are to be no vines on stucco walls, and vegetation must not encroach onto roofs or neighboring property.

Pets have rules, too

• Pets are limited to two per household.
• Pets must not make an unreasonable amount of noise or be a nuisance to residents of our complex.
• Dogs in our Common Area must always be on a leash, never running loose.
• Pets are never allowed in the pool and tennis areas.
• Always clean up after your pet, even in your own patio.

RDTA governing body

• There is a five member RDTA Board of Directors that is elected to two-year terms on a staggered basis. Each Board member volunteers his or her time and effort to arrange for and oversee maintenance and upkeep of the Common Area property and to enforce the CC&Rs in accordance with the established By-laws. More information is on the Board page.
• RDTA Board meetings are the second Monday of most months. You are welcome and encouraged to attend.
• The RDTA fiscal year is March 1 through February 28. The annual meeting is held on the second Monday of February. A majority of owners must be represented to establish a quorum in order to conduct business and hold an election for vacancies on the Board of Directors.
• There are numerous committees that support the work of the Board of Directors. You are encouraged to volunteer to work on a committee. Opportunities are outlined in the Getting Involved section.

If you are renting or leasing

• You are to receive a copy of the governing documents (RDTA CC&Rs, By-laws, Rules & Regulations), and are responsible to comply with these regulations.
• Owner must register their authorization for you to live in their unit. Click here to download form.

For further information contact:

• Our property management company
  Golden West Property Management
  714-220-5920 info@gwpm.com