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We recently had the pleasure of hosting a round table discussion with three Presidents of Condominium Associations in South Florida who moved from self-management to professional management with Campbell Property Management. Each of these hi-rises: Seagate Towers in Delray, Sky Harbour East in Fort Lauderdale, and The Carlton in Boca, All started with Campbell […]

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Cockroaches have various common names including water bugs, croton bugs and palmetto bugs. There are at least 69 different cockroach species found in the United States and have been around since the ice age. Okay, maybe not, but it seems so because you can’t seem to kill them or it’s nearly impossible to get rid […]

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Last week we discussed how heat and water damage asphalt. This week let’s discuss how to maintain the asphalt and concrete surfaces. In the early 1800’s, roads were mostly made of broken stones. To reduce dust and maintenance, builders used hot tar to bond the stones together producing “tarmacadam” pavements. Today, this method is still […]

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We recently held an “Updating Governing Documents” educational webinar with Emily Gannon from Kaye Bender Rembaum to discuss why updating the governing documents of your association is critically important. The webinar covered: The Hierarchy of Governing Documents The Amendment Process Common Misconceptions and More! Click here to watch the webinar now. by Ashley Dietz Gray, […]

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The intense Florida heat poses serious safety hazards and if not maintained properly, damages can progress to large cracks and potholes, neither of which you want in your parking lot, on your roads, or parking decks. All hard surfaces, including asphalt, will absorb heat. You can feel it when you walk outside, especially in the […]

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Rembaum’s Association Roundup Many community associations throughout Florida struggle to deal with the increase in overnight and short-term rentals caused by the proliferation of online websites such as VRBO and Airbnb. As such, many communities fear being turned into “rental communities,” especially with so many large corporations buying homes in the South Florida area for the express […]

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Did you know that Florida law authorizes a party who owns or leases property, including condo associations, or their authorized representatives, to tow a vehicle off the premises if it’s parked there without permission (think decal, pass, etc.). However, there must be prominent notices on the premises indicating its tow away zones prior to any […]

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We recently held an “Insurance Increases” educational webinar with Damian McFadden from USI Insurance to discuss recent increases in association insurance costs. The webinar covered: Association Insurance Basics State of the Market Update What to Expect for 2022 What Can be Done to Reduce Rates How to communicate and plan for increases and More! Click […]

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Do you have questions or need clarification regarding your Association’s Insurance? Insurance can be a complicated subject and entails a unique vendor relationship. Here are some commonly asked questions about Association insurance: What insurance must an association carry? Can they be Self Insured? What is the role of the Insurance Agent? How is Association Insurance […]

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Your lakes and ponds have many different functions and vary from community to community. For the most part, they collect sediment and flowing water during rainstorms, operate as fishing spots, and serve as beautiful ecosystems to enjoy year round. But when they are unmanaged, they can have physical and chemical imbalances that affect the lifespan […]

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Florida Association News Blog

Self-Management to Professional Management Transformation Series – Does the Board Lose Control?

Keeping Cockroaches Away

Maintaining Asphalt, Concrete and Pavers

Watch the Webinar: Updating Governing Documents

Maintaining Roads, Driveways and Parking Decks

Don’t Want Your Association to Be the Next Rental Community? Then You Better Read This

Parking, Ticketing and Towing Laws in Florida

Watch the Webinar: Insurance Increases

Association Insurance Basics

Lake Management Tips

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