Campbell Property Management and CenterState Bank have a long history. Campbell Property Management and CenterState Bank have been business partners for almost 15 years. Beginning with a relationship with Boca-based First Southern Bank and its acquisition by CenterState Bank in 2014, the relationship between Campbell and South State Bank has grown and strengthened over the […]
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Florida is blessed with so many beautiful benefits that it is no surprise people choose to move here and take advantage of all that our state has to offer: coastline, climate and plenty of sunshine. A significant number of Floridians live in either self-managed or professionally managed associations. Some may not realize that the rules […]
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When voters go to the polls on November 3, 2020, there will be six constitutional amendment proposals on the ballot. This article contains a brief discussion of the amendments. In order to adopt each amendment, it must be approved by 60% of voters casting a ballot. We take no position on any of the amendments, […]
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Two New Cases Board Members and Managers Need to Know About CASE No. 1: On June 12, 2020, the Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal (“5th DCA”) entered its opinion in Latheresa Williams, On Behalf Of Herself And All Others Similarly Situated v. Salt Springs Resort Association, Inc., and Bosshardt Property Management, LLC., Case No. 5D18-3913 (Fla. […]
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When was the last time your community hired a painter or painting contractor? Managing large-scale painting projects, such as condominiums or clubhouses, can be demanding for any community and painter. With that being said, the community or project manager will want to take the proper steps to ensure proper results and a successful project. Make sure […]
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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
It is widely anticipated that beginning September 8, 2020, Palm Beach County will move to incremental phase 2 re-opening. We have had a flood of questions from property managers and board members, and are happy to address as many concerns as we are able to with the information we have available. There has not yet […]
Tags Condo, coronavirus, County, Covid-19, Florida, HOA, Palm Beach, PBC, Phase 2, Re-opening, Rosenbaum
Maintaining and contributing to Reserve funds is specifically designated within the Florida Statutes as a means of planning and preparing financially for maintenance, repair, and replacement of common area assets in a community association. Separate from an association’s Operating account, Reserve accounts are to be used for specific types of expenses, and not co-mingled with […]
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Rembaum’s Association Roundup As a result of the unexpected COVID-19 crisis and its ramifications on Florida’s community associations, there are lessons that can be learned. Early on, an unexpected issue many community associations faced was whether the board could rely on the emergency powers set out in the Florida Statutes to help protect both residents […]
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If your community claims to be “housing for older persons” under federal and state law, then effective July 1, 2020, the Florida Legislature has eliminated from Florida’s “Fair Housing Act” (§760.29(2)), the requirement for your community to register with the Florida Commission on Human Relations. In addition, community associations that qualify as “housing for older […]
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