Here are some common questions about the newly instituted Florida Structural Integrity Reserve Studies: 1. Who must complete a Structural Integrity Reserve Study? a. Must be completed for buildings three (3) stories or higher in height every ten years and completed by December 31, 2024, for associations existing on or before July 1, 2022, which […]
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We recently held an educational “Condo Inspection & Insurance Legislation Webinar: Discussion about SB 4D and SB 2D” webinar featuring Michael Bender from Kaye Bender Rembaum and Paul Mack from Assured Partners of Florida to discuss the impact of SB 4D and SB 2D on community associations. by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
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Rembaum’s Association Roundup Imagine: the association has just informed you it is set to begin a massive concrete restoration project. As part of the project, the contractor will need access to the rebar beneath the concrete slab connected to (or in legalese, “appurtenant to”) your unit’s balcony. To access the balcony slab, the contractor will have […]
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Most condos and homeowners’ associations prepared their 2022 budgets in the fall of 2021. At that time, the expectation was for 3-4% inflation in 2022. Unfortunately, we are now dealing with CPI inflation of 8.6% in 2022 and real inflation in South Florida feels even higher. Even if you included 5% contingency in your budget, there is a […]
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It’s no doubt that global sea levels have been rising over the past century, and the rate has increased in recent decades. The Ocean Service estimates that in most areas, the rise is about one-eighth inch annually – a rate that barely noticeable from year to year, even for long-term coastal communities. However, that slow […]
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Parking is one of the most common “hot topics” that community associations face, particularly with those communities that were built with insufficient parking facilities. Parking problems range from unauthorized vehicles to non-conforming vehicles and/or vehicles parked in prohibited areas. As an alternative to towing, many Associations are considering immobilization, also known as boot or booting, […]
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In a swift move during a Special Session, the Florida Legislature introduced and then unanimously passed legislation to reform Florida’s Condominium and Cooperative Acts (the “Acts”). Governor DeSantis convened the Special Session for an entirely different purpose – to address the growing property and casualty insurance crisis in Florida. Lawmakers, stinging from criticism for not […]
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The Present: These days, we are driven and focused on data and media consumption. The fiber optic technology continues to strengthen and the need for gigabit speeds becomes more and more evident. It is important to engage with a telecommunication service provider that specializes in community associations offering bulk discounted rates. The Future -FTTH: (Fiber […]
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We recently held an educational “Painting Projects Planning Process” webinar with Rudy Forjan from Benjamin Moore to discuss planning for any upcoming painting projects. by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
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We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss what a reserve study is and how such studies are used during an association’s budget planning process. The webinar covered: A review of the Florida Statutes pertaining to reserves Best practices for budgeting Plus, more! Disclaimer: This video is for […]
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