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 […]
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There is no dispute that Florida’s population is aging and a lot of those individuals choose to live out their final years in their personal residences, alone, rather than in nursing homes or assisted-living facilities. There are also times when other individuals may experience certain mental health issues that make them unable to adequately care […]
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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, […]
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Speeding within communities is a dangerous concern for most HOAs. This is especially true for large communities consisting of long, wide roads that may tempt some drivers to hammer down on the gas pedal. This speeding concern became a critical issue that a large, gated HOA decided to act upon. The Board of Directors felt […]
Tags ABDi, Camera, Gated, HOA, Speeding, Traffic Logix
This is the fifth 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: Project management improvements with the help of Campbell. Recent project failures are one of the primary motivators for […]
Tags Condo, Construction, Contractors, Legal, Professional Management, Project Management, Self-Management
Rembaum’s Association Roundup While living in a gated community can add peace of mind for the residents who live behind the gates, there are many important considerations for the association when crafting rules and regulations regarding who may and who may not be permitted to enter the community. In today’s gated communities, there are three […]
Tags Condo, gate, HOA, Legal, Rembaum Association Roundup, Security
There is a lot to consider when choosing a pest control company or even keeping a pest control company. The vendor needs to accommodate the needs and ensure the health and safety of all parties, whether they are elderly, children, individuals with certain respiratory or immune disorders, allergies, etc. If you allow pets in your […]
Tags Association, Condo, Health, HOA, pest control, pesticides, Safety
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 […]
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We recently held an educational webinar with Michael Kassower from Frank Weinberg Black and Ben Messerschmidt from EPIC Forensics & Engineering to answer your questions on condo repair and restoration projects. The webinar covered: Reserve Studies 40 Year Inspections Planning and Funding Projects Concrete Deterioration & Restoration and More! Click here to watch the webinar […]
Tags 40 year, Association, Condo, EPIC, Florida Condominium, FWB, Legal, Repair, Restoration
What immediately comes to mind when someone says “Bedbug Infestation?” After the first shiver down your spine from just the words, your next thought is probably “What am I going to do now?” Bedbugs are a worldwide problem, causing property loss, expense, and inconvenience. Most people don’t even realize they have brought bedbugs into their […]
Tags bedbug, Condo, HOA, infestation, insect, management, Pest, spread