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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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When it’s time to hire your new Community Association Manager or CAM, there are lots of different opinions on what is important. Having been in business for over 50 years, Campbell has learned a lot about what is important when hiring Managers. We have looked back at our best hires and believe we have figured […]

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The owner of real property can end up paying twice when they pay their general contractor who, in turn, fails to pay the subcontractors and suppliers. However, this very real consequence can be avoided, too. While drafted to protect contractors and suppliers, Florida law also provides substantial protection in favor of the consumer (a.k.a, the […]

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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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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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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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On May 20 2009, just after the peak of the national foreclosure crisis, a federal statute was enacted to help protect a residential tenant who was renting a unit subject to foreclosure from being evicted without being afforded a reasonable amount of time to find alternative housing. The federal law was known as “Protecting Tenants […]

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Does your building have a rooftop lease agreement with a wireless carrier or does your association have a telecommunications tower lease agreement? The major wireless carriers (Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, T-Mobile, and Sprint) are actively seeking rent reductions to their existing site lease agreements. The carriers often hire a third party company, who contacts the […]

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Our condominium association clients frequently ask whether they can charge “a new owner fee” or a “working contribution” or “capital contribution” to buyers of a unit. We respond “no.” After our condominium clients get over the initial shock we didn’t provide the usual lawyer answer, “it depends,” the next question usually is “why not”, or […]

Tags Capital Contricution, Fees, Florida Condominium, Florida Condominium Act, Legal, New owner 3 Comments

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Florida Association News Blog

10 Ways to Save Money by Hiring a Professional Management Company

7 Habits of a Highly Effective Property Manager

Construction Progress Payments: The Hidden Trap

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

Installing Personal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums

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.

Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009: Resurrected and Here to Stay

The 411: Rooftop Lease Agreements

Can Condominiums Charge Capital Contribution Fees?

Protecting Tenants At Foreclosure Act of 2009 – Resurrected And Here To Stay

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