One of the most difficult challenges community associations have dealt with since the COVID-19 outbreak has been how do we conduct our Annual Meeting safely? Boards have wondered if they can hold their Annual Meeting virtually. Can they tell homeowners they cannot attend the Annual Meeting in person? To alleviate some of the confusion and […]
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Rembaum’s Association Roundup The most asked question of 2020 is this: Can our association host our board and annual meetings using Zoom or another similar virtual/electronic platform? There is no doubt that technology will always advance faster than legislation. In fact, advances in technology seem to take place in light speed whereM as advances in […]
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Do you have questions about some of the current hot topics affecting community associations? Annual Meetings During COVID-19 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Electronic Voting We have answers! Join us for the webinars below this month: Annual Meetings During COVID-19: Get Your Questions Answered! Featuring Steven Braten from Rosenbaum PLLC – Friday, February 19, 2021 at 12:00 […]
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Managing requests from residents or guests for an accommodation for an emotional support animal can be difficult for associations to navigate, especially when the disability is not readily apparent. However, the State of Florida has recently adopted legislation to assist associations with determining what they can and cannot request from the individual when evaluating the […]
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The growing use of drones across the United States is leading to the adoption of new rules and restrictions by the federal government, state governments and community associations. Questions regarding safety, property damage and privacy are forcing community associations to establish clear parameters for their use by unit owners. The FAA has already enacted regulations […]
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By the time you read this article, the governor’s declared state of emergency as related to the coronavirus may have reached an end. If not, well, hopefully it will soon enough due to significant diminution of the coronavirus. What then? What happens to the rules adopted by an association in an effort to combat the […]
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Does your association have a major painting project coming up? If so, you may be searching for painting contractors and manufacturers to complete your project. I recently spoke with Marcel Rosen, Owner and President of RCI Painting. Having started the company on his own in 1987 as the only painter, the company has grown substantially […]
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Hurricane Eta made landfall today, Tuesday, November 3rd on Nicaragua’s eastern coast. The onset of this storm has tied the most named storms in the Atlantic Basin in recorded history. As a property owner in South Florida, it is imperative to remain vigilant and prepared throughout the entirety of hurricane season. Hurricane season officially ends on […]
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It is that time of year when snowbirds start migrating back to Florida. However, this year is far from typical, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. As of mid-August, there have been more than 500,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida and almost 10,000 deaths. The recent uptick in cases in Florida’s tri-county area (Palm Beach, […]
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Florida residents use billions of gallons of water every day. Even though we experience high levels of rain in Florida, different conditions in our landscape do not always allow for proper water storage. There are various steps and changes that an Association can make to improve the retention of water in their landscape, saving money […]
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