September 2018 - Florida Association News Blog

Many Floridians live within a community operated by an association of some kind, be it a community of single-family homes under the jurisdiction of a homeowner’s or property owner’s association, or a condominium building maintained by a condominium association. These owners should be well-aware that many aspects of life within these communities are subject to […]

Tags Florida HOA, Governing Documents, Homeowner association, Legislative Records, Records, Regulations, Rembaum Association Roundup, Rules 5 Comments

Jackie Witt is the President of the Winston Trails Foundation Master Association, an HOA of 1,891 homes in Lake Worth, Florida. Jackie has been on the Board for a total of five years, and she has held the role of President for the past three years. She has also served as Vice President of the […]

Tags HOA president in Florida, Meet the Director, Oakmont Village, Winston Trails, Winston Trails Foundation Master 2 Comments

The FLCAJ (Florida Community Association Journal) Readers’ Choice Awards give communities and board members an opportunity to select their favorite service providers. These prestigious awards recognize service providers that offer superior service and demonstrate a commitment to the success of their communities. Campbell Property Management has been voted South Florida’s highest rated community association management […]

Tags FCAP, FLCAJ 6th Annual Readers' Choice Awards, FLCAJ Readers' Choice Awards 2019, Florida community association journal 10 Comments

There appears to be some confusion surrounding the compliance date of the Engineered Life Safety System for those condominium associations that previously voted to opt out of the requirement to install condominium fire sprinkler retrofit. What is not confusing is that the safety of all occupants living in high-rise condominiums is paramount. No one wants […]

Tags Engineered life safety, Florida Condo Fire Sprinkler Retrofit, florida condo fire sprinkler systems, Florida Condominium, Florida Fire Prevention Code 2 Comments

The use of automobiles in Florida can be a source of pure enjoyment, but often results in stress and frustration. This is especially true as you witness a neighbor speeding recklessly on the association roads. Safety should always be paramount. Unfortunately, not every driver operates their automobile in a responsible, safe manner leading to all […]

Tags Autobahn, Gated community, Law enforcement, Palm Beach County, Private Roads, Public Roads, Speed Limit, Traffic, Traffic Regulations 1 Comment

Florida Association News Blog

Think Rules and Regulations Do Not Need To Be Recorded? Think Again!! – Recent Legislative Changes Affecting Homeowners’ Associations

Meet the Director – Jackie Witt

FLCAJ Sixth Annual Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting Now Open!

The Condominium Fire Sprinkler Retrofit and Engineered Life Safety System Requirements

Is There An Autobahn In Your Association? The Need To Regulate Traffic Within Gated Communities

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