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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 […]
Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Technology by FAN
Even if you have a small community, you may occasionally have a big crowd, where it makes sense to have a microphone and speaker. Traditionally, these have been fairly expensive systems. When they are part of your clubhouse, they may even be hard to operate. What if there was a really simple way to have […]
Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Technology by FAN
It’s very common for snowbirds to call in to board meetings when they can’t be there in person. A common way of dealing with this is the easiest, but worst speakerphone solution on the planet: You cell phone on the table with speakerphone turned on. People do it because it’s easy and FREE – no […]
Friday, December 13th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal by FAN
Do you have questions about community association law? Or, are you a new board member looking to attend an HOA or Condo Board Certification Course? Listed below are 12 upcoming HOA and Condo Board Certification Courses. These courses are free, and DBPR approved. These courses are a board member’s guide to the statutes and rules […]
Monday, November 18th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, Health, Management, Safety, Staff, Vendors by FAN
Has your condo association considered going smoke free? Smoke free policies are a growing trend as more and more residents are complaining about cigarette smoke drifting into their units. Smoke free policies reduce the risk of smoking-related fires and increase building safety for residents. Many condo associations in Florida are adding a smoke free policy […]
Thursday, November 7th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Technology by FAN
Condos and HOAs are generally exempt from ADA requirements because they are not “public accommodations” like hotels, restaurants or retail stores. However, we have seen a recent trend of legal threats against community associations because their websites were not ADA compliant. Why is this happening? The communities that are being threatened have listings of units […]
Friday, October 25th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Management, Safety, Staff, Technology, Vendors by FAN
Speeding within communities is a dangerous concern for most HOAs. This is especially true for large communities such as Parkland Golf & Country Club (PGCC), which consists of long, wide roads that may tempt some drivers to hammer down on the gas pedal. This speeding concern became a critical issue that the PGCC HOA decided […]
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal by FAN
Unregulated, commercial short-term rental operators are threatening Florida community associations by spending millions of dollars to push for legislation that would force short term rentals into neighborhoods in violation of adopted deed restrictions meant to protect the rights and home values of the homeowners. Your association can help fight against this legislation by joining Community […]
Monday, September 30th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, Legal, Management, Technology, Vendors by FAN
Are you seeking additional information to help you serve on your board? If you are looking to expand your knowledge and help your association, check out the upcoming educational courses being offered in Miami-Dade in October. Dollars & Sense Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Registration begins at 10:30 am Event goes from 11 am – 1 […]
Thursday, September 26th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Management, Staff, Vendors by FAN
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 […]