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Hurricane Season – Premature Start?

Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Hurricane, Safety, Self Management by FAN

Hurricane Season in 2020 has gotten off to a premature start. Although the official start to Hurricane Season is June 1, Tropical Storm Arthur formed Saturday, May 16 off the coast of Florida. Arthur then swung along the North Carolina coast before heading back to sea. Arthur did not have any major impact to land, […]

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Considering Hosting Virtual Meetings? Look No Further!

Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Safety, Self Management, Technology by FAN

Watch out Silicon Valley, there is a new group of virtual gatherers in town! From small, collaborative style meetings to large, full-scale board meetings, Associations across all demographics are effectively using virtual meetings to accomplish their goals. Because of this widespread success, many of our Campbell Managed Properties are looking to use virtual meetings as […]

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Broward County Emergency Order 20-10: Restricted Opening of Gyms/Exercise Area in Community Associations

Friday, May 15th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Legal, Safety, Self Management, Staff, Vendors by FAN

Broward County issued Emergency Order 20-10 on Thursday, May 14, 2020, providing for a phased reopening of business activity, beginning on Monday, May 18, with restrictions in accordance with a modified Phase 1 of Governor Ron DeSantis’ statewide reopening plan. Broward’s beaches will remain closed. The primary impact on community associations is on page 8: Section 8.  […]

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URGENT: Oppose Debt Collection Bill that Threatens Community Associations

Friday, May 15th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal by FAN

The U.S. Congress will soon consider legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which may include a national moratorium on debt collection. Summary of Proposed Bill: The proposed Bill expands the definition of “debt collector” to include creditors like community associations. Prohibits debt collection activities while President Trump’s COVID-19 national emergency declaration is effective. Includes […]

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Electronic Voting in Community Associations

Thursday, May 14th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Management, Technology by FAN

The current environment has presented many obstacles for Association living. Federal, state, and local governments have placed restrictions on gatherings, which has limited Boards’ options for conducting meetings and getting owner participation. Even when restrictions ease, it is likely that some individuals will remain cautious of gathering in social settings with large groups. Thus far, […]

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10 Ways to Save Money by Hiring a Professional Management Company

Monday, May 11th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Management, Self Management, Staff, Vendors by FAN

As a self-managed association, you may not necessarily be saving money by avoiding paying fees to a management company. There are various instances where hiring a professional property management company can actually provide benefits far surpassing the fee that is paid to them. Hiring the RIGHT professional South Florida property management company may save money that far […]

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Re-Opening Amenities In Times Of Uncertainty, Part 2

Friday, May 8th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Safety, Staff by FAN

Rembaum’s Association Roundup In response to our article from May 3rd, 2020, we have received inquiries from readers regarding the ability of an association located in Palm Beach County to use volunteers to provide the pool monitoring as required by Palm  Beach County Emergency Order Number 5. In relevant part, the Palm Beach County Order provides […]

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Re-Opening Amenities In Times of Uncertainty

Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Management, Safety, Staff by FAN

Rembaum’s Association Roundup The re-opening of amenities is anything but easy due to the local Orders being promulgated by Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. Please be sure to review your County’s specific order(s) to ensure your association remains in compliance. These Orders have similarities but are also VERY different. A link to the recent re-opening […]

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How to Best Prepare Your Association’s Landscape for Hurricane Season

Friday, May 1st, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Management, Self Management, Staff, Vendors by FAN

As most of your association’s common elements are likely closed now due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is a great time to begin preparing your landscape for this year’s hurricane season. Hurricanes can cause serious damage to an association’s landscape and facilities. The following are some tips on how to prepare your association’s landscape for this […]

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