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Conserve Water by Implementing Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Monday, September 21st, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Health, HOA, Landscaping, Management, Self Management, Staff, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

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 […]

Tags Condo, Conserve, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOA, landscape, Savings, Water No Comments »

FLCAJ 8th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting Now Open!

Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Management, Property Maintenance, 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 […]

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To Reserve Or Not To Reserve and How it Impacts the Community

Friday, September 11th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, HOA, Landscaping, Legal, Self Management, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

It is not uncommon for boards to try to keep assessments down especially during times like COVID-19.  One way that a board can accomplish the “appearance” of keeping assessments down while still covering the day-to-day expenses is to waive or underfund the reserves.  At the time, waiving or underfunding reserves may not seem like a […]

Tags Assessments, Associations, Condo, Florida, HOA, Raphael Law, Reserves No Comments »

Watch Out! There’s a New Invasive Pest In Town

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Staff, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN

Phantasma scale (Fiorinia phantasma) is a pest of several ornamental plant species, especially those in the family Arecaceae (palms). This type of pest is prevalent in Hawaii, having a significant effect on the ornamentals in the area. This pest has made its way to South Florida, adding to the list of invasive species that reside […]

Tags Condo, CPM, Florida, HOA, Invasive, Landscaping, Ornamentals, Palms, Pest, Phantasma, Scale, Shane Humble No Comments »

How to Best Prepare Your Association’s Landscape for Hurricane Season

Friday, May 1st, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Management, Self Management, Staff, Vendors by FAN

As most of your association’s common elements are likely closed now due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is a great time to begin preparing your landscape for this year’s hurricane season. Hurricanes can cause serious damage to an association’s landscape and facilities. The following are some tips on how to prepare your association’s landscape for this […]

Tags Condo, Florida, HOA, Hurricane, hurricane season 2020, hurricane season florida condo, hurricane season florida hoa, Landscaping, Preparation, Preparing your Florida community association for a hurricane No Comments »

How To Remove Troublesome Trees

Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Legal, Vendors by FAN

Rembaum’s Association Roundup A great many streets in Florida’s residential communities are lined with oak trees. While they can look so appealing as a canopy, many of these trees can raise sidewalks and driveways. Their massive roots can grow into plumbing lines, cause various trip hazards and kill the grass, too. Until recently, it was very problematic to remove these trees for […]

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Termite Threat: Taking Preventative Measures

Thursday, November 21st, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Landscaping, Property Maintenance, Uncategorized by FAN

It is well known that termite infestation can bring severe damage to the wood in and around our homes and other structures. However, many people do not realize that certain kinds of termites start their colonies near trees not structures. One of these is the Asian subterranean termite, first found in South Florida in the early 2000’s. […]

Tags Asian subterranean termite, Damage, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Invasive species, Termites 1 Comment

FLCAJ 7th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting Now Open!

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 […]

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Understanding Stormwater Systems

Monday, May 20th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Management, Property Maintenance, Vendors by FAN

South Florida is a region where seasonal rains fall over flat lands that offer little drainage. It is imperative that associations understand their stormwater systems and that ongoing maintenance of drainage systems is performed for flood prevention and compliance. Some counties and local water control districts require licensing and renewal of the permits for the […]

Tags drainage systems, Flood prevention, Florida HOA, Stormwater, Stormwater systems 1 Comment

Preparing Your Community Association’s Landscaping for Hurricane Season

Monday, May 6th, 2019 in Condo, HOA, Hurricane, Landscaping, Vendors by FAN

There are two constants every summer in South Florida: high temperatures and hurricane season. As Floridians know, hurricanes can cause some serious damage to our landscapes if preventative measures aren’t taken. It is the responsibility of the Board and Property Manager to prepare a community’s landscaping to mitigate any possible damages. The following are some […]

Tags Complete Property Maintenance, CPM, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Hurricane Season, Hurricane season 2019, Preparing your Florida community association for a hurricane, Preparing your landscaping for hurricane season, Storm 2 Comments

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