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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational “Painting Projects Planning Process” webinar with Rudy Forjan from Benjamin Moore to discuss planning for any upcoming painting projects. by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing, Campbell Property Management
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss what a reserve study is and how such studies are used during an association’s budget planning process. The webinar covered: A review of the Florida Statutes pertaining to reserves Best practices for budgeting Plus, more! Disclaimer: This video is for […]
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Legal, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational “Insurance Renewals” webinar with Paul Mack from Mack, Mack, & Waltz Insurance Group to discuss insurance increases and the state of the market. 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 […]
Monday, March 28th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Legal, Reserve Studies, Safety, Self Management, Technology, Uncategorized by FAN
Rembaum’s Association Roundup As a result of the 2022 Florida legislative session, there will be no new statutes requiring mandated building/engineering inspections, no statutory changes to budgeting procedures, no mandated reserve study requirements, and no statutory changes to required disclosures. While only a very few Florida counties have mandated in their code of ordinances that […]
Thursday, March 10th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Safety, Self Management, Uncategorized by FAN
The following is an excerpt from an article posted by the Brickell Homeowners Association regarding a recently approved law pertaining to public records requirements in Miami-Dade County. Please note that this only affects community associations in Miami-Dade county. “Miami-Dade approves public records for condo associations. The law will require condo associations to upload financial statements, […]
Monday, February 7th, 2022 in Announcements, Condo, Management, Reserve Studies, Self Management, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN
This is the sixth in a series of posts that will share the experiences of three previously self-managed condominiums that transitioned to professional management with Campbell Property Management. In this week’s video, the discussion is focused on: The enhancement of the Association’s financial management. One reason many associations are attracted to professional management is having […]
Monday, November 15th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Reserve Studies, Uncategorized by FAN
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 […]
Friday, September 3rd, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Health, Management, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized by FAN
Rembaum’s Association Roundup Just after midnight on Thursday, June 24, 2021, tragedy struck Surfside, Florida, when 55 of 136 units of the 12-story Champlain Towers South Condominium tragically crumbled to the ground. Just prior, a sleepless sixth floor owner notices a two-finger-wide separation in her drywall and, fearing the worst, scrambles downstairs as the building […]
Monday, August 30th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Management, Reserve Studies, Safety, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
A recent update to the State of Florida Elevator Code requires that all existing elevators “must be in compliance with part 3.10.12 of ASME A17.3-2015, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators by December 31, 2023”. Simply put, beginning January 1, 2024, all elevators must have a door-lock monitoring (DLM) system which keeps the elevator […]
Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Reserve Studies, Self Management, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
There are many things to consider when preparing for budget season. Here are some steps that may assist your Board in the process: Don’t delay – Start the process as early as possible so that you don’t miss items that could significantly impact your budget. Now is the perfect time to start preparations if your […]