August 2018 - Florida Association News Blog

Mike DeCenzo is the President of The Corniche, a beachfront condominium association of 110 units on Singer Island, Florida. Originally from Massachusetts, where he attended college as well as medical school, Mike began his career as a Urologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. He remained there for 35 years until his retirement. During his career, Mike founded […]

Tags Condo President in Florida, Meet the Director, The Corniche, The Corniche in Singer Island 1 Comment

Once disaster strikes, the opportunity to adequately prepare for a hurricane has passed. As Florida enters hurricane season, we wish to remind community associations and their members of the importance of having a plan in place to operate the association, make emergency repairs and ensure the safety of the unit owners, guests and tenants immediately […]

Tags Disaster, Emergency, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Florida Law, Hurricane Season, Plan 1 Comment

With the ever-increasing urban development in Florida, especially in South Florida, we are sometimes reminded that we live in close proximity to a number of native and exotic invasive wild animals. What can and should happen when your community association is confronted with that unexpected wild animal that causes a ruckus, or even worse, the […]

Tags Fire Ants, Florida Condo, Florida HOA, Hanrahan v Hometown America, Safety, Wamser v. City of St. Petersberg, wild animal No Comments »

“A stitch in time saves nine”. This is a well known phrase which implies that a little work now, will save you from a lot of work, later. Remembering this phrase can go a long way in the management and operation of your community association. The Florida Legislature has amended numerous statutes affecting our community […]

Tags 2018 Legislative Update, Florida HOA, Florida Statutes, Legislation, Marketable Record Title Act, MRTA 2 Comments

Florida Association News

Florida Association News Blog

Meet the Director – Mike DeCenzo

Narrowing The Cone of Uncertainty – Is Your Community Association Prepared for an Emergency?

Bungle In The Jungle – The Presence of Wild Animals In Your Community Association

A Stitch In Time – 2018 Legislative Edition

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