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Gated Communities have Fences; They can still offer a false sense of security

Thursday, January 30th, 2020 in Announcements, HOA, Management, Safety, Staff, Technology, Vendors by FAN

Even though gated communities have fences, they can still offer a false sense of security because of vulnerabilities in the physical security and a lack of a security program that integrates people, procedures and equipment. Do gated communities mitigate criminal activity from occurring in the neighborhood? Residents tend to feel they can leave their car […]

Tags Communities, Fences, Florida Condo, Florida HOA, Gated, Gated communities, Invictus, Safety, Security No Comments »

Do Homeowners have a constitutionally protected right to use their property as a short-term rental?

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Management by FAN

Does your HOA or Condo have restrictions that prohibit owners from offering short-term rentals for their property?  Some legislators want to strip that right away from Condo and HOA owners in Florida.   Many owners bought into their communities with the understanding that it would not operate like a hotel, but be occupied by other fellow […]

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Meeting Minutes – Guidelines for HOAs and Condos

Thursday, January 16th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Management by FAN

A common question for new Board members is: How much detail should I include in the Minutes? The short answer is LESS IS MORE! Why? And What does this really mean? One of the most common complaints about Association Boards is “lack of transparency”.  Owners sometimes think that Board members are overly secretive and don’t […]

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Installing Personal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums

Monday, January 6th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Legal, Management, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

In 2019 almost 1/40 new cars sold were electric vehicles (EVs).  This amount is expected to almost double by 2022, with EVs representing 1/20 new cars sold, ultimately reaching 1/5 in a decade.  This trend is creating a need for a new amenity at condominiums:  EV charging stations. In Florida, condominium associations are required by law […]

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Should You De-bulk your Community Alarm Services in your HOA? The Start of the New Year is a Great Time to Review Your Bulk Alarm, Cable and Internet Agreements.

Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Management, Technology, Uncategorized by FAN

For those Condominiums and Homeowner associations with Bulk Agreements, January is a great time to again review your Bulk agreements.  It’s likely the association’s greatest budgeted expense and with resident needs changing, increased Internet use and streaming, and with your snowbird board members in town, it’s probably one of the best times of the year […]

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