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Monday, September 13th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Health, HOA, Landscaping, Safety, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
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 […]
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 […]
Thursday, August 19th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, Health, Reserve Studies, Safety, Staff, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
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 […]
Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Safety, Uncategorized by FAN
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 […]
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety, Self Management, Technology, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
We recently held an educational webinar with Will Simons, RS from Association Reserves to discuss three major topics regarding reserve accounts in Community Associations. The webinar covered these major topics: The first section answers the philosophical question of “Why Have Reserves?” by examining the pros and cons of Associations with well‐funded Reserve accounts. The second […]
Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Safety, Staff, Uncategorized by FAN
Bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort. Bullying can take the form of physical contact, words, or more subtle actions. In recent months, during the pandemic, you often saw cyber bullying, which can occur over emails, social media and digital platforms […]
Friday, July 9th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Legal, Safety, Uncategorized by FAN
We recently held an educational webinar with Michael Kassower from Frank Weinberg Black regarding the State of Emergency expiration on June 26. Find out what this means for your community association by watching the recording of the webinar. The webinar covered: How restrictive you can/should be at this point given there is no State of […]
Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Health, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Safety, Uncategorized, Vendors by FAN
Below is a great message from The Beach Condominium Association of Boca Raton and Highland Beach (BCA). This is an “Association of Condo Associations” in South Palm Beach for condos on or near the beach. The President of the BCA, Emily Gentile graciously agreed to let us share her letter to her member Associations, which […]
Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Health, Management, Property Maintenance, Safety, Technology, Vendors by FAN
Do you have questions on how to keep your waterfront hi-rise condominium safe? We recently held an educational webinar with Evan Swaysland from Swaysland Professional Engineering Consultants and Michael Bianchini from Carousel Development & Restoration. The webinar covered: The typical concrete deterioration process for South Florida Corrosion of rebar Dealing with deteriorated concrete when it […]
Friday, July 2nd, 2021 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Health, Property Maintenance, Reserve Studies, Safety, Technology, Vendors by FAN
The recent condo collapse in Surfside has left many condo residents with questions and concerns. Below is a sample response to residents of a hi-rise condo. Dear Owners & Residents of Del Boca Vista, What happened last week to the condo building in Miami was devastating. I’m certain it leaves all of us with a […]