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From small, collaborative style meetings to large, full-scale board meetings, Associations across all demographics are effectively using virtual meetings to accomplish their goals. Because of this widespread success, many of our Campbell Managed Properties are looking to use virtual meetings as a tool for future use. Zoom, Cisco Webex, GoToMeeting, Skype, and FreeConferenceCall.com are just […]

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Watch out Silicon Valley, there is a new group of virtual gatherers in town! From small, collaborative style meetings to large, full-scale board meetings, Associations across all demographics are effectively using virtual meetings to accomplish their goals. Because of this widespread success, many of our Campbell Managed Properties are looking to use virtual meetings as […]

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The current environment has presented many obstacles for Association living. Federal, state, and local governments have placed restrictions on gatherings, which has limited Boards’ options for conducting meetings and getting owner participation. Even when restrictions ease, it is likely that some individuals will remain cautious of gathering in social settings with large groups. Thus far, […]

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There is a high degree of uncertainty and trepidation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of this fear to launch attacks on the vulnerable via social engineering. Social engineering is a cyber crime referring to the use of deception or manipulation of individuals to divulge personal or confidential information […]

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Even though gated communities have fences, they can still offer a false sense of security because of vulnerabilities in the physical security and a lack of a security program that integrates people, procedures and equipment. Do gated communities mitigate criminal activity from occurring in the neighborhood? Residents tend to feel they can leave their car […]

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In 2019 almost 1/40 new cars sold were electric vehicles (EVs). This amount is expected to almost double by 2022, with EVs representing 1/20 new cars sold, ultimately reaching 1/5 in a decade. This trend is creating a need for a new amenity at condominiums: EV charging stations. In Florida, condominium associations are required by law […]

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For those Condominiums and Homeowner associations with Bulk Agreements, January is a great time to again review your Bulk agreements. It’s likely the association’s greatest budgeted expense and with resident needs changing, increased Internet use and streaming, and with your snowbird board members in town, it’s probably one of the best times of the year […]

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Even if you have a small community, you may occasionally have a big crowd, where it makes sense to have a microphone and speaker. Traditionally, these have been fairly expensive systems. When they are part of your clubhouse, they may even be hard to operate. What if there was a really simple way to have […]

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It’s very common for snowbirds to call in to board meetings when they can’t be there in person. A common way of dealing with this is the easiest, but worst speakerphone solution on the planet: You cell phone on the table with speakerphone turned on. People do it because it’s easy and FREE – no […]

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Very recently, more and more condominium and homeowner associations find themselves as potential defendants in Federal Fair Housing Act (the “FHA”) discrimination litigation due to the association’s website. It is alleged that the failure to make the website easily accessible to those with visual impairments or who are blind is discriminatory. In short, the FHA […]

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Florida Association News Blog

Considering Hosting Virtual Meetings? Look No Further!

Electronic Voting in Community Associations

Gated Communities have Fences; They can still offer a false sense of security

Installing Personal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums

Should You De-bulk your Community Alarm Services in your HOA? The Start of the New Year is a Great Time to Review Your Bulk Alarm, Cable and Internet Agreements.

Tech Tuesdays: Do you have big crowds at your Board Meeting? Don’t have a PA (Public Address) System? Here is a Cheap Solution!

Tech Tuesdays: Are Snowbirds calling in to your Board Meetings? Here is a simple speakerphone you can use!

The Lurking Danger of Association Websites; Accusations of Discrimination

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